Source– This post on Randomised control trials technique transformed TB care is based on the article “Randomised control trials: the technique that transformed TB care” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Clinical trials performed using the randomisation technique have been instrumental in shaping modern medicine. How randomisation technique transformed… Continue reading Randomised control trials- Techniques that transformed TB care
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Global Hepatitis Report 2024
Source-This post on Global Hepatitis Report 2024 is based on the article “Why is there a WHO alert on viral hepatitis?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the Global Hepatitis Report 2024. About Global Hepatitis Report 2024 1. According to the report, this disease is… Continue reading Global Hepatitis Report 2024
Manga disease
Source-This post on Manga disease has been created based on the article “Mange outbreak reported among Asiatic wild dogs in Mudumalai” published in “The Hindu” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? The forest department is monitoring an outbreak of mange among a pack of Asiatic wild dogs in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR)… Continue reading Manga disease
Homoeopathy symposium
Source-This post on Homoeopathy symposium has been created based on the article “The Homoeopathy Symposium Ends with Call for Global Collaboration to Enhance the Efficacy and Acceptance of Homoeopathy Worldwide” published in “PIB” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the two-day homoeopathy symposium ended with a call for global collaboration to enhance… Continue reading Homoeopathy symposium
India TB report 2024
Source-This post on the Decline in TB cases in India is based on the article “India achieves 16% decline in new TB cases, 18% reduction in mortality since 2015: report” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Health Ministry released the India TB report 2024. Findings of the report 1)… Continue reading India TB report 2024
Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO” published in “The Hindu” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on e-cigarettes titled Electronic Cigarettes: Call to Action. What are Electronic Cigarettes? 1) E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that… Continue reading Urgent need to control use of e-cigarettes: WHO
Non-communicable diseases top killers in South-East Asia: WHO
Non-communicable diseases top killers in South-East Asia: WHO News According to World Health Organization (WHO), non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to be one of major reasons for death worldwide. Important facts Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease, are collectively responsible for over 70% of all deaths worldwide. 15 million people die prematurely, aged… Continue reading Non-communicable diseases top killers in South-East Asia: WHO
