Synopsis: The revamped programme for B.Sc nursing is aimed at standardization and includes medical ethics and simulation training. Contents1 Introduction:2 Who made the changes?3 What are the new hospital norms?4 What are the advantages of the new curriculum? Introduction: The syllabus of BSC Nursing programmes has been revised. This is the first major overhaul after… Continue reading Nursing syllabus gets a major revamp
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Its time for national conversation on how to live with the virus
Synopsis: The goal is not to eliminate the infection, but to reduce sickness and mortality. Introduction This article highlights the impact of Covid on people’s lives and what can be expected in the future. Given that virus is constantly evolving, how we shape our policies is crucial for a healthy society. What are the limitations… Continue reading Its time for national conversation on how to live with the virus
Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Synopsis: Growth of Digitalisation in India is catalysing the growth of innovative Healthtech startups and this gives India an opportunity to address the issues plaguing India’s Public health care. What are the issues plaguing India’s public health care? COVID has put the focus back on India’s inadequate healthcare infrastructure, which has been affected by issues… Continue reading Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Why health journals have called for climate action
What is the News? Editors of more than 220 leading health journals from all over the world have published a joint editorial asking governments to take immediate and more ambitious climate action to hold global temperatures from rising beyond 1.5°C from pre-industrial times. Purpose of the Joint Editorial The joint editorial in health journals comes… Continue reading Why health journals have called for climate action
Chandigarh’s first Pollen Calendar can help identify potential allergy triggers and guard sensitive people from exposure
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pollen?3 Pollen and Allergies4 What are Pollen Calendars? What is the News? Chandigarh has got its first pollen calendar. This can identify potential allergy triggers and provide a clear understanding for clinicians as well as allergy sufferers about their causes to help limit their exposure during high pollen… Continue reading Chandigarh’s first Pollen Calendar can help identify potential allergy triggers and guard sensitive people from exposure
Indian scientists studying garlic extracts for potential covid treatment
What is the News? Indian scientists are studying garlic extracts for treating covid-19. About the Study The study is being conducted by the Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, Mohali and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad. They are jointly researching natural garlic essential oil as a potential inhibitor of ACE2 protein. ACE2 is a… Continue reading Indian scientists studying garlic extracts for potential covid treatment
Why Moderna’s mRNA candidate brings new hope for an HIV vaccine
What is the News? Moderna has announced the human trials for two HIV vaccines, namely mRNA-1644 and mRNA-1644v2-Core. About the two HIV Vaccines The two vaccines are based on the same platform — mRNA — as Moderna’s Covid vaccine. Working: The vaccine is expected to work similar to the Covid-19 vaccine — by getting the… Continue reading Why Moderna’s mRNA candidate brings new hope for an HIV vaccine
One vaccine makes more vaccine than another. Does it matter?
What is the news? The researchers are still working to understand how long their protection lasts, and how it differs from one person to another. Getting answers to these questions is a crucial step to determine who will need a booster shot. The studies have found that the Moderna Vs Pfizer vaccines have certain subtle… Continue reading One vaccine makes more vaccine than another. Does it matter?
World failing to address dementia challenge: WHO report
What is the News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report titled ‘Global status report on the public health response to ‘dementia’. About Global status report on the public health response to dementia Objective: The report takes stock of progress made towards the 2025 global targets for dementia laid out in the WHO’s… Continue reading World failing to address dementia challenge: WHO report
Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
What is the News? Indian Railways has rolled out the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways. About Hospital Management Information System(HMIS) Objective: HMIS is an initiative of Indian Railways to bring the entire Railway Health System on a single architecture to provide faster, seamless and hassle free healthcare. Implemented… Continue reading Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
