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After Elon Musk's Neuralink project, China develops robots with lab-grown human brains. Will it replace humans?
China has developed an innovative robot with a lab-grown human brain, aiming to create hybrid machines for complex tasks. This technology integrates human stem cells with neural interface chips.
Flesh-eating bacteria that can kill in two days spreads faster than ever in Japan
Flesh-eating bacteria in Japan: A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by a "flesh-eating" bacteria, is rapidly spreading across Japan, with Tokyo experiencing a significant surge. STSS can lead to death within 48 hours of infection.
Adult and children weight gain related to 100% fruit juice intake, claims report
According to a new analysis, each day drinking a glass or more than 100 per cent of fruit juice was associated with adult and children's weight gain. Here's everything to know more.
Death toll reaches 100 as survivors are found in homes smashed by western Japan earthquakes
A devastating earthquake in western Japan claims 100 lives, with rescue efforts ongoing amid aftershocks. Some survivors were miraculously rescued from collapsed buildings after days. Hardest-hit regions like Ishikawa face immense damage, with 211 still missing. Reports reveal 59 deaths in Wajima and 23 in Suzu, along with injuries to 500+. US aid is pledged, as concerns rise over access to essentials in affected areas. Evacuation centers house 34,000 displaced individuals. Communities, renowned for craftwork, grapple with severe losses and uncertain futures amidst this catastrophe.
140 private universities set up in India in last 5 years; maximum in Gujarat: MoE
According to data accessed by PTI, 28 private universities have been established in Gujarat during the last five years while 15 universities were set up in Maharashtra. Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka welcomed 14 and 10 universities respectively during the period.
New AI model holds promise for preventing blindness
Researchers at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have created a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of forecasting the likelihood of sustained vision impairment in individuals with high myopia, a leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. The machine-learning model, developed to predict and visualize long-term visual impairment risk, demonstrates effectiveness. High myopia, extreme nearsightedness, can be corrected with contacts, glasses, or surgery, but it may result in pathologic myopia, a significant contributor to blindness.
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As heart attack cases on the rise, govt organises CPR training
The Indian government has initiated a nationwide program to train individuals in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) due to the increasing incidents of cardiac arrest. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) organized the CPR training program, aiming to train over a million participants, including students, professionals, and paramedical staff from medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing colleges.
What is travel medical insurance for Indians studying abroad & how to go about it
Insurance companies are launching international student insurance covers for Indian students studying abroad. These hybrid policies combine both travel and inpatient health insurance benefits, as well as transit and travel risks like baggage and document risks. Such policies can cost five to six times more if bought abroad, as health insurance in India is far cheaper. Popular plans include the Tata AIG Student Travel Guard, Bajaj Allianz Student Elite Plan, Royal Sundaram Travel Secure Student Plan and Care Health Student Explore Plus.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Mission: Who are among the crew members and what will they do? Here’s everything you may want to know about the upcoming launch
By conducting a multitude of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission aims to contribute to the advancement of space exploration and bring tangible benefits to humanity back on Earth.
Medicine to regrow teeth? Here’s what we know about the experimental medicine advanced to clinical trials in Japan
According to the report, clinical trials for the medicine are scheduled to commence in Japan in July 2024. Should these trials prove successful, regulatory approval for the medicine could be attained by 2030.
Indian medical devices sector to emerge as global leader in manufacturing, innovation in 25 yrs: Mansukh Mandaviya
The minister also highlighted that to invite investors from across the world, India is allowing 100 per cent FDI (foreign direct investment) under the automatic route for both Greenfield and Brownfield setups. To boost domestic manufacturing, the government launched the Production Linked Incentive Schemes for medical devices with financial incentives worth 400 million dollars. To support our investor community, the government has also approved the establishment of four medical devices parks in the states.
4 dental health myths that need to die in 2023
A guide to how we mess up our dental hygiene.
NEET UG 2023: Registration process starts soon on neet.nta.nic.in. More details here
NEET UG 2023 exam is set to be held on May 7, 2023. National Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent testing organisation for conducting efficient tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission to premier higher education institutions.
White House: Jill Biden has two cancerous lesions removed
Dr. Kevin O'Connor, the physician to President Joe Biden, said examinations showed that the lesion over Jill Biden's right eye and one newly discovered on her chest were both confirmed to be basal cell carcinoma. The lesion on her left eyelid was "fully excised, with margins, and was sent for standard microscopic examination," according to O'Connor's report.
PM Modi to inaugurate Tripura's first Dental College on Sunday
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tripura on Sunday to address a rally, inaugurate some projects and interact with the beneficiaries of the welfare schemes of the Central and state. During the visit the PM will also inaugurate the Dental College", the chief minister said.
Govt focused on creating infra for easy access to medical services for workers: Labour Minister
The Union government is focused on creating an infrastructure for easy access to medical services for the workers of our country, the minister said.
NEET PG Counselling 2022: Round 1 final allotment result today
Medical Counselling Committee, MCC, is set to announce the seat allotment result for Round 1 of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate or NEET PG 2022 counselling
NEET-PG counselling likely to begin from September 19: Sources
The Union Health Ministry on Monday deferred the NEET-PG counselling to allow the National Medical Commission (NMC) to complete the process of adding new seats.
NEET-PG counselling deferred, likely to be held in third week of September
"...the NEET-PG Counselling, 2022 was scheduled to commence from September 1. However, National Medical Commission (NMC) is in the process of issuing new letter of permissions (LoPs) for the current academic year and the same will be concluded till September 15.
Dentists should give antibiotics to high-risk patients to help prevent life-threatening heart infection: Study
The study, led by Professor Martin Thornhill from the University of Sheffield's School of Clinical Dentistry, suggests that current guidelines in the UK issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence against the use of antibiotics could be putting high-risk patients at unnecessary extra risk when undergoing invasive dental procedures, the university said in a press release on Thursday.
NEET-PG 2022 counselling to begin on September 1
Students who have qualified in the NEET-PG 2022 exam will be able to fill their choices with respect to courses and colleges during the counselling process for admission to All India Quota seats, state medical and dental colleges, and central and deemed universities.
MHA okay needed for Pakistan medical degree holders after 2018
The move follows reports that medical seats in Pakistan were 'allocated' to various separatist organisations in J&K, who charged money from aspirants and used it to fund terrorism. ET was the first to report, in its April 27 edition, that the Centre was considering a proposal to derecognise medical degrees from Pakistan.
Maria Andrejczyk, who won silver at Tokyo, auctions medal to save infant's life. Here's what happened next ...
The Polish javelin thrower is a cancer survivor herself.
Centre okay for 27% OBC, 10% EWS quota in UG-PG medical, dental Courses
The All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme was introduced in 1986 under the directions of the Supreme Court to provide for domicile-free merit-based opportunities to students from any state to study in a good medical college located in another state.
Officials in Tokyo alarmed as Covid-19 cases hit record highs
Tokyo reported 3,177 new cases on Wednesday, up from 2,848 on Tuesday, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time.
In-person NEET 2021 to be held on September 12
Many have also demanded postponement of the July 24-25 JEE Main calendar on account of the pandemic and the new NEET schedule is likely to be cited.
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as COVID-19 cases surge
The government said the emergency would run from Jan. 8 to Feb. 7 in Tokyo and Saitama, Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures, covering about 30% of the country's population. Restrictions would centre on measures to combat transmission in bars and restaurants, which the government says are main risk areas.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe proposes state of emergency over virus, $1-trillion stimulus
The official declaration of the state of emergency would likely come as soon as Tuesday, Shinzo Abe told reporters, as the country grapples with a recent spike in coronavirus cases, especially in the capital Tokyo. "Currently, we are seeing rapid increases of new infections particularly in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka," said Abe.
For foreign degree, Indians can go anywhere
The overseas affairs ministry, which recently shared the data on Indians studying in various corners of the world, found that the total number of students who have travelled out for a foreign education rose from 5.7 lakh students in 2016 to over 8 lakh in 2018. The numbers, though, could be higher as data from several countries was being compiled when the statistics were provided.
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