Total number of novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 27,892, reports the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. In a morning update, the Health

Convalescent plasma therapy was started on a patient by doctors of King George's Medical University (KGMU) on Sunday. A 54-year-old government doctor

The total number of COVID-19 positive cases raised to 108 in Odisha with five more cases reported from the Balasore district on Monday. All five have

In Tamil Nadu, as many as more persons, including a 14-day-old baby in Kancheepuram district and a transgender, had tested positive for coronavirus in

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India, said that, 28,070 are active cases with 1,306 fatalities among 40,263 cases reported by Sunday. Earlier

Number of novel coronavirus cases in India soared to 46,433 with 32,138 active cases, despite a 40-days and above lockdown period completed in an effort to contain the spread of the COVID-19.

NWith 349 new cases reported in a day, the total count of Covid cases in Delhi crossed 5000. With no deaths reported in the last 48 hours, the toll remained at 64, it said.

Using family history-based criteria to identify people for earlier screening is justified and has promise for helping to recognize individuals at risk

An association between blood infections with certain anaerobic bacteria and increased risk of developing colorectal cancer has been revealed by new research

Doctors were astounded to remove this massive hoard weighing 1.6 kg which included golden metal jewellery, trinkets, money and a watch from a woman's stomach during an operation.

Vitiligo, an autoimmune disease, has both genetic and environmental contributary factors to its onset. It could occur among individuals with no family

Italy's 15 percent rise in its contribution to the United Nations to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria shows its commitment to the health sector, says Foreign Minister Emanuela Del Re.

A small group of Americans considers the religious affiliation of the hospitals they choose to be treated, but a majority said they didn't want religion to interfere in their healthcare choices.

76-year-old man from Kalaburgi in the Karnataka's northern region died of Coronavirus, confirmed Health Minister B. Sriramulu, on Thursday. "The 76-year-old

Elderly Italian couple died of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) just two hours apart after spending 60 years of their lives together. The couple did not

Number of daily deaths in Italian hospitals is increasing at the maximum rate, and more numbers of deaths in hospital are likely to continue until mid-April

Inclusion of groundwater in continent-wide strategies has potential to help keep Africa’s broader development on a sustainable footing.

Specific nutrients were found to directly influence the stem cell development, revealed Biomedical scientists from KU Leuven and Harvard University published these results in Nature.

To fight extreme forms of female genital mutilation, a pair of American gynecologists suggested a controversial compromise to legally permit immigrant

Poland has one of Europe's most restrictive abortion laws. Passed in 1993, the current legislation bans all terminations unless there was rape or incest,

Based on years of research, the assessment of environmental flows (or E-flows) has begun to take on a strategic role in the efforts of developing countries to keep their rivers healthy. With support from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and its partners, countries are using E-flow calculators to plan the management of water resources […]

The coastal region of Bangladesh is prone to natural disasters and these events are expected to worsen as a result of climate change.

Nurses are the front-line caregivers to hospital patients, coordinating and providing direct care and delivering it safely and reliably. The goal for

Nursing has evolved into a modern medical profession and nurses have become an indispensable part of the country's health care system, says President Pranab Mukherjee.

Britain's National Health Service (NHS) said in a new report that nine in ten hospitals in England fail to provide enough nurses for patients. According

Patient mortality rates are significantly lesser among nurses who take care of six patients than nurses who take care of more than ten, revealed a new study.

Poverty takes a toll on health in many ways. It often causes malnutrition and hunger, creates barriers to access basic resources, and can also impact

The study conducted by FAU College of Business faculty members Patrick Bernet, Ph.D., Gulcin Gumus, Ph.D., and Sharmila Vishwasrao, Ph.D., and recently

Using text messaging could help improve access to prenatal health information among urban African American and immigrant Afro-Caribbean women, reports a new study.

New study has illuminated clinical factors that are associated with the occurrence of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in newborns. It revealed

Having high blood pressure during pregnancy may increase the risk of mental health problems in children, reports a new study. Hypertensive pregnancy

Experimental HIV vaccine successfully elicited broad antibodies that can neutralize a wide variety of HIV strains. The vaccine was developed by scientists

Mechanism behind how HIV can develop resistance to commonly used medications has been revealed by new research published on-line in iScience/i. Today,

World's first coronavirus vaccine has been successfully developed in Italy. Scientists in Italy have claimed that the vaccine works on humans by generating antibodies in mice.

Using ultraviolet disinfection was 97.7 percent effective in eliminating pathogens in hospital settings, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Rare bilateral total knee replacement was performed successfully on an Iraqi woman weighing 100 kg in Delhi's Vimhans Nayati Super Specialty Hospital, state the authorities.

iKlebsiella pneumoniae/i carbapenemase (KPC) is commonly found in sinks located near patients toilets in hospital rooms. These sinks act as reservoirs

Patients and health activists demanded the end to malpractices in private hospitals by voicing their concerns on Tuesday. They also urged the Health Ministry

New probiotic-based sanitation routine adopted in five Hospitals in Italy has managed to cut the healthcare-associated infections in half and also reduce the costs of sanitation by 75 percent.

Following effective hospital cleaning practices can significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections, reports a new study. A major trial of a bundle

Even though many attempts are being made for better detection and treatment of sepsis, their role in many associated deaths and their prevention remains unknown.

Following a proper hand washing procedure can prevent a wide range of hospital-related infections, reports a new study. The findings of the study are

Hospital patient's hands contain dangerous 'superbugs' that can trigger a wide range of hospital-related infections, reports a new study. For decades,

Poor hand hygiene increases the risk of developing a wide range of hospital-related infections. A new study suggests that even water splashing out of

Most deaths in adults undergoing noncardiac surgery occur after surgery, and even after discharge from the hospital, reports a new study. It's not

Six days after a man underwent surgery to remove a benign lump in his chest, the man turned up in the ER with multiple complaints. The 72-year-old electrician

Healthcare services under Telangana's Arogyasri scheme came to a halt as nearly 240 private hospitals in the state ceased providing services over non-payment

A 57-year-old man from Sudan, who underwent a tumor removal surgery 15 years back, did not have any problems until 2018. He came to Aakash Healthcare

Patients are positively influenced by hospital advertising and a blanket ban on hospital advertising can lead to hospital readmissions, reveals a new study.

Patient-reported experiences have the potential for driving improvements in the quality of hospital care, reveals a new study. The findings of the study