Condoms are passe, try molecular condoms
Chemicals found in Chinese folk medicines may be used to make next generation of 'molecular condoms' that may serve as a safe alternative to today's hormone-based contraceptives, scientists say. The chemicals, extracted from two plants, thunder god vine and aloe, are...
Good News for Maharashtra Citizens as State Govt decides to offer tests for critical illnesses Free
Mumbai/Nagpur:The Maharashtra government has decided to provide medical tests for certain critical illnesses free of cost to poor patients admitted at its hospitals. "Medical tests for forty-four critical illnesses like cancer, thyroid, hormones will now be available free of cost...
WORLD ASTHMA DAY – May 2nd 2017
You can control your Asthma : Dr Rajesh Swarnakar
Dr Rajesh Swarnakar leading Pulmonologist of Nagpur, Secretary of Indian Chest Society, Vidarbha Chest Association and Director of Getwell Hospital, Dhantoli Nagpur Asthma is a chronic disease which is affecting all age groups. It’s a hyper responsiveness of the airway to...
Anticoagulation Forum held by CSI/CTS
Left to right : Dr. Swapnil Deshpande, Dr.Kashif Syed, Dr.Pankaj Harkut,Dr. P.K.Deshpande, Dr.Ram Ghodeswar, Dr. Prabhakar Deshpande, Dr.Ankur Jain. Nagpur: “Anticoagulation Forum” a scientific discussion on Anticoagulation was held by radiological Society of India (Vidarbha Chapter) and Cardio-Thoracic Society (CTS)...
India launches its first free condom store
Representational Pic New Delhi: A global charity launched a free condom store in India to reduce new cases of HIV/AIDS. The global non-government organisation (NGO) AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a global charity launched a free condom store in India considering...
At GMC, all radiology tests including MRI to be offered free for BPL patients
Nagpur: Nagpur's medical scene is going to be more poor friendly now, thanks to the state goverment who has decided to exempt patients living below poverty line (BPL) from paying charges for the tests. In a first, all BPL patients...
63,455 patients availed benefits under RGJAY in district
Representational Pic Nagpur: A total of 63,455 patients availed the benefits of Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana (RGJAY) in the district so far. 62,585 different surgeries were conducted under the scheme and Rs 112.83 crore have been reimbursed in the...
Swine Flu claim’s aged woman’s life in GMCH
Representational ImageNagpur: Swine Flu continues to wreak havoc in the city as one more patient died of the dreaded disease. A 63-year old woman, S Zade, was admitted to GMCH since the past few days. Diagnosed with Swine Flu,...
Combiflam, D-Cold Total among 60 other medicines substandard by drug regulator
New Delhi: Combiflam and D-Cold Total are medicines that are commonly used by many people in times of minor aches and pains and cold and flu respectively. However, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) that regulates the sales and distribution...
New body of BAHO to be installed on Sunday April 23
Nagpur: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Health Organisation, (B.A.H.O.) Nagpur new body headed by Dr. A.T. Kamble, as President 2017-18 and Dr. Pradep Pazare as Hon. Secretary will be installed on Sunday 23rd of April, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Hotel Airport...
A.M.S. celebrates Golden Jubilee Annual Day and Foundation Day
Nagpur: Academy of Medical Sciences, Nagpur (A.M.S.) celebrated its “GOLDEN JUBILEE ANNUAL DAY AND FOUNDATION DAY” by organising a cultural evening recently on 15th of April, 2017 at Hotel Centre Point Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. It gave chance to its...
Recently NOGS held a CME on Update of Intrauterine Insemination(IUI)
Nagpur: Famous Embryologist & Reproductive Biologist from Mumbai Dr Rajvi Mehta was the chief guest for this CME she discussed educative videos on semen preparation for sperm wash & also spoke on Enviornmental impact on male infertility. President NOGS Dr Chaitanya...
Installation Ceremony of Ophthalmological Society, Nagpur
Nagpur: Ophthalmological Society, Nagpur (OSN), is a registered organisation of eye surgeons of Nagpur, working for last 30 years and actively participating in 1) Updating knowledge of practicing eye surgeons, 2) Education of post graduate students, 3) Public awareness programs about eye health...
Parliament passes bill granting equal rights to HIV, AIDS patients
New Delhi: The Parliament on Tuesday gave its nod to a crucial bill to ensure equal rights to the people affected by HIV and AIDS in getting treatment, admissions in educational institutions and jobs. Terming the unanimous passage of the Human...
Heads up ladies! You might enjoy over 20 orgasms in a row
Representational Pic London: Multiple orgasms are quite common among females while making out with their partners, but a study has revealed that around seven in ten women may achieve as many as 20 orgasms during sex. According to researchers, two percent women,...
Beware – Untreated Depression can lead to Suicides
Nagpur: Today is World Health Day and this year the focus is on mental health and increasing cases of Depression. In a decade - 2005 to 2015 - depression world wide has increased by 18% making it the leading cause of...
Wockhardt Hospital felicitates journalists
Nagpur: Wockhardt Hospital on the eve of World Health Day felicitated a group of journalists for their outstanding contribution in the medical field. At a function held at Shankar Nagar-based Rashtrabhasha Complex Hall, the journalists were felicitated with mementoes at...
GMCH, Mayo see normal hustle-bustle as doctors resume work
File Pic Nagpur: The health services in GMCH and Mayo Hospital returned to normal hustle and bustle as the resident doctors, after waging a week-long ‘battle’ against attacks their brethren, resumed work on Saturday. While the hospitals limped back to...
NMC issues health advisory to prevent & control Swine Flu
Nagpur: With the dreaded Swine Flu likely to make its ugly presence felt during conducive summer months the Nagpur Municipal Corporation has issued a health advisory asking citizens and hospitrals to take preventive and controlling measures to curb spread of...
NMC distributes aids, appliances to 107 Divyangs
Nagpur: The Education Department of Nagpur Municipal Corporation on Wednesday distributed aids and appliances to 107 Divyangs (differently abled persons) under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan – Apang Samaveshat Shikshan (Inclusive Education for Disabled). The Mayor Nanda Jichkar distributed the aids and appliances...
State Doctors harden stand as Court again asks Residents to get back to work – 99% Private Docs on strike – and it is indefinite!
Nagpur: Central Bazar Road, Ramdaspeth has a deserted look today. A hub of Multi Specialty Hospitals and Consulting Chambers of well known Nagpur Doctors it is silent today since all Doctors are on strike. Moreover, it is not a strike for...
