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New smartphone app to detect jaundice in babies shows promise
London, June 4 (IANS) A smartphone app that identifies severe jaundice in newborn babies by scanning their eyes could be a life-saver in areas that lack access to expensive screening devices, suggests a study.
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Health authorities should put Covid protocols in place amid surge: Minister
Panaji, June 4 (IANS) As the Maharashtra government urged people of the state to wear masks in public amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Saturday said that he would speak to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant!-->…
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Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodents
London, June 4 (IANS) Swedish scientists have identified a new coronavirus commonly found in red-backed voles -- small, stocky rodents similar to field mice.
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New vaccine candidate may protect against pneumonia, sepsis
London, June 3 (IANS) Swedish researchers have identified a new vaccine candidate against pneumococci bacteria that can cause pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis.
The vaccine molecules comprise nano-sized membrane vesicles produced by the!-->…
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New e-skin that can feel pain may help create touch-sensitive robots
London, June 3 (IANS) A team of researchers, led by one of India-origin, has developed an electronic skin which can learn from feeling "pain" and could help create a new generation of smart robots with human-like sensitivity.
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Telemedicine service ‘eSanjeevani’ integrated with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The National Health Authority (NHA) on Friday announced the integration of eSanjeevani, the telemedicine service of the Union Health Ministry, with its flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
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Mental health must be a priority for action on climate change: WHO
Stockholm, June 3 (IANS) Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, and thus countries must make it a priority while taking efforts to tackle the climate crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.!-->…
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WHO does a u-turn on monkeypox, says unsure whether it can be contained
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) , After claiming that the monkeypox infections, now spread to about 30 countries with more than 550 confirmed cases, can be contained, the World Health Organisation has admitted that it is not sure whether the virus!-->…
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