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Two cases of HMPV were recently reported in Karnataka as part of routine surveillance by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

ICMR, Panacea Biotec initiate 1st ever phase-three clinical trial for dengue vaccine in India

The phase three clinical trial will be conducted across 19 sites in 18 states and union territories, involving more than 10,335 healthy adult participants.

“Data Is Untenable” Says ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl | Numbers Includes All Death Not Covid Deaths Alone

On the government rejecting the findings of an international study which shows 11.8 lakh excess deaths in the COVID pandemic in India, ICMR DG Dr Rajiv Bahl said the study's "excess mortality" figure includes deaths from all causes, not just COVID-19. He disputes the study's findings, emphasizing that India's official data collection system is reliable and comprehensive, and should be considered authoritative.

Bharat Biotech adds ICMR as co-owner of Covaxin patent

The Hyderabad-based biotech company clarified late at night that in the "rush" to develop vaccines and file the necessary patents, BBIL had forgotten to include ICMR's name in the original filings.

ICMR's diet plan for sedentary individuals: A quick overview

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently unveiled sample diet plans tailored for individuals leading a sedentary lifestyle, addressing the specific nutritional needs of both men and women. Recognising the importance of a balanced diet in maintaining overall health and well-being, these guidelines offer practical recommendations to promote healthy eating habits. A peek into the sample diet plans.

‘Incorrect, Misleading’: ICMR Seeks Retraction Of BHU Study On Covaxin Side Effects, Warns Of Legal Action

ICMR said that it has noticed that the BHU's authors have acknowledged ICMR in similar previous papers without permission. It has asked for an explanation on why ICMR should not seek legal and administrative action against the authors. The BHU said it is aware of the communication made by the ICMR to the individuals concerned and its Institute of Medical Sciences is looking into the matter. The university also added that it is working on improving its research ecosystem

ICMR discredits BHU study on Covaxin safety for methodological flaws

Study participants were contacted telephonically one year after vaccination and their responses were recorded without any confirmation with clinical records or by physician examination

Bad news for tea and coffee lovers in ICMR's new dietary guidelines

The study highlighted that these two popular beverages contain high levels of caffeine and consumption of more-than-desired levels could lead to potential health risks

ICMR Issues Dietary Guidelines For Indians: Key Recommendations For Healthier Living

Explore the latest dietary guidelines issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and their crucial takeaways. From tailored advice for pregnant women to the elderly, learn how these guidelines aim to improve nutrition and combat non-communicable diseases. Discover tips for infants, advice on packaged foods, and essential steps to minimize health risks, including diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Label claims on packaged food could be misleading: ICMR

The guidelines also asked people to check the net weight of the packet. This is the total amount of product contained in the packet

How a drone crunched tissue sample transport time from 1 hour to 16 minutes for surgery in Karnataka

In a medical first for India, drones delivered appendix tissue for analysis during surgery, reducing wait time by over 40 minutes.

ICMR finds no link between sudden death and Covid shots

Government data shows India suffered 45 million (4.5 crore) Covid infections and 533,295 related deaths but experts say the actual numbers are several times higher.

ICMR to use drone to transport tuberculosis samples, drugs in Telangana

The six-month-long feasibility study, which begins in December, will be carried out in the state's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district under the the National TB Elimination Programme

Possibility of Nipah virus presence in bats in Wayanad: Kerala govt

State Health Minister Veena George said that the Indian Council of Medical Research gave this information based on its studies of the bat samples collected by it.

No new Nipah case in Kerala, says Health Minister

As many as 66 people, who completed isolation, were excluded from the contact list, she said.

Centre decides to procure 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia as one more tests positive for Nipah in Kerala

With the new Nipah infection in the state, taking the total number of active cases to four, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has decided to procure from Australia 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody for its treatment.

Nipah virus mortality rate 40%-70%, much higher than Covid: ICMR

With another case of Nipah virus being detected in Kerala, the state now has six active cases

Exclusive: ICMR reviewing preliminary findings on link between Covid jabs and sudden heart attack deaths: DG Rajiv Bahl

Bahl said the institute was conducting four studies to assess the link between COVID vaccination and sudden heart attack deaths in India. One study focuses on assessing the sudden heart attack deaths from the angles of vaccination, long COVID, and severity of the patient’s condition, the ICMR chief said.

101 million people have diabetes In India, 136 million pre-diabetic, ICMR data shows

India now has over 101 million people living with diabetes compared to 70 million people in 2019, as per an ICMR study. The study by the Indian Council of Medical Research–India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) was published in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal. It noted that Goa, Puducherry and Kerala had the highest number of prevalence of diabetes. Here's what Dr Rajiv Bahl, DG ICMR said on the research conducted and what measures can one can take. Watch.

Apollo partners with Cellogen for cancer treatment, to start human trials for indigenous CAR-T therapy

The bispecific CAR-T therapy can target two different antigens on cancer cells, which is more effective in killing cancer cells and reducing the risk of developing resistance to the treatment

India seeing substantial rise of non-communicable diseases: Lancet report

A study by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation with ICMR-INDIAB, which was published in the Lancet, found growth of hypertension and diabetes from 2008 to 2020

China-based threat actors target UIDAI, AIIMS, ICMR: Govt advisory

The advisory issued in mid-May showed that the government detected the cyberattack campaign in February 2023. The advisory warned that the malware infection was likely to increase in government organisations, "as there is no antivirus capable of detecting these malicious files".

Blood delivery by drones across India may soon be reality, says official after ICMR's successful trial run

The initiative was in continuance with the national mission of expanding the drone ecosystem in India. The 'i-DRONE' was first used by ICMR during the COVID-19 pandemic for distributing vaccines to hard-to-reach areas.

ICMR comes up with first ethical guidelines for application of AI in biomedical research, healthcare

According to a document drafted by the Department of Health Research and ICMR’s Artificial Intelligence Cell, AI for health, to a large extent, depends on data obtained from human participants and invokes additional concerns related to potential biases, data handling, interpretation, autonomy, risk minimization, professional competence, data sharing, and confidentiality.

Spike in Covid cases| Nationwide mock drills to be held on April 10 and 11: Health Ministry

The advisory comes on a day when India recorded 1,590 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single day count in 146 days.