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Supreme Court to hear plea after two weeks on passive euthanasia for rabies patients

NGO All Creatures Great and Small moved the apex court challenging a July 2019 order of the Delhi High Court, which refused to direct the union government and other authorities to treat rabies as an exceptional disease and allow patients the option of "death with dignity".

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Health Minister J P Nadda says India has strong framework to handle pandemics

India has proven under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that we have got a very robust system to address the issue of any pandemic that comes, the minister said.

UNION BUDGET

Cancer treatment to be available at district hospitals, more doctors in making: FM Sitharaman

To improve access to essential cancer treatment, daycare cancer centers will be set up in all district hospitals over the next three years, and the government will add 10,000 medical seats this year to address the shortage of human resources in the health sector.

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University of Chicago and Deerfield launch $130M Project to speed up medical innovation and lifesaving research

The University of Chicago and Deerfield Management launched Hyde Park Discovery, a $130 million, decade-long collaboration to accelerate life-saving treatments. Combining UChicago’s cutting-edge research with Deerfield’s expertise, the initiative streamlines drug development, bridging academia and industry. A joint committee will fast-track promising discoveries, aiming for quicker, cost-effective therapies to reach patients in need.

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University of Birmingham research unlocking the future of Colorectal Cancer diagnosis and the role of AI and Proteomics

Researchers at the University of Birmingham used AI and machine learning to analyze UK Biobank protein data, identifying three key biomarkers (TFF3, LCN2, CEACAM5) linked to colorectal cancer. These markers, associated with inflammation and cell adhesion, could lead to non-invasive diagnostic tools. While promising, further large-scale validation is needed to advance early detection and improve treatments.

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University of Southampton innovates Virtual Reality Training for hearing impaired kids

The BEARS study explores whether Virtual Reality (VR) gaming can help young cochlear implant users improve spatial hearing and speech recognition in noisy environments. The trial provides immersive VR games to train auditory skills, led by UK researchers. If successful, this innovative approach could transform hearing rehabilitation, making it more engaging and effective for children with implants.

AIIMS doctor cautions against contaminated food and water amid rising GBS cases in Maharashtra

Government plans to introduce HPV vaccine into Universal Immunization Program with a one-time catch-up for girls aged 9-14 and routine vaccination for girls at age 9, aiming to combat cervical cancer.