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What is Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis?
Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) poses global health threat, claims approximately 340,000 lives annually. The disease is particularly lethal for individuals with pre-existing lung conditions. Research from AIIMS in Delhi reveals that about one in three patients with lung disease may ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Yoga’s Benefits for Vasovagal Syncope Patients
A recent study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has shed light on the positive effects of yoga for patients suffering from Vasovagal syncope, a condition characterized by a sudden drop in heart rate and blood ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Vertiplane X3 Drone delivers TB medicines
The Ministry of Health recently conducted a trial of delivering TB medicines in a drone. The trials were conducted in Rishikesh. Traversing through the Himalayas, especially during rainy seasons and winter seasons is challenging and time-consuming. Drones can deliver medicines ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
AIIMS Ransomware Attack
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi announced IT outage on November 23 because of a major ransomware attack. The AIIMS servers have been down for more than six consecutive days. About the cyberattack The ransomware attack caused ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Virtual autopsy
Comedian Raju Srivastava’s post-mortem was conducted using a novel technique called virtual autopsy. What is virtual autopsy? Virtual autopsy or virtopsy is a new technique of post-mortem that does not include dissections. The post-mortem is done using high-tech digital X-rays ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Science & Technology Current Affairs
COVID: AIIMS Study on Children
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS recently conducted a study on children suffering from COVID-19. According to the study, adolescents suffered from lower mortality and lesser symptoms as compared to the adults. Key findings 1% of the adolescents ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
AIIMS launches ‘Healthy Smile’ Mobile App
A bilingual mobile application ‘Healthy Smile’ was launched by AIIMS in a bid to raise awareness on maintaining oral hygiene among children. Key Facts This app is an initiative of the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, with the help ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
MCI makes Pandemic Management a part of MBBS Course
The Medical Council of India (MCI) which regulates medical education in the country recently launched a notification which indicates medical colleges to include Pandemic Management in the Under Graduated course starting this year. About the Course Considering the need of ..