Zoonotic infections- Deaths expected to increase 12 times in 2050: BMJ Study
New Delhi: Animal-to-human infections, or zoonotic diseases, have been increasing at an “exponential rate” and in 2050, are predicted to kill 12 times as many people as they did in 2020, researchers have warned in a new British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health study. Animal-to-human infections, also called ‘spillover’ infections, have been the cause of […]
Air pollution may increase risk of type 2 diabetes, India study finds
New Delhi: Exposure to polluted air is associated with an increased risk of type-2 diabetes, according to a first study of its kind in India published in the BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care journal. The study conducted in Delhi and Chennai found that inhaling air with high amounts of fine pollution particles (PM2.5) — […]
Simple, rapid blood test can diagnose TB accurately in children: Lancet Study
New Delhi: A simple, rapid blood test can help diagnose tuberculosis accurately in children, according to the findings of a study conducted in five countries, including India. About 2,40,000 children worldwide die of tuberculosis every year. The disease is among the top 10 causes of death in children under the age of 5, the researchers […]
Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, including India, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance, a study has found. The team led by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found many antibiotics recommended by the World Health Organization […]
Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder more accurately: Study
New Delhi: Researchers have developed a simple blood test that in combination with an online psychiatric assessment provides an improved diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The team at the University of Cambridge in the UK found that the blood test on its own could diagnose up to 30 per cent of patients with bipolar disorder, but […]
Real Kashmir FC shine in I-League 2023-24 opener
Beat Rajasthan United FC 2-0
Srinagar: Real Kashmir FC kick started their campaign on a winning note in the I-League 2023-24 opener, defeating Rajasthan United FC by two goals at a jam-packed TRC ground here. The victory of the Real Kashmir FC holds special significance for Jammu and Kashmir, as most of the players in the squad are homegrown talent. […]
Long Covid most prevalent among those bedridden for at least 7 days while infected: Study
New Delhi: People bedridden for at least seven days during COVID-19 infection showed severe physical symptoms of the disease, persisting for up to two years after diagnosis, new research in The Lancet Regional Health-Europe journal has found. These people showed 37 per cent higher chronic symptoms associated with long Covid such as shortness of breath, […]
Climate change likely impacted human populations around 5,500 years ago: Study
New Delhi: Human populations in Europe fluctuated with changing climates between 5,500 and 3,500 years ago, according to a study. The research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, examined Central European regions rich in archaeological remains and geologic sources of climate data. The researchers from Kiel University, Germany, used these resources to identify correlations between […]
Severe mental illness increased death risk after Covid infection: UK study
New Delhi: COVID-19 infection increased the risk of death from any cause by 50 per cent in people living with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and psychosis, a study has found. Researchers from King’s College London analysed data from over 6,60,000 (6.6 lakhs) UK patients between February, 2020 and April, 2021. Of these, 7,146 […]
Authorities propose 50 percent financial assistance for aspiring Edu Institutes
Attracting mentors for students
Srinagar: Authorities have proposed to provide fifty percent of financial assistance for aspiring educational institutes to attract international mentors for its students. “On expenditure incurred by schools, higher and technical education institutions for bringing international educators and mentors for knowledge exchange activities for a minimum period of one week, Government of Jammu and Kashmir will […]
