New U.S.-Based Company Founded by Serial Biotech Entrepreneur, Cathy Tie, Will Focus on Responsible Germline Gene Correction Under IRB Oversight New York, NY – March 19, 2026 – Serial Biotech Entrepreneur, Cathy Tie, today announced the launch of Origin Genomics, a New York–based company dedicated to advancing precision germline gene correction for severe inherited diseases. The company launch follows the constructive conclusion of Manhattan Genomics.…
Gujarat Detects Over 3,000 Pre Cancer Oral Cancer Cases in 2025 Screening Drive
Gujarat has identified more than 3,000 pre-cancerous oral cancer cases in 2025 through an expanded statewide screening programme, according to health officials. The initiative, carried out across government hospitals, health centres, and mobile camps, focuses on early detection among high-risk groups, particularly tobacco users. Most of the cases detected were in the early stages, allowing for timely treatment and counselling. Health authorities said the drive…
National Workshop on One Health in Nagpur Focuses on Pandemic Preparedness, Coordination
New Delhi/Nagpur, March 19: A two-day national workshop on “Operational Frameworks for One Health: National Vision and State Action” was held in Nagpur to strengthen coordination across sectors for improved disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness. The workshop was organised by the National Institute of One Health (NIOH), Nagpur, under the Department of Health Research, in collaboration with the ICMR-Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar. The…
Kerala Scales Up Ayush Network with Rs.285 Crore Funding and 700 Wellness Centres
Kerala is expanding its Ayush healthcare ecosystem with central assistance of over ₹285 crore in the last four years, alongside the operationalisation of 700 Ayush wellness centres, strengthening its position as a key hub for traditional medicine and wellness services. Data presented in Parliament shows that funding under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) to Kerala has risen steadily, peaking at ₹110.37 crore in 2024–25, before…
Ayush Services Expand in Rural Odisha with Focus on Outreach, Training and Tele-Consultation
Ayush healthcare services are witnessing steady expansion in rural and tribal areas of Odisha, supported by increased deployment of doctors, outreach programmes, and digital health initiatives, according to official data presented in Parliament. The state currently has 584 Ayurvedic Medical Officers, 525 Homoeopathic Medical Officers, and 2 Unani Medical Officers posted across government dispensaries, strengthening primary healthcare delivery in underserved regions. Strengthening Rural Healthcare…
Centre Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Campaign for 1.2 Crore Girls
New Delhi, March 18, 2026:The Government of India has launched a nationwide free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign targeting around 1.2 crore girls aged 14 years across all 36 states and union territories, as part of its efforts to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in the country. The campaign began on February 28, 2026, with the single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccine being administered free of cost…
Centre Approves 203 Integrated Ayush Hospitals and 383 Dispensaries Under National Ayush Mission
New Delhi, March 17: The Government of India has approved the establishment of 203 Integrated Ayush Hospitals (IAHs) and 383 new Ayush dispensaries across various states and Union Territories under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) to strengthen traditional healthcare infrastructure in the country. Launched in 2014–15, the centrally sponsored scheme is being implemented through state and Union Territory governments with the aim of promoting and…
Hungarian Study Offers New Insights into the Causes of Smartphone Addiction
According to research from Semmelweis University, problematic smartphone use is not caused by personality alone, but by weak self-control and a strong fear of missing out on social events (FoMO). The study published in Acta Psychologica also highlights that excessive phone use not only causes psychological difficulties, but can also lead to long-term physical consequences: Poor posture may impair balance, slow reaction time, and make…
Romiplostim Shows Promise in Preventing Chemotherapy Disruptions in Cancer Patients
Miami, Mar 17: Cancer treatment is often described as a race against time. But for many patients, chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (CIT) creates a roadblock—forcing clinicians to delay or reduce treatment. A new phase 3 clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine suggests there may now be a way to keep that journey moving forward. In the international RECITE trial, investigators found that romiplostim, a…
Spring travel: physicians urge travelers to understand their DVT risks on trips longer than four hours
Expert tips for recognizing symptoms and reducing blood clot risk during extended sitting GREENBELT, Md. — With spring travel ramping up, Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is reminding the public that anyone traveling more than four hours by air, car, bus or train can be at risk for potentially deadly blood clots, particularly people with additional risk factors. The CDC notes that venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes…