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"Two-thirds of total patients of NTDs are in India": Former DG of ICMR

India has the highest number of cases for each of the major neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the world. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time

ICMR has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List, saying that considerable time has passed since the first such list was released in 2019

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Students urged to consider full-time R&D as career option

ICMR-NITM Director inaugurates science and commerce project exhibition, promoting scientific temper among youth in Belagavi.

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Girl’s death owing to KFD intensifies need for vaccine

The recent death of an 18-year-old girl from Hosanagar taluk in a suspected case of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) has stressed the need for a vaccine to counter the spread of the infection in Malnad region.

The Hindu

ICMR initiates steps to provide easy to use non-invasive testing to tackle anaemia in India

ICMR Delhi, has now invited Expression of Interest from the eligible organisations/companies/start-ups manufacturing ‘non-invasive hemoglobinometer’ useful in effective screening of anaemia.

The Hindu

Compensation to participants in human challenge studies should not incentivise risk-taking

Authors of an Aug 2023 paper argue $20K for 6-month Hep C CHIS study in US is "reasonable". ICMR's Bioethics Unit says payment should take into account loss of wages & time spent. Jake D Eberts disagrees, saying payment should not incentivise risk-taking. Shigella & Zika CHIS studies paid $7,350…

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SCTIMST designated as ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence

The Indian Council of Medical Research has designated Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) as an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence (ICMR-CCoE) in recognition of the commendable achievements in Biomedical research.

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JSS Medical College receives ICMR recognition

JSS Medical College’s Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology and Regenerative Medicine (CEMR) at the Department of Biochemistry has been recognised by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as the ICMR-Collaborating Centre of Excellence (CCoE)

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ICMR-NIP devises online map to make available info on relevant laboratory services to users

ICMR-NIP has launched DISHA, a dynamic online map to provide info on diagnostic public healthcare facilities in India. It enables users to search for public/private facilities & tests. It will help public health experts & government to consolidate diagnostic healthcare system & empower existing labs.

The Hindu

Low on salt: turning the spotlight on kidney organ donors

Kidney donors must be fully evaluated before donation. Age, blood group, and health are all factors. Minor ailments may not be a contraindication. Evaluation should favour donor. Follow-up is essential post-donation. Diet, exercise, and avoidance of drugs toxic to kidneys are key. Salt intake should be monitored as it can…

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U.S. cyber security firm indicates data breach sourced from ICMR

The Central Government is yet to respond to reports about the American cyber security and intelligence agency Resecurity’s alert on the alleged data leak of over 81 crore Indians Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

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AIIMS to have integrated health study centres

Ayush-ICMR scheme seeks to combine Ayush system with conventional biomedicine to create holistic health care. Aim is to identify gaps in knowledge, conduct integrative research and develop protocols for priority diseases

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ICMR delivers medications via drone across rough Himachal terrain

ICMR successfully transported essential meds to remote areas in Himachal Pradesh via drone, reducing travel time from 120 minutes to 26 minutes.

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ICMR to set up study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition

ICMR is forming a team to study effect of providing appropriate take-home foods and behaviour change intervention to ensure good complementary feeding practices for 6-24 month olds. Poor CF practices in India lead to undernutrition, so ICMR seeks to develop interventions to foster proper CF and reduce childhood undernutrition. Researchers…

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Why BSL-3 lab for Nipah confirmation is unnecessary

Kerala has now been allowed to use Truenat for Nipah testing, but only in BSL-2 facilities. ICMR insists on BSL-3 for confirmation, despite Truenat inactivating the virus. NIV had validated the lysis buffer and transport medium to be highly effective in inactivating the virus.

The Hindu

ICMR to find out if flu vaccines can reduce respiratory infections in the elderly

ICMR seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of vaccines for flu and pneumonia in reducing infections and subsequent antimicrobial use in elderly.

The Times of India

Nipah situation is totally under control in Kerala: Health minister Veena George

KOZHIKODE: The situation regarding the latest Nipah outbreak in Kerala is completely under control, and more than 200 samples from the high-risk contacts were tested negative, state health minister Veena George said in Kozhikode on Monday.

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ICMR to expand its network of laboratories to strengthen health research and diagnostic infrastructure

ICMR is collaborating with 8 scientific organisations to establish National Institute of One Health to roll out National One Health Mission. ICMR is expanding its network of BSL-3/4 labs to strengthen diagnostic infrastructure and access to lab services. ICMR is streamlining Intramural Research Programme and expanding Extramural Research Programme to…

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

KOZHIKODE/NEW DELHI: A fresh case of Nipah virus was confirmed in Kerals's Kozhikode, where two people were killed by the brain-damaging virus recently, the state government said on Friday.

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Nipah outbreak | Public not warned about probability of Nipah recurrence

ICMR had warned of Nipah recurrence, yet no arrangements were made to detect or isolate suspected cases. Experts call for testing samples periodically and creating awareness among farmers.

The Hindu

India to procure 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody from Australia for Nipah treatment: ICMR chief

ICMR procuring 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody to treat Nipah virus in India; globally, 14 patients have survived after being administered the medicine. Mortality rate of Nipah virus is 40-70%, compared to 2-3% of COVID-19. Kerala govt, doctors & families to decide if antibody should be used. #ICMR #NipahVirus…

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India ups Nipah surveillance, reaches out to Australia for monoclonal antibody doses

India to procure 20 more doses of monoclonal antibody for Nipah virus treatment. ICMR DG Rajeev Bahl says mortality rate is high (40-70%) compared to Covid (2-3%). All efforts are on to contain spread in Kerala. Monoclonal antibody has been given to 14 patients outside India and all survived.

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‘Precautions, hygiene can keep Nipah virus at bay’

Dr. Roy advises taking precautions to reduce risk of Nipah virus infections. Washing hands, avoiding contact with animals, and limiting contact with infected people are key steps. ICMR is working to contain Nipah in restricted regions and raise awareness.

The Hindu

ICMR will promote research and entrepreneurship, says scientist

ICMR-NITM inaugurated a nat'l-level training prog. for young professionals on designing & conducting clinical trials in Belagavi. Aparna Mukherjee promised ICMR support for good clinical trials. C. Padma Priyadarshini said clinical trials of traditional healing practices is needed. Subarna Roy said ICMR-NITM is pioneering research & clinical trials in Integrative…

The Hindu

Central and ICMR teams equipped with BSL-3 labs reach Kozhikode for on-ground testing of Nipah virus

ICMR's mobile BSL-3 lab sent to Kozhikode to test for Nipah virus.

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