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Malnutrition increases severity of tuberculosis: Experts

Under-nutrition is the stark reality of 90 per cent of pulmonary TB cases in India, or more than one million patients.

19 May 2017 6:41 AM IST

V Anandraj was declared brain dead after being critically injured in a road accident.

Road mishap deaths high among teens using mobiles

There were 72,655 cases of deaths due to lower respiratory infections globally last year.

18 May 2017 1:48 AM IST

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Tamil Nadu: Number of post graduation medical seats go up by 305 this...

Comparing the number of seats for Tamil Nadu with other states it is seen that only Maharashtra is ahead with around 14...

12 May 2017 2:19 AM IST

The government now has to take necessary steps,â€said Dr Annie Grace, the current registrar of the council.

DC impact: Chennai HC orders probe into allegations against nurse...

The court also directed CBI to investigate the matter.

10 May 2017 6:30 AM IST

Prior to its launch, an x-ray spectroscopy will be taken of the satellites carbon fibre structure.

Tamil Nadu students' 3D print satellite set for takeoff

Stating that the competition took place in November last year, he said that the team started designing the satellite a...

4 May 2017 6:38 AM IST

Health experts have been actively encouraging food and drink companies to use low-calorie sweeteners as an alternative to sugar and help people manage their weight.

Hard truths on soft drinks

Artificially sweetened beverages may harm your health during summer, say doctors

26 April 2017 7:39 AM IST

On World Liver Day (Wednesday), doctors have urged the public to understand the importance of liver.

Pay more attention to liver, say doctors

On World Liver Day (Wednesday), doctors have urged the public to understand the importance of liver.

20 April 2017 7:51 AM IST

The number of kidney transplanted patients has grown significantly in the country. The link between the two is one that many are unaware of.

Tuberculosis in kidney recipients high, awareness low

Doctors and transplant experts feel that increased awareness about this link is the need of the hour.

19 April 2017 7:21 AM IST

Union minister for health J.P. Nadda said that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Neet) is being implemented in Tamil Nadu.

Not a Neet deal: Introduction of reservation is legally impossible

Quota for rural students not constitutionally valid.

18 April 2017 7:35 AM IST

The posts of DME and Director of Health Services (DMS) are still lying vacant.

Medical colleges can't do with in-charge deans

But government says all dean positions filled now.

15 April 2017 7:44 AM IST

With the temperatures now suddenly in the mid-thirties, following a pleasant winter, several residents have contracted the infection.

Conjunctivitis cases on rise in Chennai, say doctors

Doctors in the city are now reporting a spate of cases of conjunctivitis, which is usually associated with summer...

13 April 2017 6:45 AM IST

A) Tissues are harvested from donor (B) Loaded in a container with a cryopreservant, vitrified, stored at ice-cold temperatures. It is rewarmed before being transplanted into the recipient (C) During convective warming, tissue is warmed un-uniformly (D) leading to possible organ damage. However, using inductive heating of nano particles (E), warming failure is avoided as it is warmed equally, resulting in (F) successful transplantation.

Study finds way to preserve organs longer

Scientific research focused on organ preservation is most welcome, especially in India to cater to the high demands.

12 April 2017 6:59 AM IST