New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The Government of India has further strengthened its framework for rare disease management under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, building on the National Health Policy, 2017. The policy is being implemented through 15 Centres of Excellence across the country, including two in the North-East,…
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SimonMed Scales AI Across Routine Imaging to Deliver Preventive Insights Nationwide
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – May 5th, 2026 – SimonMed, a national outpatient imaging provider and leader in radiology innovation and longevity health technology, today announced the expansion of its AI-enabled imaging platform, embedding advanced, FDA-cleared technologies directly into routine diagnostic exams across its nationwide network. The expansion reflects a broader shift…
Continue ReadingNew Study Finds Low-Dose Eye Drops Successful in Managing Adult Myopia for 24 Hours UH Researchers Say One Drop of Atropine is All it Takes for Beneficial Effects
HOUSTON, May 5 – Groundbreaking research from the University of Houston shows that a single low-dose atropine eye drop can produce daylong effects in managing myopia, or nearsightedness, which affects roughly one-third of U.S. adults. Professor of Optometry Lisa Ostrin and postdoctoral researcher Barsha Lal are reporting that even one…
Continue ReadingHair Transplant Awareness & Consultation Camp at AVBRH, Wardha
Wardha(S.N): Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital (AVBRH), a constituent unit of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER), is organizing a Hair Transplant Awareness & Consultation Camp from 7th to 9th May 2026, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, at the Dermatology OPD (Above Blood Bank), AVBRH, Sawangi (M), Wardha. The initiative aims to create awareness about advanced and permanent solutions for hair loss,…
Continue ReadingMay Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates everything we do — from internet searches to writing — questions and concerns about its safe use have emerged. How do large language models actually work? Is AI decision‑making aligned with human values? What if AI is misused for warfare? How should society govern AI?…
Continue ReadingCelebrating National Fitness Day with Major Milestones for Fitness Pioneer Elaine LaLanne
During March we celebrated some incredible women. We wanted to recognize one more incredible woman on National Fitness Day, Elaine LaLanne who has had not only a remarkable career but a remarkable year so far and should be celebrated on National Fitness Day! First, she and her late husband Jack…
Continue ReadingAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Launches ‘Stand Bone Strong’ Initiative to Tackle Osteoporosis Awareness Gap
Washington, DC, May 2: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), in collaboration with the Osteoporosis Action Network (OAN), has launched a nationwide initiative titled “Stand Bone Strong” during Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month, aimed at addressing the widespread underdiagnosis and undertreatment of Osteoporosis. In the United States, osteoporosis leads to…
Continue ReadingIndia Deploys Health Cube in Jamaica Under CARICOM Partnership
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): India has deployed its “Aarogya Maitri” health cube in Jamaica as part of its efforts to deepen healthcare cooperation with CARICOM member countries and enhance emergency medical preparedness in the region. The mobile medical unit is designed to provide rapid and effective critical care support…
Continue ReadingNew Study Shows Mental Health Campaigns and Digital Tools Reduce Risk in Slums
New Delhi, Apr 30 (BNP): A recent study has found that community-based anti-stigma programmes, along with a digital mental health support tool, have helped reduce risks of depression, self-harm, and suicide among adolescents living in urban slum areas. The research covered 60 slum clusters across New Delhi and Vijayawada in…
Continue ReadingAzara Healthcare Recognized with KLAS 2026 Points of Light Award for Maternal Risk Reporting Collaboration Across Ohio
Statewide initiative with the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, CareSource, and Humana more than doubled Pregnancy Risk Assessment Form submission rates, accelerating identification of high-risk pregnancies and strengthening Medicaid continuity BURLINGTON, Mass. — [April 30, 2026] — Azara Healthcare, the four-time Best in KLAS provider of population health and…
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