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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.

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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.

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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…

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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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Nipah outbreak | Number of cases rises to 5 in Kerala; 789 contacts kept under watch

Kerala Health Department releases a ‘route map’ of the two Nipah virus victims detailing their travel history; ICMR to provide monoclonal antibodies for treatment of infected persons

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ICMR-NITM training programme on clinical trials in Belagavi from today

ICMR-NITM is organising a training programme to bridge research gaps between traditional, alternative and modern medicine. It aims to strengthen clinical research capabilities and equip participants with knowledge on designing and conducting clinical trials. Resource persons from ICMR, AIIMS, WHO and KAHER will speak on various aspects. This is to…

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‘Evolution of scientific methodology is possible because of the human desire to know’

ICMR NITM launched "Kshitij: looking beyond the horizon", a lecture series in Belagavi. Nitin Khot delivered the inaugural address on evolutionary biology, contribution of scientists and dangers faced by present generation. ICMR NITM director said series aims to strengthen connections between institution and scholars, and help research be interdisciplinary. Khot…

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At least single dose vaccine prior to COVID-19 infection provided 60% protection against post-discharge mortality: ICMR study

An ICMR study has found that at least one dose of vaccine prior to COVID-19 infection provided 60% protection against post-discharge mortality

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India takes its first step towards opening door to CHIS

ICMR Bioethics Unit has proposed a consensus policy statement to introduce Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) in India, which involves exposing healthy volunteers to pathogens in a controlled environment. The document addresses ethical concerns and outlines potential benefits, such as accelerating the development of novel medical interventions, improved pandemic preparedness,…

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Sudden deaths of youth have been reported after COVID-19: Health Ministry in Lok Sabha

Health Ministry says sudden deaths of youth after COVID-19 unconfirmed and ICMR conducting 3 studies. Health Department is providing support to States/UTs

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Advanced Mycology Diagnostic and Research Centre inaugurated at St. John’s Medical College

The Advanced Mycology Diagnostic and Research Centre (AMDRC) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) was inaugurated at St. John’s Medical College and Hospital on Tuesday.

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India keen to reduce import dependence on assistive technologies, ICMR DG

The Director-General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Rajiv Bahl, on Saturday said that the Centre was keen on reducing the country’s dependence on import and provide high quality, affordable assistive technologies to every person in need

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Age and co-morbidity are definite factors that affect COVID and its outcome, says ICMR head

Age and co-morbidity are definite factors that affect the outcome of contracting COVID-19, Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has said.

The Hindu

Dengue vaccine: India moves closer to getting its first indigenous vaccine

Moving closer to being able to develop the country’s first vaccine against dengue, drug-makers Serum Institute of India and Panacea Biotec have applied to the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) call for Expression of Interest’ for collaborative Phase-III clinical trials for indigenous manufacturers.

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Welcome initiative: on quality human clinical trials and using ayurveda and modern medicine

The collaboration between the Ministry of AYUSH and the ICMR is the first major step in evidence-based approach of validating medical interventions

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ICMR and AYUSH to work together to boost Ayurveda’s identity based on scientific evidence: Health Minister

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) under the Health Ministry and Ministry of AYUSH signed on May 11 a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to enhance collaboration and cooperation in health research in the field of Integrated Medicine.

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ICMR conducts successful trial run of blood bag delivery under iDrone initiative

“The i-DRONE was first used during the COVID-19 pandemic by the ICMR for distributing vaccines to unreachable areas.”

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Cardiovascular treatment either free or highly subsidised in government hospitals across country: Govt in RS

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare said in the Parliament that the treatment for cardiovascular patients is either free or highly subsidised at government hospitals across the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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6,000 attempts to hack ICMR site on November 30

NEW DELHI: It wasn’t just AIIMS. Hackers tried to breach the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) website also. According to sources, 6,000 attempts were made to hack into the website of the apex health research agency of the country on November 30. Allegedly, the IP addresses of the hackers…

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Avoid Antibiotics For Low-Grade Fever: ICMR Guidelines

The Indian Council of Medical Research has issued guidelines warning against the use of antibiotics for conditions such as low-grade fever and viral bronchitis while advising doctors to follow a timeline while prescribing them. Read on for details:

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Resistance to high-end antibiotics is growing: ICMR

NEW DELHI: A survey carried out by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to determine the trend in antibiotic resistance across the country has shown that Acinetobacter baumannii, a gram-negative bacteria known to cause infection in the blood, urinary tract and lungs among others, is resistant to high-end antibiotics.

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