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HIV injections keep virus suppressed better than daily pills: Study

Washington | September 20, 2026 4:30:11 PM IST

Eight-weekly HIV injections kept the virus suppressed more effectively than daily tablets among adolescents in an African clinical trial, with researchers calling for wider access to the treatment in low- and middle-income settings. ... read..

Chronic inflammation linked to silent heart damage, study says

Washington | September 20, 2026 4:00:57 PM IST

Chronic inflammation linked to everyday stress, socioeconomic disadvantage and lifestyle factors may quietly damage the heart years before cardiovascular symptoms appear, according to a large study of nearly 480,000 UK adults. ... read..

Robotic-Assisted Surgery in India Enters Its Next Phase as Intuitive Introduces da Vinci 5

New Delhi | September 19, 2026 10:59:57 AM IST

Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced the introduction of da Vinci 5, its latest-generation robotic-assisted surgical system, in India. ... read..

Stem cell therapy permitted only for approved indications, autism treatment restricted to clinical trials: Health Ministry

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 10:29:51 AM IST

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a comprehensive advisory to all States and Union Territories regulating the use of stem cell therapy, directing that it can be offered as routine standard clinical care only for approved indications, in ... read..

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