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Aerial transport of human corneas via drones may revolutionize eye care: ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully tested the use of drones for transporting human corneas in a pilot study, paving the way for a revolutionary shift in eye care accessibility across India, particularly in rural regions, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on Tuesday. The study assessed the feasibility of using drones to transport sensitive ophthalmic biomaterials, such as human corneas and amniotic membrane grafts, from peripheral collection centers ...

January 6, 2025 12:11 PM

ICMR detects two cases of HMPV in Karnataka, surveillance indicates no unusual surge

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday confirmed that two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases have been detected in Karnataka. The cases, detected as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses, highlight the effectiveness of the country's robust surveillance systems, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. HMPV, a respiratory virus already in circulation worldwide, including India, has been linked to respiratory illnesses in several ...