Health Bulletin 05/ March/ 2024 - Video

Published On 2024-03-05T17:33:01+05:30 | Updated On 6 March 2024 5:33 PM IST

Overview

Here are the top health news for the day:

Dr Harsh Vardhan's retirement from politics: Returning to his roots in ENT

After a long political career of 30 years, the former Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has announced his decision to quit electoral politics.

In an X post, Dr Harsh Vardhan mentioned that he has promises to keep and announced his decision to go back to his ENT Clinic at Krishna Nagar. He further mentioned that he would continue to pursue his work against tobacco and substance abuse, against climate change as well as teaching simple and sustainable lifestyles.

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Dr Harsh Vardhan Retiring From Politics And Going Back To His Roots- ENT

Delhi High Court halts pharma giant's legal threats over 'ELDER' trademark dispute

In a significant legal development in New Delhi, the Delhi High Court issued an interim order restraining Mumbai-based Elder Projects from threatening Antex Pharma over the 'ELDER' and 'ELDERVIT' trademarks. Antex Pharma argued that their extensive use of these trademarks for pharmaceutical products has garnered significant goodwill, while Elder Projects allegedly made baseless legal threats to assert rights over them. The court's decision reflects a cautious approach, balancing the protection of Antex Pharma from intimidation tactics with the recognition that ownership of the 'ELDER' trademark belongs to Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd., as confirmed by a 2019 judgment. This ruling nullifies Elder Projects' claims. The interim order not only provides temporary relief to Antex Pharma but also signals the court's acknowledgment of the importance of fair competition and protecting established trademarks in the pharmaceutical industry. As the case progresses, it will have implications for trademark law and corporate practices in India's pharmaceutical sector, showcasing the judiciary's role in navigating trademark disputes.

AIIMS Director: "Artificial Intelligence will forever serve us; we retain control"

Artificial Intelligence is always going to be artificial and the humans will remain the masters, Director AIIMS Delhi, Dr M Srinivas said on Thursday while outlining how the premier medical institute in the national capital is harnessing AI for the benefit of patients, including in cancer treatment.

Participating in 'ANI Dialogues - Navigating India's Health Sector' here, Dr Srinivas said AI complements and supplements efforts and allows scalability and filtering at a faster pace.

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Artificial Intelligence Will Always Be A Slave To Us, We Will Remain The Masters: AIIMS Director

Lancet study exposes India's dual nutritional crisis: From undernutrition to obesity

The recent Lancet study sheds light on India's significant nutritional transition, revealing the dual challenges of undernutrition and obesity. Nutritionists attribute this "double whammy" to factors such as inadequate consumption of nutritious foods and the easy availability of cheap, unhealthy alternatives.

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Roshni Dhar

Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751