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New Delhi: A new study published in 'The Lancet Regional Health' says that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a laboratory test commonly used in India for detecting type-2 diabetes, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels. This suggests that it could misrepresent the true burden of diabetes in the country.The problem is higher in regions with high prevalence of anemia, hemoglobinopathies and red blood cell enzyme (G6PD) deficiency, according to the study."Relying exclusively on HbA1c can result in misclassification of diabetes status," said professor Anoop Misra, corresponding author and chairman of Fortis C-DOC Centre of Excellence for Diabetes. "Some individuals may be diagnosed later than appropriate, while others could be misdiagnosed, which may affect timely diagnosis and management. Similarly, monitoring of blood sugar status may be compromised." The review is based on extensive data and questions the reliance on HbA1c as a sole diagnostic or monitor...

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New Delhi: Spiralling healthcare costs in India have caught the attention of political leaders. With an aim to address the ever increasing out of pocket medical expenses, Member of Parliament (MP) Ajeet Gopchade has introduced the National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission bill, 2026 that-seeks to establish an independent National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission which will be empowered to fix, regulate and oversee medical charges, ensure mandatory public disclosure of approved rates, adjudicate complaints related to overcharging and enforce compliance through penalties and refunds."I have, respectfully submitted-the National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission Bill, 2026 to further advance fairness, transparency, and affordability in healthcare for our countrymen," Gopchade told ET.The bill proposes to establish an independent National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission, to be chaired by a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India, with corres...

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Jaipur: A three-storey building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Kota on Saturday night, killing at least two people and leaving several trapped under the debris, an official said.The incident occurred in the Talwandi area, where a restaurant was operating in the building. Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.So far, five people have been pulled out from the rubble and shifted to a hospital, officials said. According to initial information, some customers and employees were present in the restaurant at the time of the collapse.— PTI_News (@PTI_News) BJP MLA Sandeep Sharma, who reached the spot soon after the incident said, "Prima facie, the reason appears to be that a nearby old building was dismantled, which may have led to issues with its foundation. We cannot reach a final conclusion yet. So far, 10 people have been recovered. The operation is ongoing and relief work is currently underway.”"There is a possibility that several people ...

India's imports from China declined across multiple sectors, including fertilisers, chemicals, iron and steel, and man-made yarn, in 2024-25, the commerce and industry ministry told Parliament. Mobile phone imports fell to ₹3,710 crore in 2024-25 from ₹48,609 crore in 2014-15. In contrast, mobile phone exports rose to over ₹2,05,017 crore in FY25 from ₹1,566 crore in FY15. "In 2024-25, a decline in imports from China was observed across several sectors compared to the previous year," Jitin Prasada said. In a separate reply, he said:"The government of India undertakes appropriate measures, from time to time, to address concerns raised by various stakeholders, including in matters relating to national interest." Prasada said. from Economic Times https://ift.tt/Z3gz6VI