News stories about "ICMR" in India.

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ICMR urges scientists to develop accurate typhoid test — ‘existing ones could spur drug resistance'

ICMR says existing tests to diagnose life-threatening disease 'not reliable'. India reports nearly 45 lakh cases of typhoid fever each year. Key Points

ThePrint

ICMR wants to develop India-specific growth reference standards for kids. Why this is important

In a call for expression of interest last month, ICMR proposed a research project to devise standards suitable for Indian context. Here’s what the body plans to do with this exercise. Key Points

ThePrint

ICMR findings soon on Covid-heart attack link

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is on the verge of unveiling the outcomes of a comprehensive study aimed at understanding the unexpected surge in cardiac events following Covid-19 infections. The premier medical institute in India has taken a significant step by submitting the study results for peer review, with plans to make the findings public in the near future, as disclosed by an informed source to ET. Key Points

Economic Times

ICMR says open-lid cooking speeds up nutrient loss, suggests the right way to cook food

ICMR in its new guidelines says open-lid cooking can accelerate nutrient loss. The medical research body recommends the correct way of cooking food. | Health Key Points

Hindustan Times