Vanita Srivastava

Although the AI tools are promising and have the potential to improve the diagnostic accuracy and monitoring in asthma, experts caution that these tools need more testing. Most studies remain proof-of-concept, with limited external validation and little evidence of clinical impact, writes Science Writer Vanita Srivastava.

India can draw lessons from China's experience, particularly regulatory reforms that enabled a shift from generic-focused manufacturing to innovation, as well as efforts to strengthen the investment climate and attract highly skilled scientific talent, writes Vanita Srivastava, citing experts who recently analysed the geographic shift in global pharmaceutical research and development.

Thyroid disorders like other diseases have not caught the medical attention despite the fact that they are highly prevalent. A routine screening for thyroid is still not considered important and part of the health care structure especially in the rural areas.

Tobacco habits in India are largely specific to the region and form a large part of the tradition. Tailoring tobacco control policies for local areas in India may, therefore, provide substantial public health benefits, writes Vanita Srivastava.

The rise in India's ageing population is set to pose significant challenges for healthcare, the economy and society at large. It underscores the need for well-crafted policies tailored to address the needs and concerns of older adults. On World Population Day, Vanita Srivastava examines this silent demographic shift and why it should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers.

Despite the opening of the private sector, major challenges remain in the industry. Indian space startups continue to face funding gaps during scale-up stages, evolving procurement mechanisms and regulatory uncertainty, writes Vanita Srivastava.

Despite the opening of the private sector, major challenges remain in the industry. Indian space startups continue to face funding gaps during scale-up stages, evolving procurement mechanisms and regulatory uncertainty, writes Vanita Srivastava.

Experts also warn that the breakthrough does not mean personalised cancer vaccines are ready for routine use. Challenges include obtaining suitable tumour tissue, sequencing and identifying relevant neoantigens, tumour heterogeneity, manufacturing time and cost, writes Vanita Srivastava.

Why are Himalayan glaciers collapsing? Experts explain how warming, unstable ice and rock, and changing meltwater pathways are raising the risk of catastrophic floods and avalanches.

A genetically modified pig kidney supported a 66-year-old patient for 271 days without dialysis before he received a human kidney, offering early evidence that xenotransplants could serve as a bridge while patients await donor organs.