A study on the apparent diabetes resistance of a tribal community in Rajasthan has found that they have the highest occurrence of the HLA gene, which makes the body predisposed to diabetes, in India, and possibly the world.The genetic profiling of the Raika community — a nomadic camel rearing tribal group — conducted by AIIMS and ICMR from 2006-2009, found the average frequency of the HLA gene to be 57.5 per cent in the community as compared to 14.5 per cent for the rest of the country.

President Nasheed sent the bill to control thalassemia back to parliament for further amendments without ratification.
The bill was sent back again based on advice of the Attorney General who deemed it to be in conflict with current government policy regarding health care provided to thalassemic patients, President’s office website said today.
The website also stated that the President felt that all health care services including the medical services for thalassemic patients should be included in the social health insurance bill.

Ten-member Central team holds talks with doctors
KASARAGOD: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Viswa Mohan Katoch has said that steps will be initiated to mitigate the plight of endosulfan victims and their families.

The authorities would take steps within two months to address the health hazards faced by the victims and submit a draft report to the officials concerned,