el Shielding Our Little Ones: The Uneven Reach of Infant Helmet Therapy By www.medindia.net Published On :: According to the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), helmet therapy is a highly Full Article
el Government Reluctant to Formalize Online Drug Sales By www.medindia.net Published On :: In a significant setback for the ePharmacy sector, government officials have displayed reluctance in formalizing the online sale of drugs and medications. Full Article
el Impact of Staffing Shortages on Nurses' Well-Being By www.medindia.net Published On :: More than 50% of nurses have revealed that there is inadequate staff to meet demand, resulting in medlinkburnout/medlink and feeling overworked, revealed survey results. Full Article
el A new decision-support tool finds top spots for boosting livelihoods with water technologies By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 10:15:55 +0000 The Targeting AGwater Management Interventions (TAGMI) tool could support government planners to better target interventions at resource poor farmers in Africa. STOCKHOLM (3 SEPTEMBER 2013) Africa’s smallholder farmers stand to gain from a new online tool that highlights the water management methods most likely to be effective in given contexts. The tool, developed for the […] The post A new decision-support tool finds top spots for boosting livelihoods with water technologies first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases cpwf tagmi World Water Week
el Smart water management can help avert climate-induced food shortages By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 07:23:18 +0000 Warsaw, Poland – November 15th 2013 – Climate change will have a “profound” impact on water resources that could have serious knock-on effects for agriculture, according to a new report published today. Download the full media release The post Smart water management can help avert climate-induced food shortages first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
el Press Release: IWMI commits to a water-secure world By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 20 May 2014 06:36:26 +0000 IWMI commits to a water-secure world as it has announced a new five-year strategy aimed at boosting the center’s research and its influence in tackling global water challenges. The post Press Release: IWMI commits to a water-secure world first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases food security mission strategy vision water-secure
el Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 18:32:18 +0000 Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs. The post Press Release: Sustainable Development Goals Offer Unique Opportunity to Transform Management of Critical Water Resources first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) sustainable water resources development water for food
el Press Release: World Losing 2,000 Hectares of Irrigated Farmland to Salt-Induced Degradation Daily By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:04:59 +0000 Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year. The post Press Release: World Losing 2,000 Hectares of Irrigated Farmland to Salt-Induced Degradation Daily first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases land degradation salt
el Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:30:44 +0000 Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones. The post Press Release: First Global Estimate of Urban Agriculture Reveals Area Size of the EU that’s Boosting Food Security in Cities first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases food security stanford university university of california-berkeley urban agriculture
el Press Release: Space technology to help develop flood insurance for India’s farmers By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Aug 2015 07:31:08 +0000 Experts meet in Patna to discuss new initiative that could “future‐proof” one million smallholders. The post Press Release: Space technology to help develop flood insurance for India’s farmers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases ccafs floods ibfi
el Press Release: New maps aid flood relief efforts By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:55:37 +0000 For the first time, maps have been prepared by a consortium consisting of IWMI, the Disaster Management Centre of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MoDM) and the UN’s space based information service for disaster management and emergency response (UN-SPIDER). The post Press Release: New maps aid flood relief efforts first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases flood mapping maps paddy fields satellite
el Press Release: Ganga floodwater to be stored underground By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 04:21:36 +0000 A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation. The post Press Release: Ganga floodwater to be stored underground first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases floods floodwater uttar pradesh
el Bundelkhand droughts becoming more frequent By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:57:39 +0000 (NEW DELHI. 17 December 2015) The severe drought in Bundelkhand is likely to become a more regular occurrence according to scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Records show that the area, straddling the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh near Jhansi, experienced seven droughts in the last decade. This compares with a […] The post Bundelkhand droughts becoming more frequent first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases drought ecosystem map mizoram state pacific ocean rainfall south asia water scarcity
el Press Release: Satellite imaging and disaster management experts gather in Colombo By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:14:45 +0000 Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia. The post Press Release: Satellite imaging and disaster management experts gather in Colombo first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases disaster management satellite imaging
el Press Release: New agreement boosts drive to more sustainable agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:33:40 +0000 A new agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and IWMI will help develop initiatives to improve waste-derived compost using nutrient enrichment and pelletizing technologies. The post Press Release: New agreement boosts drive to more sustainable agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases sustainable agriculture waste-derived compost
el Press Release: Sustainable job creation tops water agenda By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 04:44:29 +0000 World Water Day dialogue stresses need for public and private sectors to work together for water-secure growth. The post Press Release: Sustainable job creation tops water agenda first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases herath manthrithilake rauff hakeem World Water Day
el Press Release: DIY weather stations will aid flood control efforts By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2016 09:56:00 +0000 New mobile connected device can transform data collection say experts. The post Press Release: DIY weather stations will aid flood control efforts first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases floods mobile weather stations water innovation
el Press Release: Smarter irrigation can help avert water crises By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 03:04:10 +0000 To ensure Har Khet Ko Pani, GoI should emulate irrigation policies followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, say researchers. The post Press Release: Smarter irrigation can help avert water crises first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases jeremy bird
el Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:08:26 +0000 A new initiative seeks to unite organizations to promote sustainable groundwater management. The post Press Release: Uncovering and Confronting Global Groundwater Challenges first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases gripp World Water Week
el Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 05:24:53 +0000 The Indus Basin Knowledge Platform (IBKP), which seeks to improve access to information and supports decision making on critical basin challenges, is launched at World Water Week 2016. The post Press Release: New Knowledge Platform on the Indus Basin first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases ibkp indus basin indus basin knowledge platform World Water Week
el Press Release: Developing the water resources of Western Nepal By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:04:09 +0000 A new project is being launched in Kathmandu that will help shape the future of water resources development in Nepal. The post Press Release: Developing the water resources of Western Nepal first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases djb kathmandu
el Press Release: Satellite based flood insurance product set to be launched in Bihar By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:10:47 +0000 Experts meet in Delhi to discuss a new initiative to "future-proof" livelihoods of one million smallholder farmers in South Asia The post Press Release: Satellite based flood insurance product set to be launched in Bihar first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases bihar flood ibfi insurance kalanithy vairavamoorthy satellite
el Press Release: Satellite based early-warning system to bolster drought risk reduction By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 06:49:26 +0000 Experts meet in Delhi to discuss how South Asian countries could adopt the new drought monitoring system to better prepare and mitigate drought risks The post Press Release: Satellite based early-warning system to bolster drought risk reduction first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agriculture drought livelihoods
el Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 02:15:02 +0000 Research conducted in Bangladesh could have dramatic implications both for poor households and the entire wastewater value chain. The post Press Release: New “pay-monthly” poop removal system could revolutionize sanitation in developing world, says new study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases wastewater
el Press Release: World Bank Lead Economist to Head Premier Global Research Institute Addressing Water Issues By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 06:53:47 +0000 Dr Claudia W. Sadoff announced as IWMI's next director general. The post Press Release: World Bank Lead Economist to Head Premier Global Research Institute Addressing Water Issues first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases claudia sadoff corporate director general
el Press Release: New compost plant to aid the greening of Ghana’s economy By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 08:30:10 +0000 Recycling waste and delivering a safe nutrient-rich fertilizer for food production The post Press Release: New compost plant to aid the greening of Ghana’s economy first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases accra fertilizer fortifer waste waste management
el Press Release: Almost 75 Crore people in South Asia affected by climate hazards in last decade By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 10:49:11 +0000 New report underlines vulnerability of agriculture to climate hazards. The post Press Release: Almost 75 Crore people in South Asia affected by climate hazards in last decade first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural losses climate‐related hazards rain south asia
el News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:21:35 +0000 The good news is tempered with bad, however, as the study indicates that extreme climate events, especially flooding, will also increase. The post News Release: Kenya’s Tana River Basin Could See a More than 40 Percent Increase in Rainfall Due to Climate Change first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases flooding rainfall tana river basin
el Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 10:34:41 +0000 More than 5 billion people could suffer water shortages by 2050 due to climate change, Pincreased demand and polluted supplies, concluded the UN’s 2018 report on the state of the world’s water. The post Media Release: 18 Natural Infrastructure Innovations Confronting Climate Change from Underground first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases groundwater retaining water water shortage World Water Week
el Press Release: Mobile phone app launched to strengthen new insurance scheme for India’s farmers By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:44:24 +0000 International Water Management Institute (IWMI) launched a mobile app, called AgRISE, in support of a new national agricultural insurance scheme. The post Press Release: Mobile phone app launched to strengthen new insurance scheme for India’s farmers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases agricultural insurance crops
el Press Release: Water rights for millions of African farmers threatened by law rooted in colonial times, study finds By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 00:01:59 +0000 Researchers at Africa Water Week call for efforts to “decolonize” and improve water permit systems, so more farmers are encouraged to invest in much-needed irrigation. The post Press Release: Water rights for millions of African farmers threatened by law rooted in colonial times, study finds first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
el Press Release: Groundwater in Peril – IWMI joins 700+ scientists and practitioners in urgent call for action on global groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:36:34 +0000 The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally. The post Press Release: Groundwater in Peril – IWMI joins 700+ scientists and practitioners in urgent call for action on global groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases
el Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:54:28 +0000 IWMI and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation have awarded five organisations with funds to develop innovations for solar irrigation. The post Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases groundwater innovation fund solar solar water pumps solar-powered irrigation
el El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2023 04:58:42 +0000 IWMI and CIMMYT encourage stakeholders in the Limpopo River Basin to stay informed about the evolving El Niño event and its potential implications. The post El Niño event declared: Impacts on the Limpopo river basin in Southern Africa expected first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases Limpopo southern africa
el FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:39:38 +0000 Researchers offer technical solutions and best agricultural practices related to water quality, risk assessment and mitigation. The post FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases risk assessment wastewater treatment water desalination water quality water quality for agriculture
el IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:35:02 +0000 A new grant from Google’s philanthropic arm will help researchers develop a tool to bolster water security and climate resilience in the Middle East and North Africa. The post IWMI announces development of a new, Google-supported tool that will harness AI and satellite data for water reuse in the Middle East and North Africa first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases data & tools mena remote sensing resource recovery and reuse (rrr) wastewater
el Is Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test a Reliable Fertility Prediction Tool? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Internet and social media sites contain misinformation on Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test. However, a study finds that most medlinkwomen/medlink Full Article
el Got Acne? Blame Your Period Delay Pills By www.medindia.net Published On :: Planning for a vacation? Got wedding? Got a puja to attend that you absolutely cannot miss? A woman's period will always arrive just in time to shatter important plans. Full Article
el New Method to Extend Ovarian Healthspan, Delaying Menopause By www.medindia.net Published On :: Imagine your ovaries as a factory producing essential hormones. As you age, this factory's productivity declines, eventually leading to medlinkmenopause/medlink. Full Article
el New Stool Test Helps Diagnose Endometriosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking study could revolutionize the treatment and diagnosis of endometriosis. The team's findings suggest the possibility of a non-invasive Full Article
el Sleep Well, Mom-to-Be: Insomnia Therapy Lowers Postpartum Depression Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: While poor sleep is common during and after pregnancy, Canadian researchers suggest cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) as an effective solution. Full Article
el Fertility More Likely to Decline in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study outlines the findings on the link between COVID-19 and fertility. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScience/i. Throughout Full Article
el Human Sperm Swims in Entirely Different Way Than Earlier Thought, Say Scientists By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists were able to scan the sperm swimming freely in 3D using a high-speed camera capable of recording over 55,000 frames in one second, and a microscope stage with a piezoelectric device. Full Article
el New Women Contraceptive Product Developed By www.medindia.net Published On :: bThe Human Contraception Antibody (HCA) is the new safe contraception method that stops sperm movement and also prevent from sexually transmitted infections/b. Full Article
el Gene Crucial to Sperm Cell Production Discovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new research has shed light on how sperm production can go wrong when a certain gene fails to function at the right time. The findings of the study are published in Cell Reports. Full Article
el Is the Infertility Rate Rising in Delhi? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Delhi is stated as the lowest fertility-rated Indian state, with a Total Fertility Rate of 1.5, which is significantly lower than the national average (2. Full Article
el Sperm Age may Help Predict Pregnancy Success By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new method developed by researchers that measure the age of male sperm can predict pregnancy success. According to a newly published study by researchers Full Article
el Climate Change Fuels Surge in Multiple Sclerosis Cases By www.medindia.net Published On :: Climate change has the potential to intensify medlinkmultiple sclerosis/medlink (MS) symptoms, reveals review published in iLancet Neurology/i (!--ref1--). Full Article
el From Diesel to Ammonia: Unveiling Health Hazards at Sea By www.medindia.net Published On :: As colossal container ships traverse oceans delivering cargo, their massive diesel engines emit significant air pollutants that contribute to climate change and pose health risks. Full Article
el Oil and Gas Development Linked to Mental Health Risks By www.medindia.net Published On :: As the oil and gas industry rapidly expands across North America, increasing research has linked fossil fuel development to various physical and mental Full Article