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NDTV
15 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
Kerala Provisional List Out For Engineering, Architecture Courses, Download Link Here
KEAM Provisional List Out 2025: Commissioner for Entrance Examinations has released the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical (KEAM) provisional list of second phase allotment to Engineering courses and first phase allotment to Architecture courses for the academic year 2025-26. Candidates who applied for admission can check and download the allotment list on the official website, KEAM Provisional List 2025: How To Download List For Engineering, Architecture Course? Visit the official website, On the homepage, click on "KEAM 2025-Candidate Portal", under the "UG Admission" section. A new link will open. Login with your application number, password and access code. Your provisional allotment list will be displayed on the screen. Download and save your allotment list for future reference. Candidates can download the provisional list through this direct link, " KEAM Candidate Portal". The second phase Engineering allotment list has been released after considering the "higher options" submitted/updated/changed by the candidates. Candidates with any objection pertaining to the allotment list of the Engineering and Architecture courses can submit their queries via email on and before 12 pm today.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Nearly 25% of doctors work over 48 hours a week
Almost a quarter of doctors have said they are working more than 48 hours a week, according to a Medical Council report. The Medical Workforce Intelligence Report 2024 found doctors working in surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology were most likely to work over 48 hours a week. Around 45% of those who self-reported to work over 48 hours said they were working in direct patient care. The report also said around one quarter, 26.1%, of doctors reported experiencing difficulty providing a patient with sufficient care at least once a week or more, while over one-third, 33.6%, reported never experiencing difficulty. Almost three-quarters, 73.0%, said "pressure on workloads" was the greatest barrier to providing a patient with sufficient care at least once a week or more. The report found there were 20,962 clinically active doctors working in the State in 2024 and said 78.8% of doctors retained their place on the Medical Council Register last year. It said the mean age of doctors was 43.7 years old and over 20% were 55 and older. Over 11,000 of doctors in the State were male (52.8%) and over 9,900 were female (47.2%). Almost half of doctors worked in either general practice (25.9%) and medicine (23.4%). The third largest discipline was surgery, which the report said represented 11.9% of clinically active doctors. Almost 8,990 doctors were based in Dublin, representing 42.9% of the total number, and just 34 doctors in Leitrim, representing 0.2% of the total number. The report found that 27.8% of doctors in the State have an "international basic medical qualification" from outside Ireland, the EU and the UK. This is up from 25.7% in 2023 and 23.3% in 2022. It said almost 40% of doctors with an international qualification received it from Pakistan and 21.3% have a qualification from Sudan. Commenting on the report, CEO of the Medical Council Dr Maria O'Kane said it has seen a "phenomenal increase" in the number of doctors joining the Medical Council Register in recent years. However, she added: "Despite there being over 30,000 doctors on the register at the end of 2024, our research today shows that only 20,692 doctors report being clinically active in Ireland in the same year." Dr O'Kane said last month's report on General Practice in Ireland"aligns strongly" with the Medical Council's data and it "shares the same views on the urgent need for strategic, sustainable investment in training, recruitment, and retention – for GPs and other doctors alike".
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
Surrogacy racket: Min Satyakumar Yadav orders review of fertility centres across Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav has ordered a thorough review of fertility centres across Andhra Pradesh following reports of irregularities at a facility in Hyderabad. Concerned by discrepancies, the minister instructed officials to examine the functioning of all fertility clinics and submit a detailed report on licensing, inspections, operations, and regulatory compliance. According to official sources, there is a mismatch between the number of fertility centres licensed by District Medical and Health Officers (DMHOs) and those listed online, suggesting the presence of unauthorised facilities. Minister Yadav reminded that DMHOs are responsible for issuing licences and overseeing daily operations of hospitals and fertility centres. He warned of strict action against clinics operating without valid licences or violating health protocols. The minister called for a district-wise report detailing licensed and unlicensed centres, inspections conducted in 2024–25, violations found, complaints received, actions taken, and centres denied permission. Urgency intensified after a surprise inspection at Universal Health Care Centre in Vijayawada by NTR District DMHO Dr Suhasini. The centre, sanctioned under the name Namrata, was closed, and its doctor was recently arrested for alleged violations. A preliminary report was submitted to the minister's office.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Root Brands Leads the Way in Accepting HSA and FSA Funds for Natural Supplements
Franklin, TN – Root Brands, the rapidly expanding nutraceutical company, headquartered in Franklin, announced today that U.S. consumers can purchase eligible Root Brands products with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) dollars. In a category where most supplements remain ineligible for tax-advantaged health funds, Root Brands' partnership with payments innovator Flex, positions the company at the forefront of affordability and accessibility in natural health. Under the new program, shoppers simply select 'Pay with HSA/FSA' at checkout, complete a brief telehealth screening to document medical necessity, and then pay with their existing HSA or FSA debit card. Within 24 hours, Flex issues both a Letter of Medical Necessity and an itemized receipt, ensuring end-to-end IRS compliance without extra paperwork for the customer. 'Tax-advantaged accounts hold more than $110 billion today, yet people tell us they still pay out-of-pocket for daily wellness essentials,' said Clayton Thomas, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Root Brands. 'Our goal has always been to democratize health, and accepting HSA and FSA dollars removes another barrier between families and the clean, science-driven solutions they deserve.' Dr. Christina Rahm, co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and lead product formulator, added: 'Root's formulas are created to meet clear clinical endpoints, from heavy-metal detoxification to cognitive support. As a result, they naturally fit the definition of medical necessity. By aligning with Flex, we can document those therapeutic benefits in minutes and let consumers use pre-tax funds to protect their health proactively.' The decision to pursue HSA/FSA acceptance originated from listening to Root's community of independent ambassadors, many of whom are healthcare professionals. 'Nurses kept telling us their patients wanted a tax-efficient way to afford detox protocols,' Thomas noted. 'We built the entire workflow around that real-world feedback.' A quiet pilot in the second quarter processed more than 3,000 qualified transactions in its first 30 days, demonstrating robust demand for nutraceuticals that meet clinical reimbursement standards. Founded in 2020 by Thomas and Rahm, Root Brands has leveraged an affiliate-led social-sharing model to serve more than 100,000 customers and 10,000 brand ambassadors worldwide. The company's product line (including flagship detox drops Clean Slate, neuro-nootropic Zero-In, turmeric-powered anti-inflammatory Restore, and microbiome support powder Relive Greens) is manufactured in FDA-registered, GMP-certified U.S. facilities and tested to be non-GMO, gluten-free, and predominantly vegan. Root's wellness ecosystem now extends beyond capsules and powders. Earlier this year Dr. Rahm debuted Rahm Roast, a 100 % Arabica coffee line that employs a patent-pending detoxification process to remove mold and other toxins from every bean, mirroring the rigorous purity standards applied to Root's supplements. The clean-coffee blend, available through and the Root online store, gives customers a daily ritual that aligns with the company's detox-first philosophy while satisfying coffee aficionados with rich dark-chocolate and almond notes. Today, the FDA allows over 1,000 unregulated food additives into the food supply. So long as the manufacturer self-certifies the ingredient under the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS), these additives can be included as ingredients for human consumption. This increase in food additives has correlated with a flare of health problems in the American people. Many are now following the Root Brands' detox protocols as a first step in supporting their body's natural systems, with the goal of reducing their symptoms. Industry analysts view Root Brands' move to accept HSA funds as a milestone for the broader nutraceutical sector. While the IRS allows HSA/FSA reimbursement for vitamins deemed medically necessary, most brands lack an integrated workflow to validate eligibility at the point of sale. Root's embedded telehealth pathway streamlines that process, potentially opening a multi-billion-dollar channel for clinically substantiated supplement makers. The HSA/FSA launch follows a 12-month period of rapid expansion for Root Brands, highlighted by new market entries in Asia, the Middle East, and South America, recognition in Forbes India for global health leadership, and ongoing third-party certifications such as BSCG drug-free status. 'Every market we enter tells us the same thing: consumers want transparency, traceability, and real science behind their supplements,' Dr. Rahm said. 'Those standards apply equally to how people pay for wellness. Accepting HSA and FSA funds is part of that larger promise of accountability.' As a flagship product for 2025, Root now offers the DRCgx™ Genetic Test, an at-home DNA kit that analyzes hundreds of variants tied to micronutrient absorption, detox pathways, exercise recovery, and medication response. For a one-time $499 fee, customers gain lifetime access to dynamically updated reports, arming them and their healthcare providers with a personalized genomic roadmap that dovetails with Root's targeted protocols. This further strengthens the medical-necessity case for HSA/FSA reimbursement. How the Program Works: Choose 'Pay with HSA/FSA' at checkout on Complete a short telehealth consult—typically under five minutes—to confirm medical necessity. Pay with an HSA/FSA card (or any major card if a benefit card is unavailable). Receive required documentation (Letter of Medical Necessity and itemized receipt) by email within 24 hours—no additional forms to file. The company reports that plan administrators representing more than 2,000 corporate benefit programs have already whitelisted Root Brands SKUs, accelerating employer-level adoption. Availability: All eligible Root Brands products, including individual items and value packs, are now live for HSA/FSA purchases in the United States. International customers may continue to purchase through existing e-commerce channels; regional tax rules apply. Media Contact Marty McGinley Root Brands 393 Nichol Mill Ln, Unit 250B Franklin, TN 37067, USA 1-224-622-7110 For additional information, visit or follow @therootbrands on major social platforms.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Gotluru sarpanch to attend I-Day fete in New Delhi
Dharmavaram: In a matter of immense pride for Andhra Pradesh, the Government of India has selected three sarpanches from the State to participate in the Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, 2025. Among them is Pitta Narasamma, the sarpanch of Gotluru village in Dharmavaram constituency, Sri Sathya Sai district. Her selection has been attributed to her exceptional contributions to village development and her unwavering commitment to public service at the grassroots level. Recognising her dedication, the Central government has bestowed this rare honour upon her. On Thursday, Dharmavaram constituency in-charge Harish Babu visited Gotluru to personally felicitate Narasamma at her residence and conveyed his congratulations. Minister for Medical and Health, Satya Kumar Yadav, also extended his wishes over a phone call. 'Your efforts being recognised at the national level is commendable. Public representatives like you are a source of inspiration for rural development. On behalf of the people of Dharmavaram, I feel extremely proud,' the Minister stated. The felicitation event was attended by Gotluru rural mandal president Gotluru Chandra, senior BJP leaders Ramakrishna, Boya Nagayya, Potukunta Raju, Pawan Kumar Reddy, Jana Sena leaders Chiranjeevi, Rammohan, G Venkatesh and several others.
