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Delhi state government takes a step forward for rare diseases

New Delhi [India], Feb 9 (ANI): As an important step towards expediting the process of providing treatment to rare disease patients, the Delhi state government, in the High Court, has proposed the setting up of a Technical cum Administrative Committee for rare diseases.

2018-02-09T04:44:47.240145+00:00 IST

What causes Erectile Dysfunction in males?

New Delhi [India], Feb 8 (ANI): Erectile Dysfunction or sexual impotence is a condition where men have trouble in getting an erection, maintaining an erection or witness a lack of sexual desire.

2018-02-08T07:52:45.511960+00:00 IST

This protein can up survival during flu

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb. 08 (ANI): A specific protein can help reduce inflammation and improve immunity for survival during the flu, a recent study has found.

2018-02-08T07:45:17.195253+00:00 IST

This marker could help find heart attack patients most at risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 8 (ANI): Researchers have found a new blood test that could help identify why some patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease risk after suffering a heart attack.

2018-02-08T07:09:39.805165+00:00 IST

Tracking oxygen saturation helps identify vulnerable preemies

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb. 08 (ANI): According to a recent study, tracking oxygen saturation and vital signs can help in identifying vulnerable, more sensitive, pre-term babies.

2018-02-08T06:59:04.275383+00:00 IST

'Hospital on wheels', a safe place for sexual health services?

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb. 08 (ANI): It has come to light that young adults consider the Mobile Health Units (MHUs) as a safe place that provides a portable and convenient method for bringing healthcare to communities.

2018-02-08T06:12:47.531801+00:00 IST

WHO-approved vaccine carrier to prevent in-transit vaccine freezing commercially available

New Delhi [India], Feb 7 (ANI-NewsVoir): This week, the first commercially available freeze-free vaccine carrier will begin introductory field trials in Nepal. This follows the World Health Organisation (WHO) announcement that the Indian-made carrier using PATH's "Freeze-Safe" reference design passed WHO Performance, Quality, and Safety (PQS) laboratory tests for User Independent Freeze Prevention, which prequalifies it for use in global immunisation programs.

2018-02-07T14:07:36.728276+00:00 IST

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Now, a process to thwart liver cancer cells

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb.7 (ANI): Scientists have found a new way to kill liver cancer cells and inhibit tumour growth. They have developed a two-way process to achieve the goal and starve the liver cancer.

2018-02-07T10:57:33.791762+00:00 IST

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Pharma industry links to rising antimicrobial resistance levels

New Delhi [India], Feb.7 (ANI): Turns out, India's pharmaceutical industry is contributing to rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) levels due to their polluters - air, soil and water.

2018-02-07T06:13:49.102058+00:00 IST

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Old antibiotic compounds could become life-saving drugs

London [U.K.], Feb.7 (ANI): Turns out, discarded antibiotic compounds could be developed for new life-saving drugs.

2018-02-07T05:20:20.811593+00:00 IST

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Ants' antibiotics can benefit humans

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb.7 (ANI): It has come to light that ants produce their own antibiotics to deal with diseases that can be used to treat humans as well.

2018-02-07T04:53:32.160171+00:00 IST

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Harsh Vardhan reviews Clean Air Campaign in Delhi

New Delhi [India], Feb.6 (ANI): Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today reviewed the preparations for the two-week long drill to contain air pollution in Delhi, with officials of his ministry and representatives from Delhi Government, Central and State pollution control agencies, four Municipal Corporations of Delhi and New Delhi Municipal Corporation.

2018-02-06T14:46:06.988605+00:00 IST

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Experts discover genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb.6 (ANI): A new study has discovered the genetic cause of a rare high blood pressure syndrome.

2018-02-06T06:36:24.180455+00:00 IST

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Can dim light make us dumber?

Washington D.C. [USA}, Feb 6 (ANI): Did you know dim light could make you dumber?

2018-02-06T04:53:45.387921+00:00 IST

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Opioid cessation successful when depression is cured

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 6 (ANI): Opioid cessation may be more successful when depression is treated, according to a study.

2018-02-06T04:14:18.261103+00:00 IST

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Diabetics twice as likely to develop cataract

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 6 (ANI): Diabetes doubles the chance of developing cataract, with the relative risk highest in those aged between 45 and 54, according to a study.

2018-02-06T03:46:55.730842+00:00 IST

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More women venture into neurosurgery in Singapore

Singapore [Singapore], Feb. 5 (ANI): Turns out, more and more women are venturing into one of the last bastions of male dominance - Neurosurgery.

2018-02-05T12:52:16.284387+00:00 IST

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Medicines sold in India pose threat to antibiotic resistance control

New Delhi [India], Feb. 5 (ANI): Turns out, medicines sold in India pose a global threat to antibiotic resistance control.

2018-02-05T07:29:00.754722+00:00 IST

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Old drug may have new tricks to fight cancer

Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb. 5 (ANI): Turns out, old powerful drugs may have new tricks to fight cancer.

2018-02-05T07:29:00.727869+00:00 IST

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Prostate Cancer: Symptoms and Treatment

New Delhi [India], Feb 5 (ANI): Prostate cancer is extremely prevalent among asymptomatic men throughout the world. As per a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the incidence and mortality estimates per 100,000 age-normalized populations in India is nine and three respectively.

2018-02-05T06:53:29.490534+00:00 IST

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