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Pakistan: Karachi sees surge in Chikungunya and Dengue cases
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Cases of chikungunya and dengue have surged in Karachi, with increased patient visits reported at major hospitals. Experts attribute the rise to stagnant water post-rains and emphasise the need for effective vector-control measures to manage mosquito-borne diseases.
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Tripura CM Manik Saha attends 43rd Foundation Day at Mahanam Agan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"I always appeal the people to keep the balance of the blood units in the banks full always. During elections, this becomes a problem. I am aware about the four blood groups but if we include the RS blood group, it is eight. In situations like road accidents and diseases, the blood banks sho
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Tripura Chief Minister Launches STAR-NCD Program to improve Health Care of
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 14: The Government of Tripura, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), announced the launch of the STAR-NCD program, aimed at improving the prevention, diagn
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Researchers find new diagnostic algorithm to differentiate between Alzhei
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It is now simpler to differentiate between primary tauopathy and Alzheimer's thanks to a novel biomarker.
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New technique predicts worsening of chronic kidney disease: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Aarhus University researchers have come up with a new technique that may represent a major advancement in the treatment of chronic renal disease. The technique has the ability to forecast how the illness will evolve, which may guarantee more effective and individualised care and lessen the f
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Scientists aim to decode genetic roots of mental illness
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
To get to the bottom of this, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) initiated a consortium called SSPsyGene (sspsygene.ucsc.edu) in 2023, uniting research teams from renowned US universities with the joint goal of characterising the genetic origins of NPD, focusing on 250 selected h
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Study finds how skin cancer occurrence in young adults declines
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A recent study suggested that the risk of malignant melanoma, or skin cancer, may be declining in Sweden, at least for people under the age of 50.
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Study finds how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Periodontal disease, which is most commonly caused by the growth and deposition of bacterial biofilm around the teeth, can eventually lead to tooth loss if not treated properly. Interestingly, the inflammatory effects of periodontal bacteria can extend well beyond the mouth, resulting in sys
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DR Congo receives first mpox vaccine shipment to combat outbreak
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Democratic Republic of Congo has received its first shipment of mpox vaccines, a crucial step in combating an outbreak that has affected the country and prompted the World Health Organisation to declare a global health emergency last month.
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29 Surgeries, 29 Miracles: A Story of Healing with the Child Heart Foundat
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 5: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) affects about 1% of newborns, often accompanied by other serious defects. In India, around 200,000 babies are born with CHD annually, with 20% needing immediate intervention. Despite advances in care in high-income countries, man
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ICMR to conduct first Chintan Shivir for sickle cell disease research, say
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) is scheduled to organise the first brainstorming session on sickle cell disease research for two days.
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What Health Checkups Are Recommended For A Family With A History of Metabo
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 4: Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions -- that potentially raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, also being closely linked to obesity and insulin resistance. Therefore, for families with a history of metabolic syndrome regular
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