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Smoking is a major risk factor for COPD
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra)/New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI/Business Wire India): Tobacco use is one of the major risk factors for multiple chronic diseases, including lung disease. In India, use of tobacco accounts for approx. 1.35 million deaths every year and is one of the major causes of death a
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No evidence to indicate artificial or zoonotic origins of COVID-19: Ex ICM
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): There is no evidence to indicate if COVID-19 was zoonotic infection or it was artificially created, said Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar, former Head Scientist of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Monoclonal antibody cocktail unlikely to cause further mutations of COVID-
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Monoclonal antibody cocktail, used for the treatment of COVID-19, is unlikely to lead to further mutation of the virus, said Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar, former Head Scientist of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research (IC
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Spotlight on battling 'Tobacco-Covid' burden
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Uninterrupted focus on Covid-19 pandemic has sidelined another pandemic, that of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which includes heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and more, say experts.
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Obesity might protect against death in severe bacterial infection
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 30 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that though overweight and obesity are risk factors for many diseases, a higher BMI can be linked to higher survival rates in patients hospitalized for severe bacterial infections.
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Foundation Holdings to invest 218 crore in healthcare and education in Bah
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Manama (Bahrain), May 26 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Foundation Holdings, a healthcare and education investment firm with major investments in India and the Gulf including Mumbai-based Ed
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In severe bacterial infection, obesity protects against death
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 25 (ANI): Though overweight and obesity are risk factors for many diseases, a new study suggests that a higher BMI may be linked to higher survival rates in patients hospitalized for severe bacterial infections.
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Theoretically, antibiotics can treat human diseases in addition to bacteri
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 25 (ANI): According to the findings of a study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, the antibiotics used to treat common bacterial infections, like pneumonia and sinusitis, may also be used to treat human diseases, like cancer. At least, theoretically.
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USA's Harvard Medical School collaborates with Sir Gangaram Hospital to as
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard Medical School, USA have collaborated with Delhi's Sir Gangaram Hospital (SGRH) with an aim to improve the quality of healthcare providers in India and enhance infrastructure to combat Covid-related diseases l
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Delhi HC takes suo motu cognisance on issue of vector-borne diseases
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Delhi High Court on Monday initiated suo motu cognisance on the issue of vector-borne diseases including dengue and Chikungunya taking note of the onset of monsoon.
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'Not convinced' Covid-19 developed naturally, says Dr Fauci
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 24 (ANI): America's top expert on infectious diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci said he is "not convinced" the novel coronavirus developed naturally and has called for an open investigation into the origins of Covid-19 virus.
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Study highlights need to prevent spread of plant pandemics
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Montreal [Canada], May 22 (ANI): Plant diseases don't stop at national borders and miles of oceans don't prevent their spread, either.
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