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India's First Book On Autoimmune Conditions By Dr Rachna Chhachhi brings h
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 26: India's first book on autoimmune diseases, called Healing Autoimmune Conditions (pub. HarperCollins India), authored by Dr Rachna Chhachhi, PhD was released this weekend with a room full of autoimmune warriors who applauded this book as their only h
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"No action taken by Pak govt to curb air pollution": Karachi resident
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karachi resident Qazi Hala Rehman expressed his frustration, saying, "This is not a new problem; it has existed for a long time. As factories and pollution have increased, so have diseases. We have seen outbreaks like COVID-19 and dengue, which have taken many lives. The government claims to
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Diabetes, hypertension not pre-existing disease, not grounds for claim rej
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Allowing a complaint against an insurance company, the District Consumer Redressal Commission II ruled that, as per established law, lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension cannot be treated as pre-existing conditions and therefore cannot be grounds for claim rejection by the insur
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Union Health Ministry launches Intensified special NCD screening drive to
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In view of the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign today. Running from February 20 to March 31, 2025, this ambitious initiative aims to achieve 100 percen
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Pakistan: Karachi faces alarming rise in respiratory diseases
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Karachi is witnessing a disturbing increase in respiratory diseases, as reported by the Sindh Health Department on Monday. According to ARY News, the Sindh Health Department has reported a troubling total of 248 cases of respiratory illnesses in Karachi as of February 13 this year.
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Science Needs Democracy to Flourish: Prof Aaron Ciechanover
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 14: Nobel Laureate Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (2004, Chemistry) delivered a special address at the inaugural of ProUPS (Proteostasis & Ubiquitin Proteasome System) conference held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST). The conference, the
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3rd International Conference on Rare Diseases discusses AI role in diagnos
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Held in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Dubai Health Authority and a number of universities and concerned institutions inside and outside the country, the conference aims at raising awareness, exchanging experiences and exploring opportunities for cooperation to p
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Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.
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Illegal immigration disrupting Delhi's economy, causing "notable increase
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The 114-page report titled - Illegal Immigrants to Delhi: Analysing Socio-economic and Political Consequences also mentioned that Illegal immigration has heightened the risk of public health crises, as overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions in migrant settlements contribute to the s
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UAE marks 35 years of fighting neglected tropical diseases
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The UAE has been at the forefront of global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) for 35 years, a commitment that began in 1990 when the UAE's Founding Father, the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, donated USD 5.77 million to The Carter Centre in support of efforts to eradicate
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National Pediatrician Day: Experts Insights on Importance of Timely Vaccin
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 28: On National Pediatrician Day, we celebrate the dedicated paediatricians who are at the forefront of ensuring the health and well-being of children. These healthcare professionals play a crucial role not just in treating illnesses but in guiding parents on preve
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No increase of GBS cases in West Bengal since end of December till date: S
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The statement reads, "Guillain-Baree Syndrome is not a new or rare kind of disease. Sporadic cases continue to occur in our country and state. It is one of the diseases causing Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) which is monitored in children below the age of 15 years as a part of Polio Surveilla
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