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Experts call for screening of heart defects among newborns
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): According to the National Family Health Survey, the infant mortality rate (IMR) in India stands at 34 per 1000 live births. About 10 percent of these infant deaths can be attributed to congenital heart diseases (CHD) alone.
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Kangaroo Care - Utilising mother and baby bond
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): India is one of the countries which registers' a large number of neonatal deaths. Statistics peg the neonatal mortality rate in the country at 0.75 million per year. 35 percent of these can be attributed to preterm birth and low-birth weight.
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Adani-run hospital debunks infant mortality allegations
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhuj (Gujarat) [India], May 27 (ANI): Amid media reports suggesting a high death rate of newborns at the G.K. General Hospital in Bhuj, Gujarat, its medical director has rejected this charge, saying hospital authorities are cooperating with a state government-appointed panel in the matter.
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Adani-run GK General Hospital rejects charges of medical negligence
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhuj (Gujarat) [India], May 26 (ANI): Authorities of GK General Hospital, which is managed by Adani Education and Research Foundation on Saturday, denied the allegation of medical negligence against the hospital.
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Undiagnosed hypertension one of leading risk factors for deaths
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): Non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes have overtaken communicable diseases as the leading causes of mortality in urban areas, as per a recent World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
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Gender bias leads to extra 239,000 girl deaths per year in India
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], May 15 (ANI): Gender discrimination results in "excess" deaths of girls under the age of five per year in India, according to a recent study.
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May Measurement month 2018 launched by ICMR, ISH, PHFI, CCDC, API, and par
Updated : 7 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI-NewsVoir): Raised blood pressure attributes to the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality in India. Hypertension is attributable to 10.8 percent of all deaths in India. To raise awareness about Hypertension, the Indian Council of Medical Research (CMR),
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'Night owls' tend to die sooner than 'morning larks'
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr 12 (ANI): You may want to hit the sack early as according to a recent study, the 'night owls' are likelier to die sooner than the morning fellas.
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World TB Day - Effects on adults and children
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Mar 24 (ANI): With over 20 lakh cases of Tuberculosis worldwide, India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate.
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One in ten Indian females affected by TB related ailment
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): With over 20 lakh cases of Tuberculosis worldwide, India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate.
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Heart attack protocol that improves outcomes, reduces gender disparities
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar. 11 (ANI): A four-step protocol for the most severe type of heart attack, if followed, not only can improve outcomes and reduce mortality rates, but also put an end to gender disparities in health care.
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Effective treatment for co-morbid cardiovascular risk in COPD patients
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 9 (ANI): COPD is no longer 'just a disease of the lungs'. Many COPD patients develop heart diseases that lead to higher mortality. A new study gives hope of a better treatment protocol.
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