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Brain tumors may respond to immunotherapy: Study
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, a slow-growing brain tumor in patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) may be vulnerable to immunotherapy, which helps to boost the immune system in fighting cancer.
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Young doctors need to treat patients with compassion, empathy: VP Naidu at
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 8 (ANI): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said young doctors need to bear in mind the need to uphold ethics and treat every patient with compassion and empathy, irrespective of his or her financial background.
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Targeted cognitive training beneficial for patients with schizophrenia
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): According to a recent study, targeted cognitive training (TCT) may benefit people with severe schizophrenia.
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No link between fish oil and perioperative bleeding
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 5 (ANI): A recent study has stated that fish oil - which contains the omega-3s (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) - has no impact on perioperative (time period of surgical procedure) bleeding in surgery patients.
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SC seeks Centre's reply on faulty hip implants involving Johnson and Johns
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 3 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday granted one week's time to the Centre's expert panel to file its reply with regards to a case involving faulty hip implants supplied by the multi-national company Johnson and Johnson to more than 14,000 patients.
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Here's why patients lie to their doctors
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 02 (ANI): We are all guilty of lying to our doctors. When the doctor asks us things like, how often we exercise or what have we been eating lately, we tend to lie or stretch the truth. It's mostly because we want to avoid being judged.
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Understanding modifiable risk factors in younger heart patients
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): Researchers at American College of Cardiology have stressed on highlighting the importance of ditching cigarettes in younger heart patients.
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Cancer patients undergoing heart procedure at greater risk of complication
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 1 (ANI): A recent study has found that patients with cancer are more at risk of complications following a heart procedure.
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Screening for colorectal cancer may benefit male patients
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 26 (ANI): According to a recent study, screening for colorectal cancer can benefit male patients, while similar benefits were not found among women.
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Probiotics not beneficial for young kids with stomach virus
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 25 (ANI): Children with stomach viruses are often given probiotics to ease symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. However, a new study has found that commonly used probiotic is not effective in improving symptoms in young patients with gastroenteritis.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy could treat anxiety in COPD patients
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 24 (ANI): Treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients for anxiety using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may reduce hospital visits, finds a study.
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Narayana Health City successfully completes 1000+ BMT in Bangalore
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 22 (NewsVoir): The state-of-the-art bone marrow transplant (BMT) unit at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center at Narayana Health City has successfully treated 1000 patients, which is the largest number in Karnataka and one of the largest in the country.
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