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Depression may shorten head, neck cancer patients' lives
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], January 22 (ANI): Sadness and anticipatory grief are normal reactions to the various crises faced during cancer and now, a recent study has found that even mild depressive symptoms were associated with poorer overall survival.
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Patients living alone can be safely discharged and sent home after surgery
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 20 (ANI): A study has recently revealed that patients who live alone can be safely discharged and sent home from a hospital to recover from hip or knee replacement surgery.
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2 charred to death in Bareilly's hospital
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh)[India],January 15 (ANI): Two patients were killed and one suffered critical injuries after a fire broke out in a private hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district on Monday.
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Hyper-sensitive brain network cause chronic headaches
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.], Jan. 13 (ANI): A new study has found that brain networks of patients with fibromyalgia primes for rapid and global, responses to minor changes. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by memory issues, sleep, fatigue, a
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How beta blockers can help melanoma patients live longer
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 9 (ANI): According to a research, melanoma patients may live longer if they take beta blockers, a class of drugs used to manage abnormal heart rhythm and prevent heart attacks.
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More hospitalizations for heart failure patients in winter
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 3 (ANI): Drastic change in temperature and atmospheric pressure is closely related to rate of hospitalization and death in elderly patients with heart failure.
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National Medical Commission will affect future docs, patients: IMA Preside
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 2 (ANI): The National Medical Commission (NMC) is going to affect future doctors and patients, said Dr Ravi Wankhedkar, President, Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday.
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Celebrations outside Meerut hospital create nuisance for patients
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 2 (ANI): The district hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut witnessed a celebration with drums played outside the emergency ward of the hospital, on the New Year's day, creating a major nuisance for the patients.
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Pain free insulin patches discovered for diabetes patients
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], December 31 (ANI): If you are one of those who are suffering from Diabetes, then we might have some important news for you.
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This drug ups risk of heart failure in cancer patients
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 30 (ANI): A study has recently found that taking a higher dose of Carfilzomib, which is used for treating cancer, can increase the risk of hypertension, heart failure, and heart attacks in multiple myeloma patients.
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Unnao CMO removed after cataract patients treated in torchlight
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Dec 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh on Tuesday removed the chief medical officer of Unnao after reports claiming that cataract patients were treated under torchlight surfaced yesterday.
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Here's why exercise slows progression of Parkinson's disease
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 26 (ANI): By now, it is a known fact that vigorous exercise on a treadmill slows down the progression of Parkinson's disease in patients. But do we know the molecular reason behind it?
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