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This treatment can extend life of people with Parkinson's disease
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 22 (ANI): According to a study, a treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS) is linked to longer survival for Parkinson's patients.
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This hearing aid can cure deafness: Researchers
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 17 (ANI): To improve communication with patients with a hearing impairment, a team of researchers has developed a 'high-definition' aid to help those who are severely hard of hearing.
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Ketamine reduces suicidal thoughts in depression patients
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 15 (ANI): A low dose of ketamine, an anaesthetic drug which is more effective than a commonly used sedative, may be significantly effective for reducing suicidal thoughts in patients with depression, a study has recently revealed.
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Fortis Healthcare rejects over pricing of drugs charge
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec.16 (ANI): Fortis Healthcare has rejected charges of over pricing the medicines that it is giving to its patients.
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Ketamine can significantly reduce suicidal thoughts
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 15 (ANI): According to a study, ketamine, a drug used to start and maintain anesthesia, can reduce suicidal thoughts in depressed patients.
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Cipla's digital transformation continues, launches 2 digital education pla
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 13 (ANI-BusinessWire India): In continuation to its commitment to patient-centricity and digitization, Cipla announces the launch of two digital assets, one aimed at healthcare professionals and the other at patients - Ciplamed and Breathefree respectively.
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Marijuana might be helpful for HIV patients in keeping mental stamina long
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 13 (ANI): Marijuana is considered to be a medicinal drug and if consumed for health purposes, it can be useful for a person.
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This technique may predict cancer patients' ability to fight disease
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], December 12 (ANI): A team of British researchers has suggested that a simple, non-invasive procedure can indicate how long a cancer patient may survive and whether they are likely to respond to immunotherapy.
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Physical activity can improve survival in lymphoma patients
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 12 (ANI): Increasing physical activity has a positive impact on survival in lymphoma patients, finds a study.
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Max Hospital's licence cancellation leaves patients in disarray
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 10 (ANI): A day after the Delhi Government cancelled the licence of the Max Hospital in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh, relatives of the patients, who are currently admitted in the hospital, expressed concern regarding further medical treatment here.
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A call for action to improve healthcare for rare disease patients
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 9 (ANI): Emphasising on the need for providing relief to rare disease patients, the Delhi High Court stressed on the importance of state governments' intervention for the same.
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A simple blood test can predict skin cancer's return
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], December 6 (ANI): Good news! A simple blood test of skin cancer patients can now help doctors to predict the chances of an aggressive cancer returning years before the symptoms appear, suggests a recent study.
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