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Cancer patients: more intense symptoms, longer the hospital stay
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): As a result of intense and numerous physical and psychological symptoms, advanced cancer patients are at a risk of increased hospital length of stay and unplanned hospital readmissions.
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Older diabetic patients at greater risk of cognitive issues after surgery
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 22 (ANI): According to a new study, diabetes boosts risk of developing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) especially in seniors.
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`Overestimating` postoperative pain causes anxiety in patients
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 22 (ANI): Patients often tend to overestimate postoperative pain as they underestimate the effect of anesthesia, a study finds.
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Sushma gifts medical visas to Pak patients on Diwali
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on the occasion of Diwali assured to give clearance to all pending medical visa applications.
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This pill may treat diabetes; help patients shed those extra kilos
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): A team of researchers has recently created a new pill that can significantly improve the health of people with diabetes and help to shed those extra kilos from their waistlines.
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Timely treatment of rare diseases essential for patients' quality life
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Oct 17 (ANI): Emphasising on the importance of timely treatment for Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), medical experts urged for concrete steps to be taken in this direction.
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Pesticide Poisoning: 13 die, 468 patients admit in Yavatmal's GMC hospital
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Yavatmal (Maharashtra) [India] October 16 (ANI): Till date 13 patients have lost their lives allegedly after being affected by pesticide poisoning and 468 patients have been admitted to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital here, a senior official said.
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This auto-rickshaw driver helps leprosy patients lead a dignified life
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], October 15 (ANI): Setting an example of selfless service, an auto-rickshaw driver, Hanmanth Huvanna Devnoor, helps leprosy patients lead a dignified life.
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Managing heart disease through quality stents
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 14 (ANI): With cardiovascular diseases becoming new epidemic in the country, affecting younger and older population alike, treatment modalities are evolving rapidly to improve clinical outcomes and help patients live an active and productive life post-treatment
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Scientists offer a ray of hope for patients with rare bone cancer patients
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], October 13 (ANI): Here's a ray of hope for patients with a rare bone cancer of the skull and spine - chordoma, as now they can be helped by existing drugs, suggests a new study.
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Datar Cancer Genetics launches breakthrough blood test for early detection
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], Oct 13 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): Early detection of cancer has been the Holy Grail for scientists all over the world. Late stage detection is one of the primary reasons for death in cancer patients.
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Women with asthma at higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 5 (ANI): According to a recent study, asthma increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery as the patients suffer more often from preeclampsia (PE) and run a higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies.
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