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New drug rules, regulatory procedures boost scientific research as per global practices: Centre
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) New drug rules and regulatory procedures introduced in India have promoted scientific and ethical research at par with global expectation and international practices, the government said on Wednesday.
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Social isolation deprives older people of key nutrients in diet: Study
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Senior people who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, increasing their risk of health problems, according to a new study.
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Doctors urge women to look beyond lumps for breast cancer symptoms
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) While the most common presentation in breast cancer is a lump in the breast, it can occur even without any noticeable symptoms, said doctors on Tuesday while urging for self-examination and screening.
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Cancer, dementia can accelerate death risk in sepsis patients: Study
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Cancer and dementia are the major risk factors that increase the risk of mortality among patients with sepsis admitted to the emergency medical department, according to a study on Tuesday.
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New Lancet study shows how countries can reduce premature death by half
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Childhood immunisations and low-cost prevention and treatments combined with new health technologies may help reduce premature deaths by 50 per cent, according to a new study published by The Lancet Commission on!-->…
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RG Kar protest: Now woman doctor on hunger strike falls unconscious in toilet, hospitalised
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IANS) Calcutta Medical College and Hospital's woman junior doctor Tanaya Panja, who was on a fast-unto-death agitation, along with other protesting junior doctors, since October 5 against the ghastly rape and murder of a!-->…
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Thalassemia group says shortage of critical drug in public hospitals, drugmaker Novartis denies
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Desferal drug -- a part of the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines -- is seeing a significant shortage in public hospitals, said Thalassemia Patients Advocacy Group (TPAG) on Monday, noting!-->…
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ICMR, Zydus tie up for clinical trial to combat sickle cell disease
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday announced a partnership with domestic pharma giant Zydus Lifesciences to initiate Phase 2 clinical trials of the drug Desidustat in patients with sickle cell!-->…
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