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Global acute hepatitis in kids rises to 450 cases, 12 deaths
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Worldwide about 450 children have been infected with the mysterious acute hepatitis condition, while 12 have lost their lives, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDPC).
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Ibuprofen, paracetamol in pregnancy ups preterm, stillbirth risks by 50%
London, May 15 (IANS) Maternal use of over-the-counter painkillers is about one and a half times more likely to increase the risk of delivering a baby with health issues, finds a study calling for reassessment of medical advice about the!-->…
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Antibiotics may cause deadly fungal infections in hospitalised patients
London, May 15 (IANS) Patients prescribed antibiotics in hospitals to prevent sepsis and other bacterial infections are at increased risk of developing a life-threatening fungal infection called candidiasis because of disruption to the!-->…
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Antibiotic use linked to inflammatory bowel disease in older adults
New York, May 14 (IANS) The more antibiotics are prescribed to patients 60 and older, the more likely they were to develop inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a team of researchers.
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KIMS to set up 325-bed multi-speciality hospital in Nashik
Hyderabad, May 14 (IANS) Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) will set up a 325-bed multi-speciality hospital at Nashik in partnership with Dr. Raj Nagarkar.
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Smartphone use can hamper mental well-being in young adults
San Francisco, May 14 (IANS) If you are a young adult and spend a lot of time on your smartphone that it may cause a rapid decline in youth mental health, says new research.
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New measure of sperm age may predict pregnancy success
New York, May 14 (IANS) A new study suggests that a novel technique to measure the age of male sperm has the potential to predict the success and time it takes to become pregnant.
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Indian researchers earn patent for sewing machine for the disabled
Bengaluru, May 14 (IANS) A team of Indian researchers has earned a patent for modifying industrial sewing machines used by the garment industry that can now be used by people with special needs, especially those with lower-limb!-->…
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