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Study finds specialised medication management for older hospital patients reduces risks
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Specialised medication management for older hospital patients could reduce their hospital stay and lower their risk of death, according to new research from Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre.
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Centre formulates action plan for managing Zika Virus disease
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Centre has formulated an action plan for managing Zika Virus disease as the total number of cases stands at 537 (as on July 22), the Parliament was told on Tuesday.
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Greece on alert after outbreak of small-ruminants plague
Athens, July 30 (IANS) Greece has culled approximately 9,000 animals following an outbreak of the small-ruminants plague (PPR).
The action was taken to contain the spread of the contagious and deadly viral disease after inspections of over!-->…
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Study reveals high fall risk among wheelchair, scooter users
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Full-time wheelchair and scooter users experience frequent falls and fall-related injuries, challenging the perception that these devices eliminate fall risks.
A new study published in the journal Disability and!-->…
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New study finds career barriers for young scientists embracing interdisciplinary research
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Young scientists, who engage in interdisciplinary research in biomedicine, face significant career impediments compared to their peers who focus solely on their discipline.
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Turning bacteria into cellulose-producing mini-factories
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Researchers at ETH Zurich have introduced an innovative approach to transform the bacterium ‘Komagataeibacter sucrofermentans’ into a highly-efficient cellulose-producing mini-factory.
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Earth life-environment interactions dating back 500 million years studied
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Over the past 500-plus million years, the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and life have created favourable conditions for early organisms.
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Govt health promotion initiatives gain support from professional bodies
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Union government's health promotion initiatives gained support from professional bodies at a pivotal meeting chaired by Prof. (Dr) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and!-->…
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