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Govt moves to make three key cancer drugs cheaper
Indian Express The first drug to be issued a compulsory licence in India was Bayer’s Nexavar (sorafenib tosylate), a drug for liver cancer, last August. After the CL, Nexavar is available for Rs 8,880 per pack of 120 tablets (a month’s dose), over 95% cheaper than … |
Times of IndiaWhat is celiac disease?Times of IndiaCeliac disease is also called as celiac sprue. How bad is celiac disease? With time, the malabsorption of nutrients affects your brain, nerves, bones, liver and other organs. This may lead to weakness,…
A 37-year-old woman from Uttarakhand who suffered irreversible brain damage in a haemorrhagic attack has become the first whole body donor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences this year.
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Anmol’s story leads to spurt in organ donations
Times of India “NOTTO will be functional by April this year. Four zonal centres are also being set up,” he said.At present, there are about 200 kidney, 30 liver and 14 heart transplant centres in India. Prasad said efforts are being made to set up more such centres … |
Luxor Tombs Discovered In Egypt Beneath King Amenhotep II TempleHuffington PostMansour Barek, head of Luxor antiquities, says jars used to preserve the liver, lungs, stomach and intestines of the deceased were found. … Kites are flown in many parts o…
Times of IndiaFoods you should eat to stay happyTimes of IndiaRaspberries are said to contain the most amount of ellagic acid that improves liver functions, regulating cholesterol levels and eliminating toxins. Since berries are sweet, they are the hea…
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Old rhino and tiger die at Zoo Miami on same day, a rare loss
MiamiHerald.com (registration) Zoo Miami’s oldest rhino and a tiger both died in captivity, the rhino of old age and the cat of liver failure. Get Adobe Flash player. Loading… Photos. Upload and share your own. You can share related videos … On Monday, Mohan, a 44-year-old … |
Indian court to rule on generic drug industryDailyFinanceEarlier this year, an Indian manufacturer was allowed to produce a far cheaper version of the kidney and liver cancer treatment sorefinib, manufactured by Bayer Corp. Bayer was selling the drug f…
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More Myanmar citizens seek organ transplant in India
AsiaOne More Myanmar citizens who want to undergo an organ transplant operation go to India as they face restrictions in their homeland, according to country’s healthcare services. Myanmar citizens usually go to Singapore, India and Thailand for liver or … |
CME on current trends in managing liver diseasesTimes of IndiaNAGPUR: Increasing alcohol consumption and obesity are resulting in a rise in liver diseases among the youngsters. This calls for the doctors to be updated about the newer advances in the tr…