New way to target an old foe: malariaMIT NewsObtaining enough P. vivax samples to test the system took several years, but the team eventually acquired samples, flown in from Thailand, India and South America. Using these samples, they were able to grow…
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Yesteryear superstar Rajesh Khanna’s final journey
India Today Bollywood’s original superstar passed away on Wednesday, July 18 at his residence due to liver infection, a source close to the actor had said. PHOTO: Bhaskar Paul | India Today. Rajesh Khanna: The box office badshah · Things you don’t know about … |
Bihar tragedy: When well intentioned schemes go wrongFirstpostEven carcinogenics such as aflatoxins which can lead to liver cancer were found. The problems also begin at the source. State machinery, as well as the NGOs which valiantly attempt to put th…
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Gallstones – causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
India.Com Health It is found just beneath the liver. It stores bile (a digestive fluid) made by the liver which helps in fat digestion. Bile is released into the small intestine through two ducts (tubes) – the cystic duct and common bile duct. Gallstones are hard … |
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Thai Pavilion launched at Vivanta by Taj – Gurgaon, NCR
HospitalityBizIndia The menu includes Herb Yellow Tofu with Betel Leaf, Katuri Flower with Sweet Sour Sauce, Duck Liver, Foie Gras with Sea Asparagus in Mango Sauce, Green Thai Curry, and Thai-style Roasted Duck on a bed of Spinach. Desserts on offer are Spiced Creme … |
First successful blood group mismatch transplant performedTimes of IndiaThe Medanta Liver Team for the first time, have ushered in an era of successful blood group mismatched transplants in India (called ABO-incompatible transplant), with 3 patients al…
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Dialysis dilemma
Times of India A recent survey by the National Institute of Virology, Pune showed that nearly 30% of hemodialysis patients contracted the hepatitis C virus which causes inflammation of the liver. Dialysis is lifesaving treatment for patients with kidney failure … |
Activist seeks ban on diagnostic machineTimes of IndiaThe machine is said to perform tests like bone mineral density, rheumatoid bone disease, liver fat content, uric acid, vitamins, pituitary secretion index, pineal secretion index and a list of other…
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India’s blade runner seeks support to buy a ‘leg’
The New Indian Express He had splinters all over his body, damaging his liver, ribs, elbow, intestine, ears, bladder, thighs and legs. He was among the ‘brought dead’ category and was being taken to the mortuary. As luck would have it, a doctor observed some movements and … |
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NGOs call upon Indian govt to reject US pressure on economic policies …
pharmabiz.com The NGOs in its open letter said that through CLs India could allow generic production of medicine ‘sorafenib tosylate’ to treat kidney and liver cancer patients at the cost of Rs. 8,800 per month (approximately US$175), while the same patented … |