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India lacks surveillance system to track lower respiratory tract infection: Dr …
pharmabiz.com “The ageing population is at a heightened risk of contracting lung infections given their declining immune system combined with the co-morbid ailments such as heart disease and diabetes. The other major issue with lung infections, as with other … |
BBC NewsYuvraj Singh returns to India cricket team for Australia seriesBBC NewsIndian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has returned to the 15-man squad for the upcoming series against Australia. Yuvraj, who made a comeback last year after battling a rare form of…
Science World Report |
Roche immunotherapy drug may be ‘game changer’ in lung cancer
Zee News Amsterdam: An experimental Roche drug that seems to work particularly well against lung cancer in smokers may be a “game changer” for these normally difficult-to-treat patients, researchers said on Sunday. Presenting detailed data from an early-stage … Heat Biologics: An Undervalued Cancer Vaccine Play That Leaves …Seeking Alpha |
The New Indian Express |
Pollution pushes the health graph down in Kathikudam
The New Indian Express It seems that the allegations against the Nitta Gelatin India Ltd (NGIL) at Kathikudam fail to die down in the near future. Recently there were allegations that the company had discharged waste to the paddy field. … “Among the families surveyed in 60 … |
The New Indian Express |
‘The younger generation should come in’
The New Indian Express Axis Bank and Devised Care India, which provides assistive devices for the elderly and the differently able will also have stalls. Of course, the support from Himalaya Drug Company is something that is really encouraging. … Is there any charge for … |
The Hindu |
Heart disease kills 17.3 million each year: Report
Hindustan Times Strengthening tobacco control is one of the evidence-based ways to reduce CVDs,” said Ehsaan Latif, director, Tobacco Control, at the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. It is an international voluntary scientific organisation … World Heart Day : 28th September 2013E-Pao.net |
Crossed 50? Stay guarded against prostate cancerTimes of IndiaMUMBAI: Of the 7.6 million deaths due to cancer worldwide, one-sixth are caused by prostate cancer which is also today the second most frequently diagnosed cancer type after lung cancer. A d…
Repurposed antidepressants can help treat small-cell lung cancerTimes of IndiaWASHINGTON: A bioinformatics approach to repurposing drugs resulted in identification of a class of antidepressants as a potential new treatment for small-cell lung cancer (S…
Repurposed antidepressants can help treat small-cell lung cancerZee NewsWashington: A bioinformatics approach to repurposing drugs resulted in identification of a class of antidepressants as a potential new treatment for small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). …
Times of India |
Kiwifruit good for pregnant women
Times of India A kiwifruit in a child’s regular meal helps protect him/her from respiratory symptoms related to asthma — such as wheezing and coughing — by improving the lung function. Ritesh Bhimani, Market Manager, India, suggests it is best to have Zespri … |