Victory of the willTimes of IndiaHowever with one in 29 women in India being diagnosed with breast cancer experts emphasize the need for greater awareness about this cancer. October being the month of breast cancer awareness, there is much discussion o…
Tribute to Sailendra Nath GhoshMainstreamA self-made man of principles, he worked in various capacities: as an Assistant Editor of Financial Express; Director of the Bureau of Petroleum and Chemical Studies; member of the Oil Industry Development Board…
Medical DailyWould You Give Your Kidney For $10000? Financial Incentives Could Boost …Medical Daily… be worth the health risks associated with organ removal. Would you donate your kidney if you were paid $10,000? A new Canadian study says that peop…
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A burden too heavy to bear?
Times of India Backache, spinal deformities and lung problems — this is the price that your little one is likely to pay as a result of heavy school bags. A recent study that found that heavy bags can result in permanent disability as growth is affected has set off … |
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US panel backs Gilead Sciences’ hepatitis C drug
Times of India WASHINGTON: US Food and Drug Administration advisers have unanimously voted in favor of a highly anticipated hepatitis C drug from Gilead Sciences that holds promise for millions infected with the liver-destroying virus. All 15 members of the FDA’s … |
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The greenest capital city Delhi is worst affected air pollution in India: IARC/WHO
Daily Bhaskar The situation in India is so grave in these states/cities that ICMR says that Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai reported highest number of lung cancer cases during 2009–11. Thus, ICMR’s data and Who’s report can be concluded on same levels when compared. |
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‘Dearth of donors hitting organ donation in state’
The New Indian Express Second Innings, a joint initiative of the State government, the city’s major healthcare organisations, non-governmental organisations and various corporate institutions, is part of the cadaveric organ donation drive in the city. The initiative aims to … ‘State needs to change laws to ensure smoother transplants‘Bangalore Mirror |
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US panel backs Gilead Sciences’ hepatitis C drug
Zee News Washington: US Food and Drug Administration advisers have unanimously voted in favor of a highly anticipated hepatitis C drug from Gilead Sciences that holds promise for millions infected with the liver-destroying virus. All 15 members of the FDA’s … |
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Marin Readers’ Forum for Oct. 26
Marin Independent Journal For your readers who remember the “iron lung” and the fear of this crippling disease in our own country, Rotary has since 1985 been the lead volunteer global leader in attempting to eradicate this contagious virus. Since the beginning — with partners … |
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Problem Solver: Refund for deceased son’s Internet charges never arrives
Chicago Tribune … but his mother believes it was during a trip abroad. While in India, insects burrowed into his skin, and though he received medical attention, he was never the same after that, Pamela Roberts said. Bestwina died March 15 of liver failure at age 36 … |