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Study reports spike in Covid-19 cases with dry, red, itchy eyes
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Study reports spike in Covid-19 cases with dry, red, itchy eyes

New Delhi, March 6: A team of Indian-origin researchers has found an increasing link between Covid infection and people presenting eye problems like dryness, redness and itchy eyes. While Covid has primarily been a respiratory infection, the ocular system has shown susceptibility to the...
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Roche's new bispecific monoclonal antibody to treat vision loss in India

New Delhi, March 5: Roche Pharma on Tuesday announced its foray into ophthalmology sector in India with a new bispecific monoclonal antibody (mAB) to treat vision loss. Vabysmo (faricimab) may help in the treatment of neovascular or “wet” age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and diabetic...
Rajasthan: 7,600 inspections at medical institutions in past 5 weeks improved health services
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Rajasthan: 7,600 inspections at medical institutions in past 5 weeks improved...

Jaipur, March 5: Over 7,600 inspections have been conducted at different medical institutions in Rajasthan from January 24 to March 3, which have improved the condition of health services, officials claimed on Tuesday. These inspections, which have been going on for the last five weeks, have...
5 caffeine-free ways to boost energy naturally
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5 caffeine-free ways to boost energy naturally

New Delhi, March 5: Feeling sluggish or low on energy is a common experience for many people, especially in today's fast-paced world. While caffeine is often used to combat fatigue, there are plenty of natural alternatives to boost energy levels without relying on stimulants. In this article,...
Know how to prevent stomach cancer that hit ISRO chief S. Somanath
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Know how to prevent stomach cancer that hit ISRO chief S. Somanath

New Delhi, March 4: Stomach cancer, which affected Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief, S. Somanath last year, is the fifth-most common cancer among males and presents very vague and sometimes misleading symptoms, doctors said on Monday. In a recent interview with Tarmak Media House,...
Odisha govt announces funds for research in the medical field
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Odisha govt announces funds for research in the medical field

Bhubaneswar, March 4: The Odisha government on Monday announced to provide ‘Research Fund’ of Rs 1 crore per annum to each government medical college in the state to facilitate research work in the medical sector. The funds under the scheme will be utilised to meet the expenditures towards...
Rheumatic disease risk high up to 1 year post a Covid infection: Study
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Rheumatic disease risk high up to 1 year post a Covid infection: Study

Seoul, March 5: People who suffered a Covid-19 infection may be up to an year at high risk of developing autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIRDs), according to a global study. The study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that the risk increases with severity of Covid,...
Yemeni boy is 2nd youngest in India to undergo thyroid cancer surgery
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Yemeni boy is 2nd youngest in India to undergo thyroid cancer surgery

Mumbai, March 5: An 8-year-old boy from Yemen has become the second youngest child in India to successfully undergo surgery for a rare papillary thyroid cancer, said Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre on Tuesday. While papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer among...
Why are young people prone to colon cancer?
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Why are young people prone to colon cancer?

New Delhi, March 4: Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or rectum. The colon and rectum are parts of the digestive system, responsible for processing food and eliminating waste. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is the second most...
Biotin a vital nutrient beyond beauty
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Biotin a vital nutrient beyond beauty

New Delhi, March 2: In the realm of health and wellness, certain nutrients often take the spotlight, while others remain in the shadows, awaiting their moment to shine. Biotin, a member of the B-vitamin family, has long been associated with promoting healthy hair, skin, and nails. However, its...
South Korea doctors hold mass rally protesting medical school quota hike plan
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South Korea doctors hold mass rally protesting medical school quota hike plan

Seoul, March 3: Tens of thousands of doctors held a rally in Seoul on Sunday to protest the government's medical school quota hike plan as South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo hinted at the possible suspension of medical licenses for striking trainee doctors. The rally by member doctors of...
Ayush, modern science can boost holistic healthcare innovations: Health min
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Ayush, modern science can boost holistic healthcare innovations: Health min

New Delhi, March 4: Combining the traditional knowledge of Ayush with modern science can boost holistic healthcare innovations in India, said Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya here on Monday. The minister said this at the launch of the Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for...
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