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Indian pharma firm launches oral solution for prostrate cancer
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Indian pharma firm launches oral solution for prostrate cancer

Chennai, Jan 2: Drug maker BDF Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said it has introduced the world’s first oral solution in 32mg/mL for management of prostate cancer. The drug BDENZA will be available at Rs 27,000 for 150 mL. As per a company statement, this innovative formulation marks a significant...
UP to have two TB training demonstration centres in Lucknow, Gorakhpur
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UP to have two TB training demonstration centres in Lucknow, Gorakhpur

Lucknow, Jan 3: The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to establish TB Training Demonstration Centres in Lucknow and Gorakhpur. These centres will provide detailed information on TB symptoms and treatment and offer training to doctors, paramedical staff, and other categories of health workers. ...
Turkish medical group warns of flu epidemic, urging use of masks
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Turkish medical group warns of flu epidemic, urging use of masks

Istanbul, Jan 1: The Turkish Medical Association has recently warned about the potential escalation of a flu epidemic across the country, urging the use of masks in public transportation. There are "unusual intensities" in emergency rooms at hospitals nationwide due to the flu epidemic, the...
Deadly bacteria, surge in non-communicable diseases key challenges for India
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Deadly bacteria, surge in non-communicable diseases key challenges for India

New Delhi, Jan 1: As India moves into the new year, health experts predict a rise in diseases due to multi-drug resistant bacteria and in non-communicable diseases in the country in the years to come. Experts said that India is progressing rapidly and along with this progress comes affluence, and...
AI offers promise for earlier & accurate liver cancer diagnosis
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AI offers promise for earlier & accurate liver cancer diagnosis

London, Jan 1: The advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology could revolutionise Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis, leading to earlier detection and improved patient outcomes. HCC is the most common type of liver cancer. It is a major global health concern with rising rates,...
This plant-based compound may help you quit smoking
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This plant-based compound may help you quit smoking

New York, Jan 2: Want to quit smoking? Researchers have identified a plant-based compound that may aid in smoking cessation and is more effective than nicotine replacement therapy. Cytisine is a plant-based compound that eases smoking withdrawal symptoms. The low-cost, generic stop-smoking aid...
Immunotherapy beneficial for endometrial, colon cancer patients: Study
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Immunotherapy beneficial for endometrial, colon cancer patients: Study

New York, Jan 2: Immunotherapy, a highly effective treatment for patients whose cancers harbour mismatch repair deficiency, can also benefit endometrial and colon cancer patients. Endometrial and colon cancer patients often have high rates of mismatch repair deficiency -- a genetic state...
Very concerned about infectious diseases in Gaza: WHO Chief Tedros
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Very concerned about infectious diseases in Gaza: WHO Chief Tedros

New Delhi, Dec 30: World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that he is “very concerned” about the growing threat of infectious diseases in the Gaza Strip. “As people continue to be massively displaced across the south of Gaza, with some families forced to move multiple...
Haryana doctors strike: Additional doctors deployed to run hospitals, says govt
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Haryana doctors strike: Additional doctors deployed to run hospitals, says govt

Chandigarh, Dec 29: Health services in Haryana were badly impacted in government hospitals on Friday after at least 2,500 doctors went on an indefinite strike in response to the call given by the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMSA). However, the government has said that over 3,000...
Covid impairs brain health but not more than pneumonia, heart attack: Study
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Covid impairs brain health but not more than pneumonia, heart attack: Study

London, Dec 29: Severe Covid-19 infection can impair the brain health of people, but not more than the patients hospitalised for other diseases of similar severity like pneumonia and heart attack, according to a study. Brain health is most likely compromised after hospitalisation for Covid-19. ...
Gurugram hospitals on alert for Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1
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Gurugram hospitals on alert for Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1

Gurugram, Dec 30: In view of the rising Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1 active cases across the country, Gurugram administration has directed all hospitals to be on alert. A total of 12 such cases have been reported so far in Gurugram, while two people have recovered from the infection. Deputy...
NRIs flock to hospitals in India during holiday season
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NRIs flock to hospitals in India during holiday season

Hyderabad, Dec 30: As the festive spirit envelops the nation, India is witnessing a significant influx of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) seeking specialised medical treatments, particularly in dental, dermatology, orthopaedics and hair care. This surge is attributed to the unique combination of...
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