Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer study in India shows how the country can avoid crisis
A new study examining breast cancer awareness in India has found that a lack of early diagnosis is leading the country towards an epidemic.
Aug 14, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tuberculosis a tragedy in India, and a grave concern for the rest of the world
A study published recently in The Lancet has drawn the world's attention to the specter of particularly dangerous types of tuberculosis, called multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant, in four countries. The study ...
Aug 9, 2017
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Cardiology
Family-led rehabilitation surprisingly ineffective in the recovery of stroke patients
Family-led rehabilitation is not effective in aiding the recovery of people who have suffered a stroke, a major international trial involving researchers at the University of Nottingham has suggested.
Jul 25, 2017
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Health
New food policies could take the bite out of India's malnutrition
India has spent the last 50 years combating hunger by boosting its production of staple crops like wheat, rice and maize. The strategy has worked – up to a point.
Jul 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
India must be more transparent about disease threats
The first laboratory confirmed case of Zika in India was detected in a hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on November 9, 2016. A further two cases were subsequently confirmed – one in January 2017 and another in February. ...
Jun 9, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
India confirms first Zika virus cases: WHO
The Indian health ministry has confirmed its first cases of the Zika virus, the World Health Organisation has said, the latest nation to be affected by the mosquito-borne virus that sparked global concern.
May 27, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Multidrug-resistant TB set to increase through 2040
(HealthDay)—Multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis are expected to increase through 2040, according to a study published online May 9 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
May 11, 2017
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HIV & AIDS
India gets its first free condom store
A global charity Wednesday launched a free condom store in India to try to reduce new cases of HIV/AIDS in a country with the world's third highest number.
Apr 26, 2017
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Surgery
Baby with eight limbs gets new lease on life in India
A baby born with eight limbs, including two protruding from his stomach, has undergone surgery in India to successfully remove the extra arms and legs, in an operation being hailed as a world first.
Apr 14, 2017
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Health
Number of tuberculosis cases in India is double current estimates, says new study
The number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) in India may be up to two to three times higher than current estimates, suggests a new study.
Aug 25, 2016
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