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Shri J P Nadda takes stock of the public health measures for Nipah Virus disease

New Delhi : The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda today reviewed the ground situation with the Health Minister of Kerala and took stock of the public health measures in the affected areas. On directions of the Union Health Minister, a multi-disciplinary Central Team led by Director, National Centre for Disease Control […]

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Biocon & Mylan Present New Data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018, Reinforcing the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of Ogivri™, the first biosimilar for Herceptin®, approved by the US FDA.

Bengaluru : – Mylan N.V. and Biocon Ltd. announced that 48-week results from the HERITAGE study will be presented at the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, June 1-5. The HERITAGE study compared Ogivri™, the first biosimilar for Herceptin® approved in the U.S., to the reference product in patients with […]

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Did You Know Your Eyes Could Get Sunburned?

Now that summer is here, be aware that extreme heat conditions coupled with UV rays of the sun can play spoilsport and cause eye-strain. Unknown to many, eye problems tend to soar during the hot season and you need to protect your eyes from the ultraviolet (UV) rays just as much you protect your skin […]

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Smoking Not Only Causes Lung Cancer, But May Also Lead To Tumor That Are More Difficult To Treat

Pune : If you ever remind a cigarette smoker of its impending risks of lung cancer, often you are scoffed at with “there are so many non-smokers, who get lung cancer…I might as well smoke”. Well! they aren’t completely wrong.A non-smoker may also get lung cancer due to second hand smoke, pollution and carcinogens (eg. […]

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Men are twice likely to suffer infertility with less sleep than women

New Delhi: Sleeping too little or too much can affect a man’s ability to

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Sahyadri Hospitals successfully performs liver transplant on a 3 year old

On December 12, the liver transplant team at Sahyadri Hospitals performed a critical liver transplant surgery on a 3 year old child weighing only 10.2kgs. Shubham Gurav, born on 16th October 2013 was diagnosed with liver Cirrhosis due to which he was having a troubled childhood, with a curtailed diet and was deprived of small […]

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Never Ignore Symptoms of Neurological Diseases: Columbia Asia Hospitals, Patiala Conducts Two-Day Health Camp for People with Brain related Diseases and Disorders

Patiala: Have you developed a sudden onset of headaches? Is your memory showing signs of slow deterioration? Do you experience constant dizziness, seizures or shivering of limbs? If yes, you must immediately consult a Neurology specialist since your symptoms might have origins in disorders of the brain or spinal cord. Columbia Asia Hospitals, Patiala today […]