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Twins born prematurely at 24 weeks brave hernia, heart defect to survive

02 Apr, 2024 5:58 PM

Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Doctors at Chennai hospital gave a new lease of life to twin sisters, termed “miracle babies” born prematurely at 24 weeks.

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NEWS DATE: 01 Apr, 2024


UP: KGMU study identifies new blood marker

01 Apr, 2024 6:10 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Researchers at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow Uttar Pradesh (UP) have identified a blood marker called TNFα (tumour necrosis factor-alpha) that can aid in the earlier detection and treatment of various health conditions, including chronic gum disease (periodontitis), obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and heart disease.

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Why is early intervention key for treatment of autism?

01 Apr, 2024 5:25 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Early intervention can help develop skills, reduce difficulties, and ensure long-term success of people suffering from autism -- a developmental disorder that affects how individuals behave, interact, and learn, said experts on Monday.

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Stem Cell therapy safe after a spinal cord injury: Study

01 Apr, 2024 4:24 PM

New York, April 1 (IANS) Stem cell therapy can be a safe option for people suffering from hard-to-treat traumatic spinal cord injuries, according to results of a phase 1 clinical trial revealed on Monday.

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Childbirth via C-sec soared in India between 2016 & 2021: IIT Madras

01 Apr, 2024 1:14 PM

Chennai, April 1 (IANS) There has been a sharp uptick in the number of caesarean section (C-sec) deliveries that took place across India between 2016 and 2021, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras.

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Hypertension may predict stroke risk in diabetes patients: Study

01 Apr, 2024 1:09 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Diabetes patients with high blood pressure may be at risk of developing a stroke, finds a study by Chinese researchers.

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NEWS DATE: 29 Mar, 2024


KGMU to revive its kidney transplant programme

29 Mar, 2024 12:55 PM

Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has decided to give a push to its kidney transplant programme that has remained suspended for nearly a year.

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NEWS DATE: 25 Mar, 2024


Coffee may help lower risk of Parkinson’s disease: Study

25 Mar, 2024 4:57 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Love your morning dose of coffee? Well, it may help you avoid the risk of Parkinson’s disease, claims a study.

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Medical professors in S. Korea resign, cut work hours in protest over admission seats

25 Mar, 2024 3:45 PM

Seoul, March 25 (IANS) Medical professors in South Korea have started submitting their resignations and reducing their work hours on Monday in support of a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors, despite the government's attempt for talks over a reform plan that increased the number of medical students, according to a doctors' group.

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Why are young people more prone to colon cancer in India?

25 Mar, 2024 2:51 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India is seeing a significant rise in the number of colon or colorectal cancer in young adults, said doctors on Monday.

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