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Australian-German research finds world first cure for deadly skin disease
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Australian-German research finds world first cure for deadly skin disease

Sydney, Nov 11: Researchers from Australia and Germany have for the first time cured patients suffering from toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), a deadly skin disease, said a news release on Monday.An international collaboration, including researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of...
Scientists to probe if grape juice chemical can prevent bowel cancer
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Scientists to probe if grape juice chemical can prevent bowel cancer

New Delhi, Nov 11: UK scientists are launching a trial to explore whether an ingredient commonly found in grape juice and wine could keep bowel cancer at bay. Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that starts in the large bowel, including the colon and rectum.The team...
Medtech leaders welcome govt
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Medtech leaders welcome govt's move to launch Rs 500 cr scheme for medical...

New Delhi, Nov 9: The government’s new Rs 500 crore scheme for the medical device industry will not only boost domestic manufacturing but also reduce reliance on import, said medtech leaders on Saturday. In a bid to provide a big boost to the medical devices industry, the Union Minister of Health...
India, EU conduct online workshop to address marine plastic pollution
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India, EU conduct online workshop to address marine plastic pollution

New Delhi, Nov 9: Officials from India and the European Union (EU) conducted an online workshop to address marine plastic pollution, which is harmful both to human health and marine ecosystems. The workshop, organised by the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Working Group 2 on Green and...
New WHO report calls for prioritising health in climate action
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New WHO report calls for prioritising health in climate action

New Delhi, Nov 8: There is an urgent need to prioritise health aspects in taking action against climate change, said a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO), ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), Azerbaijan. In the special report on climate and health, the WHO...
India’s nutraceutical industry eyes global growth with support from Ayurveda: Centre
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India’s nutraceutical industry eyes global growth with support from Ayurveda:...

New Delhi, Nov 7: India’s nutraceutical industry is looking to expand globally with support from its rich heritage of traditional knowledge, especially in Ayurveda, said the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) on Thursday.“India’s nutraceutical sector is set for unprecedented growth....
Aware of 10 deaths linked to compounded semaglutide intake: Novo Nordisk
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Aware of 10 deaths linked to compounded semaglutide intake: Novo Nordisk

London, Nov 7: Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk has said it is aware of at least 10 deaths and 100 hospitalisations linked to compounded versions of semaglutide the active ingredient in popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.The company’s chief financial officer Karsten Munk Knudsen...
S. Korea to foster radiopharmaceuticals industry for exports by 2035: Science Ministry
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S. Korea to foster radiopharmaceuticals industry for exports by 2035: Science...

Seoul, Nov 7: South Korea aims to fully self supply radio active isotopes by 2030 as part of efforts to foster the local radiobiology industry and begin exporting radiopharmaceuticals by 2035, the science ministry said on Thursday. "We have devised a strategy to spearhead into the global...
City doctors report a rise in digestive disorders due to air pollution
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City doctors report a rise in digestive disorders due to air pollution

New Delhi, Nov 6: Amid continuing poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Wednesday reported a rise in digestive issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Delhi-NCR's air quality remained dangerously poor on Wednesday, nearing the 'severe' category...
Madras HC allows veterinarian to visit infant monkey he cared for ten months
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Madras HC allows veterinarian to visit infant monkey he cared for ten months

Chennai, Nov 6: The Madras High Court on Wednesday granted permission to Coimbatore-based veterinary surgeon, V. Valliappan, to meet an infant monkey he rescued and cared for over ten months after it sustained injuries from a stray dog attack. This directive was issued as part of an interim order...
India’s healthcare delivery sector to reach $250 billion by 2029: Report
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India’s healthcare delivery sector to reach $250 billion by 2029: Report

New Delhi, Nov 6: India’s healthcare delivery sector is expected to reach $250 billion by 2029, according to a report. The report by Praxis Global Alliance showed that the sector is currently valued at approximately $135 billion, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18 per cent.“This growth is...
Study finds bacteria can accelerate mosquito control, prevent dengue, Zika
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Study finds bacteria can accelerate mosquito control, prevent dengue, Zika

New Delhi, Nov 5: In a breakthrough research, UK scientists have identified a bacteria that can curb the growth of disease spreading mosquitoes. The team from the universities of Exeter and Wageningen showed that mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to Asaia bacteria and could help global...
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