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Robotic surgery removes complex tumour in newly-wed at Delhi hospital
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Robotic surgery removes complex tumour in newly-wed at Delhi hospital

New Delhi, June 17: Using cutting-edge robotic technology, doctors at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have removed a complex tumour located between the bladder and the uterus of a young woman. The 6x5x4 cm tumour in the pocket between her bladder and uterus was discovered during a routine ultrasound.The...
WHO recognises 3rd Indian institute for traditional medicine research
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WHO recognises 3rd Indian institute for traditional medicine research

New Delhi, June 14: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Ayush as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for traditional medicine research, it was announced on Friday.NIIMH, Hyderabad is a unit under...
Health Minister JP Nadda urged to bring
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Health Minister JP Nadda urged to bring 'thalassemia' into national spotlight

New Delhi, June 14: Thalassemia Patient Advocacy Group (TPAG) on Friday congratulated J.P. Nadda for his appointment as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare and urged him to bring 'thalassemia' into the national spotlight. "We are confident that, under your astute leadership, the health and...
Concrete-nitrogen mix may offer major health, environment benefits: Study
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Concrete-nitrogen mix may offer major health, environment benefits: Study

New Delhi, June 15: Adding nitrogen to concrete could significantly lower global levels of potentially dangerous nitrogen oxides (NOx) created by the construction sector in emerging towns and cities, a new study said on Friday.According to the study published in the journal Nature Cities, concrete...
Researchers link hot weather with increased headaches for people with migraines
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Researchers link hot weather with increased headaches for people with migraines

New Delhi, June 15: Scientists have found a link between increased headaches and hot temperatures for individuals with migraines, saying that as temperatures rise, so do chances for migraine attacks.Weather change is one of the most common trigger factors for migraine, said Vincent Martin, director...
India made surgical robotic system aces first human trial in telesurgery
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India made surgical robotic system aces first human trial in telesurgery

New Delhi, June 13: First made-in-India surgical robotic system SSI Mantra, developed by SS Innovations, in a historic feat aced the country's maiden human trial in telesurgery, the company announced on Thursday. The advancement, which signifies a monumental leap in surgical robotics, was achieved...
Products from Chinese firms found to contain harmful substances
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Products from Chinese firms found to contain harmful substances

Seoul, June 14: Some of the cosmetics and children's water toys sold on three overseas e-commerce retail platforms have been found to contain harmful substances far exceeding the permitted safety levels, a state-run consumer organisation said on Friday.In its examination of 88 products sold on...
Hospital workers urge doctors to scrap planned strike in S. Korea next week
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Hospital workers urge doctors to scrap planned strike in S. Korea next week

Seoul, June 14: A union representing hospital workers on Friday urged doctors to abandon their plan for a one day walkout scheduled for next week, as the medical sector has been experiencing a nearly four-month-long vacuum due to physicians protesting the increase in medical school quotas.The Korea...
46 pc rural, 53 pc urban Indians used Ayush to prevent or treat ailments in last one year
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46 pc rural, 53 pc urban Indians used Ayush to prevent or treat ailments in last...

New Delhi, June 14: At least 46 per cent of rural and 53 per cent of urban residents have used Ayush system of medicines for prevention or treatment of ailments in the past 365 days, according to the first all India survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The findings...
Blood donors in Lucknow include only 2 pc women
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Blood donors in Lucknow include only 2 pc women

Lucknow, June 14: Women constitute merely two per cent of blood donors in Uttar Pradesh's capital city. This is mainly because many women have low haemoglobin levels, due to the high prevalence of anaemia. Iron deficiency and anaemia are a common health issue among women.Prof Tulika Chandra, Head of...
South Korea: Doctors at major hospitals decide to stage indefinite walkouts
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South Korea: Doctors at major hospitals decide to stage indefinite walkouts

Seoul, June 12: Doctors at major hospitals in the South Korean capital Seoul and its neighboring areas have decided to stage indefinite walkouts, while medical professors are expected to join a planned strike by community doctors next week. The move came as professors at 40 medical schools were set...
Weight loss surgery can stop prediabetes in its tracks: Study
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Weight loss surgery can stop prediabetes in its tracks: Study

New Delhi, June 11: People with prediabetes and severe obesity who underwent metabolic and bariatric surgery were 20 times less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, claimed a new study on Tuesday. The study showed that only 1.8 per cent of patients progressed to diabetes in five years after weight...
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