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Euthanasia : ‘Merciful’ Termination

Euthanasia is defined as ‘the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependant human being for his or her alleged benefit’

Fewer Breast Cancer Patients to Get Chemo

What is the treatment of choice for all breast cancer patients? Chemotherapy? Wrong.

Pain Care to Improve Quality of Life for the Diseased and the Distressed

Medindia interviewed Dr. Mallika Tiruvadanan, a Palliative Care expert on caring and supporting the patient and the family to improve their quality of life while tackling life-limiting illnesses.

Pain Relief and End of Life Care Needs Focus in India

The concept of Pain and Palliative Care needs an urgent makeover among the general public in India. Dr.Vivek Khemka traces the significant progress made in pain relief and end of life care in India.

World Alzheimer’s Day: In Memory of Those With 'Memory Loss'

The entire world’s a stage, and we are mere actors, echoed The Bard, eons ago. As the curtains go down slowly for those in the grips of this crippling disease, today on World Alzheimer’s day,

World Cancer Day

World Cancer Day falls on 4th February, 2008. This day is dedicated to the cause of cancer worldwide. This year carries the theme of ‘Enabling a Smoke Free Childhood to Children’.

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