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World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day

Highlights : World Hypertension Day is observed on 17th May every year Aims to create awareness about hypertension and its risks among the general public Extra care is needed for people

Dyslexia Screening Made Easy with a New Web Game

Dyslexia Screening Made Easy with a New Web Game

Highlights: Dyslexia affects 5 to 15 percent of the world population Now, a new web game has been developed to detect dyslexia easier Helps detect learning disorders in children, even

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Health in Focus

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Clinical Trials of Therapeutics for COVID-19: Current Status

Clinical Trials of Therapeutics for COVID-19: Current Status

Highlights: Clinical trials play a pivotal role in the development of drugs and other therapeutics Over 500 randomized clinical trials are currently in progress to find a drug for

Indian Council of Medical Research Redefines ‘End of Life Care’

Indian Council of Medical Research Redefines ‘End of Life Care’

Highlights: ICMR redefines end-of-life care protocols in the country Recommends informing patient and family about DNAR and CPR and outcomes where applicable Confirms that CPR is not a default option in medically futile situations Treating physician(s) to decide on performing CPR vs allowing natural death Supportive and compassionate care will continue in the event of a DNAR order The medical professionals of India have finally found an answer to the conundrum surrounding the Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) protocols. The BioEthics unit of the Indian Council of Medical Research has made their position on the matter of

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Medindia Exclusive - Interviews and In depth Reports

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Piggyback Heart Transplant Procedure in Chennai – Interview With Dr.Ejaz Ahmed Sheriff

Piggyback Heart Transplant Procedure in Chennai – Interview With Dr.Ejaz Ahmed Sheriff

Highlights: Unique surgery leaves a 100kg man with two beating hearts by a technique called the ‘Piggyback or Heterotopic heart transplant surgery’ Surgery which was performed in

Metabolic Syndrome and Living Healthy - Interview With Dr. Usha Sriram at ISPEN 2019

Metabolic Syndrome and Living Healthy - Interview With Dr. Usha Sriram at ISPEN 2019

Highlights: On behalf of ISPEN 2019, Medindia interviewed Dr. Usha Sriram on her talk on Metabolic syndrome Dr. Usha Sriram suggested that we can effectively treat the underlying

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Lifestyle and Wellness

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Men With Female Offspring are 'More Generous'

Men With Female Offspring are 'More Generous'

You’re in for some good luck if your boss has a daughter. A recent study revealed how men having a daughter tend to be more generous and caring than others.

Sharing Chores Make Marriages Last Longer

Sharing Chores Make Marriages Last Longer

Married couples who share household responsibilities are happier, shows research.

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India Special

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Telemedicine Now Possible in India – Guidelines for Practice Released by Ministry of Health

Telemedicine Now Possible in India – Guidelines for Practice Released by Ministry of Health

Highlights : Telemedicine and Tele-health practice now possible in India Registered Medical Practitioner empowered to decide which form of consultation appropriate for the patient

Budget 2019: What's New in the Health Sector?

Budget 2019: What's New in the Health Sector?

Highlights: The Union Budget has been presented in Parliament on Friday 1 st February, 2019 In the health sector, the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme has received the

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Celebrating Life

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Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Diwali

Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Diwali

Highlights Pet owners across the world love to shower affection on their pets, attributing them to ‘best friends’ or ‘family members’. More than half of the dog owners in the U.S.A are

Diwali 2015: Tips for Safe and Healthy Diwali

Diwali 2015: Tips for Safe and Healthy Diwali

It is that time of the year again. Diwali, the festival of lights is around the corner. One of the most popular festivals in Indian culture, Diwali is celebrated across India with lights, fireworks, festive food and of course lots of sweets.

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