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Karnataka Tracks Cancer Patients After Fake Drug Bust
Karnataka investigates suspected fake cancer drugs, tracks affected patients and cancels 16 pharma licences as authorities expand the counterfeit drug probe.
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RGCB Develops Nanopore Sensors for Parkinson’s Detection
Researchers at Kerala’s RGCB develop highly sensitive nanopore sensors that could help detect biomarkers linked to Parkinson’s and ALS earlier.
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Tamil Nadu Hospitals Face Surfactant Shortage for Preterm Babies
Government hospitals in Tamil Nadu report shortages of surfactant, a critical treatment for some preterm babies with immature lungs.
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Vaccination During Pregnancy: Safe and Avoided Vaccines
Learn which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy, including Tdap, flu and COVID-19, and which vaccines are generally avoided until after delivery.
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Medicines That Can Raise Blood Pressure: What to Avoid
Ibuprofen, decongestants, steroids and some supplements may raise blood pressure or affect treatment. Know which medicines require caution.
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Asima Chatterjee: India’s Pioneer in Medicinal Plant Research
Asima Chatterjee pioneered research on medicinal plants and plant-derived drugs, becoming the first woman to win the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize.
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Bhadrachalam Hospital Completes 400 Cataract Surgeries
Area Hospital Bhadrachalam has completed 400 cataract surgeries since 2023, expanding specialised eye care access for patients from tribal and remote regions.
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Heart Drug Trials Question Promise of hsCRP and Lp(a)
Recent trials of ziltivekimab and pelacarsen failed to reduce major cardiovascular events, raising questions about biomarker-targeted heart treatments.
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Alzheimer’s Blood Tests: What Can They Really Tell Us?
Alzheimer’s blood tests such as p-tau217 and p-tau181 can detect disease-linked biomarkers, but results cannot alone determine symptoms or disease severity.
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Healthy Diet, Osteoarthritis and Rabies Prevention Explained
A health roundup examines healthy diets, protein intake, weight management, osteoarthritis research, corneal donation and rabies prevention.