India
DRDO Testing Indigenous Cochlear Implant
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has announced that it is testing an indigenous cochlear implant which will be available at a
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World Cancer Day Observed in India
World Cancer Day was observed in India on Saturday. Various events were organized in which cancer patients and general public participated to spread awareness against the deadly disease.
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Changing Lifestyle Blamed For Rise in India's Cancer Rates
India sees rise in cancer rates with at least million new cases being reported every year, which experts blame is due to rapid lifestyle changes.
While
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Samples of Many Wrestlers Test Positive for Banned Substances at 57th National School Games
The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) has revealed that around 10 percent of the blood and urine samples of wrestlers that it has tested during the 57th
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'Mommy Makeover' in India
Cosmetic surgery sector - booming industry in India, say experts. When a group of women from Uganda embarked on a trip of a lifetime to India, little
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Rodents Nibble a Patients' Face at an Indian Hospital
Relatives of a 70-year old comatose patient, Muhammad Iqbal, have alleged that he was bitten by rats at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Mathura Das Mathur Hospital in Jodhpur on Tuesday night.
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India Soon to be Declared Polio Free
No new polio cases have been reported in India for the past one year. This has been the greatest public health achievement for India with the last polio case detected in West Bengal on Jan 13, 2011.
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Tulsi may Help Treat Adverse Effects of Radiation: DRDO Scientists
Indian Basil, popularly known as Tulsi, can be used effectively in treating patients who are exposed to radiation according to scientists at the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
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Cochlear Implant Workshop in Chennai Restores Hearing to Hearing Impaired Children
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Indian Authorities Criticized Over Low Fine for Drug Trials
Indian authorities have been criticized for letting off lightly 12 doctors in the state of Madhya Pradesh who conducted drug trials on children and patients with learning disabilities.
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Patients Relieved As Rajasthan Doctors End Strike
Agitating government doctors in Rajasthan called off their 11-day strike and resumed their duty on Sunday, bringing respite to the patients and their relatives.
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Anna Hazare Ends Fast
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare broke his fast considering his failing health.
Hazare, however, threatened the Congress-led United Progressive
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Anna Hazare Continues Fasting, Health Improves Slightly
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare's health condition improved slightly and he has decided to continue his three-day fast for a strong Lokpal Bill at
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Chennai Docs Perform Life-Saving Surgery on Pregnant Woman
Doctors at a Chennai hospital have performed a life-saving surgery on a six months pregnant woman as she was suffering from a congenital condition that
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Poor Health Schemes Continue to Cause Trouble in Jharkhand
It has emerged that Jharkhand still lacks the basic healthcare facilities even after eleven years of its creation. Presently the state is being hounded
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Sonia Gandhi: Govt is in Process of Setting Up Several Institutes Like AIIMS
Government is in the process of setting up several institutes like All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to ensure better health services, says Congress President Sonia Gandhi.
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New Delhi Ranks No. 1 in Liveability Index 2011
New Delhi emerges as the best place to live in India, according to the Liveability Index 2011.
Mumbai was placed at the 2nd position after Delhi
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India: Death Toll from Toxic Liquor Hits 170
The death toll in eastern India caused by toxic home-brewed alcohol climbed to 170.
"We now have 170 confirmed dead," Shyamapada Basak, health services director of West Bengal state told AFP.
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Sufi Singer Leads Music Therapy Initiative
Fortis Hospitals in Noida have launched the city's first music therapy center with acclaimed Sufi singer, Zila Khan heading the initiative. The Fortis
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