Experts stress 5 musts before weight loss surgery
July 10th, 2012 - 1:25 am ICT by IANS
NewDelhi, July 9 (IANS) Even as India and China top the global chart of obese and diabetic people, experts charted out five prerequisites for patients and surgeons before weight loss ... Read more...
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Gadkari recovers after diabetes, weight loss surgery
September 15th, 2011 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari, who underwent a surgical procedure related to diabetes Tuesday, is likely to be discharged in a couple of days, ... Read more...
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Gadkari undergoes gastric surgery
September 14th, 2011 - 12:29 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari has undergone gastric surgery at a Mumbai hospital, a party release said late Tuesday.The release said that ... Read more...
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Gene that predisposes people to syndrome with high cancer risk identified
December 22nd, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 22 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new genetic alteration that predisposes people to Cowden syndrome, a rare disorder that is characterized by high risks of breast, thyroid and other cancers. ... Read more...
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Western diet makes sepsis worse
October 19th, 2010 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): An experimental study in mice has shown has shown that high fat diets cause a dramatic immune system overreaction to sepsis-a condition of systemic bacterial infection.The study has ... Read more...
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Oz pacer Johnson ruled out of ODI series in England
June 10th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 10 (ANI): Australian left arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the limited overs segment of the forthcoming tour of England because of an infected right elbow. ... Read more...
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Hong Kong compensates for death of Indian-origin lawyer
April 2nd, 2010 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Hong Kong, April 2 (IANS) The hospital authority in Hong Kong has agreed to pay compensation to an author after the death of his Indian-origin wife 10 years ago sparked off allegations ... Read more...
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IAF inducts rapid action mobile medical hospital
September 25th, 2009 - 7:15 pm ICT by ANI
Hindon, Sep 25 (ANI): An ultra modern fully air conditioned rapid action mobile medical hospital was inducted into the Indian Air Force by the Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal ... Read more...
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Diet-rich in whipping cream, butter, oil can control seizures in epileptic kids
April 3rd, 2009 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): A diet rich in whipping cream, butter and vegetable oils can help control epileptic seizures in children, suggests a new study.In the study, children on highly regimented ketogenic ... Read more...
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Chances of heart attack increases for men after prostate cancer diagnoses
March 23rd, 2008 - 1:26 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): A new study has suggested that men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer (CaP) are more likely to have a heart attack or what one calls cardio-vascular ... Read more...
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ICICI Lombard partners US healthcare firm
March 19th, 2008 - 11:04 am ICT by admin
Washington, March 19 (IANS) India's second-largest health insurer, ICICI Lombard is partnering with America's UnitedHealth Group to provide Indian travellers to the US with access to a broad array of health care ... Read more...
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