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MRI scans can help predict multiple sclerosis progression

November 6th, 2008 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 6 (ANI): MRI scans can help predict disease progression in patients with multiple sclerosis, says a new study led by an Indian origin researcher. The research team led by Dr ...

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Living on the outside: The impact of diabetes-related stigma

November 1st, 2008 - 1:55 pm ICT by admin -
By Amit Dwivedi "Who will marry my daughter who has diabetes?" asks Ram Anuj, a native of Ganga Jamuni village, Bahraich district in India. Ram Anuj's 14 years old daughter Munni (name changed) ...

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To Babloo of Varanasi, physical disability is no handicap

September 18th, 2008 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI -
By Girish Kumar Dubey Hathigaon (Varanasi), Sep.18(ANI): Born without hands, Babloo of Hathi Gaon near Varanasi has proved how a determined mind can make a difference and overcome physical handicaps. Twenty two-year-old ...

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Tech-savvy British students forgetting how to write

September 7th, 2008 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS -
London, Sep 7 (IANS): Writing in long-hand is becoming a vanishing art among British students, thanks to mobile texting and computer literacy. So acute is the problem that thousands of them are ...

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Their physical disability trapped them in burning train

August 2nd, 2008 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS -
By Mohammed Shafeeq Hyderabad, Aug 2 (IANS) Among the most tragic deaths in the fire accident on the Gautami Express was that of three physically challenged people, including two women. They were fast ...

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Zimbabwe’s medical bodies implore end to political violence

June 9th, 2008 - 3:12 am ICT by IANS -
DPA Harare, June 9 (DPA) Some 2,900 victims of political violence wracking Zimbabwe ahead of a presidential election run-off have been treated in hospital since elections March 29, medical specialists said Sunday. The ...

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Pano Hembram of Jharkhand imparts sex education

April 18th, 2008 - 8:30 pm ICT by admin -
Singhbhum (Jharkhand), April 18 (ANI): Pano Hembram of Singhbhum may appear to be just any another handicapped village girl. But she is an inspiration for many. Despite her physical disability of a ...

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India’s first web portal for the disabled launched

March 12th, 2008 - 8:34 pm ICT by admin -
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Punarbhava.in, India's first interactive web portal for the disabled,was launched here Wednesday, along with a screen reading software that will enable the visually challenged to use computers. ...

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A visually impaired but versatile

January 17th, 2008 - 9:27 pm ICT by admin -
Coimbatore, Jan.17 (ANI): Karuppusamy of Tamil Nadus Pollachi District demonstrated that despite physical disability one can be a success in life if he or she is ready to build personal career with ...

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Regular moderate drinking not harmful in later life

December 19th, 2007 - 3:06 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, December 19 (ANI): People above 65 years of age need not reduce their intake of liquor if they stick to the same guidelines about alcohol consumption as younger adults, with two ...

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Exercising in middle age leads to better physical ability later in life

November 29th, 2007 - 1:57 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Nov 29 (ANI): A new study conducted by researchers at the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter, UK, has shown that maintaining physical activity in middle age leads to better basic physical ...

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