Medicine
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Doctors can prescribe generic medicines over teleconsultation, not anti-cancer drug: NMC
Health | Aug 24, 2023, 04:08 PM ISTThe National Medical Commission's decision to not allow doctors to prescribe anti-cancer drugs over teleconsultation is also a wise one.
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'Zero tolerance on spurious medicines...': Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on cough syrup row
India | Jun 20, 2023, 03:07 PM ISTHealth Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asserted India will never bargain on quality of medicines and always alert to ensure no one dies of spurious drugs.
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Gujarat: Expired drugs racket busted in Ahmedabad; probe initiated against two
Gujarat | Jun 10, 2023, 01:13 PM ISTThe FDCA found expired injections that were being relabeled and sold in a raid at a drug wholesaler in Ahmedabad.
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Cupping therapy: What you need to know about this alternative medicine technique
Health | Apr 12, 2023, 10:30 PM ISTCupping therapy is a form of medicine that has been used for centuries in many cultures. The technique involves using cups to create suction on the skin's surface, which is believed to promote healing and alleviate pain.
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Big relief for people! Centre exempts basic customs duty on imported drugs to treat rare diseases
India | Mar 30, 2023, 11:45 AM ISTThe drugs or medicines generally attract basic customs duty of 10 per cent.
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Essential medicines to become costlier as drug companies allowed price hike
Business | Mar 28, 2023, 05:15 PM ISTMedicine price hike news: In previous years, the increase in drug prices due to the annual change in WPI has been minimal, usually between 1% and 2%.
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Taking medicine during periods? Here are the side effects
Health | Mar 20, 2023, 09:00 PM ISTTaking medication during periods can provide relief but it's important to be aware of the potential side effects.
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Google will translate doctor's handwritten prescriptions soon: Know more
Technology | Dec 19, 2022, 06:40 PM ISTGoogle to decode doctor's handwriting with a new AI software the tech giant is working on. The assistive technology for digitising handwritten medical documents will help the humans in the loop like pharmacists, but no such decision will be made solely based on the output provided by this technology
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Nobel prize: Swedish scientist Svante Paabo gets Nobel Prize in medicine
World | Dec 16, 2022, 12:50 PM ISTNobel prize winner: Thomas Perlmann, secretary of the Nobel Committee, announced the winner Monday at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Pharma company distributed Rs 1000 Cr freebies to prescribe Dolo 650mg tablets: SC told
India | Aug 18, 2022, 08:26 PM ISTDolo tablet firm freebies: The NGO said that to ensure a higher profit margin, the company distributed freebies to doctors to prescribe the Dolo drug of dosage 650mg capacity.
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Medicines to prevent an acne breakout before your period
Beauty | Jun 26, 2022, 11:16 AM ISTVitamins and minerals can help to balance hormone levels, fight acne, and improve skin clarity. Acne medications, both topical and oral, have proven to be highly effective. Have a look at some of the most effective medicines for acne.
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Delhi High Court notice to Centre on PIL seeking integrated medicinal system
India | Apr 27, 2022, 02:43 PM ISTThe plea sought direction to implement a Holistic Integrated Common Syllabus and Common Curriculum of Allopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy for all Medical Colleges in order to secure the right to health.
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Gudmar: A quick medical remedy to control blood sugar level of diabetic people
Health | Mar 30, 2022, 03:33 PM ISTGudmar is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to control blood sugar levels. Along with this, it protects the pancreatic cells from damage caused by free radicals and increases the secretion of insulin, which lowers the blood sugar level.
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World Tuberculosis Day 2022: Ayurvedic remedies to help deal with this deadly disease of the lungs
Health | Mar 24, 2022, 06:32 AM ISTTuberculosis is caused due to under-nourishment, HIV, alcohol, smoking and diabetes. This ailment disproportionately affects the financially marginalised sections of the society, and the stigma associated with this disease lead to underreporting and underdiagnosis.
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India becomes first in southeast asia to deliver COVID-19 vaccine through drones in Manipur
India | Oct 04, 2021, 11:32 PM ISTWe can use drones in delivering important life-saving medicines, collecting blood samples, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
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Nobel Prize in Medicine: US scientists David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian win prestigious award
World | Oct 04, 2021, 03:45 PM ISTThe two scientists were cited for their discovery of receptors for temperature and touch.
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All UP schools, colleges to have Aarogya Vatika
Education | Sep 19, 2021, 06:19 PM ISTAll educational institutions in UP will now have an Aarogya Vatika to make students aware of the importance of medicinal plants.
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Govt revises NLEM: Slashes prices of 39 common drugs
India | Sep 04, 2021, 12:53 PM ISTThe experts working on the NLEM list have deleted 16 odd drugs from the list.
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Parliament gives nod for bills on homoeopathy, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine
India | Aug 11, 2021, 08:38 PM ISTThe National Commission for Homoeopathy (Amendment) Bill, 2021, proposes to amend the National Commission for Homoeopathy Act, 2020 to provide a medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education.
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Effect of common COVID-19 antibiotic found similar to that of placebo
World | Jul 17, 2021, 09:07 AM ISTAzithromycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic, is widely prescribed as a treatment for COVID-19 in the United States and the rest of the world.