Mon 06 May 2024: A caesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Caesarean sections are essential in complicated labours such as prolonged or obstructed labour or if the baby is distressed. The World Health Organization says that while “every effort should be made to provide a caesarean section […]
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Sat 04 May 2024: Women treated by female doctors have a lower risk of dying or needing to be readmitted to the hospital, according to a recent study. At first, gender involvement in a medical scenario could appear strange. However, after you cut through the layers, you can see why this would be the case. […]
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Wed 01 May 2024: Cannabis companies saw a sharp increase in stock value as a result of the United States’ historic decision to reclassify marijuana as a less harmful drug. Shares of Canada’s Canopy Growth Corporation and Cronos Group surged 80.02 percent and 15.71 percent, respectively, while US-based Cronos Group jumped nearly 40 percent. Although […]
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Wed 01 May 2024: Walmart said on Tuesday it plans to close 51 health centers across five states in the U.S., as well as shut virtual care centers, as the company looks to optimize its business operations in the country. “This is a difficult decision, and like others, the challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating […]
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Tue 30 April 2024: AstraZeneca has acknowledged that the COVID-19 vaccination may have a rare side effect for the first time since it was introduced. The pharmaceutical company acknowledged that its COVID-19 vaccine “can, in very rare cases, cause TTS”, In legal documents submitted to the United Kingdom High Court. TTS stands for Thrombosis with […]
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Tue 30 April 2024: New Delhi: After some of their spice mixes were banned in Singapore and Hong Kong, Mahashian Di Hatti (MDH) Pvt Ltd is back in the news following a report by Indian Express saying that the United States customs authorities refused 31% of all spice-related shipments from the company, citing salmonella contamination in the […]
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Thu 25 April 2024: World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007. This year the theme for World Malaria Day is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: Zambia saw a 37% year-on-year increase in malaria cases from 8.1 million in 2022 to 11.1 million in 2023, the country’s health minister said Sunday. Sylvia Masebo said the country also saw a 19% increase in malaria deaths from 1,343 in 2022 to 1,602 in 2023, translating to 30,400 citizens being […]
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The packets of the spice brands that have come under the radar. Tue 23 April 2024: New Delhi: Indian spices are under the glare of international food regulators. Specifically, MDH Madras Curry Powder, Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Sambhar Masala Mixed Masala Powder and MDH Curry Powder Mixed Masala Powder. Hong Kong’s food regulatory authority […]
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Mon 22 April 2024: The first comprehensive atlas of aging muscles in humans has improved our understanding of how muscle changes with age and attempts to combat its effects at the cellular and molecular levels. Researchers constructed a muscle map of the human body and identified specialty nuclei that help mend deteriorating nerve connections with […]
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