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Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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WHO-Palestine Red Crescent Operation Resupply Two Hospitals In Northern Gaza
The resupply mission also delivered 20,000 litres of fuel to keep Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda operational, and 23,000 litres of fuel to Al-Sahaba Hospital, along with 800 units of blood and essential medicines and supplies.
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Exclusive: Madhya Pradesh Bans 9 Substandard Life-Saving Drugs, But Reality is...
The quality of several crucial medicines in Madhya Pradesh has come under scrutiny, leading to a state-wide ban on more than nine essential drugs and injections.
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Cancer Cases Rising, Prices Of Essential Medicines Kept In Check: Health Minister
The government makes all efforts to ensure affordable and accessible treatment is available for cancer patients amid a rise in cases in India, Health Minister JP Nadda said today.
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Manipur's Only Remaining Lifeline Blocked, Huge Challenge For Top Cop
Nearly 60 trucks carrying fuel, medicine, baby food and other essentials are stranded on Manipur's second lifeline (National Highway 37) that connects the state capital Imphal with Cachar in Assam, after protesters from the Kuki tribes.
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New AI-Based Technology Can Programme Robots to Help People Locate Lost Essential Items
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) based technology to programme robots to help people locate essential objects such as medicines, glasses, phones and other items they have lost.
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Price Of 651 Essential Medicines Down 7% As Centre Caps Prices
The national drug price regulator said the government has been able to fix the ceiling prices of 651 medicines so far out of the total 870 scheduled drugs listed under National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).
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Sri Lanka To Seek $1 Billion As Credit From India For Essential Items: Report
Sri Lanka would seek a new temporary credit facility of USD 1 billion from India to purchase essential items including food and medicine, the official media here reported on Monday.
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Pakistan Hospitals Running Out Of Insulin, Disprin, Other Medicines
The ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan has badly hit the healthcare system where patients have been struggling for essential medicines.
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India Hands Over 6-Tonne Relief Materials To Earthquake-Hit Syria
India on Wednesday handed over six tonnes of relief materials, including essential medicines and medical equipment, to earthquake-hit Syria.
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India Delivers 13th Batch Of Medical Assistance To Afghanistan
India today delivered another batch of aid comprising essential medicines and medical items to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged country.
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Several Anti-Cancer Drugs, Antibiotics, Now "Essential Medicines", To Be Cheaper
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure".
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National List of Essential Medicines: All You Need To Know About It
The WHO said that essential medicines list can lead to improved access through streamlined procurement and distribution of quality-assured medicines.
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34 Drugs, Including Anti-Cancer Medication, Added To National Essential Medicines List
Thirty-four drugs, including some anti-infectives such as Ivermectin, Mupirocin and Nicotine Replacement Therapy, have been added to the National List of Essential Medicines taking the total drugs under it to 384.
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India Delivers 12th Consignment Of Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine
India today handed over the 12th consignment of humanitarian aid comprising essential medicines and equipment to Ukraine.
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Understanding Blood Types: Rare Groups Beyond ABO and Rh Factor Explained
Blood types, classified by antigens on red blood cells, extend beyond the ABO and Rh systems. According to experts, over 47 recognised blood group systems exist, with more discoveries emerging. Rare types, such as the Bombay phenotype, require precise matches during transfusions, particularly for patients with certain genetic conditions. Maintainin...
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WHO-Palestine Red Crescent Operation Resupply Two Hospitals In Northern Gaza
The resupply mission also delivered 20,000 litres of fuel to keep Kamal Adwan and Al-Awda operational, and 23,000 litres of fuel to Al-Sahaba Hospital, along with 800 units of blood and essential medicines and supplies.
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Exclusive: Madhya Pradesh Bans 9 Substandard Life-Saving Drugs, But Reality is...
The quality of several crucial medicines in Madhya Pradesh has come under scrutiny, leading to a state-wide ban on more than nine essential drugs and injections.
-
Cancer Cases Rising, Prices Of Essential Medicines Kept In Check: Health Minister
The government makes all efforts to ensure affordable and accessible treatment is available for cancer patients amid a rise in cases in India, Health Minister JP Nadda said today.
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Manipur's Only Remaining Lifeline Blocked, Huge Challenge For Top Cop
Nearly 60 trucks carrying fuel, medicine, baby food and other essentials are stranded on Manipur's second lifeline (National Highway 37) that connects the state capital Imphal with Cachar in Assam, after protesters from the Kuki tribes.
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New AI-Based Technology Can Programme Robots to Help People Locate Lost Essential Items
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) based technology to programme robots to help people locate essential objects such as medicines, glasses, phones and other items they have lost.
-
Price Of 651 Essential Medicines Down 7% As Centre Caps Prices
The national drug price regulator said the government has been able to fix the ceiling prices of 651 medicines so far out of the total 870 scheduled drugs listed under National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).
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Sri Lanka To Seek $1 Billion As Credit From India For Essential Items: Report
Sri Lanka would seek a new temporary credit facility of USD 1 billion from India to purchase essential items including food and medicine, the official media here reported on Monday.
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Pakistan Hospitals Running Out Of Insulin, Disprin, Other Medicines
The ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan has badly hit the healthcare system where patients have been struggling for essential medicines.
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India Hands Over 6-Tonne Relief Materials To Earthquake-Hit Syria
India on Wednesday handed over six tonnes of relief materials, including essential medicines and medical equipment, to earthquake-hit Syria.
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India Delivers 13th Batch Of Medical Assistance To Afghanistan
India today delivered another batch of aid comprising essential medicines and medical items to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged country.
-
Several Anti-Cancer Drugs, Antibiotics, Now "Essential Medicines", To Be Cheaper
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure".
-
National List of Essential Medicines: All You Need To Know About It
The WHO said that essential medicines list can lead to improved access through streamlined procurement and distribution of quality-assured medicines.
-
34 Drugs, Including Anti-Cancer Medication, Added To National Essential Medicines List
Thirty-four drugs, including some anti-infectives such as Ivermectin, Mupirocin and Nicotine Replacement Therapy, have been added to the National List of Essential Medicines taking the total drugs under it to 384.
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India Delivers 12th Consignment Of Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine
India today handed over the 12th consignment of humanitarian aid comprising essential medicines and equipment to Ukraine.
