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Daughter's Video On Himachal Cancer Patient's Death Sparks BJP-Congress Row
Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday lashed out at Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over the death of a cancer patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) allegedly due to the unavailability of an injection.
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Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
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Malaysian Doctors Fined Rs 11 Crore After One Left For Drinks, Leading To Woman's Death
Delivering the verdict, Justice Norliza Othman said the two specialist doctors had failed to ensure the woman was out of danger.
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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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German Police Widen Berlin Doctor Probe To 40 Suspicious Deaths
German police are broadening their probe into a Berlin palliative care doctor suspected of killing eight elderly patients by looking at another 40 suspicious deaths, media reports said Wednesday.
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Surgeon Who Removed Patient's Liver 'Accidentally' Accused Of Botching Another Operation
On September 24, Shaknovsky's medical license was suspended for removing William Bryan's liver instead of spleen, resulting in his death
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"Right To Choose Death": Doctors Prepare Draft Guidelines For Terminally Ill Patients
The recently released Union Health Ministry's "Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally ill Patients" was the result of joint brainstorming by as many as 25 doctors from across India.
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China Landlord Tries To Evict Cancer-Stricken Tenant Over Property Value Concerns
Upon learning of her terminal cancer diagnosis, Zhang cited concerns that her death on the property would stigmatise it as a "haunted house."
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"Prevent Undue Panic": Centre's Advisory To States On Mpox
Mpox Cases in India:The government has recommended screening and testing of all suspected monkeypox patients, and isolation of confirmed cases, as well as contact tracing to "prevent and/or minimise risk of any case or death due to Mpox".
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Asia's 1st Known Case Of New Deadlier Mpox Strain Confirmed In Thailand
Asia's first known case of a new, deadlier Mpox virus strain has been confirmed in Thailand. The patient who has been tested positive for the new strain landed in Bangkok on August 14.
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Most Cancer Patients Die Of "Cachexia", Not Cancer: Read Details
When tumours in cancer patients elevate levels of an immune system molecule called Interleukin-6 (IL-6), it can cause severe brain dysfunction, which leads to a lethal wasting disease called 'cachexia' in about 50 to 80% cancer patients, a study said
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Opinion | 1 Doctor For Every 2,000 Patients: India's Cancer Care Needs A Fix
In 2022, India had more than 14.1 lakh new cancer cases and over 9.1 lakh deaths due to it, according to World Health Organization (WHO).
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Cut Marks On 4,000-Year-Old Skulls Show Egyptians Tried To Treat Cancer
Ancient Egyptians attempted to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a patient's death, revealed a study on two 4,000-year-old skulls.
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Amid Intense Heatwave, Number Of Heatstroke Patient In Rajasthan 3,622
The number of heatstroke patients in Rajasthan increased from 2809 to 3622 on Monday as the state continued to witness intense heatwave conditions. The death toll, however, remained unchanged at one, health officials confirmed.
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Kerala Woman Dies After Speeding Ambulance Hits Electric Pole, Catches Fire
A woman patient was charred to death when the ambulance, transporting her to another hospital, hit an electric pole and caught fire in this district early Tuesday morning, police said.
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Daughter's Video On Himachal Cancer Patient's Death Sparks BJP-Congress Row
Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday lashed out at Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over the death of a cancer patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) allegedly due to the unavailability of an injection.
-
Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
-
Malaysian Doctors Fined Rs 11 Crore After One Left For Drinks, Leading To Woman's Death
Delivering the verdict, Justice Norliza Othman said the two specialist doctors had failed to ensure the woman was out of danger.
-
US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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German Police Widen Berlin Doctor Probe To 40 Suspicious Deaths
German police are broadening their probe into a Berlin palliative care doctor suspected of killing eight elderly patients by looking at another 40 suspicious deaths, media reports said Wednesday.
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Surgeon Who Removed Patient's Liver 'Accidentally' Accused Of Botching Another Operation
On September 24, Shaknovsky's medical license was suspended for removing William Bryan's liver instead of spleen, resulting in his death
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"Right To Choose Death": Doctors Prepare Draft Guidelines For Terminally Ill Patients
The recently released Union Health Ministry's "Guidelines for Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally ill Patients" was the result of joint brainstorming by as many as 25 doctors from across India.
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China Landlord Tries To Evict Cancer-Stricken Tenant Over Property Value Concerns
Upon learning of her terminal cancer diagnosis, Zhang cited concerns that her death on the property would stigmatise it as a "haunted house."
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"Prevent Undue Panic": Centre's Advisory To States On Mpox
Mpox Cases in India:The government has recommended screening and testing of all suspected monkeypox patients, and isolation of confirmed cases, as well as contact tracing to "prevent and/or minimise risk of any case or death due to Mpox".
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Asia's 1st Known Case Of New Deadlier Mpox Strain Confirmed In Thailand
Asia's first known case of a new, deadlier Mpox virus strain has been confirmed in Thailand. The patient who has been tested positive for the new strain landed in Bangkok on August 14.
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Most Cancer Patients Die Of "Cachexia", Not Cancer: Read Details
When tumours in cancer patients elevate levels of an immune system molecule called Interleukin-6 (IL-6), it can cause severe brain dysfunction, which leads to a lethal wasting disease called 'cachexia' in about 50 to 80% cancer patients, a study said
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Opinion | 1 Doctor For Every 2,000 Patients: India's Cancer Care Needs A Fix
In 2022, India had more than 14.1 lakh new cancer cases and over 9.1 lakh deaths due to it, according to World Health Organization (WHO).
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Cut Marks On 4,000-Year-Old Skulls Show Egyptians Tried To Treat Cancer
Ancient Egyptians attempted to operate on excessive tissue growth or learn more about cancerous disorders after a patient's death, revealed a study on two 4,000-year-old skulls.
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Amid Intense Heatwave, Number Of Heatstroke Patient In Rajasthan 3,622
The number of heatstroke patients in Rajasthan increased from 2809 to 3622 on Monday as the state continued to witness intense heatwave conditions. The death toll, however, remained unchanged at one, health officials confirmed.
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Kerala Woman Dies After Speeding Ambulance Hits Electric Pole, Catches Fire
A woman patient was charred to death when the ambulance, transporting her to another hospital, hit an electric pole and caught fire in this district early Tuesday morning, police said.
