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Is Jaundice Life-Threatening Or Life-Saving? Watch For These Signs Of An Underlying Disease
Is jaundice fundamentally life-threatening, or can it have life-saving possibilities? Let's explore both sides of the debate and the vital signs to watch for.
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UP Hospital Rejects Report On HIV Infections In Thalassemia Child Patients
Hitting out at the BJP after 14 children suffering from Thalassemia tested positive for serious infections during a screening at an UP hospital, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge has said double-engine government has made health infrastructure doubly-sick
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Getting Married? Seek An Appointment With Your Gynaec Today
Stress and environmental conditions such as bad air pollution are now considered as factors that can impede conception.
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Why Thalassemia Continues To Remain A Challenge In India
Despite the alarming rise, preventive and awareness strategies cut a sorry figure. Poor awareness is one of the reasons as to why India sees many including children go undiagnosed till long.
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World Thalassemia Day 2022: Why India Is The Thalassemia Capital Of The World
Even though thalassemia affects millions of people in the world, not many are aware about this condition. Early symptoms include fatigue, weakness, bone deformities, pale skin etc.
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Thalassemia: Common Myths Around This Blood Disorder Busted
People with thalassemia produce less healthy haemoglobin proteins and their bone marrow produces fewer healthy red blood cells. Here are some common myths around thalassemia you should stop believing.
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International Thalassemia Day 2021: Taking Care Of Thalassemia Patients During These Challenging Times
World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8th May each year. This day tries to create awareness about this blood disorder. Read here as expert explains the challenges faced by Thalassemia patients during the pandemic.
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Bengal Cop Helps 11-Year-Old In Getting Immediate Blood Transfusion Amid Lockdown
The humane side of police personnel and civic volunteers, enforcing lockdown curbs with utmost diligence in Bengal, came to the fore recently when one of them rushed to the aid of an 11-year-old thalassemia patient, in need of immediate blood transfusion.
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When A Bone Marrow Donor Met His 4-Year-Old Recipient For The First Time
Vihaan is a bright and active 4-year-old boy. He is a thalassemia survivor. And just over a year ago, he desperately needed a bone marrow transplant.
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World Thalassaemia Day 2020: Everything You Need To Know About This Blood Disorder
World Thalassaemia Day 2020: This day tries to help thalassaemia patients lead a normal life despite the burden of the disease. This is a blood disorder in which the body has less hemoglobin than normal.
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"Ensure Treatment Of Pregnant Women Despite Lockdown": Centre To States
States need to be mindful that treatment or medical needs of pregnant women, dialysis patients and those suffering from ailments such as thalassemia are attended to despite the lockdown imposed to control the spread of COVID-19, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday.
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Thalassemics Helpless As Lockdown Leads To Shortage Of Blood In Bengal
Thalassemia patients in West Bengal are facing a tough time as the blood banks in the state have gone dry due to restrictions on people's movement and a bar on donation drives amid the 21-day lockdown imposed to contain coronavirus epidemic.
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World Thalassemia Day 2023: Understanding The Different Types Of Thalassemia
World Thalassemia Day: Thalassemia can be prevented. If you are a carrier, talk to your doctor before planning pregnancy. Here's everything you wanted to know about thalassemia and if you are at risk of it.
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Odisha Couple Commits Suicide After Death Of Their Son
A couple allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison following the death of their son in Odisha's Jajpur, police said yesterday
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Genetic Test Of Pregnant Women To Curb Disorders A Must: Draft Policy
The Central Government has prepared a draft policy proposing compulsory genetic screening of all pregnant women to prevent inherited disorders such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia along with putting in place advanced facilities for comprehensive care of such patients.
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Is Jaundice Life-Threatening Or Life-Saving? Watch For These Signs Of An Underlying Disease
Is jaundice fundamentally life-threatening, or can it have life-saving possibilities? Let's explore both sides of the debate and the vital signs to watch for.
-
UP Hospital Rejects Report On HIV Infections In Thalassemia Child Patients
Hitting out at the BJP after 14 children suffering from Thalassemia tested positive for serious infections during a screening at an UP hospital, Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge has said double-engine government has made health infrastructure doubly-sick
-
Getting Married? Seek An Appointment With Your Gynaec Today
Stress and environmental conditions such as bad air pollution are now considered as factors that can impede conception.
-
Why Thalassemia Continues To Remain A Challenge In India
Despite the alarming rise, preventive and awareness strategies cut a sorry figure. Poor awareness is one of the reasons as to why India sees many including children go undiagnosed till long.
-
World Thalassemia Day 2022: Why India Is The Thalassemia Capital Of The World
Even though thalassemia affects millions of people in the world, not many are aware about this condition. Early symptoms include fatigue, weakness, bone deformities, pale skin etc.
-
Thalassemia: Common Myths Around This Blood Disorder Busted
People with thalassemia produce less healthy haemoglobin proteins and their bone marrow produces fewer healthy red blood cells. Here are some common myths around thalassemia you should stop believing.
-
International Thalassemia Day 2021: Taking Care Of Thalassemia Patients During These Challenging Times
World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8th May each year. This day tries to create awareness about this blood disorder. Read here as expert explains the challenges faced by Thalassemia patients during the pandemic.
-
Bengal Cop Helps 11-Year-Old In Getting Immediate Blood Transfusion Amid Lockdown
The humane side of police personnel and civic volunteers, enforcing lockdown curbs with utmost diligence in Bengal, came to the fore recently when one of them rushed to the aid of an 11-year-old thalassemia patient, in need of immediate blood transfusion.
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When A Bone Marrow Donor Met His 4-Year-Old Recipient For The First Time
Vihaan is a bright and active 4-year-old boy. He is a thalassemia survivor. And just over a year ago, he desperately needed a bone marrow transplant.
-
World Thalassaemia Day 2020: Everything You Need To Know About This Blood Disorder
World Thalassaemia Day 2020: This day tries to help thalassaemia patients lead a normal life despite the burden of the disease. This is a blood disorder in which the body has less hemoglobin than normal.
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"Ensure Treatment Of Pregnant Women Despite Lockdown": Centre To States
States need to be mindful that treatment or medical needs of pregnant women, dialysis patients and those suffering from ailments such as thalassemia are attended to despite the lockdown imposed to control the spread of COVID-19, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday.
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Thalassemics Helpless As Lockdown Leads To Shortage Of Blood In Bengal
Thalassemia patients in West Bengal are facing a tough time as the blood banks in the state have gone dry due to restrictions on people's movement and a bar on donation drives amid the 21-day lockdown imposed to contain coronavirus epidemic.
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World Thalassemia Day 2023: Understanding The Different Types Of Thalassemia
World Thalassemia Day: Thalassemia can be prevented. If you are a carrier, talk to your doctor before planning pregnancy. Here's everything you wanted to know about thalassemia and if you are at risk of it.
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Odisha Couple Commits Suicide After Death Of Their Son
A couple allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison following the death of their son in Odisha's Jajpur, police said yesterday
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Genetic Test Of Pregnant Women To Curb Disorders A Must: Draft Policy
The Central Government has prepared a draft policy proposing compulsory genetic screening of all pregnant women to prevent inherited disorders such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia along with putting in place advanced facilities for comprehensive care of such patients.
