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Understanding The Role Of Insulin In Diabetes Management
This article explores how insulin works, the different types of insulin therapy, and tips for managing diabetes with insulin for those who need it.
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Understanding The Link Between Hepatitis And Liver Cancer
What many people don't realise is that hepatitis infections can quietly damage the liver over time, leading to serious conditions, including cirrhosis and eventually, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer.
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"Shoot Me Up With...": What Matthew Perry Told Assistant Hours Before Death
On the day of his death, Friends actor Matthew Perry had asked his assistant to "shoot him up with a big" dose of ketamine, a powerful anaesthetic, even though he had already received two doses of the drug that day, the assistant who has been charged
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World Drug Day 2024: Theme, Significance And Facts
World Drug Day 2024, observed on June 26, focuses on the theme "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention," highlighting the critical need for evidence-based strategies to combat drug abuse.
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Amid Drug Shortage, Bhopal Gas Victims, Children Miss TB Doses For Days
Victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, which is one of the world's worst industrial disasters, and their children are now facing a new challenge - a shortage of drugs to treat tuberculosis at government DOTS centres.
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China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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Australian Woman Dies After Taking Weight Loss Drug Days Before Daughter's Wedding
Mrs Webster died that night and the cause of her death was listed as acute gastrointestinal illness.
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Uruguay's Sherika De Armas Died Of Cervical Cancer. Days Later, A Medical Breakthrough
The new breakthrough led to drug advance never seen before in 20 years. It was based on the results of a study that continued for 5 years.
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World Thrombosis Day 2023: What Is Thrombosis? Here's Everything You Need To Know
World Thrombosis Day 2023: Below we discuss the importance of this day and everything you need to know about thrombosis.
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World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Here's How Alzheimer's Symptoms Are Different From Age-Related Forgetfulness
World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Read on as we discuss how Alzheimer's symptoms differ from normal forgetfulness.
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Son Of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Arrested
Mexican security forces on Thursday captured a son of jailed drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, scoring a high-profile win in the fight against powerful cartels days before US President Joe Biden visits.
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China To Distribute Pfizer Vaccine In Beijing As Covid Cases Surge: Report
As Covid cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state media on Monday.
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Haryana Stops Drug Production At Plant Making Cough Syrups Flagged By WHO
The Haryana State Drugs Controller has given the company 7 days to respond to its show cause notice, barring which the manufacturing licence may be suspended or cancelled and further legal action taken.
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"Test Solvents": Karnataka Tells Drugmakers After WHO Cough Syrup Alert
Drugs Control Department has directed drug manufacturers that certificate of analysis of glycerin and propylene glycol procured in the last one year should be submitted within seven days
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World Lung Cancer Day 2022: Here's Everything You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening
World Lung Cancer Day 2022: Here's what a lung screening indicates and who should get them.
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Understanding The Role Of Insulin In Diabetes Management
This article explores how insulin works, the different types of insulin therapy, and tips for managing diabetes with insulin for those who need it.
-
Understanding The Link Between Hepatitis And Liver Cancer
What many people don't realise is that hepatitis infections can quietly damage the liver over time, leading to serious conditions, including cirrhosis and eventually, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer.
-
"Shoot Me Up With...": What Matthew Perry Told Assistant Hours Before Death
On the day of his death, Friends actor Matthew Perry had asked his assistant to "shoot him up with a big" dose of ketamine, a powerful anaesthetic, even though he had already received two doses of the drug that day, the assistant who has been charged
-
World Drug Day 2024: Theme, Significance And Facts
World Drug Day 2024, observed on June 26, focuses on the theme "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention," highlighting the critical need for evidence-based strategies to combat drug abuse.
-
Amid Drug Shortage, Bhopal Gas Victims, Children Miss TB Doses For Days
Victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, which is one of the world's worst industrial disasters, and their children are now facing a new challenge - a shortage of drugs to treat tuberculosis at government DOTS centres.
-
China Warns Against Selling Of Narcotic Producing Chemicals After US Deal
China's narcotics control agency has warned against the manufacture and sale of substances that can be used to make illegal drugs, a day after President Xi Jinping said China would stem the export of items used to make the opioid fentanyl.
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Australian Woman Dies After Taking Weight Loss Drug Days Before Daughter's Wedding
Mrs Webster died that night and the cause of her death was listed as acute gastrointestinal illness.
-
Uruguay's Sherika De Armas Died Of Cervical Cancer. Days Later, A Medical Breakthrough
The new breakthrough led to drug advance never seen before in 20 years. It was based on the results of a study that continued for 5 years.
-
World Thrombosis Day 2023: What Is Thrombosis? Here's Everything You Need To Know
World Thrombosis Day 2023: Below we discuss the importance of this day and everything you need to know about thrombosis.
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World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Here's How Alzheimer's Symptoms Are Different From Age-Related Forgetfulness
World Alzheimer's Day 2023: Read on as we discuss how Alzheimer's symptoms differ from normal forgetfulness.
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Son Of Mexican Drug Lord El Chapo Arrested
Mexican security forces on Thursday captured a son of jailed drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, scoring a high-profile win in the fight against powerful cartels days before US President Joe Biden visits.
-
China To Distribute Pfizer Vaccine In Beijing As Covid Cases Surge: Report
As Covid cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state media on Monday.
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Haryana Stops Drug Production At Plant Making Cough Syrups Flagged By WHO
The Haryana State Drugs Controller has given the company 7 days to respond to its show cause notice, barring which the manufacturing licence may be suspended or cancelled and further legal action taken.
-
"Test Solvents": Karnataka Tells Drugmakers After WHO Cough Syrup Alert
Drugs Control Department has directed drug manufacturers that certificate of analysis of glycerin and propylene glycol procured in the last one year should be submitted within seven days
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World Lung Cancer Day 2022: Here's Everything You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening
World Lung Cancer Day 2022: Here's what a lung screening indicates and who should get them.
