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Indian Doctor Elected As Publications Director Of World Medical Association
Dr Venkatesh Karthikeyan, a distinguished figure in the field of medical science has been recognised for his outstanding contributions in health care.
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Woman Felt Drunk Without Drinking. Doctors Find Her Gut Produced Alcohol
In a rare case, doctors in Canada treated a 50-year-old woman with a syndrome that makes her gut produce alcohol, and feel intoxicated without getting drunk, according to a case report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday.
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Indian-Origin Doctor Calls On UK Ministers To Hold Talks Amid Strike Action
An Indian-origin medic and co-chair of the medical association's junior doctors' panel on Wednesday called on the UK government to get around the negotiating table as his colleagues began a six-day strike.
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"Used And Abused": Britain's Burned Out Junior Doctors To Go On Strike
Fed up with a government he says doesn't care, Poh Wang plans to go on strike with tens of thousands of other British junior doctors next week, saying he is overworked, underpaid and burdened with a student loan he cannot imagine paying off.
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One in Ten Older Americans Have Dementia, Says Study
Dementia affected one in ten Americans over 65, while 22% had mild cognitive impairment.
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New Strain Causes "Mild Disease", Says South African Medical Body: Report
The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus results in mild disease, without prominent syndromes, Angelique Coetzee, the chairwoman of the South African Medical Association, told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Top Medical Body Demands Covid Vaccination For All Diabetes Patients
Noticing their vulnerabilities, Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday demanded COVID-19 vaccination for all diabetes patients, including a third dose, if needed.
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No Risk For Children Born To Mothers Given Flu Jabs During Pregnancy: Study
A population-based study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has found flu vaccination during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes.
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European Countries To Resume AstraZeneca Vaccinations After "Safe, Effective" Verdict
Leading EU countries said Thursday they would resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after the European medical regulator said the jab is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot risk after days of commotion around the shot.
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AstraZeneca Safe But "Can't Rule Out" Link To Clotting: Europe Regulator
Europe's medical regulator said Thursday the AstraZeneca vaccine is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot risk, after more than a dozen countries paused rollouts over health fears.
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World Pharmacist Day: Know The Significance
World Pharmacist Day 2020: This day was established by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), which is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
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Europe Sees 2 Deaths, Multiple Cases Of COVID-Linked Syndrome In Children
A new life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 has affected 230 children in Europe and killed two so far this year, a regional health body said on Friday, as medics worldwide were told to be on alert.
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Drinking 2 Or More Soft Drinks A Day Increases Risk Of Early Death: Study
Hold up, diet soda drinkers. Regular consumption of soft drinks - both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened - was associated with a greater risk of all causes of death, according to new research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Job Offers Withdrawn For 1,500 Junior Doctors In UK Due To "Human Error"
In a major goof up, up to 1,500 junior doctors in the UK who were offered posts as registrars have had their job offers withdrawn, with authorities blaming human error for the mistake that has left many emotionally and financially stressed.
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Sumo Chief Asks Women, Who Were Reviving Mayor, To Leave Ring; Apologises
The head of Japan's sumo association has apologised after women attempting to perform CPR during a medical emergency Wednesday were repeatedly asked to leave a sumo ring.
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Indian Doctor Elected As Publications Director Of World Medical Association
Dr Venkatesh Karthikeyan, a distinguished figure in the field of medical science has been recognised for his outstanding contributions in health care.
-
Woman Felt Drunk Without Drinking. Doctors Find Her Gut Produced Alcohol
In a rare case, doctors in Canada treated a 50-year-old woman with a syndrome that makes her gut produce alcohol, and feel intoxicated without getting drunk, according to a case report published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday.
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Indian-Origin Doctor Calls On UK Ministers To Hold Talks Amid Strike Action
An Indian-origin medic and co-chair of the medical association's junior doctors' panel on Wednesday called on the UK government to get around the negotiating table as his colleagues began a six-day strike.
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"Used And Abused": Britain's Burned Out Junior Doctors To Go On Strike
Fed up with a government he says doesn't care, Poh Wang plans to go on strike with tens of thousands of other British junior doctors next week, saying he is overworked, underpaid and burdened with a student loan he cannot imagine paying off.
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One in Ten Older Americans Have Dementia, Says Study
Dementia affected one in ten Americans over 65, while 22% had mild cognitive impairment.
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New Strain Causes "Mild Disease", Says South African Medical Body: Report
The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus results in mild disease, without prominent syndromes, Angelique Coetzee, the chairwoman of the South African Medical Association, told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Top Medical Body Demands Covid Vaccination For All Diabetes Patients
Noticing their vulnerabilities, Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday demanded COVID-19 vaccination for all diabetes patients, including a third dose, if needed.
-
No Risk For Children Born To Mothers Given Flu Jabs During Pregnancy: Study
A population-based study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), has found flu vaccination during pregnancy does not lead to an increased risk of adverse early childhood health outcomes.
-
European Countries To Resume AstraZeneca Vaccinations After "Safe, Effective" Verdict
Leading EU countries said Thursday they would resume AstraZeneca vaccinations after the European medical regulator said the jab is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot risk after days of commotion around the shot.
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AstraZeneca Safe But "Can't Rule Out" Link To Clotting: Europe Regulator
Europe's medical regulator said Thursday the AstraZeneca vaccine is "safe and effective" and not associated with a higher blood clot risk, after more than a dozen countries paused rollouts over health fears.
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World Pharmacist Day: Know The Significance
World Pharmacist Day 2020: This day was established by International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), which is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists.
-
Europe Sees 2 Deaths, Multiple Cases Of COVID-Linked Syndrome In Children
A new life-threatening inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 has affected 230 children in Europe and killed two so far this year, a regional health body said on Friday, as medics worldwide were told to be on alert.
-
Drinking 2 Or More Soft Drinks A Day Increases Risk Of Early Death: Study
Hold up, diet soda drinkers. Regular consumption of soft drinks - both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened - was associated with a greater risk of all causes of death, according to new research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Job Offers Withdrawn For 1,500 Junior Doctors In UK Due To "Human Error"
In a major goof up, up to 1,500 junior doctors in the UK who were offered posts as registrars have had their job offers withdrawn, with authorities blaming human error for the mistake that has left many emotionally and financially stressed.
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Sumo Chief Asks Women, Who Were Reviving Mayor, To Leave Ring; Apologises
The head of Japan's sumo association has apologised after women attempting to perform CPR during a medical emergency Wednesday were repeatedly asked to leave a sumo ring.
