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WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
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"Congress Even Taxed Children's Toffees": PM Modi Attacks Opposition On GST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the rationalization of Goods and Services Tax today, attacked the Opposition Congress, pointing out that they taxed anything and everything -- daily essentials, food and medicine
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10 Things To Never Pack In Your Hand Luggage At Indian Airports
If you have ever been asked to step aside during a security check, it could be because of your luggage. Follow this simple guide to avoid any such hassle at Indian airports.
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Centre Cuts Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines
In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies.
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NBEMS Releases WhatsApp Channel For Students, Healthcare Professionals
The NBEMS WhatsApp channel aims to keep stakeholders informed about essential developments in medical education.
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"States Have Failed...": Supreme Court On Affordable Drugs, Medical Equipment
State governments have failed in ensuring affordable medical care and infrastructure, the Supreme Court said Tuesday, offering scathing criticism of states' failure to deliver reasonably-priced medicines, particularly in case of essential drugs.
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What Are Sugar-Sweetened Beverages And Their Health Effects?
Health Effects of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Understanding what these beverages are and their potential health effects is essential for making informed dietary choices.
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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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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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WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
-
WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
-
"Congress Even Taxed Children's Toffees": PM Modi Attacks Opposition On GST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the rationalization of Goods and Services Tax today, attacked the Opposition Congress, pointing out that they taxed anything and everything -- daily essentials, food and medicine
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10 Things To Never Pack In Your Hand Luggage At Indian Airports
If you have ever been asked to step aside during a security check, it could be because of your luggage. Follow this simple guide to avoid any such hassle at Indian airports.
-
Centre Cuts Prices Of 35 Essential Medicines
In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies.
-
NBEMS Releases WhatsApp Channel For Students, Healthcare Professionals
The NBEMS WhatsApp channel aims to keep stakeholders informed about essential developments in medical education.
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"States Have Failed...": Supreme Court On Affordable Drugs, Medical Equipment
State governments have failed in ensuring affordable medical care and infrastructure, the Supreme Court said Tuesday, offering scathing criticism of states' failure to deliver reasonably-priced medicines, particularly in case of essential drugs.
-
What Are Sugar-Sweetened Beverages And Their Health Effects?
Health Effects of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Understanding what these beverages are and their potential health effects is essential for making informed dietary choices.
-
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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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.
