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Muscle Loss And Reduced Strength Are Emerging As Major Health Concerns; Fortis Doctor Explains Why
Sarcopenia, or muscle loss, is emerging as a major but overlooked health risk. Experts warn it worsens osteoporosis, increases fall risk, and delays recovery after surgery, making early strength training and nutrition essential.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
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Recovery Is Not Linear: The Overlooked Realities Of Stroke And Brain Injury
Studies suggest that nearly 15-30% of stroke survivors are left living with severe, long-term disabilities, making the recovery journey not just medically complex, but deeply personal.
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Prenatal Screening And Down Syndrome: What Expecting Parents Need To Know
Prenatal screening empowers expectant parents with vital knowledge that helps them make informed decisions during a delicate phase of life. Not just intellectual disabilities Down Syndrome can also lead to potential health challenges like heart defec
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Karnataka Government To Establish Early Intervention Centres For Specially-Abled Children In All Districts By Next Year
The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Thursday announced that District Early Intervention Centres under the Rashtriya Bala Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) will be established in all districts of the state by next year.
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1 In 7 Indians Affected By Mental Health Disorders And Face Treatment Gaps: Experts
One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging from 70 to 90 per cent as discussed in the post-budget webinar breakout session.
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Chile Becomes First In The Americas To Eliminate Leprosy, WHO Verifies
Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The milestone follows more than 30 years without locally transmitted cases and sustained
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Patient Names Changed To Charlie Kirk In Major Medical Hack In New Zealand
Patients were labelled as dead, while some had their names changed to "Charlie Kirk" after New Zealand's MediMap platform was hacked.
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Wheelchair User Alleges Southwest Airlines Left Her Stranded In Airport Restroom: "Caused Emotional Distress"
The lawsuit states that the episode caused her dire "emotional distress, including panic symptoms and physical manifestations of panic."
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Muscle Loss And Reduced Strength Are Emerging As Major Health Concerns; Fortis Doctor Explains Why
Sarcopenia, or muscle loss, is emerging as a major but overlooked health risk. Experts warn it worsens osteoporosis, increases fall risk, and delays recovery after surgery, making early strength training and nutrition essential.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
-
Overlooked And More Aggressive Parkinson's Variant Hits Indians Harder: Study Finds
A NIMHANS study warns that atypical Parkinsonism, an often-misdiagnosed variant, may progress faster and harm Indian patients more severely.
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Recovery Is Not Linear: The Overlooked Realities Of Stroke And Brain Injury
Studies suggest that nearly 15-30% of stroke survivors are left living with severe, long-term disabilities, making the recovery journey not just medically complex, but deeply personal.
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Prenatal Screening And Down Syndrome: What Expecting Parents Need To Know
Prenatal screening empowers expectant parents with vital knowledge that helps them make informed decisions during a delicate phase of life. Not just intellectual disabilities Down Syndrome can also lead to potential health challenges like heart defec
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Karnataka Government To Establish Early Intervention Centres For Specially-Abled Children In All Districts By Next Year
The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Thursday announced that District Early Intervention Centres under the Rashtriya Bala Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) will be established in all districts of the state by next year.
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1 In 7 Indians Affected By Mental Health Disorders And Face Treatment Gaps: Experts
One in seven Indians is affected by mental health disorders, while several states continue to face a treatment gap ranging from 70 to 90 per cent as discussed in the post-budget webinar breakout session.
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Chile Becomes First In The Americas To Eliminate Leprosy, WHO Verifies
Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The milestone follows more than 30 years without locally transmitted cases and sustained
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Patient Names Changed To Charlie Kirk In Major Medical Hack In New Zealand
Patients were labelled as dead, while some had their names changed to "Charlie Kirk" after New Zealand's MediMap platform was hacked.
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Wheelchair User Alleges Southwest Airlines Left Her Stranded In Airport Restroom: "Caused Emotional Distress"
The lawsuit states that the episode caused her dire "emotional distress, including panic symptoms and physical manifestations of panic."
