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Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Can't Use 'Dr' Prefix: Kerala Court
The Kerala High Court has directed that physiotherapists and occupational therapists cannot use the prefix "Dr" without holding a recognised medical degree.
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Chinese Woman Develops Snake-Like Skin Patterns After Using A 'Medicine' For 10 Years
Dr. Wang also advised that skin medications, especially those containing hormones, should only be used under a doctor's supervision.
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Some Diabetes Patients Achieve Remission With GLP-1 Drugs: Italian Study
An Italian study shows that using GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to remission in up to 18% of cases, especially when used early and in patients with fewer complications.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Statins? 8 Tips To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication
Statins are a class of medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that plays a central role in the production of cholesterol.
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Bengaluru Surgeon Accused Of Killing Doctor Wife Using Anaesthesia
Six months after the death of his doctor wife, a husband and fellow doctor has been arrested for her alleged murder in Bengaluru.
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'Doctor Scapegoat To Quell Outrage': Medical Body On Cough Syrup Deaths
A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must face action, an all-India organisation of doctors has said.
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Century-Old Virus Therapy May Help Tackle Growing Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
As antibiotic resistance rises, researchers are revisiting phage therapy - a 100-year-old treatment using viruses to fight bacteria - showing promising results in overcoming drug-resistant infections.
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MomSpeaks: Why Childbirth With Epidural For Painless Delivery Was My First Choice
An epidural is a type of regional anaesthesia commonly used during labour to relieve pain. It involves placing a small catheter in the lower back, through which medication is administered to numb the nerves.
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Fact Check: Donald Trump's Tylenol And Autism Claims Don't Match Science
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration is strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary. But his comments came under intense criticism from medical experts and researchers
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"Snorting Tylenol": X Roasts Trump After He Links Painkiller To Autism
After a warning from Donald Trump about Tylenol, memes about the painkiller flooded the social media platform X.
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"No Link": US Epidemiologist Debunks Trump's Claim On Tylenol, Autism
Reviving debunked theories about vaccines and autism, US President Donald Trump went on television on Monday and insisted that pregnant women should never take Tylenol, a commonly used painkiller in the United States.
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Should You Take Statin For High Cholesterol? Cardiologist Answers
Statins are a class of medications commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. They work by inhibiting a specific enzyme in the liver that is crucial for cholesterol production.
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Physiotherapists Are Not Medical Doctors, Cannot Use 'Dr' Prefix
The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive asking physiotherapists not to use the 'Dr.' prefix, as they are not medical doctors.
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Metformin Cuts Risk Of Long COVID By 64%: Why The Diabetes Pill Is Not For Everyone
A UK study reveals that metformin, India's most prescribed diabetes medication, may slash the risk of Long COVID by 64%.
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How Rohit Sharma Lost 8 Kg After IPL To Ace BCCI Test. No, He Didn't Use Serena William's-Endorsed GLP-1
In a world obsessed with quick fixes and aesthetic ideals, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have emerged as the latest weight-loss trend. But are they a medical marvel or a shortcut with consequences?
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Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Can't Use 'Dr' Prefix: Kerala Court
The Kerala High Court has directed that physiotherapists and occupational therapists cannot use the prefix "Dr" without holding a recognised medical degree.
-
Chinese Woman Develops Snake-Like Skin Patterns After Using A 'Medicine' For 10 Years
Dr. Wang also advised that skin medications, especially those containing hormones, should only be used under a doctor's supervision.
-
Some Diabetes Patients Achieve Remission With GLP-1 Drugs: Italian Study
An Italian study shows that using GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to remission in up to 18% of cases, especially when used early and in patients with fewer complications.
-
What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Statins? 8 Tips To Lower Cholesterol Without Medication
Statins are a class of medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. They work by inhibiting an enzyme in the liver that plays a central role in the production of cholesterol.
-
Bengaluru Surgeon Accused Of Killing Doctor Wife Using Anaesthesia
Six months after the death of his doctor wife, a husband and fellow doctor has been arrested for her alleged murder in Bengaluru.
-
'Doctor Scapegoat To Quell Outrage': Medical Body On Cough Syrup Deaths
A doctor is being made the scapegoat for the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, and those approving such drugs must face action, an all-India organisation of doctors has said.
-
Century-Old Virus Therapy May Help Tackle Growing Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
As antibiotic resistance rises, researchers are revisiting phage therapy - a 100-year-old treatment using viruses to fight bacteria - showing promising results in overcoming drug-resistant infections.
-
MomSpeaks: Why Childbirth With Epidural For Painless Delivery Was My First Choice
An epidural is a type of regional anaesthesia commonly used during labour to relieve pain. It involves placing a small catheter in the lower back, through which medication is administered to numb the nerves.
-
Fact Check: Donald Trump's Tylenol And Autism Claims Don't Match Science
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration is strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary. But his comments came under intense criticism from medical experts and researchers
-
"Snorting Tylenol": X Roasts Trump After He Links Painkiller To Autism
After a warning from Donald Trump about Tylenol, memes about the painkiller flooded the social media platform X.
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"No Link": US Epidemiologist Debunks Trump's Claim On Tylenol, Autism
Reviving debunked theories about vaccines and autism, US President Donald Trump went on television on Monday and insisted that pregnant women should never take Tylenol, a commonly used painkiller in the United States.
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Should You Take Statin For High Cholesterol? Cardiologist Answers
Statins are a class of medications commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. They work by inhibiting a specific enzyme in the liver that is crucial for cholesterol production.
-
Physiotherapists Are Not Medical Doctors, Cannot Use 'Dr' Prefix
The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive asking physiotherapists not to use the 'Dr.' prefix, as they are not medical doctors.
-
Metformin Cuts Risk Of Long COVID By 64%: Why The Diabetes Pill Is Not For Everyone
A UK study reveals that metformin, India's most prescribed diabetes medication, may slash the risk of Long COVID by 64%.
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How Rohit Sharma Lost 8 Kg After IPL To Ace BCCI Test. No, He Didn't Use Serena William's-Endorsed GLP-1
In a world obsessed with quick fixes and aesthetic ideals, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have emerged as the latest weight-loss trend. But are they a medical marvel or a shortcut with consequences?
