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Hegde Trust: Giving the needy the gift of kidneys

Hegde Trust: Giving the needy the gift of kidneys

The trust also helps the needy with subsidised medicines, dialysis procedures, transplantations and other treatments at...

10 July 2017 5:33 AM IST

BJP Karnataka chief B.S. Yeddyurappa, along with party leaders, having a breakfast at the house of a Dalit at Kakri Basaveshwar Nagar in Hubballi.

The chat room: Stop these dinner dates with Dalits

What we need is a non-discriminatory environment for everyone, not just Dalits.

9 July 2017 4:26 AM IST

Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine used in the treatment of hay fever, allergies, angioedema and urticaria. However, a debate is raging over its use.

Cetirizine: This cold drug has many side effects

â€œIt gives only symptomatic relief and majority of the people feel tired after a few doses of the tablet.

6 July 2017 6:14 AM IST

According to a recent report released by FICCIs Health Services Committee and EY nurses are not given a chance to grow within an organisation and have a say in important administrative and policy decisions.

SOS to doctors, nurses: Karnataka needs you

As many as 1,221 specialist posts are unoccupied and there is a shortage of nurses.

5 July 2017 3:24 AM IST

Sikshana was founded by Mr E.S. Ramamurthy, who wanted to use his deep management experience as the general manager of a large public sector unit, to improve the quality of learning outcomes in government schools.

Sikshana: Making education fun for barefoot students

The most successful concept of the NGO has been its motivational model.

3 July 2017 3:45 AM IST

Bengaluru: Crueller than crocodile, 28 tried to get that perfect shot

Lose an arm and keep his life, or give it all up.

29 Jun 2017 6:33 AM IST

Early diagnosis of dengue infection is very important, especially in severe cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DS), which are the major causes of death.

1,513 test positive for dengue across Karnataka

â€œThe public and BBMP should take hygienic measures to make mosquito control effective.

29 Jun 2017 4:09 AM IST

President, Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Dr Woode P. Krishna, and others participate in World Anti-Drug Week, organised by the Karnataka State Temperance Board at Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru on Monday KPNPresident, Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Dr Woode P. Krishna, and others participate in World Anti-Drug Week, organised by the Karnataka State Temperance Board at Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru on Monday KPNPresident, Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Dr Woode P. Krishna, and others participate in World Anti-Drug Week, organised by the Karnataka State Temperance Board at Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru on Monday (Photo: KPN)

Karnataka: Alcohol dependence still a major concern

Alcohol abuse is a big problem.

27 Jun 2017 6:14 AM IST

Regarding the need for such a study, Dr Pushpanjali said, â€œIt is important for awareness and educating clinicians and also the authorities to formulate rules to deal with waste coming from the clinics. We cannot afford to neglect it. We need to come up with a workable solution.â€ (Representational image)

Bengaluru: Need more teeth, for dental clinic waste disposal rules

The most common thing as a filler, which includes mercury and can pose a long lasting health hazard if thrown into the...

26 Jun 2017 5:05 AM IST

An archery training workshop for 30 visually impaired from Bengaluru will be conducted on July 2.

Giftabled: Helping people see through eyes of the disabled

The event was organised by NGO Giftabled to celebrate Hellen Keller's birthday.

26 Jun 2017 2:09 AM IST

Member of the Public Health Foundation of India says the medical fraternity does not appear to have read the amendment properly. (Graphic: Murali Hassan)

Hospital bill: Remedy is worse than the disease

While there is a lot to say in its favour as a result, those against the Bill are putting up a pretty strong argument...

21 Jun 2017 3:10 AM IST

Karthik Shekhar R. has made it a mission to donate blood and save peoples lives

Saving lives, this blood donor hits century

Encouraging people to donate blood, Karthik Shekhar R explains that it is actually healthy to do so.

14 Jun 2017 7:01 AM IST