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    India stands second in the number of hemophilia patients in the world, according to the World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH).Lifestyle
    World Haemophilia Day: Lack of awareness remains challenge

    On World Haemophilia Day, medicos discuss various issues related to management of hemophilic patients in the state.

    18 April 2018 5:56 AM IST

    Kiran VermaLifestyle
    From Kashmir to Kumari, Delhi man walks for a cause

    Mission is to encourage people to donate blood.

    11 April 2018 1:49 AM IST

    The mini-kidneys lack a large artery, and without that the organs function will only be a fraction of normal. (Photo: Pixabay)Lifestyle
    Manage kidney issues with peritoneal dialysis

    Peritoneal dialysis procedure can be administered at home or workplace, and even while travelling without the dependency...

    8 April 2018 1:34 AM IST

    On World Health Day, which highlights the theme, Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere , medicos discusses the role of alternative forms of medicine in reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases aiding universal health coverage in Tamil Nadu.Nation
    Tamil Nadu: Alternative forms of medicine offer succour

    However, improved physical activity and dietary pattern with less consumption of junk food items help to keep them...

    7 April 2018 3:28 AM IST

    Self-injury deaths in the U.S. are generally underestimated because suicides by poisoning and drug overdose are often misclassified as \accidents\ on death certificates. (Photo: Pixabay)Nation
    Tamil Nadu tops in deaths from drug overdose

    The intake of heavy dose medicines that are freely dispensed at the pharmacies without prescriptions from doctors is a...

    3 April 2018 2:53 AM IST

    Patients with chronic prescription opioid use and depression who adhered to anti-depressant medications were more likely to stop opioids. (Photo: Pixabay)Lifestyle
    Anti-depressants effective on mental health, finds study

    Psychiatrists welcome the study and discuss the significance of mental health in medical discourse and the need for...

    2 April 2018 6:07 AM IST

    Negligence of doctors at a private hospital in Musheerabad claimed the life of a pregnant woman. (Representational Image)Nation
    Chennai: No doctor at PHC, woman delivers near closed gate

    Locals held a protest demonstration at the Kambainallur PHC the following day and also took to stone pelting that...

    31 March 2018 6:55 AM IST

    Medicos discuss various causes, symptoms and treatments for the Tourette syndrome and emphasise on neuro-psychiatric approach to the treatment of TS.Lifestyle
    Afer Hichki, Tourette syndrome gains attention

    Children who usually show tic symptoms without motor symptoms are misunderstood for TS.

    31 March 2018 6:37 AM IST

    Initiative for free viral load test for people living with HIV/AIDS launched. (Photo: Pixabay)Lifestyle
    HIV cases witness downward trend in Tamil Nadu

    8,718 test HIV positive in 2017-18 (till January).

    28 March 2018 1:32 AM IST

    Medical college and nursing students at Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital participate in a rally to create awareness on treatment of Tuberculosis to mark World TB day on Friday. DCNation
    Chennai: Tuberculosis remains a challenge despite available treatments

    On World Tuberculosis Day, pulmonologists discuss the challenges associated with tuberculosis treatment and need of...

    24 March 2018 2:33 AM IST

    The medical fraternity in Chennai attracts a large portion of foreign patients, offering specialized organ transplantations and rare surgeries at a cost,” said senior cardiologist Dr Madan Mohan.Nation
    Chennai emerging as cheap medical tourism hub

    The scheme applies to the 11 government and 70 private hospitals in Chennai with more than 25,000 beneficiaries.

    24 March 2018 2:17 AM IST

    The government medical college students stage demonstration demanding withdrawal of National Medical Commission bill on Thursday. (Photo: DC)Nation
    Govt doctors demand withdrawal of NMC bill

    The bill proposes a National Licentiate Examination (NLE), a common entrance exam to be taken by all medical graduates...

    23 March 2018 1:31 AM IST

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