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Progress needed on safe motherhood: NGO
sify.com — “New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) A senior official of the White Ribbon Alliance said Wednesday that women in India are still dying due to lack of birth planning among families and communities, and access...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on March 7, 2012 at 7:20 pm By:
White RibbonAlliance Health Organization
Progress needed on safe motherhood & advocacy is critical. WRA India plans for #IWD2012 tomorrow #WRAvoices http://t.co/4fNtjz2h
Scientists shut down cancer gene function
sify.com — “The function of a cancer gene involved in the formation of most human tumours has been successfully disrupted by tampering with the genes on switch and growth signals, rather than targeting the gene...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on September 10, 2011 at 1:35 pm By:
Raymond DuBois Physician, Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Health Executive
Scientists shut down cancer gene function (published in Cell): http://t.co/YBKtjbi via @AddThis
Cancer drugs may help treat schizophrenia
sify.com — “A cancer drug currently in advanced clinical trials was found to alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia in mice, according to a new study. Schizophrenia is one of the most common serious mental health...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2011 at 12:02 pm By:
Raymond DuBois Physician, Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Health Executive
A drug initially developed for cancer treatment, may possibly help treat schizophrenia: http://t.co/ljUWcI8 via @AddThis
After deaths, cervical cancer vaccine trials stopped
sify.com — “The government Friday said that the cervical cancer HPV vaccination drive in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh was indeed part of approved clinical trials. But after the death of six tribal girls who were...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on June 30, 2011 at 3:41 pm By:
Fred Bloem MD Integrative Physician, Physician, Doctor, and CAM
RT @kmita3: India: After deaths, cervical #cancer #vaccine trials stopped http://bit.ly/lLULys #Gardasil #Cervarix
Mamata in office on weekend too
sify.com — “Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) After working well past midnight on her first day in office Friday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee skipped her weekend holiday, spending a hectic day in office...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on May 22, 2011 at 4:08 am By:
Vijay Doctor, Radiologist, and Physician
Via @aayilyan: Looks like Didi is the best CM in India for now - http://t.co/rxMZlva #fb
16 nations announce new commitments to reduce maternal and child mortality
sify.com — “U.N. Secretary General Ban ki Moon has welcomed an announcement by 16 countries to go ahead with new commitments to dramatically reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality. The initiative is a...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on May 20, 2011 at 6:30 pm By:
Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician
News: 16 nations announce new commitments to reduce maternal and child mortality http://bit.ly/jAwvdc - #health #H4+
Douglas' kids unaware about Zeta-Jones bipolar struggle
sify.com — “London: Actor Michael Douglas and Catherina Zeta-Jones are shielding their two young children from the actress struggle with bipolar disorder because they have only just come to terms with their...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on May 12, 2011 at 6:07 am By:
Peter H Brown Doctor and Psychologist
Douglas' kids unaware about Zeta-Jones bipolar struggle http://bit.ly/m3GsfR #bipolar
Growth in prescription drug spending slows
sify.com — “The national tab for prescription drugs last year grew at the second-slowest pace ever measured by a prominent health data firm.Americans and their insurers spent $307.4 billion on prescription...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2011 at 12:08 am By:
Drugs and Devices OW OW Health
Growth in prescription drug spending slows - Sify: The AtlanticGrowth in prescription drug spending slowsS... http://bit.ly/iijIIl #drug
DR Congo: UN-partners introduces Pneumonia vaccine
sify.com — “The expanded programme is supported by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), which brings together governments, the UN Childrens Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO)...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on April 7, 2011 at 12:00 am By:
Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician
News: DR Congo begins incorporating pneumococcal vaccine into routine immunization program http://bit.ly/fQ3nPG - #health #africa
Early treatment can cure compulsive handwashing
sify.com — “London, April 4 (IANS) Compulsive handwashing, the most conspicuous symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) among children, can be cured with early recognition and treatment. OCD in...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on April 4, 2011 at 11:33 am By:
Peter H Brown Doctor and Psychologist
Early treatment can cure compulsive handwashing: London, April 4 (IANS) Compulsive handwashing, the most co... http://bit.ly/hYpQE0 #ocd
Elderly victims of abuse more likely to use alcohol or drugs: Study
sify.com — “New research has found that victims of severe traumatic elder abuse are more likely to be female, suffer from a neurological or mental disorder, and to abuse drugs or alcohol. Past studies have...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on April 1, 2011 at 1:25 pm By:
Peter H Brown Doctor and Psychologist
Elderly victims of abuse more likely to use alcohol or drugs: Study http://bit.ly/id02uP
Calif. judge to rule if kids can see paralyzed mom
sify.com — “Its a custody case in which no one disputes these tragic facts: A healthy young woman went to the hospital to deliver her triplets, was badly brain damaged by a series of medical errors and can no...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2011 at 9:30 am By:
CA judge to decide if kids can visit paralyzed mom http://bit.ly/dKlAWl
Polio may be eradicated from India in two-three years: Gates
sify.com — “New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The crippling polio disease may be eradicated from India within the next two-three years, billionaire-philanthropist Bill Gates said Thursday. India has made substantial...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2011 at 6:45 pm By:
Hisham Rana, MD Doctor and Physician
News: Polio may be eradicated from #India in two-three years: Gates http://bit.ly/i2AK8P - #health
Texas man gets first full face transplant in US
sify.com — “A Texas construction worker horribly disfigured in a power line accident has undergone the nations first full face transplant in hopes of smiling again and feeling kisses from his 3-year-old...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2011 at 10:47 pm By:
Texas man gets first full face transplant in US http://bit.ly/hLkih7
Statins make radiation therapy more effective at treating prostate cancer
sify.com — “A new study has revealed that men with high-risk prostate cancer who take statin drugs commonly used to lower cholesterol while receiving radiation therapy are less likely to have their cancer...” View full resource at sify.com
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Statins make radiation therapy more effective at treating prostate cancer http://bit.ly/eNjcIE
