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This tiny injectable device could stimulate nerves without surgery, wires or batteries. Here’s what researchers still need to proveA device measuring just a few millimetres could offer a different way to stimulate nerves inside the body. Developed by researchers at NYU ...
Pope Leo XIV, diagnosed with lung cancer, undergoes surgery. What is lung adenocarcinoma? 7 symptoms you should not ignoreAdenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from glandular or secretory cells. Adenocarcinoma is the predominant variant of lung cancer....
Joint pain isn’t the same for everyone. Should treatment be?Joint pain is frequently dismissed as an inevitable consequence of aging; however, it may point to significant underlying issues. Symptoms ...
Healthcare paradox: More access, but who pays?Scaling too fast is irrelevant. The real problem is that India still confuses more hospitals, more doctors and more medicines with better h...
When nothing is cheap, winners may come from any corner: 19 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to plus 22%Because each pharma company took a different road, they no longer rise and fall together. Where any one of them stands in 10 years depends ...
Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibioticsIndia’s drug regulator has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing risks includ...
Kim Kardashian has esophagitis: What is it, when to see the doctor, and how is it different from esophageal cancer that killed her father?Kim Kardashian revealed her esophagitis diagnosis during a reality show trailer. This condition involves inflammation of the esophagus, whi...
Raw oysters, open cuts and beach visits: Florida’s latest ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria deaths raise concerns for people heading outdoors — how to avoid Vibrio infectionFlorida has recorded four Vibrio vulnificus deaths this year, with cases typically increasing during warmer months. This bacterium, known a...
Covid ka chota bhai: Radiologist shares scan of a young patient showing the effects of H1N1 influenza spread across India, says it is not a harmless dieseaseA doctor has shared an Instagram post featuring a CT scan that he claimed showed extensive lung infection in a young woman with influenza. ...
Doctors once told Pamela Anderson that she would live for only some more years, with cure rate of just 10%. ‘Took everything I had…'Pamela Anderson recently reminisced about one of the most troubling periods in her life, when she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the lat...
W Health Ventures closes second fund at Rs 700 croreThe second fund has so far incubated two companies: cancer-care platform Everhope Oncology, built in partnership with Narayana Health, and ...
Novartis India to pursue therapy-aligned acquisitions; eyes expansion in Tier 2 and Tier 3 marketsNovartis India plans acquisitions and deeper market penetration for future growth. The company will focus on five key therapy areas for exp...
H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...
Can you get rid of cavities without drilling? Scientists find an 'easy and inexpensive' way to treat tooth decay in secondsA new study highlights silver diamine fluoride as a quick, painless dental treatment. This liquid application effectively stops early child...
Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...
How psychologist can help you relieve from chronic painPsychologists, therapists and social workers have quietly become a crucial part of pain treatment programs, proving to be as effective or m...
With 6-8 weekly sessions, psychologists can evaluate the root cause of chronic pain & treat itFinding the right pain counseling can take a bit of effort on the part of the patient.
Your six-step guide to FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia is a common ailment characterised by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure.
'Off switch' for pain discovered in the brainScientists have discovered that it is possible to block a pathway in the brain of animals suffering from neuropathic pain, which could have...
'Off switch' for pain discovered in the brainCurrent treatments are problematic because they cause intolerable side effects, diminish quality of life and do not sufficiently quell pain.