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Why do people snore? Causes, symptoms, risks and how to stop snoringSnoring, often dismissed as a mere annoyance, can signal underlying health issues like sleep apnea. The sound arises from obstructed breath...
Alan Greenspan dies at 100: What is Parkinson disease, symptoms, stages and what causes it explained as it affects over a million in USWhat is Parkinson's disease?: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has reportedly passed away at 100. His death has sparked publi...
In 1987, ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed her crossed-eye patients' frown lines were vanishing, and Botox accidentally became cosmetic history's biggest hitOriginally developed to address eye disorders such as blepharospasm, Botox has evolved into a key player in the cosmetic industry since its...
Covid is now hitting young Indians in a shocking new way, doctors say people in their 30s are suddenly needing hip replacementsHip replacement surgeries among Indians in their 30s and 40s have reportedly risen by nearly 40 per cent in the post-Covid period. Doctors ...
Think chest pain is the only sign of heart attack? Top doctor breaks 10 myths about the medical condition most people get wrongHeart attacks are often misunderstood. Warning signs can appear days or weeks before. Many people believe dangerous myths about symptoms, r...
Shopkeeper kept 'winking' at his customers, causing his business to suffer. Top neurologist shares the reason behind his unintentional behaviourA cosmetics shop owner's repeated winking at women customers caused offense and hurt sales. This was not intentional but a medical conditio...
35-year-old man paralysed after eating rasgullas? Hyderabad neurologist explains what happenedA man suffered sudden paralysis in his limbs after eating rasgullas. This rare condition, hypokalemic periodic paralysis, was triggered by ...
US FDA approves Novartis' gene therapy for rare muscle disorderThe US FDA has approved Novartis' new gene therapy, Itvisma, which is for patients aged two and above with spinal muscular atrophy. Itvisma...
Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billionNovartis is acquiring U.S. biotech firm Avidity Biosciences for approximately $12 billion in cash to expand its rare disease treatment port...
59-year-old man suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome dies in Pune, death toll in city hits eightA 59-year-old man diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has passed away in Pune, marking the eighth death due to the rare neurologic...
Pune GBS cases: A 37-year-old man dies in Pune; toll touches 7A 37-year-old man diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome died in Pune, bringing the toll to seven. The condition, often triggered by bacter...
Lupin inks pact with Celnova Pharma for distribution of drug in 2 South American nationsLupin's subsidiary has signed a pact with Celnova Pharma to distribute NaMuscla in Argentina and Colombia. The drug treats non-dystrophic m...
Pfizer reports patient death in Duchenne gene therapy studyThe trial is testing boys 2 to three years of age with DMD, a genetic muscle wasting disorder in which most patients lack the protein dystr...
Celine Dion's Diagnosis unraveled: What is Stiff Person Syndrome — triggers, symptoms & treatmentStiff person syndrome is an uncommon neurological disorder that impacts only one or two individuals per million. It is distinguished by mus...
Indian researchers developing treatment for rare genetic disorder 'Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy'The current therapeutic options available to treat DMD are minimal and highly expensive treatment with costs shooting up to Rs 2-3 crore pe...
Lupin enters pact with Medis to distribute orphan drug in EuropeNDM disorders are a group of rare, inherited neuromuscular disorders which is characterized by the inability to relax muscles following vol...
Lupin inks distribution pact with 3 firms to commercialise NaMuscla in EuropeExeltis Healthcare SL, Cresco Pharma BV and Macure Pharma ApS will commercialise NaMuscla for the symptomatic treatment of myotonia in adul...
Cancer therapy has several side-effects; increases risk of heart disease & diabetes in menSide-effects of the hormone therapy include loss of muscle mass and fat gain.
Lupin gets European Commission nod for myotonia treatment drugLupin said it is preparing for the launch of NaMuscla, which will occur in the initial markets of Germany and the UK in the first quarter o...
Multidisciplinary approach must in Pompe diseasePompe disease, though progressive, can be managed better with early diagnosis. That, in itself, is a big challenge.