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Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...- From reducing stock, MF holdings to evaluating your assets: Use this 8-point checklist to simplify finances after retirementYou may not need a long list of investments. Close bank and investment accounts that you no longer need. Reduce your stock and mutual fund ...
- 'Forgive everyone… now go': Harish Rana’s last video emerges as family reaches AIIMS for his final journeyHarish Rana last video: Harish Rana, in a coma for 13 years, received an emotional farewell from his family. The Supreme Court allowed the ...
- Harish Rana passive euthanasia case: What happens next, what AIIMS doctors will do to allow man in 13-year coma to ‘die with dignity’The Supreme Court of India has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, who has been in a coma for over 13 ye...
- Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for 32-year-old man in coma for over 12 yearsThe Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a coma for over 12 years. His artificial life supp...
- Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for Leuprolide Acetate injectionZydus Lifesciences has secured final approval from the US health regulator for its generic Leuprolide Acetate injection. This medication is...
- Multilingual healingThere is a growing trend towards a more holistic approach in mental health treatment, known as spiritually integrated psychotherapy. This a...
- Jonnie Irwin health update: 'A Place In The Sun' presenter shares positive experience with Palliative Care amid terminal cancer journeyJonnie Irwin, presenter of "A Place In The Sun," has shared positive experience with palliative care amid terminal cancer journey. Describe...
- Brazilian football icon Pele not responding to chemotherapy, moved to end-of-life care: ReportsAccording to some media reports, Brazilian football icon Pele has been moved to end-of-life care in a hospital. He reportedly no longer res...
- Health care systems still disrupted by pandemic but some recovering: WHO"Health systems around the world are still being tested more than one year into the pandemic. Nearly all responding countries reported at l...
- AIIMS to ensure dignified death for non-cancer patients tooIn a first, a core committee formed by the hospital will facilitate a dignified dying process for patients who are at their end of life
- Cancer care hospital chain Cytecare raises Rs 166 crore from HNIs for Bengaluru facilityThe 160,000 square feet hospital will be operation in September and will achieve break-even over three years.
- This engineer creates volunteer groups for cancer careHe started volunteering at Karunashraya, which provides free professional palliative care for advanced-stage cancer patients. Meeting likem...
- Doctor group seeks law to spare patients needless medical spendGirish Gokhale, a senior lawyer assisting ELICIT in preparing the draft bill, said that instead of using the term right to die he would put...
- Government ready with draft bill on passive euthanasia, asks for people's viewsThe bill provides protection to patients and doctors from any liability for withholding medical treatment stating palliative care can conti...
- Prioritize anti-cancer drive: WHO to IndiaConcerned at the increasing number of cancer-related deaths, the WHO has suggested prioritizing cancer programmes to deal with the menace.
- Coal minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates 'Premashraya'Goyal inaugurated 'Premashraya', a joint CSR activity of the Tata Group and CIL, to provide accommodation to outstation patients belonging ...
- Clarity from Supreme Court, dialogue on euthanasia is need of hour: Nagesh Simha, Indian Association of Palliative CareSimha says withdrawing futile medical interventions must be permitted and suitable laws must be framed, leaving no scope for multiple inter...
- Poke Me: Call for euthanasia premature in IndiaIn circumstances, where the individual affected is not in full control of information regarding his or her illness, legalising euthanasia i...
- MR Rajagopal: The man who spearheaded efforts to improve access to morphineThe amendment essentially scraps the long list of licences required to obtain and store morphine sulphate by drug makers and hospitals.
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