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Supreme Court refuses to halt doctor's trial for medical negligence
The Supreme Court has refused to halt the trial of a Hyderabad-based doctor who kept treating a seven-year-old leukemia-hit girl for tuberculosis for six months, eventually leading to her death.
Dec 24, 2008 - 4:22:10 PM
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India, China revive ties in medicine in memory of Kotnis
The black-and-white 1946 Bollywood classic 'Dr.Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani' starring V. Shantaram still evokes nostalgic memories.
Dec 4, 2008 - 2:09:13 PM
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Malnutrition downplaying India's economic growth: UN
New Delhi, Nov 26 - India is progressing well in education and showing consistency in economic growth but its progress is getting downplayed due to poor child health conditions, a new UN report has said.
Nov 26, 2008 - 3:26:12 PM
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India building five blood banks of world standard: Ramados
New Delhi, Nov 24 - India is building five world standard blood banks at a cost of Rs.4.65 billion, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said here Monday.
Nov 25, 2008 - 9:56:11 PM
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Plan to Start MBBS Courses in IITs not feasible
The faculty members and the alumni of the premier Indian Institutes of Technology - have expressed opposition to any plan to start medical courses in the institutions, claiming it is 'neither feasible nor desirable' and any attempt in this regard will prove 'disastrous'.
Nov 25, 2008 - 3:32:45 PM
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Mid-day meal: 10 schools face action for irregularities
Lucknow, Nov 20 - The Education Department of Uttar Pradesh will initiate action against 10 government-run primary schools for irregularities in providing lunch to students under the Mid-Day Meal - scheme in Etah district, officials said Thursday.
Nov 20, 2008 - 12:04:33 PM
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I aborted after cops pushed me: Sister of absconding doctor
Noida, Nov 18 - The sister of a physician at the Noida Medicare Centre - who has been evading summons Tuesday accused the police of high-handedness, which she said led to her miscarriage.
Nov 18, 2008 - 11:52:47 PM
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Prioritise sanitation in development process: PM
New Delhi, Nov 18 - Sanitation needs to be given priority in development policy approaches, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday, and suggested a four-point roadmap to make this universally available to all citizens.
Nov 18, 2008 - 9:41:18 PM
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Israeli couple makes news, but Indians reluctant on surrogacy
Mumbai, Nov 18 - An Israeli gay couple may have made a splash in India by having their own baby through surrogacy, but the head of the institute here that made it possible rues that very few childless Indians actually go in for the procedure despite the best of facilities.
Nov 18, 2008 - 6:52:58 PM
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Dengue scare in Kochi threatens tourism
Kochi, Nov 18 - A large number of people, including three doctors, are suspected to be affected by dengue fever in this commercial capital of Kerala, worried health officials said Tuesday.
Nov 18, 2008 - 6:02:08 PM
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Election campaign stress can be a killer, warn experts
New Delhi, Nov 18 - When Bharatiya Janata Party - legislator Puran hand Yogi died of suspected suicide here Sunday, his close aides speculated it could be because of his stressful life. Their fears are not unfounded as experts warn that the hectic schedule of politicians at election time can indeed be a killer.
Nov 18, 2008 - 12:31:12 PM
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India trails Pakistan, Bangladesh in sanitation
New Delhi, Nov 17 - India might be an emerging economic power, but it is way behind Pakistan, Bangladesh and even Afghanistan in providing basic sanitation facilities, a key reason behind the death of 2.1 million children under five in the country.
Nov 17, 2008 - 7:33:28 PM
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Press Council issues new guidelines for reporting HIV
New Delhi, Nov 17 - No using the term 'scourge', no hidden camera to show people living with HIV, no images of the sick and dying and no graphics of skulls and crossbones while reporting about the viral disease, the Press Council of India - has said in its revised guidelines to the media on HIV and AIDS.
Nov 17, 2008 - 4:52:18 PM
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When does music produce noise-like effect?
London, Nov 17 - 'Music is always noise-related and often not appreciated,' German poet and humorist Wilhelm Busch noted wryly.
Nov 17, 2008 - 4:38:00 PM
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Dump the junk food, save your child from diabetes
New Delhi, Nov 16 - If your child asks you for some loose cash for eating at the school canteen or a pizza luncheon - consider not giving in, for his sake!
Nov 16, 2008 - 1:45:28 PM
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Ban on smoking in Goa only after tourist season
Panaji, Nov 15 - Smokers in Goa can puff away till the end of the year - despite the law against smoking in public places in the rest of the country - as the state's peak tourism season lies right ahead.
Nov 15, 2008 - 4:47:18 PM
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Students shun school after five killed by contaminated milk
Ranchi, Nov 15 - Students of a government-run school in Jharkhand stayed away on Children's Day while teachers fled in fear, following the death of five children after drinking contaminated milk.
Nov 15, 2008 - 2:55:08 PM
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A dog named `Condom' launches campaign
New Delhi, Nov 14 - India Friday launched an advertisement involving a dog named 'Condom' to popularise contraceptive usage, nearly six months after a 'condom condom' mobile ring tone commercial boosted its sale by 85 million.
Nov 14, 2008 - 7:48:02 PM
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Children spread awareness about diabetes in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 14 - Awareness is the key to check diabetes, was the message given by over 400 children, some who were themselves suffering from the disease, who participated in a peace march in the capital Friday to mark the World Diabetes Day.
Nov 14, 2008 - 4:13:41 PM
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33 die of mosquito-borne diseases, fever in West Bengal
Kolkata, Nov 14 - Mosquito-borne diseases and a type of fever whose cause has not been identified have claimed at least 33 lives in West Bengal since September, officials said Friday.
Nov 14, 2008 - 12:14:51 PM
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Jharkhand parents protest food poisoning deaths of children
Ranchi, Nov 14 - A day after five students died of food poisoning at a residential school in Baridih, more than one thousand villagers Friday protested the deaths and raised slogans against the Jharkhand government.
Nov 14, 2008 - 11:42:43 AM
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Clouded vision could be pointer to diabetes
New Delhi, Nov 14 - If your eyes feel blurry and your vision is clouded, don't just dismiss it as fading eyesight. It could be an indication of diabetes and could even lead to loss of vision if left untreated, say doctors.
Nov 14, 2008 - 11:09:04 AM
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Broken teeth? Smile and dial helpline!
Chandigarh, Nov 14 - If you happen to break your teeth, don't fret. Just put them in some milk or coconut water and scuttle off to a dentist - so advises a newly launched helpline here.
Nov 14, 2008 - 10:26:20 AM
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'Indian adolescents in metros vulnerable to risky behaviour'
New Delhi, Nov 14 - Indian adolescents in and around metropolitan cities believe in partying hard and are vulnerable to risky behaviour - be it physical intimacy, alcohol or drugs, says a new study.
Nov 14, 2008 - 10:03:26 AM
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'Former minister Ajit Panja on life-support system'
Kolkata, Nov 13 - Former union minister and Trinamool Congress leader Ajit Panja, who was suffering from cancer, has been 'put on life-support system' after his health condition worsened, hospital officials said here Thursday.
Nov 13, 2008 - 8:25:08 PM
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Foot asleep? Wake up to diabetes!
New Delhi, Nov 13 - If your foot often falls asleep and there are cuts or bruises on them that cause no sensation, brace yourself - it may be a case of diabetic foot.
Nov 13, 2008 - 2:44:18 PM
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Private hospitals pulled up for not treating poor patients free
New Delhi, Nov 12 - The Delhi High Court Wednesday pulled up several private hospitals in the capital for not providing free treatment to poor patients - a pre-condition for getting land at subsidised rates.
Nov 12, 2008 - 8:58:37 PM
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India to launch injectible polio vaccine
New Delhi, Nov 12 - India will soon introduce an injectible polio vaccine - in the nine troubled districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, considered to be the hotbed of polio in the country, to check the spread of the epidemic.
Nov 12, 2008 - 6:12:43 PM
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Rs.9 bn modernisation plan for Ahmedabad Civil Hospital
Gandhinagar, Nov 12 - The Ahmedabad-based Civil Hospital, the biggest state-run hospital in Gujarat, will be modernised at a cost of Rs.9.11 billion -, Chief Minister Narendra Modi announced here Wednesday.
Nov 12, 2008 - 6:10:56 PM
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Institute of Clinical Research partners with Singapore Health
Bangalore, Nov 10 - Institute of Clinical Research India -, which imparts training in clinical research studies, has entered into a partnership with Singapore Health -, the state-run healthcare institute, to improve hospital management system in India.
Nov 11, 2008 - 8:24:17 PM
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Healing disability with performing arts
New Delhi, Nov 9 - Folk dances by one-legged dancers, a performance by a visually-impaired flute player and singer, and a presentation by youngsters with impaired hearing and speech here during Sambhav 2008 was proof that art has the power to heal.
Nov 9, 2008 - 8:42:04 PM
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Orissa government doctors decide not to go on strike
Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 - Orissa government doctors Saturday night decided not to go on strike from Nov 9 after the state government assured of considering their demands within three months.
Nov 8, 2008 - 11:09:10 PM
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Narayana Hrudayalaya to set up health city in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Nov 8 - Narayana Hrudayalaya Group of Hospitals, which has the world's largest heart hospital in Bangalore, Saturday announced its plans to set up a 5,000 bed multi-specialty health city here.
Nov 8, 2008 - 4:47:52 PM
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Two more die after consuming poisonous weeds, toll mounts to seven
Lucknow, Nov 8 - Two more children died after consuming poisonous weeds in a village in Uttar Pradesh, taking the death toll to seven in the last four days, an official said Saturday.
Nov 8, 2008 - 1:05:40 PM
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Orissa cracks down on protesting doctors
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 - Orissa Friday invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act - against nearly 3,000 government doctors after they refused to call off a strike to protest against the dismissal of three colleagues.
Nov 7, 2008 - 9:45:52 PM
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Orissa acts tough against agitating doctors
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 - The Orissa government Friday sent a clear message to nearly 3,000 doctors, who resigned en masse to protest dismissal of their three colleagues, by accepting the resignation of seven office bearers of the doctors' union.
Nov 7, 2008 - 3:41:25 PM
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A medical college sanctioned for Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Nov 6 - The central government has sanctioned a hospital-cum-medical college for the state, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said Thursday.
Nov 6, 2008 - 8:43:36 PM
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JP Industries to fund medical college in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Nov 5 - The 'dream project' of former union minister Shanta Kumar to set up a super-specialty hospital and medical college in his hometown was fulfilled when the state government Wednesday cleared the project.
Nov 5, 2008 - 8:19:14 PM
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Bill Gates to help India introduce polio injections
New Delhi, Nov 5 - India will introduce injectible polio vaccine - alongside the ongoing oral immunisation drive to eradicate the disease and Microsoft founder Bill Gates will help the country in this new strategy.
Nov 5, 2008 - 4:10:35 PM
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Obama will help improve healthcare in India: Bill Gates
New Delhi, Nov 5 - Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates said here Wednesday that Barack Obama, who was elected the 44th president of the US, will help strengthen the global health fund and improve healthcare in India and abroad.
Nov 5, 2008 - 3:25:29 PM
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Bill Gates meets Ramadoss, officials for polio eradication
New Delhi, Nov 4 - Microsoft founder Bill Gates Tuesday met Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss and members of the Planning Commission here, and discussed several major steps taken by the country to eradicate polio, a disease that India is fighting for years.
Nov 4, 2008 - 7:39:22 PM
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United in grief, Guwahati steps in to help blast injured
Guwahati, Nov 4 - United in grief and in their determination to overcome the trauma of Assam's worst terror attack, people are queuing up outside hospitals here to donate blood and help the injured in the best way that they can.
Nov 4, 2008 - 3:00:44 PM
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Bill Gates visiting India on polio eradication mission
New Delhi, Nov 3 - Microsoft founder Bill Gates will meet Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss Wednesday and launch a major initiative for India's public healthcare with a special focus on eradicating polio, a disease that the country is combatting for years.
Nov 3, 2008 - 7:56:02 PM
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Orissa doctors resign en masse over colleagues' dismissal
Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 - Government doctors in Orissa Monday resigned en masse to protest the dismissal of three of their colleagues, who had allegedly cut off the palms of five tribals' bodies while performing autopsies.
Nov 3, 2008 - 7:31:16 PM
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Bidi workers want alternative livelihood, pictorial warning
New Delhi, Nov 3 - The tobacco industry might be fighting against pictorial health warnings but millions of bidi workers favour it and are eager to shift from their present occupation, a new study released Monday said.
Nov 3, 2008 - 6:34:29 PM
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Orissa doctors threaten mass resignation over colleagues' dismissal
Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 - Government doctors in Orissa Monday threatened to resign en masse to protest the dismissal of three doctors, who had allegedly cut off the palms of five tribals while performing autopsies on their bodies.
Nov 3, 2008 - 2:40:01 PM
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Ayurveda medicine promises to cure chemotherapy side effects
New Delhi, Nov 3 - India has patented an ayurveda medicine that promises to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy during cancer treatment and improve the blood platelet count among patients.
Nov 3, 2008 - 10:51:06 AM
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Bengal blood banks facing severe shortage
Kolkata, Nov 3 - It's the flip side of the festive season. Over 100 blood banks in the state are facing an acute supply shortage as social organisations and clubs were too busy with Durga Puja to organise their regular blood donation camps.
Nov 3, 2008 - 10:24:25 AM
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Two hospital guards held after scuffle with patient's father
Noida, Nov 2 - The Noida police Sunday arrested two security guards of a hospital here after the father of a patient complained of an assault by the hospital management.
Nov 2, 2008 - 7:37:12 PM
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Cleanliness conquers indignity in modern Kurukshetra war
Kurukshetra -, Nov 2 - At the arena of the war in the Indian epic Mahabharata, another age-old evil is about to be conquered. In about 400 of the 417 villages of this district, people have stopped defecating in the open heralding a sanitation revolution in these parts.
Nov 2, 2008 - 11:51:01 AM
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Supreme Court refuses to halt doctor's trial for medical negligence
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