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Killing
me softly…
Colloquially, lymphoma is a type of cancer affecting the immune
system. Today, thousands suffer from lymphoma in India, and
millions across the globe. Sachin Jagdale reviews the research
and viewpoints of oncologists on this 'silent killer'
Another
step towards an HIV drug
There are 26 antiretroviral drugs at present, approved by
the FDA to treat HIV infected individuals, but not a single
drug that can cure them of the fatal disease. Sriram Iyer
gives an insight into the latest developments in the search
for the ultimate HIV drug
Broccoli
sprout extract protects skin from UV rays
US researchers have said that eating broccoli can help skin
cells fend off damage from harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Poor
suffer from lack of healthcare information
Poor and often illiterate populations may be saddled with
more health problems simply because they are not aware of
public health services that are available, a study in India
suggested.
Drug-coated
stent can relieve emphysema symptoms
Treatment with a stent coated with the drug paclitaxel to
reduce hyperinflation of the lungs appears to be a feasible
treatment for patients with severe emphysema, according to
the results of a small study.
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