Heart-healthy lifestyles linked to lower risk of future cancers Hina Zahid18 March 2021 7:15 AM ISTBOSTON - In addition to lowering risk of heart disease, maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle may pay off in lower risk for developing cancer,...
Radiofrequency ablation provides fast pain relief for cancer patients: Study Hina Zahid18 March 2021 4:52 AM ISTFAIRFAX, Va. - A minimally invasive treatment for patients whose cancer has spread to their bones provides quick and sustained pain relief and...
Just because patient suffered bad outcome of medical treatment, does not accrue automatic right to sue hospital or doctor for compensation: NCDRC Sanchari Chattopadhyay14 March 2021 10:56 PM ISTDelhi: "Just because a person suffers from a bad outcome of medical treatment, does not accrue an automatic right to sue the hospital or doctor for...
Lack of uniform test for carcinogenic substances in JnJ baby products: NCPCR issues summons to CDSCO, DGCI Ruchika Sharma9 March 2021 2:00 PM ISTThe NCPCR also asked both the DCGI and the CDSCO as to why the latter has not regulated the standards and ensured uniformity in the testing methods.
Skipping a mammogram increases the risk of death from breast cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 March 2021 6:15 AM ISTOAK BROOK: Attendance at regular mammography screening substantially reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a large study of...
Dyspnea management in advanced cancer: ASCO Guideline Medha Baranwal26 Feb 2021 4:45 PM ISTUSA: The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has released guideline on clinical management of dyspnea in adult patients with advanced cancer....
Acid reflux disease may increase risk of cancers of the larynx and esophagus Hina Zahid24 Feb 2021 6:15 AM ISTResults from a large U.S. government prospective study indicate that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is...
Dr Reddys launches generic equivalent of Xeloda in US Hina Zahid17 Feb 2021 10:00 AM ISTThe product is a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Xeloda (capecitabine) tablets approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Dr...
Nivolumab effective treatment for malignant mesothelioma Hina Zahid16 Feb 2021 6:44 PM ISTSingapore - Nivolumab monotherapy is an effective treatment option for relapsed malignant mesothelioma (MM), according to research presented today at...
Apollo becomes first hospital in India to use tubeless VATS technique to treat cancer Medical Dialogues Bureau16 Feb 2021 9:00 AM IST"We have successfully done India's first same sitting bilateral VATS for our patient from Bangladesh," said Dr. Abhijit Das, Consultant Thoracic...
Siemens Healthineers gets CCI nod to acquire Varian Medical Systems Ruchika Sharma11 Feb 2021 12:05 PM IST"Commission approves acquisition of 100% shares & sole control of Varian Medical Systems by Siemens Healthineers," the regulator said in a tweet.
Primary PCI equally effective in cancer patients with STEMI and those without cancer: Study Medha Baranwal10 Feb 2021 5:15 PM ISTDelhi: Primary PCI is underused in cancer patients with active STEMI, despite it being associated with lower MACCE and in-hospital mortality just like...
