Tag: Health care
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Unvaccinated French health care workers face suspension
The vaccine mandate and France’s “health pass” system required for restaurants and other venues have prompted two months of weekly protests by far-right activists and some other groups. Another Paris protest is planned Wednesday.
September 15, 2021 -
Thoughts of suicide are a medical emergency
According to a report by World Health Organisation (WHO), around 700,000 deaths occur by suicide every year worldwide. In India, as per the recent data from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the number of suicides which was 1,13,914 in the year 2005 had increased to 1,39,123 in 2019. The actual rates may be higher …
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September 8, 2021 -
How protein deficiency effects your body
Your skin, hair and nails are primarily made of protein, and so naturally, a deficiency in protein would reflect on them too. Severe protein deficiency may even cause redness, flaky skin and depigmentation.
June 7, 2021 -
3 ideas for government
Policy decisions are made on an ongoing basis instead of relying on the action template articulated in the budget speech. We have three areas on which the government should begin action if it wants to leave positive footprints on the sands of time.
January 28, 2021 -
To be the provider of health
A physiotherapist plays a pivotal role in uplifting his patients from the mental trauma and pain associated with restricted movement and physical functioning
January 25, 2019 -
Sir Vivian Richards: The cricketer without a helmet
In a sangfroid-laced conversation, Sir Vivian Richards talks about cricket, health issues and representing the American University of Antigua.
December 23, 2018 -
Radiographers: Demand on the rise
The field of radiology provides diverse opportunities for aspiring candidates.
December 21, 2018 -
Allocations in health care, edu drop in 2018 Odisha budget
Allocations in the health care and education sectors have declined in the 2018 budget said experts at a discussion on Odisha budget here. The discussion was organised by the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University along with civil society groups like the Youth for Social Development (YSD) Berhampur and Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSY), …
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March 27, 2018 -
Budget focus on universal health coverage, affordable health care
The Union Budget 2018, presented in the Lok Sabha on Thursday by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, seems a pro-poor budget with many reforms and initiatives being directed towards their welfare. The focus has been on universal health coverage and affordable healthcare, two aspects which must be pertinently addressed ~ and seem to have been addressed …
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February 2, 2018 -
Cong protest over delayed satellite setup
Venting strong discontentment over the delay in establishment of the proposed satellite centre of AIIMS at Balasore, the Congress today held a protest meeting here. Former union minister Srikant Jena lambasted the government at the centre alleging the much hyped dream project , a world class health care facilities in north India has been virtually shelved …
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January 18, 2018 -
Health of the Nation
Dreadful diseases such as dengue, malaria, kala-azar, and encephalitis are often in the news these days. Indeed, there has been a resurgence of some of these afflictions in the recent past. Of late, the outbreak of dengue is a matter of tremendous concern to the citizenry as well as the health authorities. The National Vector …
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November 4, 2017 -
Facilities at your doorstep
At present, the world is witnessing a sea of advancements with the inclusion of homebased health care being an integral catalyst. This can be backed up by the fact that, there is tremendous pressure on hospitals in delivering services at their facility, especially in critical care that can now be delivered in the home environment. …
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November 3, 2017 -
121 cancer cases detected in Punjab in 6 months
After checking over one lakh people under cancer screening programme, the Punjab government’s Health Department has found 121 positive cases of cancer in the past six months. In a statement issued on Friday the state Health Department disclosed that these patients have been referred to the tertiary care at empanelled hospitals of the state so far. Health …
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October 13, 2017 -
Donald Trump suggests just repeal Obamacare, then try to replace it
President Donald Trump barged into Senate Republicans' delicate health care negotiations, declaring that if lawmakers can't reach a deal they should simply repeal "Obamacare" right away and then replace it later on. Trump's tweet on Friday revives an approach that GOP leaders and the president himself considered but dismissed months ago as impractical and politically …
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July 1, 2017 -
Drinking coffee can halve prostate cancer risk?
Drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may reduce prostate cancer risk by more than 50 per cent, show results of a study on 7,000 Italian men. The findings were then validated in laboratory studies which suggested that the coffee substance caffeine might have some protective effect against cancer. "The observations on cancer …
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April 27, 2017 -
Trump, House Republicans working on health care deal
US President Donald Trump and House Republicans are still scrambling to reach a deal on legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare ahead of a vote on Thursday, the media reported. House Speaker Paul Ryan held a long meeting on Wednesday night with moderate Republicans. During the meeting, Republican Representative …
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March 23, 2017