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Rare Diseases: The Importance of Awareness and Early Diagnosis

Hyderabad, 16th March 2023: Rare diseases often go unrecognised and overlooked. Individually rare, but these diseases collectively affect millions of people worldwide. According to the National Institutes of Health, there are approximately 7,000 rare diseases that collectively affect around 400 million people globally. Sadly, the majority of these conditions have no cure, and patients and their families are often left …

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How to Assist Someone Who is Having a Seizure?

Authored by Dr. Keni Ravish Rajiv, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that hinders our brain activity when it sends messages through cells. This sudden change in electric activity often leads to epileptic seizures. These seizures can cause a person to lead involuntary movements in the body, like twitching or trembling, that …

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Tourist footfall at Mahakal Lok in Ujjain rises to 1 lakh daily

Ujjain Sees Surge in Tourists Amid Opening of Mahakal Lok, Prompting Locals to Convert Homes to Homestays Ujjain, the temple city, has been witnessing a massive influx of tourists since the opening of Mahakal Lok in November 2022. The Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple Management Committee has reported a threefold increase in daily footfall, with over one lakh devotees visiting the temple …

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Madhya Pradesh – An off the wall destination

Through ‘responsible tourism’ — which secures the interest of environment and indigenous population and provides visitors an immersive experience — Madhya Pradesh has lent new dimensions to the tourism industry With easing travel restrictions and a surging trend of revenge travel, the tourism industry is witnessing a sharp recovery post the pandemic. As goes our collective lived experience, an increase …

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5 harmful effects of going overboard with antibiotics

Antibiotics are the most common antimicrobial substances that are actively used to fight bacteria by killing or suppressing their growth. However, with the advent of technology and easy access to information, many people are now commonly taking these drugs without a proper prescription, which has led to a rise in the number of cases related to antimicrobial resistance and side …

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How To Beat A Breathalyzer Test?

Drinking and driving can lead to accidents that can be fatal. Or even worse, one can end up with permanent disabilities. As a responsible individual, you should always avoid drinking and driving. If you are caught by cops, you will be asked to take a breathalyzer test. There may be situations when you may have taken just a drink or …

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Tips to maintain good cervical health

Dr. Sunil Eshwar, Lead Consultant – Laparoscopic Surgeon, Aster RV Hospital Cervical cancer is the 2nd most leading prevalent cancer in India. There are an estimated 123,000 new cases of cervical cancer in India every year with 67,000 deaths in women in India alone. Hence cervical health awareness is at most important. January of every year is marked as the …

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Infections would continue to be common, what can we do?

With winters giving way to higher temperatures and sunny days, most of us were anticipating a gradual decrease in the cases of seasonal flu and other viral infections. The reality, however, is seemingly different. Continued cases of influenza and viral infections are being reported from across Delhi-NCR and even in other cities. The latest viral variant to make headlines is …

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Are fad diets the way to go?

The fact is that most individuals wish to reduce weight as rapidly as possible and we live in a culture where fast satisfaction and instant results are anticipated. Fad diets are diet regimens that promise significant weight loss in a short amount of time. They are increasingly popular among the younger generation, who are searching for a quick fix to …

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MESOTHERAPY AND ITS APPLICATIONS AND ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

Mesotherapy is a convenient, safe, and painless non-surgical procedure. It has found its way into the aesthetic world and is employed for various indications such as lipolysis, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation and hair loss. The procedure involves delivery of mixture or cocktail of different compounds (plant extracts, nutrients, enzymes, homeopathic agents, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, amino acids, and other bioactive substances) into the …

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