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The exact aetiology of the disease is still unknown. A combination of genetics and environmental factors appears to be responsible. Its onset usually occurs around 20-40 years of age and women are 2-3 times more likely to develop MS.
Drugs Health Opinion Pharma

Opinion: Ocrevus takes a step forward in treating multiple sclerosis

By K. Leelamoni March 18, 2024: Akhila came up with a surprise statement while I was talking to her. “Mam’ I have multiple

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Lysolipid, a byproduct of the human immune response to viruses and bacteria, may be behind lung instability caused due a life-threatening illness— acute respiratory distress syndrome, researchers said.
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Excess lysolipids may be main reason for acute respiratory distress syndrome

HQ Team March 13, 2024: Lysolipid, a byproduct of the human immune response to viruses and bacteria, may be behind lung instability caused

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Cognitive behaviour therapy could be an effective way to reduce the risks of developing postpartum mental health conditions, according to a study.
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Cognitive therapy may cut risk of postpartum depression

HQ Team March 13, 2024: Cognitive behavioural therapy could be an effective way to reduce the risks of developing postpartum mental health conditions,

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Women perform an estimated 76% of all unpaid healthcare activities and work that is done primarily by women tends to be paid less and have poor working conditions, according to a WHO report.
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Women do 76% of all unpaid healthcare work, says WHO report

HQ Team March 13, 2024: Women perform an estimated 76% of all unpaid healthcare activities and work that is done primarily by women

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The global mortality rate in children aged under five years has declined by 51% since 2000 and reached a historic low of 4.9 million in 2022, according to a WHO body.
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Global mortality rate in children under five years falls to historic low

HQ Team March 13, 2024: The global mortality rate in children aged under five years has declined by 51% since 2000 and reached

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Pfizer Inc., announced that a late-stage study on its Adcetris drug, for treating the most common lymphoma, yielded positive results and improved overall survival rates.
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Pfizer says trials on lymphoma drug ‘positive,’ extends life of patients 

HQ Team March 12, 2024: Pfizer Inc., announced that a late-stage study on its Adcetris drug, for treating the most common lymphoma, yielded

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The FDA has issued revised draft guidance for early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with drugmakers told to focus on medicines that are likely to predict a clinical benefit.
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FDA issues revised drug guidelines for early Alzheimer’s disease

HQ Team March 12, 2024: The FDA has issued revised draft guidance for early treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with drugmakers told to focus

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Pregnancy is a state of hormonal ‘hatter-slatter.’ Increased progesterone, estrogen and low levels of oxytocin (‘love hormone’) and serotonin (‘happy hormone’) all take a toll on the “mom-to-be” mind. Lifestyle changes, including lactation, altered sleep patterns, changing family dynamics and several cultural and social norms get tangled.
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Opinion: In Hindu mythology — a story of postpartum depression

By Aparna S March 12, 2024: In Indian mythology, there was a demoness, Putana, who disguised as a beautiful damsel named Lalita tried

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Swimming robots — smaller than grains of sand — have enough computing power to perform a task on their own without being guided by external signals, US electrical engineers revealed.
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Swimming microrobots may deliver drugs, hunt for pathogens

  HQ Team March 11, 2024: Swimming robots — smaller than grains of sand — have enough computing power to perform a task on

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Europe, one of the fastest-warming continents in the world, is not keeping pace with a rapidly growing climate crisis threatening its energy and food security and people’s health.
Climate Health Pharma

Europe lagging behind efforts to keep climate crisis at bay: EEA

HQ Team March 11, 2024: Europe, one of the fastest-warming continents in the world, is not keeping pace with a rapidly growing climate

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