Caesarean sections are on the rise in India, provoking concerns that doctors are performing the procedure excessively. The rate of caesarean sections in India has risen sixfold in the past twenty years and doubled in the last decade, reports The Wire. “In some states like Telangana, Tripura, West Bengal, Kerala, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil … [Read more...] about C-sections on the rise in India: Profiteering to blame?
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Researchers claim development of diabetic-friendly rice varieties
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agriculture University takes up research on developing the new varieties … [Read more...] about Researchers claim development of diabetic-friendly rice varieties
Diabetic-friendly rice variety identified
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agriculture University takes up research on developing the new varieties … [Read more...] about Diabetic-friendly rice variety identified
‘Two neurotransmitters play key role in depression’
Some of the neurotransmitters in brain, the chemical messengers of neurons, play a key role in influencing different moods. While serotonin is believed to elevate the mood, the role of many others... … [Read more...] about ‘Two neurotransmitters play key role in depression’
19-year-old undergoes heart transplant
Heart of the donor transported from Yashodha Hospital in Secunderabad to the Apollo in eight minutes and surgery done in two hours … [Read more...] about 19-year-old undergoes heart transplant
Simulator tech being used for surgeries
Netherlands medical professor trains PG students in Rajahmundry … [Read more...] about Simulator tech being used for surgeries
IICT makes headway in cancer treatment
Three synthetic molecules developed by IICT scientists show potential in treatment of breast and lung cancers and have been licensed to a company in the United States … [Read more...] about IICT makes headway in cancer treatment
Deep Vein Thrombosis increasing among the young, women
The incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot formed in the deep vein, is increasing among the young and women due to lifestyle changes and the condition, if neglected, could lead to l... … [Read more...] about Deep Vein Thrombosis increasing among the young, women
First ‘swap kidney transplant’ in AP
Kidneys donated by the patients’ wives were swapped and transplanted by a team of nephrologists at Care Hospitals … [Read more...] about First ‘swap kidney transplant’ in AP
Another experts’ team visits Uddanam
Conducts survey to ascertain reasons for the prevalence of kidney ailments in the area … [Read more...] about Another experts’ team visits Uddanam