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Bali Urges Dengue Fever Vaccinations for Foreign Tourists Amid Rising Cases

The Bali regional government in Indonesia is advising foreign tourists visiting the resort island to receive dengue vaccinations due to the current rise




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Predicting Global Dengue Patterns With Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies

Chinese scientists found that anomalies in tropical Indian Ocean sea surface temperatures can forecast the severity of global medlinkdengue outbreaks/medlink (!--ref1--).




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National Dengue Day: India Grapples With Rising Dengue Cases

Experts warn of the increasing dengue burden in India, attributing it to rising temperatures, unprecedented floods, and challenges in public health infrastructure.




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TN Health Department Launches Dengue Prevention Drive Amid Case Surge

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has launched urgent measures to curb the surge in medlinkdengue/medlink cases in the state (!--ref1--). The




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Is Zika Similar to Dengue

medlinkZika virus/medlink (mosquito-borne disease) that infected five people in Maharashtra's Pune was found to be asymptomatic and resembles medlinkdengue fever/medlink, said health experts.




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Bihar Reports 24 New Dengue Cases

In the past 24 hours, Bihar has reported 24 new medlinkdengue/medlink cases, pushing the total count of vector-borne diseases to 299 this year. The




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Dengue Outbreak in Patna: Rising Cases and Hospital Measures

The number of dengue cases in Patna has been rising over the past few days, with 15 to 20 people admitted to hospitals daily. On Thursday, the city commemorated




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Karnataka Declares Dengue Fever an Epidemic

The Karnataka government declared medlinkdengue fever/medlink (!--ref1--) an epidemic and updated the state's epidemic disease regulations accordingly.




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Global Warming on the Rise! Know Ways to Avoid Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The hospitalization of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, due to West Nile virus last




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Mushroom Gummies May Contain Illegal Hallucinogens

Experts from UVA Health are issuing a warning about mushroom gummies marketed to enhance brain function, as they may contain the illegal hallucinogen




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Turning Back Time: Breakthrough Anti-aging Drug Extends Lifespan by 25%

The pursuit of a longer life has long fascinated humanity. Scientists have recently discovered a drug that extends laboratory animals' lifespans by nearly




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Introducing Tirzepatide in India: A New Era in Diabetes Care

Recently, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in India approved Eli Lilly's medlinkTirzepatide/medlink, an active ingredient in




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Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir May Reduce COVID-19 Hospitalizations

SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the medlinkCOVID-19 pandemic/medlink, continues to circulate. The current focus is on testing and treating symptomatic patients.




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Prescription Surge: GLP-1RAs for Obesity Without Type 2 Diabetes on the Rise

A nationwide study revealed a significant rise in new prescriptions for Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RAs) over the past decade, with a notable increase since 2020.




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NSAIDs for High-Risk Groups Could Cost NHS 31 Million Over 10 Years

Prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to high-risk individuals in England costs the NHS around 31 million and results in over 6,000




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India on Track for Dengue Vaccine by 2026

India could see a medlinkdengue vaccine/medlink (!--ref1--) by 2026, according to K Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Indian Immunologicals (IIL).




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Alemtuzumab: Its Effects on Cell Transplantation in Immune Deficient Asian Patients

Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) serves as a widely recognized curative treatment option for patients suffering from inborn errors of immunity (IEI).




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Say Goodbye to Liver Cancer with a Non-Statin Cholesterol-Lowering Drug

Primary medlinkliver cancer/medlink is a malignant tumor that starts in the liver. It is the sixth most commonly occurring cancer worldwide and the




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Arthritis Drugs may Ward Off Long COVID Symptoms

Common drugs used to treat medlinkrheumatoid arthritis/medlink can relieve long COVID symptoms, suggests a new study led by University of Virginia




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Biological E's Oral Polio Vaccine Gets WHO Approval

Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Biological E has secured World Health Organization (WHO) pre-qualification for its medlinknovel oral polio vaccine type 2/medlink (nOPV2).




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Antibiotics and Severe Drug Reactions: A Closer Look

Commonly prescribed medlinkantibiotics/medlink, sulfonamides and cephalosporins, pose the highest risk for severe, potentially fatal skin reactions (!--ref1--).




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ADHD Medication Shortages Threaten Quality of Life

Research has found that while medications significantly enhance the medlinkquality of life/medlink for individuals with medlinkattention deficit




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MIT's Novel Method for Plant Based Drug Synthesis

MIT chemists have devised a novel method for synthesizing complex compounds that were initially extracted from plants and have the potential as medlinkantibiotics/medlink,




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Naloxone: A Lifesaver for Cardiac Arrest Patients?

medlinkNaloxone/medlink, a life-saving medication, is commonly administered by first responders to individuals who have overdosed on opioids and still have a pulse.




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Donepezil: Alzheimer's Drug May Induce 'Suspended Animation' to Save Lives

Researchers have successfully induced a hibernation-like torpor state in Xenopus laevis tadpoles using donepezil (DNP), a drug FDA-approved for medlinkAlzheimer's/medlink treatment.




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From Party Drugs to Healing Tools - The Promise of Psychedelic Therapy!

medlinkPsychedelics/medlink, previously known as dangerous party drugs, are now being explored as addiction treatments, but extensive research is




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High BMI Eligibility for Semaglutide Raises Medicare Costs

61% of Medicare-eligible adults have a medlinkBMI/medlink of 27 or higher, indicating they could potentially benefit from a GLP-1 receptor agonist like semaglutide for weight loss (!--ref1--).




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Nasal Vaccines: A Promising Alternative to Injections?

The nose, a portal to our bodies, filters air, scents, and medlinkpathogens/medlink. Within the nasal passage, the turbinates, bone structures resembling seashells, play a crucial role.




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Bharat Biotech Unveils Oral Vaccine to Tackle Global Cholera Threat

Bharat Biotech announced the release of an medlinkoral cholera vaccine/medlink (OCV), a significant public health issue in regions with inadequate sanitation (!--ref1--).




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Do Diabetic Drugs Affect Mental Health

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are increasingly used in the treatment of medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink and medlinkobesity/medlink.




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Semaglutide for Weight Loss: No Depression or Suicide Risk

Semaglutide, a medlinkweight loss/medlink medication, did not increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal behavior. The




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Heart Attack Patients Benefit from SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin

In patients hospitalized for medlinkacute myocardial infarction/medlink (MI), the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin offers significant kidney protection.




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Risky Medication Mixes for Young Psychiatric Patients

Young patients on psychiatric medications frequently receive potentially harmful drug combinations. Researchers examined New York State Medicaid records




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Combating Opioid Addiction With Synthetic Oxytocin

Cuddle hormone, also known as oxytocin, produced naturally in the human body, is becoming a better alternative to long-term pain management in the middle of America's rising opioid issue.




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Kidney Function Doesn't Derail Semaglutide's Cardiovascular Benefits

The anti-obesity medication semaglutide may help to prevent medlinkheart attacks/medlink, medlinkstrokes/medlink, and other major adverse cardiovascular




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Mpox Vaccination Rollout to Begin in DR Congo on October 2

The DR Congo, the heart of Africa's monkeypox (medlinkMpox/medlink) outbreak, will begin its vaccination campaign on October 2 (!--ref1--). The




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Cardiac and Antimalarial Drugs Fuel Indian Pharma Market Growth

medlinkCardiac/medlink, antimalarial, and gastrointestinal therapies have fueled a 6% growth in India's pharmaceutical market in August. h2Indian




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SOLARIS Trial: High-Dose Vitamin D3 in Metastatic Colon Cancer

SOLARIS, a phase 3 clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, tested the addition of high-dose medlinkvitamin D3/medlink to standard treatment




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Weight Loss Drug Market Goes Wild: 25% of Adults Consider Off-Label Use

Despite their popularity, injectable medlinkweight loss medications/medlink are often difficult to obtain due to limited supply and high costs without insurance.




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Over 50 Medications Failing Quality Standards: A CDSCO Report

In a recently alarming report, the Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has bflagged over 50 medications commonly prescribed/b for




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Quality Lapse in Generic Drugs: Alerts Issued by Regulatory Agency

More than 15 generic medications, including injectables and tablets, have been debarred since January by Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC).




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One Shot for All: Welcoming a One-Dose Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccination

Canadian vaccination programs could eliminate medlinkcervical cancer/medlink by switching to a 1-dose gender-neutral medlinkhuman papillomavirus/medlink




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AI Chatbots: A Risky Source for Drug Information?

Patients should be cautious when relying solely on AI-powered search engines and chatbots for drug information, warn researchers in the journal iBMJ Quality (and) Safety.




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CDSCO Meets WHO Standards for Vaccine Regulations

India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has achieved a significant milestone by meeting the World Health Organization's (WHO) stringent




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India's Pharma and Meditech Exports Soar to 4th Largest Globally

India's pharmaceutical (!--ref1--) and medical technology exports are poised for continued growth, even amid global economic challenges, according to




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High-Potency Cannabis Alters DNA and Mental Health

Cannabis containing 10% or more of the psychoactive compound THC (Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), can alter the DNA (!--ref1--). A recent study published




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New Nasal Spray Could Be a Breakthrough in Treating Brain Tuberculosis

For the first time, scientists have devised an innovative method to deliver tuberculosis (TB) (!--ref1--) medication directly to the brain through the nasal route.




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New Drug Rules and Regulations Boost Research to Global Standards

India's updated drug regulations have fostered a research environment that aligns with international standards, ensuring both scientific rigor and ethical considerations.




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Malaria Fight Gets a Boost: Nigeria Introduces Innovative Vaccine

Nigeria has made history by launching a free malaria vaccine, offering hope to millions of children at risk in the country. The new R21 vaccine is a significant




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Why Do mRNA Vaccines Cause Side Effects?

Reasons why mRNA vaccines may cause side effects such as headaches and fevers have been finally identified by Australian researchers. This breakthrough