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Fewer children dying in infancy, says National Family Health Survey



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Child stunting declines, but still high, data show

As of 2005-06, India had 62 million stunted children, accounting for a third of the world’s burden of stunting.




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Indian women facing early menopause: Survey




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More ‘unwanted hysterectomies’ come to light in Bengaluru




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Remedying India’s healthcare colossus

Is the government Primary Health Centre still a place "where poor people go to die"?



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Medical team in Arunachal Pradesh’s Chongkhow village after 19 reported dead in two months




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Antimicrobial resistance: clear and present danger

India awoke late to risks of antibiotic overuse and is scrambling to contain the surge in drug resistance.



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Losing ground in the war on superbugs

Rising drug resistance has left Indian doctors struggling to treat complex infections.



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Regulating India’s regressive health insurance

Why India’s health insurance models frustrate and exclude a large part of the population.



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Gaping holes in the safety net

Insurance, both state-sponsored and private, does not cover everything and certain segments of the population have neither.



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Battling the poverty-parasite menace

Doctors treating infections such as HIV are bewildered when Neglected Tropical Diseases are thrown in the mix.




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Personal and public choices eroding health

The surge in NCDs in India stems as much from today’s hectic lifestyle as from unplanned urban development.




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First case of pregnant woman diagnosed with Zika in Singapore




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New single-dose treatment shows promise in anti-malaria battle



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Delhi dengue, chikungunya deaths: Centre seeks report



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Weighing in on sugar tax

The World Health Organisation’s recommendation that nations tax sugary drinks is a well-meaning one, but the needs of local communities cannot be left out




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State Health Spending: Salaries get the maximum share

‘Cost of an inpatient episode is much higher in private sector’




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Second draft of medical device regulations disappointing: Industry

‘The proposed regulations will legalise pseudo manufacturing, drive jobs out of India’




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U.S. Senate votes 64-32 to advance sweeping semiconductor industry bill

The 64-32 vote means advancing legislation which will help the U.S. semiconductor industry compete with China




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I write to rage, and rescue ourselves from collective amnesia, says Harsh Mander, speaking on India’s Covid experience

Harsh Mander’s new book demands accountability from the state for its handling of the pandemic’s impact




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Harnessing luciferase chemistry in regulated cell death modalities and autophagy: overview and perspectives

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00743J, Review Article
Saman Hosseinkhani, Mojdeh Amandadi, Parisa Ghanavatian, Fateme Zarein, Farangis Ataei, Maryam Nikkhah, Peter Vandenabeele
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the use of bioluminescence assays in advancing our understanding and studying cell death modalities and autophagy.
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Nanomaterial-based regulation of redox metabolism for enhancing cancer therapy

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00404C, Review Article
Xiaodan Jia, Yue Wang, Yue Qiao, Xiue Jiang, Jinghong Li
This review provides a comprehensive summary of the dysregulation of redox metabolism in cancer cells and the advantages and the latest advances in nanomaterial-assisted redox metabolic regulation therapy.
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Progress and challenges in structural, in situ and operando characterization of single-atom catalysts by X-ray based synchrotron radiation techniques

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00967J, Review Article
Yuhang Liu, Xiaozhi Su, Jie Ding, Jing Zhou, Zhen Liu, Xiangjun Wei, Hong Bin Yang, Bin Liu
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) represent the ultimate size limit of nanoscale catalysts, combining the advantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts.
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Ultrasound mechanisms and their effect on solid synthesis and processing: a review

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00148F, Review Article
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Cedric Devos, Ariana Bampouli, Elena Brozzi, Georgios D. Stefanidis, Michiel Dusselier, Tom Van Gerven, Simon Kuhn
Ultrasound intensifies a wide range of processes involving solids, enhancing control over their formation and post-treatment. This review summarizes key ultrasonic mechanisms and effects in solids' synthesis and processing.
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Understanding deNOx mechanisms in transition metal exchanged zeolites

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00468F, Review Article
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Jamal Abdul Nasir, Andrew M. Beale, C. Richard A. Catlow
Transition metal-containing zeolites have received considerable attention, owing to their application in the selective catalytic reduction of NOx. To understand their chemistry, both structural and mechanistic aspects at the atomic level are needed.
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Black titanium oxide: synthesis, modification, characterization, physiochemical properties, and emerging applications for energy conversion and storage, and environmental sustainability

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10660-10708
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00420E, Review Article
Open Access
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Xuelan Hou, Yiyang Li, Hang Zhang, Peter D. Lund, James Kwan, Shik Chi Edman Tsang
The current synthesis methods, modifications, and characterizations of black titanium oxide (B-TiOx) as well as a nuanced understanding of its physicochemical properties and applications in green energy and environment are reviewed.
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Enhancing electrochemical reactions in organic synthesis: the impact of flow chemistry

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10741-10760
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00539B, Review Article
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Morgan Regnier, Clara Vega, Dimitris I. Ioannou, Timothy Noël
Utilizing electrons directly offers significant potential for advancing organic synthesis by facilitating novel reactivity and enhancing selectivity under mild conditions.
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Designed functions of oxide/hydroxide nanosheets via elemental replacement/doping

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10523-10574
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00339J, Review Article
Open Access
Kanji Saito, Masashi Morita, Tomohiko Okada, Rattanawadee (Ploy) Wijitwongwan, Makoto Ogawa
The replacement of the main components with a small amount of heteroelements in a material affects its properties and imparts novel functions, similar to “wasabi” giving the important taste for “sushi”.
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Fundamentals of the recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00362D, Review Article
Pengwei Li, Shaohua Luo, Yicheng Lin, Jiefeng Xiao, Xiaoning Xia, Xin Liu, Li Wang, Xiangming He
Fundamentals of battery recycling play a vital role in addressing the challenges posed by spent lithium-ion batteries by providing the theoretical foundation and technical tools necessary for the efficient recycling of LIBs.
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Harnessing DNA computing and nanopore decoding for practical applications: from informatics to microRNA-targeting diagnostics

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3CS00396E, Tutorial Review
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Sotaro Takiguchi, Nanami Takeuchi, Vasily Shenshin, Guillaume Gines, Anthony J. Genot, Jeff Nivala, Yannick Rondelez, Ryuji Kawano
This tutorial review provides fundamentals on DNA computing and nanopore-based decoding, highlighting recent advances towards microRNA-targeting diagnostic applications.
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Recent synthetic strategies for the functionalization of fused bicyclic heteroaromatics using organo-Li, -Mg and -Zn reagents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11045-11099
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00369A, Review Article
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Vasudevan Dhayalan, Vishal S. Dodke, Marappan Pradeep Kumar, Hatice Seher Korkmaz, Anja Hoffmann-Röder, Pitchamuthu Amaladass, Rambabu Dandela, Ragupathy Dhanusuraman, Paul Knochel
This review presents various new strategies for the functionalization of 5 and 6-membered fused heteroaromatics. These synthetic strategies enable rapid access to complex heterocyclic compounds.
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Reactive oxygen species-mediated organic long-persistent luminophores light up biomedicine: from two-component separated nano-systems to integrated uni-luminophores

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11207-11227
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00443D, Review Article
Zhe Li, Hongwen Liu, Xiao-Bing Zhang
An overview of the recent advances in reactive oxygen species-mediated organic long-persistent luminophores, including their history, working mechanisms, design strategies, and biomedical applications.
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Light/X-ray/ultrasound activated delayed photon emission of organic molecular probes for optical imaging: mechanisms, design strategies, and biomedical applications

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,10970-11003
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00599F, Review Article
Rui Qu, Xiqun Jiang, Xu Zhen
Versatile energy inputs, including light, X-ray and ultrasound, activate organic molecular probes to undergo different delay mechanisms, including charge separation, triplet exciton stabilization and chemical trap, for delayed photon emission.
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Emerging two-dimensional ferromagnetic semiconductors

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2024, 53,11228-11250
DOI: 10.1039/D4CS00378K, Review Article
Denan Kong, Chunli Zhu, Chunyu Zhao, Jijian Liu, Ping Wang, Xiangwei Huang, Shoujun Zheng, Dezhi Zheng, Ruibin Liu, Jiadong Zhou
The atomic structures, physical properties, preparation methods, growth mechanisms, magnetism modulation techniques, and potential applications of emerging 2D ferromagnetic semiconductors are investigated.
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On May 25, who will Angela Merkel root for?




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Of balls and tampering




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Looking beyond the Sen-Bhagwati ‘debate’




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The unbearable burden of being David Moyes




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Ownership of parking space

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Making a settlement deed

Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm




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Ringing in the good times

It might not be wise to put off that home buying decision for too long




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Making storage look good

Use space wisely with these décor elements




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Emerging affordable destinations in Chennai

Even as the sale velocity for mid-income and luxury housing in Chennai is fluctuating, the city’s affordable housing segment has been witnessing steady demand on the outskirts




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Saving the city, through bio-fuel

Karnataka has been gradually opting for non-polluting and renewable bio-fuels with enhanced use in public transport. By M.A. Siraj




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Connecting to the location

The dominant feature of an area should be reflected as works of art in the design of buildings, feels architect Kapil Gupta. By Nandhini Sundar




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Getting the plot right

Large land parcels in suburban and peripheral markets are being sold as plotted parcels to meet the demand for independent homes




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Finding the right mix

The shape and size of furniture, their placement, and lighting have to be senior-citizen friendly. By Nandhini Sundar




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Transforming urban spaces

How many of our cities have witnessed active intervention by urban planners and architects? Interestingly the scene in most cities worldwide is in stark contrast to that prevailing here. By Nandhini Sundar




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Banking on the GST

An overview of the recently passed Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill




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Building on a strong GST foundation

The impact of GST on real estate sector will be largely beneficial as all construction materials are expected to be cheaper by 5-10% depending on the GST rate, which is yet to be fixed. A look at the details by R.P. DESHPANDE