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Plug-in Interface Will Soon Usher in New Generation of Compact Medical Devices

UC Davis researchers have designed a plug-in interface which will usher in the new generation of compact medical devices. "We think there is a huge




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Software Predicts Likelihood of Normal Delivery

French scientists have developed a software program called Predibirth' that can identify potential problems with delivery of the baby in high-risk pregnancies.




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ICU Misdiagnoses may Account for as Many Annual Deaths as Breast Cancer: Johns Hopkins Team

According to a recent study, each year as many as 40,500 critically ill U.S. hospital patients die with an unknown medical condition that may have caused or contributed to their death.




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Survey: Does Gallows Humor Among Physicians Encourage Accusations of Murder and Euthanasia?

Nearly three quarters of the sample reported having been "humorously" accused of promoting death; for example, being called "Dr. Death," in a recent survey of palliative care medicine practitioners.




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Program of Protected Time for Sleep Improves Morning Alertness for Medical Interns: Study

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'Healthcare Has Lot to Learn From Football': New Research

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Philippines: First Asian Country to Approve Sale of Dengue Vaccine

Dengvaxia, manufactured by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, secured its first regulatory approval in Mexico a fortnight ago and is currently being




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New Model Helps Predict Dengue Fever Epidemic in Urban Areas

SIR-Network Model - new mathematical model offers a simplified approach to studying the spread of dengue fever in urban areas. The model is




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New Delhi Doctors Fall Prey to Dengue, Chikungunya as Cases Soar

A total of 487 cases of dengue and 432 cases of chikungunya have been reported in New Delhi till August 27, 2016, revealed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation.




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Dengue Cases on Rise in Madhya Pradesh, 277 People Test Positive for the Disease

The dengue virus kills an estimated 20,000 people each year and infects up to 100 million, suggested the World Health Organization (WHO). There is no vaccine for dengue.




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Nanoparticle Effectively Vaccinates Mice Against Dengue Fever

New type of nanoparticle developed by scientists effectively vaccinated mice against dengue virus. The findings of the study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.




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Eliminate Dengue With Wolbachia Infected Mosquitoes

Dengue virus can be eliminated by injecting Wolbachia bacteria in mosquitoes. Researchers are still finding ways to spread Wolbachia in an urban mosquito population.




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8 In 10 Indonesian Children At Risk For Dengue

Indonesia has one of the highest burdens of dengue fever, in the world. Dengue fever has infected over half of all children in urban areas by the age of 5.




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Dengue Fever Kills Over 100 People in Kerala

Kerala is in the grip of fever deaths including dengue. People in Kerala are in a panic mode, with fever claiming nearby villages since the onset of monsoon.




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Prior Infection With Dengue Lowers Zika Disease Severity

People who are infected by Zika virus are less likely to fall ill if they had dengue fever before than individuals with Zika virus who never had dengue, reveals a new study.




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Air Travel Spreads Dengue From One Region To Another

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Zika's Immune Response can Harm Fetal Health

Antiviral protein that gives immune response to Zika viral infection in mothers may harm the placenta and fetal development, according to a study led by scientists at Yale.




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High Incidence of Stroke in Dengue Affected Patients

Individuals with dengue fever are at a higher risk of being affected with stroke, especially during the first 2 months following infection, finds a study




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Identifying Dengue 'Hot Spots' can Predict Chikungunya, Zika Outbreaks

Outbreaks of chikungunya and Zika viral diseases can now be predicted by identifying dengue fever "hot spots". Dengue, chikungunya and Zika viral disease




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Investigating New Antibodies To Identify Individuals at Risk of Dengue

New information obtained using an original mathematical and statistical analysis method could help identify individuals at risk of dengue infection, according




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New 280 Cases of Dengue Reported in October in New Delhi

According to a municipal report released on Monday, around 285 cases of dengue were reported in the National capital in the end of the week on November 3, compared to 290 cases in the previous week.




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Dengue Virus Immunity may Offer Protection Against Zika Symptoms

In children, previous infection with dengue virus was found to protect them from symptomatic Zika, according to a study published in the open-access journal




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Dengue Patients Should Defer from Donating Blood for 6-12 Months

People infected with dengue will not be allowed to donate blood for six months, as per the announcement of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Department




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Economic Burden Of Dengue In Burkina Faso, Kenya, And Cambodia Studied

The average cost of inpatient care was found to be (Dollor) 26 in Burkina Faso and (Dollor) 134 in Cambodia, while the average cost of outpatient care was (Dollor) 13 per episode in Burkina Faso and (Dollor) 23 in Kenya.




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FDA Approved First Dengue Vaccine With Some Restrictions

Dengvaxia, the first vaccine for dengue was approved in 19 countries and European Union by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent dengue




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Recent Outbreak of Dengue across Bangladesh

The current outbreak of dengue is spreading fast to the outlying districts paralleling with the people traveling from Dhaka to the different districts on the eve of Eid.




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Possible New Therapeutic Strategy for Severe Dengue Disease

Nafamostat mesylate, a tryptase inhibitor, can treat severe dengue disease, according to the team of researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School. The




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Patna: Fear of Dengue Outbreak in Waterlogged Areas

In waterlogged Patna with 640 patients being tested positive mostly in the last four days, fear of a dengue outbreak is looming large, revealed sources.




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Florida: 3 New Dengue Cases Confirmed

Three new cases of locally transmitted dengue had been confirmed in the Miami-Dade County, taking the total number to eight this year, said health authorities in the US state of Florida.




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Dengue Outbreak Cases in UP; Principal Secretary Among Infected

Nearly 433 people have been confirmed to be affected by dengue since January including Navneet Sehgal, principal secretary, Khadi Gram Udyog. Sehgal




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Zika in Fetuses May Cause Brain Abnormalities in Young

Researchers have found that mild Zika virus infection in fetuses can cause abnormal brain development in apparently healthy young animals this might be applicable to humans as well.




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Dengue Prevention: Artificially-infected Mosquitoes may Hold Key to Halting Dengue Spread

Releasing mosquitoes infected with a type of bacteria could wipe out the spread of dengue, thereby reducing global dengue cases by 90 percent, reports a new study.




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New Stem Cell Treatment For Myocardial Infarction

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Plant-based Diet can Ward Off Asthma

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COVID-19 Lockdown: Increase Family Time to Limit Your Child's Screen Time

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Physical Activity Beneficial for Mental Well-Being in Postmenopausal Women

Highlights: Physical activity helps reduce depressive symptoms in postmenopausal women Postmenopausal w




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Parkinson's Patients can Overcome Negative Thoughts and Fight Depression

Highlights: Cognitive behavioral therapy helps Parkinson's patients overcome negative thoughts About 50% of P




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Fat Thighs: A Sign of Having a Healthy Heart

Highlights: Thigh circumference can be a marker of a healthier heart among overweight and obese people Havi




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Fight Obesity: Early to Bed can Make Kids Skinny

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Childhood Obesity and High Blood Pressure can Lead to Future Heart Disease

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Iron-Biofortified Beans Improve Health of Anemic Women

Highlights: A diet of high-iron beans could improve the health of anemic women Currently, iron-biofortified




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Mapping Health Risks for People With Mental Disorders: Study

Highlights: People with mental disorders are more likely to develop other health conditions Mapping the




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Good News to Mothers: Breastfeeding Helps Prevent Diabetes

Highlights: Breastfeeding may lower a woman's risk of developing diabetes later in life Pregnant women wi




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Berries, Apples and Tea can Help Fight Alzheimer's Disease

Highlights: Consuming flavonoid-rich foods can keep Alzheimer's disease at bay Foods rich in flavonoids a




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Is It Safe to Have a Second IVF Baby After Fertility Treatment for the First?

Highlights: Women can successfully have a second in vitro fertilisation (IVF)baby IVF is also known as assi




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Tax-News.com: British Columbia Announces Tax Breaks For Gas Investors

British Columbia is to offer a provincial sales tax exemption to a proposed new liquefied natural gas project.




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Tax-News.com: Australia 'Exempt From US Metal Tariffs'

The Australian Government has secured an exemption from new US metal tariffs, Trade Minister Steven Ciobo has said.




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Tax-News.com: Canadian Business Confidence Knocked By US Tax Changes

The Bank of Canada has published the findings of its latest business outlook survey, which shows some concern among firms over the impact of US trade and tax policies.




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Tax-News.com: Canada, Israeli Sign FTA

Canada and Israel have signed a modernized free trade agreement.




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Tax-News.com: Ontario Withdraws Support For Canadian Carbon Taxes

Ontario's new government has scrapped the province's cap-and-trade carbon pricing regime, effective July 3.