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The findings assume relevance ahead of World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, which draws attention to mental health and the need to address psychological well-being
Read article →“I am feeling very happy. It is a matter of pride for me and my community. It is a great achievement in my life,” says Ruth John Paul
Read article →Poor handling practices have also been found to increase the risk of contamination by bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause serious illnes
Read article →An estimated 30% of people with major depressive disorder who have tried antidepressants may experience treatment-resistant depression
Read article →Health Minister U.T. Khader said price rationalisation should translate into direct savings for patients, and urged the Union government to extend similar measures to other essential medicines where high treatment costs place a burden on patients.
Read article →Why so many people avoid the dentist and what modern, patient-centred care can do about it
Read article →Tholur accounts for seven cases; all patients out of danger, says DMO; 39 dengue and four leptospirosis cases also reported in October
Read article →Average trade mark-up on these drugs now around 170%, reaching 700% in some cases; intervention to cut prices by up to 70% of MRP, resulting in cumulative annual savings of ₹2,500 crore for patients
Read article →The two-year trial found that heart failure patients who received nurse-led collaborative care had a 22% lower risk of death than those receiving usual care. They were also more likely to remain alive without hospitalisation
Read article →India continues to report more leprosy cases, childhood infections and disability than projected, highlighting the need to interrupt transmissions
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