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Typhoid Vaccine Clinical Trial in Nepal: Phase III Results

Typhoid Vaccine Clinical Trial in Nepal: Phase III Results

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Phase III clinical trial of a typhoid conjugate vaccine conducted over 20,000 children in Kathmandu, Nepal, is highly immunogenic, safe and effective for vaccinating children at high risk.

Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease

Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease

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Cholesteryl ester storage disease (CESD) is a rare inherited disease that results from the accumulation of lipids in the body.

Chemical Castration

Chemical Castration

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Chemical castration is a procedure wherein medications are administered to reduce testosterone levels. This punishment is granted to sexual offenders in some countries.

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Probiotic Yeast May Help Treat Drug-resistant Fungal Infections

Probiotic Yeast May Help Treat Drug-resistant Fungal Infections

Diet & Nutrition News Dec 11 2019 7:29 PM

A study by researchers at WPI and the Central Food Technological Research Institute in India shows that yeasts derived from food are effective in preventing infections and reducing the virulence of several Candida species.

Research Looks at Side Effects of Few Pediatric Drugs

Research Looks at Side Effects of Few Pediatric Drugs

Child Health News Dec 11 2019 6:13 PM

Study done by the University of Cincinnati researchers shows certain antidepressants cause side effects for pediatric patients with OCD, anxiety.

New Drug Combination May Hold Potential in Breast Cancer

New Drug Combination May Hold Potential in Breast Cancer

Drug News Dec 11 2019 5:43 PM

Hollings Cancer Center researchers explore how to help the 60 percent of patients with TNBC who do not respond well to more traditional treatments.

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LCD Screen Pollution: Your Household Dust may Contain More Toxic Chemicals from LCDs

LCD Screen Pollution: Your Household Dust may Contain More Toxic Chemicals from LCDs

Health Watch Dec 11 2019 12:07 PM

LCD screen pollution: More toxic chemicals from LCD television, iPhone and computer screens are found in household dust. Liquid crystal monomers used in flat-screen TVs, smartphones and computer screens, are found to be potentially hazardous to humans, animals, and the environment.

Kidney Stones can Now be Removed Easily and Painlessly

Kidney Stones can Now be Removed Easily and Painlessly

Health in Focus Dec 9 2019 5:55 PM

Kidney stones can now be passed out without pain, reveals a new study. Pain caused by the contractions in the ureter, while passing a stone could be alleviated using muscle relaxants.

Tune Your Brain: Playing Sports can Boost Your Brain Health

Tune Your Brain: Playing Sports can Boost Your Brain Health

Health Watch Dec 9 2019 2:46 PM

Can sports boost your brain power? Yes, playing a variety of sports such as football, soccer and hockey can tune your brain, reveals a new study.

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Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil is a peripheral vasodilator agent prescribed with other blood pressure drugs for treating severe high blood pressure and to stimulate hair regrowth in conditions like androgenic alopecia or hair loss.

Mycophenolate mofetil: Know More About The Organ Transplant Medication

Mycophenolate mofetil: Know More About The Organ Transplant Medication

Mycophenolate mofetil is an immunosuppressant agent prescribed for preventing the rejection of organ transplants such as kidney, heart, and liver. It is also recommended for treating systemic lupus erythematosus, crohn's disease, and psoriasis.

Testosterone: Know More About The Male Sex Hormone and Its Role

Testosterone: Know More About The Male Sex Hormone and Its Role

Testosterone is an androgenic hormones prescribed as a replacement therapy in male patients for acquired or congenital primary hypogonadism, hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, and to stimulate delayed puberty in males.

Skincare Tips for Darker Skin Types

Skincare Tips for Darker Skin Types

People with darker complexion need special care and tips. If you have a darker complexion, these easy skincare regimen and make up tips will help.

Dry Skin on Face, Feet and Eyelids - Beauty Tips

Dry Skin on Face, Feet and Eyelids - Beauty Tips

Dry skin on face, feet and eyelids is due to the loss of water content in skin and results in rashes. Follow these simple and home made beauty tips to get rid of dry and itchy skin.

Face Freckles - Beauty Tips

Face Freckles - Beauty Tips

Freckle is a small pale brown spot on the skin, usually seen on the face of fair skinned people. Natural beauty tips offer effective treatment to get rid of freckles on the face.

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