Tag: Blood
Genetic carrier testing key to reducing occurrence of Thalassemia, say doctors
Would-be parents, who are carriers of the disease, are at a greater risk of having a child with Thalassemia Major, especially if they are married to another person who is also a carrier...........
Thalassemia care in India: Where do we stand?
From the basics to the potential solutions, Dr Sunil Bhat, Senior Consultant at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Health City Bangalore, explains the prevalent overall scenario of Thalassemia, a grave disease that affects a substantial chunk of..........
Safe Blood Transfusion: A Challenge
The challenge is not just with fragmentation or the number of blood banks, it is also with the lack of regular, repeat voluntary blood donations and screening techniques that are used to test donated blood, writes Sumit Bagaria...........
Men more prone to diabetes, reveals SRL analysis
The analysis of more than 6.3 million samples tested found that around 21 percent men were diabetic against 17.3 percent women...........
Omega-6 fats may help prevent type 2 diabetes!
A simple change in diet might protect people from developing type 2 diabetes, reveals the study by the George Institute for Global Health........
Aplagon partners with Cadila to develop & test antithrombotic products in...
Aplagon has partnered with Cadila Pharmaceuticals to develop and commercialize APAC First-in-Class antithrombotics for the prevention of blood vessel occlusions related to vascular interventions..........
Scientists develop natural material for faster blood clotting
This enhanced clotting rate can play an extremely crucial role in treating injuries sustained during accidents or military combat, researchers pointed out..........
Medanta conducts SAARC’s first youngest blood group incompatible kidney transplant
The development is being seen as a ray of hope for patients unable to find same blood group match for kidney transplant............
Indian scientists inch closer to develop a new blood cancer drug
The new compound developed by the team of scientists supported under IISc-DBT collaborative program, has been found to be most effective in leukemic cells.......Read More
OMRON Healthcare partners initiative to build awareness around hypertension
The global campaign aimed at raising awareness about blood pressure measurement is facilitated in India by Public Health Foundation of India, Indian Council of Medical Research and Indian Medical Association............