LIFE STYLE
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Jun- 2023 -4 June
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3 June
HPV Vaccination: Impact on Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control
HPV vaccination has had a profound impact on cervical cancer prevention and control. (Photo: Pixabay) Cervical cancer is a significant global health issue, affecting millions of women worldwide. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major risk factor for the development of cervical cancer. Fortunately, the introduction of HPV vaccines has revolutionized cervical cancer prevention and control strategies. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection, with more than 100 different types identified. Certain high-risk types, such as HPV-16 and HPV-18, are responsible for approximately 70% of all cervical cancer cases. Persistent infection with these high-risk HPV types can lead to the development of precancerous lesions, which, if left untreated, may progress to invasive cervical cancer over time. The Role of HPV…
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3 June
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2 June
CDSCO approves AstraZeneca’s liver cancer drug in India
CDSCO has approved AstraZeneca Pharma India’s liver cancer drug Tremelimumab Concentrate to be administered intravenously New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved AstraZeneca Pharma India’s liver cancer drug Tremelimumab Concentrate to be administered intravenously, the company said on Thursday. The approval for Tremelimumab in combination with Durvalumab is based on results from Phase III clinical trial and is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC) – the most common type of primary liver cancer. The trial, conducted across 16 countries, including India, the US and Canada, showed a positive and significant benefit for overall survival for the combination of Tremelimumab and Durvalumab versus Sorafenib, the company said, in a statement. The approval paves way for the…
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2 June
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1 June
Brit ditches UK for sunshine, higher salaries and ‘much cheaper property’
ABritish man has explained why he’s decided to wave goodbye to the UK and settle in a much sunnier country with cheaper property. In recent years it’s been quite easy to feel a little glum about life here on the British Isles, where inflation is at 10%, the property market seemingly out of control and the prospect of a sunny summer never guaranteed. On top of struggling to pay bills plenty of Brits are having to settle for a staycation at the beach this year – which can be wonderful, but only if the sun holds up, the Daily Star reports. At least in part due to these reasons – and what is going on Down Under – as many as 35,000 British…
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1 June
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May- 2023 -31 May
Doctors warn against tobacco use, passive smoking
World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31. The theme for this year, We need food, not tobacco’, is an apt one, say, doctors, citing tobacco use as a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. HYDERABAD: Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, observed on May 31, city-based doctors warned people against taking up the habit, while also advising tobacco users to give up the habit by detailing its ill effects and calling for social awareness on the issue. The theme for this year, ‘We need food, not tobacco’, is an apt one, say, doctors, citing tobacco use as a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Tobacco use was found to be the leading preventable cause of cancer deaths, as it could…
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31 May
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31 May
Airline to weigh passengers before they board flights
More than 10,000 passengers flying with Air New Zealand throughout June will be asked to step onto the scales before they board their flight. The airline is looking for those travelling on its international network to take part in its passenger weight survey. It is an “essential” initiative to ensure “the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft”, according to Air New Zealand, and is also a requirement from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority. Fliers on the domestic network were weighed in 2021, and now that international travel has resumed following the pandemic, it’s time for international flyers to weigh in. As The Independent has reported previously, weighing every passenger before a flight can increase safety and cut the environmental harm caused by each…
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