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Study reveals improved treatment for children with sickle cell anemia
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], June 28 (ANI): Dose escalation of hydroxyurea treatment for children in Uganda with sickle cell anaemia is more effective and has similar side effects than a lower fixed dose of the same drug, suggest the findings of an international team of researchers.
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Researchers discover improved treatment for children with sickle cell anem
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], June 26 (ANI): A team of international researchers has found that dose escalation of hydroxyurea treatment for children in Uganda with sickle cell anemia is more effective and has similar side effects than a lower fixed dose of the same drug.
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Reconstituting blood in humans to be boon for individuals suffering from b
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 1 (ANI): Finding out effective ways to reconstitute blood in humans will prove to be a boon for individuals suffering from ailments such as blood cancer and sickle-cell anaemia, say researchers.
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C'garh launches unique initiative to tackle the menace of malnutrition
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India], July 1 (ANI): The state government has launched a unique initiative aimed at eliminating the menace of malnutrition by identifying malnourished children, pregnant women, and young girls and providing them with a nutrient-rich diet on a daily basis.
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President Kovind calls for holistic health system
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Karimnagar (Telangana) [India], Dec 22 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday underlined the need for evolving a holistic health system, which is uniformly affordable and accessible.
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All you need to know about sickle-cell disease
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): A new study sheds light on how sickle-cell disease occurs when deformed red blood cells clump together, blocking tiny blood vessels and causing severe pain and swelling in the affected body parts.
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Kids with Acute Chest Syndrome at risk of respiratory failure: Study
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 06 (ANI): A study has recently warned that if Acute Chest Syndrome (ACS), a potentially severe lung complication of sickle cell disease, is not treated effectively in children then it may increase the risk of respiratory failure, chronic lung disease and prolonged
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Raman Singh inaugurates five new policies, schemes of health smart card
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday inaugurated five new policies and schemes of health smart card for the state, which also includes 'Mukhyamantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana'.
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Now, it's easier to blunt sickle cell disease
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): As population of sickle cell poses a formidable challenge, odds have dramatically lessened in its treatment.
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