There is a growing burden of breast cancer in India. It is one of the deadliest cancers and a major health concern not only in the country but globally. Lack of awareness regarding breast cancer led to higher mortality and morbidity rates in the patients. Wockhardt Hospitals, launched a Breast Cancer Support Group, at the
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According to a study done by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 17 percent of children or one out of six children aged between five-15 years are suffering from myopia. The UN data says that countries where myopia prevalence was estimated and measured as low in the past, such as India, will have major
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Born with a rare congenital disorder called Otofocial syndrome Chicago resident Joseph Williams does not have a jaw. Despite undergoing numerous surgeries, experts have not been able to construct a jaw as his “body rejected it”, according to various reports. Due to the condition, he is unable to speak or eat using his mouth. He uses sign
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Infectious disease experts in India say there have been no reported or suspected cases of monkeypox yet but with tourist season opening up, there is a high chance that the infection may ‘travel” to the subcontinent. Canada confirmed its first two cases in Quebec while 30 more are suspected to be also infected with the
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