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Each district should have Ayurveda hospital: PM Modi	18.10.2017	DNA: India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), on the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), in New Delhi. Modi said each district in India must have an all-equipped Ayurveda hospital. "In the next three years, over 65 such AYUSH hospitals will be established across India," Modi said. AIIA is already seeing over 750 patients each day in its initial phase. "It is estimated that the patient inflow will double in the coming days," Modi said. He added, "The hospital has been equipped with modern infrastructure to deal with severe illnesses and ailments." Set up in an area of over 10 acres with a budget of close to Rs 157 crore, the institute holds certificate of National Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH). AIIA will work in close proximity with AIIMS, and Indian Council of Medical Research as well as other international organisations, for interdisciplinary and integrative health practice. Modi stressed on strengthening the supportive chain ...
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AstraZeneca gets regulator’s nod to sell diabetes drug	17.10.2017	HBL: Companies
Drug firm AstraZeneca Pharma has received marketing authorisation from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for Xigduo XR tablets used in treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes in India. T...
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AstraZeneca Pharma India gets DCGI nod to market diabetes drug	17.10.2017	News
Drug firm AstraZeneca Pharma has received marketing authorisation from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for Xigduo XR tablets used in treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes in India. The product is indicated as an adjunct therapy to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, AstraZeneca Pharma India said in a statement. The tablet, a product of the AstraZeneca Group, has been approved in 61 countries, including the US, EU and Japan, and demonstrates an overall favourable benefit risk profile for treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes, it added. The company, however, did not share the price at which it would be selling the tablets. "Xigduo XR will provide physicians and patients with an advanced treatment option that provides better glycemic control, potential weight loss and the reduced risk of hypoglycemia," AstraZeneca India Medical Affairs & Regulatory Head Anilda Dsouza said. With these tablets the company is ...
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The first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister on Ayurveda Day at New Delhi	17.10.2017	Govt of india: PIB
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated the All India Institute of Ayurveda, in New Delhi, to the Nation.
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Lack of sleep in pregnancy may contribute to gestational diabetes	17.10.2017	New Kerala: Health News
Washington D.C [USA], October 17 : Pregnant women may develop gestational diabetes due to lack of sleep, a new study suggests.
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LIVE! Time for a 'health revolution' under the aegis of Ayurveda: Modi	17.10.2017	Rediff: Top Stories (India)

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Daily Healthcare Tips for Senior Citizens	17.10.2017	Latest News
Senior Citizens in the age group of 65+ require special attention to their health is no secret. Getting older shouldn't mean illnesses, ailments and a poor quality of life.
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PM Modi to inaugurate first All India Institute of Ayurveda today	17.10.2017	Zee News : India National
Modelled on the lines of AIIMS, the institute offers MD/MS in Ayurveda and PhD courses
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Obesity increases irregular heartbeat risk in men: Study	16.10.2017	All News-IANS Stories
Overweight men are more likely to develop irregular heartbeat at 50 years of age, nearly a decade earlier than women, according to a study.
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This artificial pancreas uses your phone to combat diabetes	16.10.2017	All News-IANS Stories
Researchers have successfully developed an artificial pancreas system that uses an algorithm on smartphone to continuously monitor glucose levels of the user and automatically delivers appropriate levels of insulin -- a game changer for diabetic patients.
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Latest drugs and techniques boon for heart and diabetes patients	16.10.2017	Central Chronicle
Bhopal : The second day programme began with Dr. Brent M. Egan renowned cardiologist from... more »
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AIIA to be dedicated to the Nation by the PM on Ayurveda Day	15.10.2017	New Kerala: India News
New Delhi : The First ever All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), set up along the lines of AIIMS, will be dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on Ayurveda Day on 17th October, 2017 at New Delhi.
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Novel augmented tongue ultrasound for speech therapy?	15.10.2017	All News-IANS Stories
A team of researchers have developed a system that uses an ultrasound to display movements of tongues in real time, a finding which may help patients with tongue surgery to improve their speech.
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MPCC's Ex-Gen Secy Mahadev Shelar commits suicide	15.10.2017	DNA: Popular News
Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) former general secretary and party spokesperson Mahadev Shelar allegedly committed suicide at his Mulund residence on Saturday afternoon by hanging himself inside his study. Mulund police said they have found a suicide note which blamed ill-health for the extreme step. He is survived by his wife, daughter and son. From a budding Congress worker who hailed from the erstwhile Girangaon, the textile mill area in central Mumbai, to being appointed MPCC general secretary and spokesperson, Shelar had come a long way. He was born in Wai taluka, Satara district, and was considered close to former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan. According to the police, the 64-year-old had been ill and depressed for the past few years. He had problems with his hearing and eyesight, and also suffered from diabetes, officers said. According to the police, on Saturday, Shelar went for his routine walk and had lunch at 1.30 pm. After his wife, Mangala, went to buy groceries, he went ...
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High blood pressure in midlife tied to later dementia	14.10.2017	All Current Affairs Stories
Women who were hypertensive at an average age of 44 had a 68% higher risk for dementia than those who had normal blood pressure at that age
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Modi to dedicate All India Institute of Ayurveda to nation on Oct 17	14.10.2017	All News-IANS Stories
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate next week India's first All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) that is aimed to bring in synergy between the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern diagnostic tools and technology.
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The first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to be dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister on Ayurveda Day at New Delhi	14.10.2017	Govt of india: PIB
The First ever All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), set up along the lines of AIIMS, will be dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on Ayurveda Day on 17th October, 2017 at New Delhi. Set up as an apex institute under the Ministry of AYUSH, the AIIA will bring synergy between the
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ICMR guideline spurs debate on regulation of stem cell banking	14.10.2017	All Economy & Policy Stories
The ICMR guideline on Stem Cell research has triggered discussion in the Stem Cell Banking industry about the need of proper regulations and guidelines related to storage of stem cells other than Umbilical Cord Blood stem cells, which currently do not have substantial clinical benefits, but which could be useful in future. Major industry players in the segment said that at present there is lack of clarity related to the collection and storage of these stem cells, which could also be misused by some of the companies.The National Guidelines for Stem Cell Research (NGSCR), 2017, which puts in various guidelines to ensure standards on various processes related to Stemcell treatment, has been prepared with a philosophy to prevent premature commercialisation of unproven stem cell therapies and generation of new knowledge based on sound scientific rationale while addressing all ethical concerns, says the ICMR.The document details that at present there is no scientific evidence to ...
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Staying in shape may increase your lifespan	14.10.2017	All News-IANS Stories
Want to live a long life? Reducing excess weight and staying in shape may prolong life expectancy by two months, researchers suggested.
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Don't just sit there	13.10.2017	Deccan Herald - Supplements
Too much time spent in a chair could shorten our lives, even if we exercise, according to a study that uses objective measures to find the links between lengthy sitting time and death among middle-aged and older adults. More hopefully, the study also suggests that we might be able to take steps to reduce our risks by taking steps every half-hour or so. Most of us almost certainly have heard by now that being seated and unmoving all day is unhealthy. Many epidemiological studies have noted that the longer people sit on a daily basis, the likelier they are to develop various diseases, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. They also are at heightened risk for premature death. This association between sitting and ill health generally remains, the past science shows, whether people exercise or not. But most of these studies have relied on people's memories of how they spent their time, and our recall about such matters tends to be unreliable. The studies also usually have focused on the total number ...
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