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WHO Intensifies Anti-Tobacco war

...free environment across the world. The WHO is also engaged in a campaign against the tobacco industry. The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control of WHO bans sales of cigarettes to minors, in addition to bans on advertising and promoting tobacco products. The treaty has been ratified by as many as 100 natio...

Firefighters Continue To Battle Blaze

...ed as an environmental tragedy by the firefighters engaged in putting out the blaze. The flames are reportedl... service personnel drawn from 16 fire services are engaged in bringing the blaze under control. The intense heat is preventing the firemen from getting closer ...

Skin Cancer Research To Go Global

...ms are working on the genetics of melanoma and are engaged in identifying the risks for the same. The substantial fund has been granted by the European Union Framework 6 programme. The consortium will also develop a web site that will tell visitors if they are at risk for developing skin cancers besides inco...

Respecting Dwarfs- A Lesson To Be Learnt From Ancient Egyptians

... formed an integral part of the society. They were engaged in a variety of occupations such as care taking to dance and entertainment. Some of them were employed in animal care centers while some others held administrative positions. Those that formed a part of the Royal family and were even privileged to th...

Small Biosensor To Enable Cancer Detection

...le’s researchers led by Professor Calum McNeil are engaged in developing the device. This will identify cancer markers - proteins or other molecules produced by cancer cells. It makes use of the same gyroscope technology as navigation systems and car airbags. It could provide specialists with advice about ...

Pakistan drug companies seek trade ties with India

.... Qureshi, CEO of Pramount Pharmaceuticals, who is engaged in talks with several Indian companies, said the Indian pharmaceutical industry had prospered. "It has plants, raw materials for life saving drugs which are, in many cases, the best in region," said Qureshi, who has visited India twice. "Despite ...

Indian Hospital Recruits UK Based Doctors

...search Institute (AMRI), in the city of Kolkata is engaged in recruiting UK trained doctors to cater to patients who travel from Britain to India for medical treatment.// The medical treatment available in India is reputed to be both low priced and fast. Some companies have been doing brisk business for the ...

Leisurely Pursuits Tune The Brain

... the research. The more leisurely pursuits they engaged in like just visiting friends, playing cards or going to the movies, the lower was the risk of developing Alzheimer's, according to the study. The study found that better-educated people could sustain more brain damage before they lose mental ability...

NHS faces mental health crisis; 'risky' patients sent home

...S beds. The National Health System psychiatry is engaged in perpetual crisis management, with patients being sent home at night or on long-term leave to clear ward space, according to inspectors from the Mental Health Act Commission. The team of 100 commissioners inspected 2,369 wards in England between ...

Italy Confident Of Protecting Itself From Bird Flu

...lities of an outbreak. The Government in Turkey is engaged in containing the spread of the virus. Money has already been apportioned by Italy to buy 20 million animal vaccine doses. Italians have been called upon not to purchase vaccines which are being advertised in the Internet media. Bird imports from ...

India set to become the global knowledge hub

...Biotechnology, 165 institutions in the country are engaged in genetic engineering research - 55 in transgenic work, 25 in therapeutics and 85 in basic research. India has started commercial cultivation of genetically modified cotton in the western state of Gujarat and some southern states, with several oth...

Brain Filters Sensory Information

... when one practices it on himself. Dr. Flanagan is engaged in exploring the sensory attenuation which involves canceling the unnecessary information we are subject to. //The Public Library of Science (PloS) – Biology journal has published this report. It is not possible for a person to tickle himself as the ...

Distinguished Scientist Award Conferred on University of Rochester Scientists for Work on Preventing Cavities

...enzyme in dental plaque formation. He is currently engaged in finding out if certain compounds in cranberry juice inhibit the formation of cavities. "Dr. Koo's work in this area helps us understand the pivotal role of nutrition in the development and prevention of dental decay," said Cyril Meyerowitz, D.D.S....

More Breast cancer Cases Diagnosed In The UK

...situ (DCIS) during 2002. The Cancer Research UK is engaged in finding out which of the hormone therapy drugs are capable of preventing the recurrence of the disease. The benefits derived from both tamoxifen and anastrozole are being studied. The DCIS is considered a pre-cancerous condition, which can later d...

CNIC To Provide Funds To Mount Sinai School

... until 2015. The Mount Sinai School of Medicine is engaged in scientific research aimed at countering diseases more efficiently....

Medical education to sky rocket: in terms of fees!

.... The method of selection was that the committee engaged 36 cost accountants to arrive at the fee, and considered the following principal parameters to assess the fee. For your knowledge here are mentioned some fees for MBBS of some states Karnataka: Rs 1.13 lakh - Rs 1.88 lakh Maharashtra: Rs 61,000 - ...

Cyprus Reports H5N1 Strain In Birds

...he island, and the UK Government is reported to be engaged in taking preventive measures, while experts from the EU are investigating the incident....

Parents – Teen’s Most Reliable Source for Sex Educatin

...al activities, and of this group nearly two thirds engaged in oral sex. Nearly 25% of the sexually active teens indulged in unprotected sex. 90 per cent of the teens exhibited immense confidence in knowing all about sex, but in reality didn’t know much. Dr. Margo Lane, who led the Manitoba section of the st...

Vayalar Ravi Wants Health Education In Schools

...in AIDS awareness campaign. Mr.Ravi advised NGOs engaged in AIDS awareness programmes to give more attention to rural areas. It was generally felt that AIDS awareness campaigns had largely been confined to bigger cities and rural areas have been neglected. Mr.Ravi felt that it was time that the attention...

Pharma Companies Tie Up To Develop Bird Flu Vaccine

... Novavax is a speciality biopharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development and commercialisation of proprietary products. Located in Genome Valley near Hyderabad, Bharat Biotech is a multidimensional biotechnology company specialising in product-oriented research, development and manufacturing...

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