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Jharkhand: At least five children with thalassemia in Chaibasa tested HIV-positive on Saturday, following an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi. The probe was launched after a family alleged that a local blood bank had transfused HIV-infected blood to their seven-year-old child. Officials said the child had received around 25 blood transfusions from the blood bank. District Civil Surgeon Dr. Sushanto Majhee stated the child had tested HIV-positive over a week ago and noted ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 38-year-old woman from Kolar district in Karnataka has been identified with a previously unknown blood group, now officially recognised and named CRIB by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT). CRIB stands for Cromer India Bengaluru. "Cromer" refers to the blood group system under which the antigen has been classified. "India" indicates the country of discovery and "Bengaluru" marks the city where the blood sample was studied. The discovery was made during routine t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A 27-week-old "miracle baby" survived multiple organ complications, two full blood exchanges after birth and the loss of a twin sibling to bring joy to his mother, who has survived a rare brain tumour aside from undergoing multiple failed IVF treatments. The hospital claimed it to be the first reported case in the world of a baby surviving the condition at under 28 weeks. Doctors at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, saved the life of the newborn at just 27 weeks and four days ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) Researchers in India have developed and validated a scale to measure stigma in a patient suffering from sickle cell disease and their caregivers. Described in a paper in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal, the 'ICMR-SCD Stigma Scale for India' or ISSSI is the first such tool in the country and fourth in the world, available in clinical and research settings. India accounts for the second-highest prevalence of sickle cell disease in the world, following su ...Read More >
Egg yolks are a nutritional powerhouse containing essential vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. They aid in nutrient absorption, provide significant choline for brain health, and can also be used for natural skincare. Yolk color reflects the hen's diet but contributes no additional nutritional value.Egg yolks are often the focus of various health discussions, yet many people may not know just how fascinating and multifaceted they truly are. While commonly associated with their rich flavor and ...Read More >
Shivering uncontrollably? Feeling like you're wrapped in a chill all your life, no matter the number of layers you wear on? You are not alone! If you are always shivering even in mildly cold temperatures, it is probably not the weather's fault. According to a study, deficiencies in several of the body's key nutrients could be the reason why you're so intolerable to the cold. Yes, you read that right, a nutrient deficiency could be why you're stuck in your everlasting winter wonderland! Although ...Read More >
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