Guidelines by American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association & other organisations endorse early detection and treatment of dyslipidemia—unhealthy levels of fats in blood.
Trials show that digitoxin—active ingredient in foxglove—lowered mortality & hospitalisation in patients with reduced heart-pumping function, insufficient emptying of left ventricle.
Inclisiran was developed by Novartis & launched in India in January this year under brand name Leqvio. Cardiologist vouch for benefits, say it has been a useful addition to therapies.
Report by Asia-Pacific Society of Cardiology says heart failure burden ranges from 1.3 to 6.7% in South Asian countries. Calls for ‘cancer-level’ urgency to tackle condition.
Doctors are recommending cardiac screening for competitive athletes who have recovered from Covid-19, including for those who didn't show any obvious symptoms.
For Hindu nationalists, the size of the Muslim electorate lends extraordinary significance to Bengal. It's one of the biggest prizes for the BJP’s ideological project.
Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.
French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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