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MediNews-december-2016

1.Swine flu scare returns to Delhi as 3 test positive at AIIMS
The National Capital that saw over 4,000 patients last winter with a dozen deaths.

2. Amrit churn to fight anemia:
To break the inter-generational cycle of poor health,especially malneurishment, we have to  target women before and around the time of conception, as they are the most crucial stages for embryogenesis, organogenesis, and fetal development.

To address the problem,an indigenous product made of wheat, black gram, groundnut, sesame seed, and jaggery.

3.Only two HPV shots for younger adolescents: New CDC recommendation

(CDC) has recently recommended that 11- to 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine at least six months apart rather than the previously recommended three doses to protect against cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. 

4.Age related hearing Loss lies in the Brain, not in the Ears !


5.Longer duration of NSAIDS associated with hearing loss risk: Study


6.Vestibular function declines starting at age 40

 

7.Severe dizziness treated with steroid injections into the eardrum

 

8. Nasal irrigation may prevent chronic sinus ailments; however, steam inhalation not effective : Study

 

9.Sleep Apnea tied to heart risk.



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