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Low-fat diet may lead to high cholesterol

In India, as many as 10 per cent of the affluent urban upper classes now fall victim to coronary artery disease, a figure approaching the levels of their counterparts in the more developed countries. more>

Yet another wrinkle in the story of botox

In this atmosphere of ‘botox parties’ where champagne-sipping socialites are injected with botulinum toxin,' says British neurologist Dr Peter Misra, more>

Breast cancer not helped by surgery or self-examination

Long-term data about breast cancer is currently pouring in, bringing both confirmations and surprises. more>

Non-invasive role for prostaglandins in miscarriages

It is estimated that 10-30 per cent of pregnancies end in a miscarriage. If a miscarriage is ‘incomplete’, doctors usually scrape out the uterus by D&C more>

Transfuse or not to transfuse: a matter of life and death

It’s axiomatic that blood is a good thing, and that not having enough of it is a bad thing. This is true as far as it goes, but there’s mounting evidence that the picture is not that simple. more>

Radiotherapy for brain tumours may cause brain damage

Although brain cancer has a reputation for being rapidly fatal, roughly half of them are much less virulent, with sufferers living as long as 20 years after diagnosis. more>

No need to suture uncomplicated hand lacerations

Uncomplicated lacerations of the hand don’t need to be sutured, according to the results of a recent trial. more>

Thrombosis remains a major risk after hip and knee surgery

The risk of deep vein thrombosis after hip and knee surgery remains high, even among patients who are given anticoagulation therapy as a precaution. more>

Breast-conserving surgery is best for cancer

The results of two 20-year long studies into breast cancer treatments have shown that breast-conserving surgery results in better outcomes for women. more>

Air pollution control reduces death rate

Irish researchers have found that measures to control air pollution have dramatically reduced the death rate from respiratory and cardiovascular disease. more>

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