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Monkeypox symptoms in UK patients differ from previous outbreaks: Study
Symptoms of monkeypox patients in the UK differ from those observed in previous outbreaks elsewhere in the world, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal on Saturday. The researchers looked at 54 patients who attended sexual health clinics in London, UK and were diagnosed with monkeypox during a 12 day period in May this year. The finding suggests that patients in this group had a higher prevalence of skin lesions in the genital and anal area and lower prevalence of tiredness and fever than in cases from previously studied outbreaks of monkeypox. Based on these findings, the researchers suggest current case definitions for 'probable cases' of monkeypox should be reviewed to help identify cases. They also predict that the high prevalence of genital skin lesions in patients and the high rate of co-occurring sexually transmitted infections means that sexual health clinics are likely to see additional monkeypox cases in the future. The researchers call
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Glenmark acquires Wockhardt's key OTC brands in US for undisclosed sum
Deal includes approved ANDAs for famotidine tablets, used in treatment and prevention of ulcers stomach and intestinal ulcers
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Yoga means business: your asana attire will decide exercise goals
As more people take up the heath and exercise system, a wardrobe to practise yoga is becoming essential
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IMF warns of risks from China's slowing Covid-19 vaccination rates
About 375 million people over the age of 15 in China have yet to receive three doses of a vaccine, while the daily vaccination rate has fallen below 800,000 per day
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Covid-19 testing drops even as daily cases rise to three-month high
Testing volumes have not grown much nationally, though individual states show some improvement
 "Covid-19 testing drops even as daily cases rise to three-month high")
Amazon India says it stepping up support plan for LGBTQAI+ employees
Same-gender partner of a worker can sign up for health insurance programme, says company.
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Coronavirus vaccine update: AstraZeneca, Modena leading the race, says WHO
Coronavirus vaccine latest update: The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc.'s experimental vaccine is the first to enter the final stages of clinical trial. Catch latest updates on Covid vaccine
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Coronavirus vaccine update: Oxford vaccine to provide protection for a year
Coronavirus vaccine latest update: Dexamethasone - a cheap and widely available drug can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with corona. Stay tuned for latest updates on Covid-19 vaccine
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Coronavirus: 3,277 new cases, 127 deaths in India in last 24 hours
Coronavirus India update: Stay tuned with Business Standard for latest news on Covid-19, world death toll, and cases across the world and in India
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Covid-19: Maharashtra reports 394 new cases; Delhi tally crosses 2,500 mark
Here is a look at the number of coronavirus cases and death toll across various states of India
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Premium perks: Wearables, apps are set to transform health insurance
IRDAI has so far received 173 proposals, most of which incentivise wellness in the health insurance space through the use of apps and wearable devices
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My battle with coronavirus: Being a 'leader' in China's temporary hospital
When Kang walked out of the temporary hospital on February 21, together with other 52 cured COVID-19 patients, he could not help shouting, 'Wuhan stay strong! China stay strong'
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Ascent Meditech to invest Rs 100 crore in greenfield Gujarat plant
Private equity-backed firm is also looking at capital market for funds
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Poor nutrition to encephalitis outbreak: 2019's biggest health stories
All year round, the level of air pollution in Delhi remains three times higher than the national standard
 "Poor nutrition to encephalitis outbreak: 2019's biggest health stories")
Women may be missing out on outpatient care access in north India
Missing out on healthcare services may not always result in death, so death rates may not capture the extent of gender disparity
 "Women may be missing out on outpatient care access in north India")
This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods but consume fruits
Navratri diet encourages more consumption of fruits
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How short can the intervals in high-intensity interval training get?
Very short interval sessions can provide quick, potent exercise
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Older people with more friends do better at preventive health: Study
The study offers fresh evidence that the quality and quantity of close social relationships, and shifts in these relationships over time, may influence how much people focus on preventive health
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'Delhi-NCR, Mumbai most fitness conscious cities; Lucknow, Kolkata laziest'
According to the study, women opt for more passive workouts such as yoga and more specifically surya namaskar