Cancer

Breast, lung cancer patients need not have chemotherapy; may still live longer: Study

Two major studies released today show that many people with breast and lung cancers may forgo chemotherapy and still live longer, signaling a waning need for what was long seen as the standard of c

Publication Date:

04/06/2018

Source: Daily News Analysis (Delhi)

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Breast, Women, Health Effects, Health

Health

Global, regional, and national cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years for 29 cancer groups, 1990 to 2016

While lifestyle-related cancers saw a universal increase from 2006 to 2016, several cancers from infectious causes – including cervical and stomach cancers – decreased over the same time period finds this global study published in the journal "'ONCOLOGY"

Publication Date:

02/06/2018

Source: Jama Oncology

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1-16

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Cancer, Health Care, Statistics, Non Communicable Diseases, Global, Lung Cancer, India, Stomach Cancer, Smoking, Tobacco Related Cancer

Water Pollution

Tests reveal toxic chemicals in Doon's rivers

The much touted river revival initiative pushed foward by the chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat appears to have had little impact considering recent findings regarding the level of toxic chemica

Publication Date:

01/06/2018

Source: Pioneer (Dehradun)

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Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Dehradun (D), River Pollution, Total Dissolved Solids, Cancer, Health Effects, Water Pollution

Health

Common toothpaste ingredient linked to colon cancer

Triclosan, an antibacterial and anti-fungal agent, found to have adverse effects on gut health

Publication Date:

01/06/2018

Source: Hindu (New Delhi)

Tags:

Food Safety, Diseases, Cancer, Medical Research, Health Effects, Health

Health

Quantifying the financial burden of households’ out-of-pocket payments on medicines in India: a repeated crosssectional analysis of National Sample Survey data, 1994–2014

The objective of this research is to generate new evidence on financial implications of medicines out-of-pocket (OOP) payments for households. Another objective is to investigate which disease conditions contributed to a significant proportion of households’ financial burden.

Original Source

Publication Date:

31/05/2018

Author(s): Sakthivel Selvaraj, Habib Hasan Farooqui, Anup Karan

Source: BMJ Open

pp:

1-10

Tags:

Health Care, Health Insurance, India, Poverty, Non Communicable Diseases, Heart Diseases, Cancer, Statistics, Drugs

Health

40% less cancer cases if tobacco banned: Experts

JAIPUR: One who smokes might not be aware that tobacco is the single most preventable cause of cancer. Health experts say that if tobacco is eliminated, 30-40% cases of cancer can be prevented.

Publication Date:

31/05/2018

Source: Times Of India (Jaipur)

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Rajasthan, Cancer, Tobacco Related Cancer, Health Effects, Health

Health

Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

A key component of achieving universal health coverage is ensuring that all populations have access to quality health care. Examining where gains have occurred or progress has faltered across and within countries is crucial to guiding decisions and strategies for future improvement. We used the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016) to assess personal health-care access and quality with the Healthcare Access and Quality (HAQ) Index for 195 countries and territories, as well as subnational locations in seven countries, from 1990 to 2016.

Publication Date:

23/05/2018

Source: Lancet

pp:

1-36

Tags:

Health For All, Health Care, Cancer, Statistics, Asia, Africa, India, China, Japan, Assam, Non Communicable Diseases, Health Policy, Respiratory Diseases

Health

Walnut can reduce risk of colon cancer

Walnut, long called the king of nuts, is costly, at up to Rs 170 for 100 grams.

Publication Date:

21/05/2018

Source: Deccan Chronicle (Telangana)

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Telangana, Cancer, Health Effects, Nutrition, Health

Health

Go back to ancient ways to stop cancer

HYDERABAD: Alternative therapy for preventing cancer, including yoga and Ayurveda and other healing therapies were showcased at the Aarogya 2018 conference held in the city on Sunday.

Publication Date:

15/05/2018

Source: Times Of India (Hyderabad)

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Telangana, Cancer, Ayurveda, Vegetables, Drugs, Health Care, Health

Health

Pune: NGO to hold awareness programmes about retinoblastoma

The Iksha Foundation, a Bengaluru-based NGO supporting children with eye cancer, has stepped up programmes to spread awareness about retinoblastoma and ensure that the disease is detected in potent

Publication Date:

11/05/2018

Source: Indian Express (Pune)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Cancer, NGO, Diseases, Children, Health