Category: Health
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Push for Life-Saving Pharmacogenomic Testing: How Genetic Tests Could Prevent Deadly Drug Reactions in Australia
Source: 9 NEWS Pathologists across Australia are advocating for greater access to blood tests that can identify patients who may experience life-threatening reactions to certain medications, including codeine and chemotherapy. The call comes in response to the experiences of patients like Jennifer Kohne, who suffered from severe side effects due to her body’s inability to…
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Monarch’s Battle: King Charles Confronts Cancer with Resolve and Royal Support
In the hallowed halls of Buckingham Palace, a solemn proclamation resonates: King Charles, revered monarch of the United Kingdom, faces an unexpected adversary in the form of cancer. This revelation, unveiled amidst whispers of concern, casts a shadow over the kingdom, drawing the collective gaze of its citizens. While the specifics of the diagnosis remain…
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Kenyan Pharmaceutical Company Achieves WHO Quality Guarantee for Malaria Drug, Boosting Local Production in Africa
Kenyan pharmaceutical firm, Universal Corporation Limited, has marked a historic achievement by becoming the first African manufacturer to receive the World Health Organization’s quality assurance for a vital malaria drug. This milestone is seen as a crucial step in reducing Africa’s reliance on imported medicines and bolstering the continent’s self-sufficiency in providing essential healthcare solutions,…
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India’s Supreme Court has refused to legalise same-sex marriages, leaving the matter to parliament.
The decision disappointed many LGBTQ+ individuals, like Abhijit Ghosh, a gay man who had kept his relationship secret for over five years.