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Star Health
Angioplasty or bypass surgery: Which one you need the most
Angioplasty, medically called PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty) is a non-surgical procedure designed to dilate narrowed coronary arteries (arteries which supply blood to the heartmuscles).
Study results released on travel and blood clots
WHO has released results from Phase I of the WHO Research Into Global Hazards of Travel (WRIGHT) project.
High altitude flights spark symptoms
Feeling a little achy, lightheaded or short of breath on a long plane flight? A new study suggests you might be suffering from a mild form of altitude sickness.
UN food standards commission met
New measures to ensure safer powdered infant formulae and hygienic egg production were discussed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), attended by representatives from more than 100 countries.
Cats may be trouble for any allergy sufferer
People with allergies may have some constriction in their airways when they are around a cat, even if they are not specifically allergic to cats, a study suggests.
Botox shots may help kids with cerebral palsy
As a treatment for muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy, shots of botulinum toxin A, best known by the brand name Botox, are safe and produce measurable improvements in function, according
 

 
   
 
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