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WDF transforming health policy through DIPAP
Shobha Shukla, Thu, 27 Nov 2008
Prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally and this includes pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). GDM is defined as a transient abnormality of carbohydrate
Addressing HIV and IDU issues vital for TB programmes
NI Wire, Wed, 19 Nov 2008
More than 90% of the diagnosed TB patients are successfully completing treatment in Nepal today. Nepal's anti-TB programme has received appreciation in the south-east Asian region which is the result of ongoing
National partnership for TB care and control shaping up in India
Bobby Ramakant, Mon, 10 Nov 2008
A national multi-stakeholder partnership for TB care and control is shaping up in India. Last week on November 4, 2008 representatives from a range of TB stakeholders participated in a day-long meeting at LRS Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory
Overnight dialysis significantly improves survival rate
NI Wire, Mon, 10 Nov 2008
'Enhance the time duration of dialysis and reduce the risk of death,' claimed Turkey scientists at a seminar organised at the American Society of Nephrology's 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With proper care, adolescents with diabetes can lead healthy lives
NI Wire, Thu, 6 Nov 2008
Diabetes has a unique impact on the lives of adolescents and requires constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, medication and balancing the effects of food and activity. With careful management by





