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2/18/2025, 2:15:34 PM

Maharashtra health department on Monday listed the death of a 34-year-old resident of Wagholi in Pune at Sassoon General Hospital on Saturday evening as a GBS fatality. With this, nine people have died in Pune since the outbreak of the rare neurological disease in the city on Jan 5. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/two-more-gbs-deaths-in-maharashtra-india-toll-at-21/118359786

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2/19/2025, 11:18:58 AM

Faecal coliform bacteria are a group of microorganisms found in the intestines of humans and animals. Their presence in water indicates contamination from sewage or animal waste. While not all coliform bacteria are harmful, their detection raises concerns about the potential presence of dangerous pathogens like viruses, Salmonella, and E. coli. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/faecal-bacteria-levels-above-norms-in-prayagraj-during-maha-kumbh-says-cpcb-doctors-raise-red-flag-over-medical-problems/118384700

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2/19/2025, 11:35:59 AM

Government’s approach to cancer care: A tragic case of misplaced priorities Cancer treatment merits a deeper, relentless probe through a proper assessment of the immunological status and genomic aspects of each case. It calls for a multi-disciplinary approach aimed at providing the right treatment, the very first time. Any intervention based on hasty conclusions invariably leads to cancer recurrence, which often proves life-threatening, apart from the financial and psychological hardships patients and their family members have to undergo in the process. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/governments-approach-to-cancer-care-a-tragic-case-of-misplaced-priorities/118378493

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2/19/2025, 11:13:22 AM

Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center's lymphoma specialist, Dr. Palomba, provides an in-depth look at how CAR T-cell therapy is evolving to offer hope for more patients battling hematologic malignancies. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/on-site-car-t-cell-production-cutting-costs-and-time-with-rapid-manufacturing/118386449

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2/19/2025, 11:22:56 AM

The funding will position the $165-bn Tata Group as the hospital's largest financial backer, enabling it to add three representatives to the present 14-member board of trustees. Group chairman N Chandrasekaran will replace veteran banker Deepak Parekh as chairman of Breach Candy Hospital Trust from Oct 1, 2025. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/tatas-to-inject-rs-500-crore-in-mumbais-breach-candy-hospital-to-boost-infrastructure/118379782?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=homepage

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2/19/2025, 11:33:39 AM

GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing or breathing. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/maharashtras-gbs-tally-now-211-with-one-new-case/118376142

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2/20/2025, 11:08:15 AM

The Ayush Ministry said this update follows the successful year-long testing and deliberations after the launch of International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11 TM-2 in January last year for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine for country implementation testing. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/who-includes-traditional-medicine-in-its-health-framework-ensures-official-documentation/118406499?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=homepage

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2/20/2025, 11:06:41 AM

The AMAN variant, first reported to be the main subtype of GBS during a major outbreak in northern China in the 1990s, also causes severe paralysis and respiratory failure. Currently in Pune, 36 patients remain in intensive care, with 16 on ventilator support. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/pune-gbs-fatality-rate-surpasses-that-of-peru-event-many-patients-had-severe-variant-say-docs/118401898

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2/19/2025, 11:30:16 AM

In India, women are the primary kidney donors, while men are the main recipients, driven by societal norms and caregiving roles. Experts stress the need for awareness, policy reforms, and financial support to ensure organ donation is a voluntary choice, not an obligation. Read more: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/gender-disparity-in-kidney-donation-a-reflection-of-social-norms/118386356

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2/19/2025, 6:56:37 AM

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) explained : When the Immune System Turns Against You GBS is a rare autoimmune disorder causing sudden muscle weakness and paralysis, often triggered by infections. New emerging cases continue to raise concerns about its origin and treatment. Join the webinar to learn from eminent experts on managing the disease and preventing such disease outbreaks. 📅 Live Webinar – 21st Feb 2025 🕥 12 PM 🔗 Register Now: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/webinar/guillain-barre-syndrome-explained-when-the-immune-system-turns-against-you/3036