NORTH INDIA

Jan 28 2025HEALTH

Dentists in North India: Their Views on Helping Patients Quit Tobacco

You might think that dentists are only about teeth, but they can also play a big role in helping people quit smoking. A recent online survey in North India checked how private dental practitioners feel about giving tobacco cessation counseling and using nicotine replacement therapy. They wanted to find out what stops these dentists from helping their patients kick th...

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Dec 25 2024HEALTH

Measles Outbreak in a Northern Indian Hospital

In a hospital located up North in India, a surprising incident occurred. Measles, a contagious virus, spread among a handful of adults. This virus travels through the air, making it highly infectious. The hospital took swift action to diagnose the patients accurately. Samples were sent to a lab that follows the World Health Organization's guidelines. The patients sha...

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