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Government says no need to panic even as swine flu toll hits 700 mark

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Even as India witnessed a steep rise in the number of swine flu cases in recent days, Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth said that there was no need to panic, adding that the government was taking measures to ensure proper treatment to patients. The H1N1 virus has claimed nearly 700 lives in the country and the number of people affected by it has crossed 10,000 mark, say reports. Seth said that delay in treatment was amounting to rising casualties. Seth said that he was in touch with officials to ensure consistent supply of medicines and other medical equipments to government hospitals. He has also directed drug controllers of various states to ensure availability of necessary vaccines, along with guidelines for usage and treatment protocol. Meanwhile, 40 new medical stores have been given license to sell swine flu drugs. Besides, two new labs have been set up to the existing three, to deal with the rush. Feb 20, 2015
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Cutting off the blood supply to prostate cancer

STORY: Scientists from several British universities are working on a new treatment that could inhibit the growth of tumours in patients with prostate cancer. The idea is to cut off the blood supply Feb 18, 2015
Apple Planning To Make The Next iPhone Waterproof?

iPhone 7 Release Date, Expected Specifications and Other Details

Speculations on Apple's upcoming flagship smartphone dubbed as the iPhone 7 have started doing the rounds though its predecessor, the iPhone 6 was released not long ago. The upcoming next-generation device is also expected to come with good features. Feb 16, 2015