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In a first, AIIMS Delhi to examine link between air pollution and lung cancer
In a first, AIIMS Delhi to examine link between air pollution and lung cancer

Lung cancer India study: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has launched a first-of-its-kind study aimed at ascertaining the link between air pollution and lung cancer in India on Friday. The research, titled AIRCARE, will be led by Dr Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology. The study aims to explore how prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) influences the risk of developing…

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Odisha hospital inferno: 4 officials suspended, incidents sparks political firestorm in assembly
Odisha hospital inferno: 4 officials suspended, incidents sparks political firestorm in assembly

Odisha hospital fire: In the aftermath of the deadly blaze, which erupted at Odisha’s SCB Medical College and Hospital, killing 12 patients, the government suspended four officials on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the opposition parties intensified calls for accountability and demanded the resignation of state Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The death toll had mounted to 12 from the initial 10, as two more people succumbed to burns later.  Fact-finding report…

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