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Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for gout—a painful form of arthritis predominantly affecting men.

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At a mid-flight medical emergency, Doli Biswas, chief nursing officer of Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata, has set an example by demonstrating remarkable situational awareness and medical ...

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Medication variations that combined two of three different blood pressure-lowering medications into a single pill worked equally well in reducing blood pressure and were safe among adults in India, ...