Colleen Fleiss's Profile
M.Sc
Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.
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Gold Drugs: A New Weapon Against Cancer
Gold-based drugs show promise as a new weapon against prostate and other types of cancer, offering innovative treatment potential in fighting cancer.
Snakebites Now a Notifiable Disease in India
Snakebites are now a notifiable disease in India, requiring mandatory reporting. This move aims to improve awareness, treatment, and prevention efforts across India.
Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Faces Remote Prescription Ban
South Korea plans to ban remote prescriptions for the weight loss drug Wegovy, aiming to regulate its use and prevent misuse of the medication in online consultations.
India Vaccinates 27.77 Crore Pregnant Women and Children
India has administered 27.77 crore vaccine doses to pregnant women and children, with states like Bihar and UP leading the vaccination efforts, says the Centre.
HIV/AIDS Resurgence in Western Pacific
A resurgence of HIV/AIDS in the Western Pacific raises alarms, highlighting the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and improved healthcare responses in the region.