Topic: Organ systems
World Stroke Day
World Stroke Day, observed every year on 29 October, serves as a global reminder to recognise the early signs of a stroke and act swiftly within the golden...
International Diabetes Federation launches 9th IDF Diabetes Atlas
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released latest figures that highlight the alarming growth in the prevalence of diabetes around the world. These figures were published on the...2019 edition of World Osteoporosis Day (WOD)
The International Osteoporosis Foundation observes the World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) every year on October 20th to raise global awareness on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic...2019 edition of World Vitiligo Day (WVD)
The World Vitiligo Day (WVD) is observed every year on June 25 to raise awareness about the condition. The 2019 theme ‘The Quality of Life of a Vitiligo...2019 edition of International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD)
The International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is observed every year on June 13 to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism worldwide. The 2019 theme is “Still...2019 edition of World Thyroid Day (WTD)
The World Thyroid Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 25 to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid health and the advances made in treating thyroid diseases....Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai find a novel function for stress buster serotonin to treat neurological decline
The researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai have found a novel function for serotonin (a chemical that signals between neurons). The recent discovery establishes...
