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HEPATITIS A & E – a leading cause of death

HEPATITIS A & E – a leading cause of death

Hepatitis represents the most common liver disorder characterized by an inflammatory condition resulting in degenerative changes in the organ. Liver dysfunction can therefore significantly impact many other organs and systems throughout the body.   The

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Business trends in New Generation Foods: What more does it do?

Business trends in New Generation Foods: What more does it do?

It does not seem to long ago that food seemed to serve a rather innocuous function. It satiated your hunger. Nothing more. Nothing less. Medicines were to be taken when ill. The diet reverted quickly

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Nutraceuticals and Osteoarthritis

Nutraceuticals and Osteoarthritis

There is some evidence for benefits of antioxidant supplements in pain relief and function in knee OA. These supplements with the most evidence include curcumin, avocado-soya bean unsaponifiables, Boswellia and several preparations used in Ayurvedic

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Myths and Realities of using botanical products in therapeutic Practice by physicians

Myths and Realities of using botanical products in therapeutic Practice by physicians

The above was the topic covered in a KLE University Foundation Oration Lecture delivered by the author on 9th June, 2017 at the Prestigious University, Belagavi, Karnataka. This University has a long cherished history and

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Demand for packaging to grow rapidly

Demand for packaging to grow rapidly

The packaging industry in India is a mix of both organised medium to large players as well very small players. Domestic demand for packaging is expected to grow rapidly in coming years. FMCG companies are

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Government allures foreign investors by relaxing FDI norms

Government allures foreign investors by relaxing FDI norms

India has shifted its gear by reforming the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms to speed up the process. The government has recently relaxed the norms and allowed 100 per cent FDI in manufacturing under automatic

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Antioxidants and Wound healing

Antioxidants and Wound healing

Wound may be defined as interruptions of cellular and anatomic continuity of living tissue. Wound may arise due to physical, chemical or microbial agents and electrical. Every wound is unique and each deserves individual care.

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Whole Genome Sequencing and its role in Food Safety

Whole Genome Sequencing and its role in Food Safety

Food safety is a global concern as unsafe food containing harmful pathogens or chemical substances causes several diseases ranging from diarrhoea to cancers. In 2010, 600 million foodborne illnesses and 420000 deaths occurred due to

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Modern Science catches up with Ancient Wisdom

Modern Science catches up with Ancient Wisdom

Understanding more about the relationships between men and the plants, the production of herbal and plant-based remedies may be therapeutic. Holistic approach of Ayurvedic system in India make use of medicinal plants, herbs, and foods

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8 leveraging factors to march towards $10 billion by 2020

8 leveraging factors to march towards $10 billion by 2020

The Nutraceutical industry is all set to reach heights in the coming years. The global nutraceutical market is expected to reach $278 billion by 2021, according to Transparency Market Research, suggesting 7.3% compound annual growth