New Delhi: Self-harm (SH), also known as self-injury, remains a misunderstood condition even today. This condition can happen to people of all ages, ethnic groups and religions, but unfortunately many still lack the knowledge about how best to deal with or support a friend or family member who self-harms. Self-injury occurs when a person deliberately and repeatedly harms the surface of his/her own body in a way that is impulsive, but not intended to be lethal. Although it’s typically not meant as a suicide attempt, self-injury is an unhealthy way…
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Doctors cautioned over adverse effects of 24 drugs
The adverse drug reactions have been noted by doctors working in both the government and private sector Hyderabad: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has named 24 drugs that have adverse reactions and that doctors must therefore prescribe with caution. The adverse drug reactions have been noted by doctors working in both the government and private sector and they have reported it to the Drug Control Authority. According to sources in the drug control department, “It is very important to have specific drug safety signals so that healthcare…
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