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Ban Hazardous Pesticide To Prevent Farmer Suicides, Studies Say
Pesticide-related suicides may be prevented by policies are geared toward banning them rather than securing their storage.
Snakebites Cost Sri Lanka More Than US$10 Million Yearly
Snakebites cost Sri Lanka about US$10 million a year—roughly the same amount the country spends on both meningitis and dengue.
Family History Linked To Higher Risk Of Violence In Bipolar Patients
Bipolar patients with a family history of the disease are more likely to be violent during hospitalization for manic episodes, researchers say.
Agrochemicals Linked To Chronic Kidney Disease In Sri Lanka
Researchers have linked the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka to indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides.
Study: Six Genetic Variants Linked To Type 2 Diabetes In South Asians
A team of international researchers examined the genomic DNA of South Asian patients with type 2 diabetes, identifying six genetic variants associated with the disease.
Adrenaline Reduces Allergic Reactions To Snakebite Anti-Venom, Study
Researchers have found that giving low-dose adrenaline reduces the risk of acute severe reactions to snakebite anti-venom.
