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Challenges of dealing with TB in older people
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 10 July 2011 See more by this blogger
"The intention to screen is the intention to treat." The most important statement of most tuberculosis (TB) control strategies! Of all population groups, the above statement is most relevant to older people. As the TB epidemic grows, the issues... Keep reading
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Rains lift older people of the Thar desert
By Prakash Tyagi, Posted 31 January 2011 See more by this blogger
Rains are rare in Thar Desert of India. Not often does one see lush green landscape, freshly filled ponds and rivulets. In the absence or shortage of rains, Thar is usually not a pretty sight. Barren and brown, lifeless... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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