The 2019 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds overall cancer death rates continue to decline and cancer incidence dropped in men and remained stable in women. A special section reports on recent cancer trends in younger adults.

Findings from a new NCI study of patients who received radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment for hyperthyroidism show an association between the dose of treatment and long-term risk of death from solid cancers, including breast cancer.

An NCI clinical trial finds the drug selumetinib improves outcomes for children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), shrinking inoperable tumors called plexiform neurofibromas, reducing pain, and improving function and overall quality of life.

In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. Researchers found that the number of steps taken each day, but not the intensity of the stepping, had a strong association with mortality.

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Biocon Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has been recognised for her contribution to the world of medicine as an entrepreneur and innovative business leader, the Bengaluru-headquartered biopharmaceuticals company said in a statement.

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The company, which entered Indian market last year with 10 models, expanded its product range to 12 models with the launch of Thunderbird LT.

Triumph launched its 1,700-cc cruiser bike Thunderbird LT in India, priced at Rs 15.75 lakh in Delhi before local taxes. This is their 13th model.

The board of directors of the company will meet at a 15th century heritage villa in the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany.

The JV, which is expected to start production by the second quarter of 2015, would utilise Lohia Auto's Kashipur facility in Uttarakhand to manufacture new products.

The company is known for innovative features such as keyless alarm system and blind spot mirror system. Its commuter models include 150cc Razor, and 125cc and 150cc Falcon, among others.

“Sri Lanka has been a very big market for us. In recent times, we have seen some large volumes out of that market,” Munjal told ET on Monday.

It further added that with improvement in the currency situation and in the consumer sentiment, its volumes are gradually picking up.

"XPulse (concept) that we showed today is in that (premium) segment. There are other products that are under development currently," Munjal said.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), an arm of the Jal Shakti Ministry that deal with the rejuvenation programme for the river, had received a number of proposals, including from people and NGOs working on Ganga, to undertake clinical studies for treatment of coronavirus patients with the water, officials said.

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