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Researchers say the findings suggest eye color may also have important implications on melanoma risk because the two diseases are related genetically.

Frost & Sullivan, in its effort and its commitment to recognise the innovative growth strategies and solutions adopted by the best companies in the healthcare industry, has announced the ‘Frost & Sullivan India Healthcare Excellence Awards 2012’ scheduled for 21st September, in Mumbai.

It has been inferred that of the 11131 people screened for Thalassemia, there were 2934 males (26.35 per cent), 6857 females (61.60 per cent) & 1340 children (12.03 per cent). Of these, 80 per cent of screenings are reported normal whereas only 20 per cent were reported as abnormal.

MedscapeIndia has announced healthcare awards to be held on 16th June 2012 in Mumbai. The awards will be supported by 21 separate councils and associations.MedscapeIndia is an initiative of Aryan Medical and Educational Trust and has been successful in serving the society with medical help.

Arthritis is on the rise and more increasingly these days affecting the younger population. The knee replacement has really now shifted towards the youngsters. The demand for knee replacements among the age group 45-64 has tripled since the last two to three years.

The group plans to add more such specialty clinics i.e Allergy Clinic, Geriatric, Leg Pain, Pain Clinic and Metabolic Disorder Clinic to raise the bar of specialised care in the country.

To recognise and appreciate the crucial role played by nurses in healthcare, the Apollo Group of Hospitals will organise a conclave on 10th May 2012, followed by two days of leadership summit, at Apollo Hospitals Bengaluru to mark International Nurses Day on 12th May.

For patients suffering from Multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the nervous system, treatment with long painful needle may soon be a thing of the past as new shorter and thinner needle injections are set to make their mark for the first time in India.

The third edition of International Conference on Transforming Healthcare with IT – 2012 will be held from August 31 to September 1, 2012 at the Hyderabad International Convention Center, Madhapur, Hyderabad.

Michael Sidibe, Executive Director, UNAIDS in his recent meeting with Ghulam Nabi Azad Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare congratulated India for its excellent performance in preventing the spread of HIV and remaining low prevalence country.