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Andhra Pradesh has a substantial burden of hemoglobinopathies, with nearly 20 lakh persons infected by sickle cell disease, which is predominant in tribal areas. Beta thalassemia carriers ...

Doctors also reported he had no fever or raised white blood cell levels, which would have indicated his body was fighting a new infection. The doctors had said they needed 24 to 48 hours after ...

He had no fever or signs of elevated white blood cells, which would signal his body was fighting a new infection. The fact that Francis was able to use just high-flow oxygen for long periods ...

Pope Francis is in a stable condition as he fights double pneumonia in hospital for the 17th day, and is resting having had a peaceful night, the Vatican said on Sunday. The Vatican said on ...

An elevated white blood cell count often indicates the presence of an active infection or inflammation. “The Holy Father’s clinical condition remained stable,” the Vatican said, adding that ...