A 24-year-old Dubai native has become the first woman to give birth after having her fertility restored from ovarian tissue frozen during her childhood. She is the first person in the world to have had a successful pregnancy using ovarian tissue that was harvested before the onset of puberty and the only person to have her ovaries transplanted back after 13 years in storage.
Category: Health
Special cancer hospital in limbo
… cancer at a very early stage, spending several crores of rupees for the proposed hospital. On August 18 this year, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the 200-bed cancer hospital at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital would be inaugurated …
How to lose weight – and keep it off
… that comes with living an over-stressed lifestyle, according to Professor Selena Bartlett from QUT’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation. But it depends on how a person reacts to stress that determines the outcome of a situation and in …
Deendayal katha
For the past three days, several ministers and key leaders in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh sat through two-hour-long recitals on Deendayal Upadhyaya’s life and philosophy, almost along the lines of the Ram katha , underscoring the Jana Sangh ideologue’s status within the parivar. Among those who sat and heard Alok Kumar, a senior RSS functionary, narrate the story of Upadhyaya’s life were chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Assembly Speaker Sitasharan Sharma, state party chief Nandkumar Chauhan and several ministers.
Sharp rise in premature kidney deaths
… failure deaths in adults with diabetes still in their 40s and 50s,” Prabhat Jha, director of the Centre for Global Health Research at the University of Toronto who led the study, told The Telegraph . “This suggests diabetes in Indian adults is …
Overindulging at Christmas is one cause of the spike in heart attacks over the holidays.
… Mehta notes. These factors include logistical (inappropriate delay in seeking medical attention, reduced levels of health care staffing) and environmental (increased respiratory problems, decreased hours of daylight), as well as lifestyle ones – …
Bruce Springsteen opens up about two important people – his wife and his father
… rug Helpline (open 24/7) – 0800 787 797. You can also text 8691 for free. For further information, contact the Mental Health Foundation’s free Resource and Information Service (09 623 4812).
Dolls With Disabilities Escape The Toy Hospital, Go Mainstream
When Dominika Tamley chose “Isebelle,” her American Girl doll, she picked a toy whose hair and eye color matched her own. But the 10-year-old is quick to point out that’s not the only way the doll resembles the real child who plays with her.
Here’s what it’s actually like to be colorblind
I don’t see much of anything – just a bunch of reddish-brownish-greenish circles. Other colorblind people, apparently, might spot the digits 21. Sighted people should see a 74. Assuming you aren’t colorblind as well, you can see what I can’t because the cone cells in your eyes work better than mine.
Corpus Christi lifts water ban after tests find no corrosive
A nearly four-day ban on drinking the water in Corpus Christi, Texas, was lifted on Sunday after test results showed no contamination due to a chemical leak, the city’s mayor announced. None of the 28 drinking water samples the Environmental Protection Agency reviewed tested positive for Indulin AA-86, an asphalt-emulsifying agent that’s corrosive, the federal agency said Sunday in a statement.
CenCal Rated in Top 10% of Nation’s Medicaid Plans
Results Illustrate High Quality of Health Care Provided for Low-Income Residents in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties This year, CenCal Health rated in the top 10 percent [1] of Medicaid plans nationally for nine areas of care in the most recent state quality measurement ratings. This marks CenCal Health’s best overall performance over the 15 years the State of California has been measuring quality indicators.
Message to Trump-anxious decentralizers: Is your federalism insurance premium paid up?
In a politico-legal ritual as timeless as the Gridiron Dinner, supporters of the Party that lost the Presidency are now discovering the virtues of federalism. Noah Feldman assures that “sanctuary cities” are safe from having their federal money yanked, because the Medicaid portion of NFIB v.
Patient with cystic fibrosis records crying doctor showing up to…
… complains about how much paperwork he has to type up when Mr Williams is admitted to the hospital. Waikato District Health Board chief executive Nigel Murray said they would be ‘urgently contacting’ the physician to ‘take action and offer the …
Millions of Americans Are Still Signing Up for Obamacare, Despite Pledges to Repeal It
… north of 4 million for 2017. Will more Americans sign up for coverage this year than ever before? And, what could health insurance reform mean for these individuals beyond 2017? This past Wednesday was originally the deadline to file for health …
South Korea: Zoos shut down as H5N6 bird flu approaches Seoul
… in the country’s disease control system. As a result, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said that health authorities are entitled to close any chicken farm or cote if necessary. On Sunday, a chicken farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi …
Portable Cigar Ashtray for Vehicles – Designed by InventHelp Client…
Although vehicles often come equipped with ashtrays, they are generally designed to be used for cigarettes. Cigar smokers tend to have difficulty storing lit cigars while driving due to the size of a cigar, which has the potential to ultimately interfere with vehicle safety.
Trump action on health care could cost Planned Parenthood
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s first, and defining, acts next year could come on Republican legislation to cut off taxpayer money from Planned Parenthood. Trump sent mixed signals during the campaign about the 100-year-old organization, which provides birth control, abortions and various women’s health services.
Man dies 36 hours after marrying the love of his life in the hospital
When nurses at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital in Amarillo, Texas realized the end was near for Raul “Tiny” Hinojosa, they grew determined to fulfill his dying wish – to marry his longtime partner Yvonne Lamas. The staff quickly organized a thoughtful wedding for the couple in Hinojosa’s hospital room.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis Tests Market : Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 – 2022
Such inflammation of joint lining causes pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. Rheumatoid arthritis is most prevalent among women.
Global Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Market Forecast 2015-2023
… affected by this, all over the world. It is more prevalent in middle to low-income countries. Almost 12% of global health expenditure is spent on diabetes. Advances in technological innovation and approval of artificial pancreas have help in …
Having a Baby in 2017? Here’s What You Need to Know
… in out-of-pocket medical costs during a child’s first year of life, but if you have a child with medical issues or a health plan with lackluster coverage, you could see that figure climb. Not only that, but you’ll need to add your child to your …
Combination Smart Phone and Glucose Meter Invented by InventHelp…
Diabetics face the challenge of keeping their glucose levels within a healthy range on a daily basis. Until now, the only way they could do this was to carry a glucose meter with them.
Veteran Rock DJ, Former Rockline Host Bob Coburn Passes Away
Bob Coburn , legendary L.A. DJ and longtime host of the syndicated show Rockline , has passed away at the age of 68. He had been fighting stage four lung cancer. Coburn began his career in radio in the late ’60s in Texas, with stops in Chicago and San Diego before ending up on the west coast.
Top finishers hit brakes as conditions sap energy
Like everybody else who competed in Saturday’s Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon in Little Rock, top finishers Tyler Pake and Tia Stone worked up a good sweat. At 7 a.m., a field of 403 began their journey with temperatures nearly 40 degrees higher than typical for a mid-December morning in central Arkansas.
Zoos shut down as bird flu approaches Seoul
… in the country’s disease control system. As a result, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said that health authorities are entitled to close any chicken farm or cote if necessary. On Sunday, a chicken farm in Gimpo, Gyeonggi …
Global Vaccine Partnering Terms and Agreements: Deal Trends, Players and Financials Outlook 2010-16
Global Vaccines Partnering Terms and Agreements 2010 to 2016: Deal trends, players and financials report provides a detailed understanding and analysis of how and why companies enter infectious vaccines partnering deals. The majority of deals are development stage whereby the licensee obtains a right or an option right to license the licensors vaccine technology.
Duterte painkiller use draws concern in Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s admission that he used a powerful painkiller has prompted concern about his health, with lawmakers urging him Sunday to undergo a medical examination and disclose the results. Duterte on Monday revealed that he used to take fentanyl, often prescribed for cancer pain and other chronic ailments, because of a spinal injury from previous motorcycle accidents.
Family of 7-month-old refuse to get son’s liver operation done in Mumbai
With Mumbai unable to match Chennai’s success rate in liver transplants, patients prefer the south for the high-risk surgery; doctors say there are very few specialists in the city While the city is hoping to perform a record-breaking surgery on the world’s heaviest woman, when it comes to life-saving liver surgery, Mumbai lags far behind Chennai. The family of seven-month-old Parth Rajwade is testimony to this.
Fish oil capsules are a good vitamin D supplement.
… to less depression, instead of due to increased vitamin D from sun exposure.” Depression is one of the biggest mental health problems among young people in Hong Kong. The number and severity of cases is on the rise, as is the number seeking help for …
Can’t buy love? Drug price hikes put sex beyond reach
… low sex drive called Addyi, costs $800 per month. Older products for women also have seen huge price run-ups, Truven Health Analytics data show. “Many of them don’t get past the pharmacy counter once they see the price,” says Sheryl Kingsberg, a …
Diabetic women using IUDs less prone to heart attacks, strokes
New York, Dec 18 : Diabetic women who use contraception measures such as intrauterine devices and under-the-skin implants are less likely to have strokes and heart attacks, researchers have found. [NK Health] The study found these birth control measures are the safest options for women with diabetes than using hormonal contraception.
Alcester Health Centre accredited as specialist Yellow Fever unit
Yellow fever is an acute viral illness which is spread by the female mosquito within certain areas of South America and Africa. Yellow fever is an acute viral illness which is spread by the female mosquito within certain areas of South America and Africa.
Molly Banville returns home after intestine transplant
… causes the joints to become unstable. On her GoFundMe Web page, Molly writes, “This unusual combination of health issues has perplexed most of the medical community. Unfortunately, I have had over 25 surgeries that include my stomach, eyes …
Coakley landfill stirs fear, anger from residents
… also didn’t know about the landfill, or didn’t know the threat it posed to their residential wells and their health. “There’s definitely people who knew Coakley landfill existed,” she said. “But I don’t think they knew exactly …
2017 iaedp Symposium Reveals Need for Balance Between Help and Harm in…
… with an eating disorder initially were overweight or obese. Now there is grave concern that messages promoting health and well-being can trigger an eating disorder. In the presentation, “Help Without Harming…A Fine Balance in the Treatment of …
Global Congestive Heart Failure Industry : Historical Market Share, Trends, Insight and Application
Researchmoz added Most up-to-date research on “Congestive Heart Failure – Pipeline Review, H1 2015” to its huge collection of research reports. Global Markets Directs, Congestive Heart Failure Pipeline Review, H1 2015, provides an overview of the Congestive Heart Failure s therapeutic pipeline.
Pokemon Go may boost exercise, but not for long
… Howe, of the Departments of Epidemiology and Social and Behavioral Sciences at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, MA, and colleagues publish their findings in the Christmas edition of The BMJ . Pokemon Go is a free-to-play …
Short-term, low-carb diets better for weight loss than low-fat diets
… low-carb diets, in order to find out if they are safe and effective for weight loss, and cardiovascular and metabolic health. They published the results of their study in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association . Depending on the diet, …
Henry Heimlich, inventor of Heimlich maneuver,a
Henry Heimlich, namesake of the maneuver that has saved the lives of an estimated 100,000 potential choking victims, has died. The famed Hyde Park physician was 96. Henry Heimlich, inventor of Heimlich maneuver, dies at 96 Henry Heimlich, namesake of the maneuver that has saved the lives of an estimated 100,000 potential choking victims, has died.
Japan culling 210,000 birds amid spreading avian flu
Japan has begun slaughtering about 210,000 farm birds in northern Hokkaido to contain another outbreak of a highly contagious strain of avian flu, an official said Sunday. It is the fifth mass cull this winter in Japan with hundreds of officials working to prevent the spread of the virulent H5 strain, which has been detected at several farms across the country.