New Delhi, Feb 19 – People who suffer a mini-stroke — a brief stroke-like attack — are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke within the next few days and if not provided immediate medical care, the patient loses 1.9 million neurons, also called nerve cells, doctors said on Sunday. Over 40 per cent of the people who have had a mini-stroke are prone to have a regular stroke within three days.
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‘People suffering mini-strokes more likely to suffer major strokes’
New Delhi, Feb 19 – People who suffer a mini-stroke — a brief stroke-like attack — are at a higher risk of suffering a stroke within the next few days and if not provided immediate medical care, the patient loses 1.9 million neurons, also called nerve cells, doctors said on Sunday. Over 40 per cent of the people who have had a mini-stroke are prone to have a regular stroke within three days.
Indian schools in Oman to organise counselling for CBSE exams
Experts will speak on stress symptoms, dealing with anxiety, making realistic study plans and revisions and parent counselling. Photo-ONA Experts will speak on stress symptoms, dealing with anxiety, making realistic study plans and revisions and parent counselling.
Indian schools in Oman to organise counselling for CBSE exams
Experts will speak on stress symptoms, dealing with anxiety, making realistic study plans and revisions and parent counselling. Photo-ONA Experts will speak on stress symptoms, dealing with anxiety, making realistic study plans and revisions and parent counselling.
Indian schools in Oman to organise counselling for CBSE exams
Experts will speak on stress symptoms, dealing with anxiety, making realistic study plans and revisions and parent counselling. Photo-ONA Experts will speak on stress symptoms, dealing with anxiety, making realistic study plans and revisions and parent counselling.
China Exclusive: Chinese affordable lung cancer drug hits market
The new gefitinib cancer-treating drug, whose Chinese commercial name is Yiruike, was produced by Qilu Pharmaceutical . Its release ends an almost decade-long monopoly by Iressa, developed by British multinational biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and introduced to China in 2005.
Anger over bus that never came
A DIABETIC carer was left angry with a Chippenham bus service after he was left waiting in the cold for nearly two hours for a bus that never arrived. Jonathan Hemmings was left waiting at Chippenham bus station for the X33 service to Devizes on Saturday morning and contacted Faresaver when the service failed to turn up at its scheduled time.
At a prestigious Jerusalem art school, disabled students find value in difference
The shrapnel that exploded into Asaf Ventura took a lot away from him: His right hand and torso were shredded and his thoughts were scattered. He was unable to fire his gun, swing his tennis racquet or maintain focus.
Two Indians die every minute due to air pollution: Study
… to be tackled together. The Lancet concludes that climate change posed both a “potentially catastrophic risk to human health”, while conversely being “the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century” if the right steps are taken. The smog …
His divided self: the legacy of controversial Glasgow psychiatrist RD Laing
… and fractured family units played a major part in facilitating mental illness. And while a basic tenet of his mental health doctrine connected family harmony to calm mindfulness, he didn’t always practise what he preached. Laing left his first …
Kent Community Foundation donates to Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services and other causes
… o the families of disabled children.” The Hextable-based charity helps youngsters with learning difficulties, complex health needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairment in Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley.
Angelina Jolie in Cambodia for premiere of her new film
Jolie on Saturday launches her two-day film screening of “First They Killed My Father” in Angkor complex… . Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie smiles before a press conference in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.
The Alzheimer’s Association is continuing its tireless efforts to provide support services for sufferers of the disease, and to raise awareness and funds in 2017 with two spring events, and research collaboration with the University of Cyprus. A musical evening will be held on Wednesday, March 1 at Sotira Municipality Theatre to raise funds for the association’s voluntary services, which include paying for a qualified nurse to visit dementia and Alzheimer’s patients in the Famagusta district, and funding the Association’s free Support Centre and Sensory Room.
Sir Terry Pratchett set to be honoured with commemorative plaque
The life of much-loved fantasy author the late Sir Terry Pratchett will be honoured with a commemorative plaque at Beaconsfield Library next month. The plaque, will be unveiled at the library, in Reynolds Road, where Sir Terry was a Saturday boy and returned to give talks.
Type 1 diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes) Therapeutic and Drug Overview Pipeline Review H2
PUNE, INDIA, February 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which a pancreas stops producing insulin, a hormone that enables people to get energy from food. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells.
Dry (Atrophic) Macular Degeneration Therapeutic and Drug Pipeline Review H2
PUNE, INDIA, February 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — The report provides comprehensive information on the therapeutics under development for Age Related Macular Degeneration, complete with analysis by stage of development, drug target, mechanism of action , route of administration and molecule type. The report also covers the descriptive pharmacological action of the therapeutics, its complete research and development history and latest news and press releases.
Whooping cough diagnosed in Paraparaumu School pupil
… said several times her son did not have whooping cough. The Paraparaumu alert came a day after Regional Public Health told students, parents, and staff that a student at Onslow College in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville had been diagnosed with …
Fact Check: Trump’s messy case that he inheriteda
… the promise of tax and regulatory cuts. When Trump assumed office last month, a greater percentage of the country had health insurance, incomes were rising and the country was adding jobs. The Trump administration has noted that a smaller proportion …
Factors associated with stigma attitude towards people living with…
The effect of HIV-related stigma on HIV prevention and treatment is particularly serious in China. This study was to examine stigma attitude towards people living with HIV/AIDS among general individuals in Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China and the factors associated with stigma attitude, including socio-demographic factors and HIV/AIDS Knowledge.
‘Amazing dog lovers’ come together to offer vet services for First Nations dogs
Volunteers drove hundreds of kilometres to pick up dogs from First Nations communities and bring them to a mobile vet clinic in Treherne, Man., where each dog was fixed and received vaccinations. A Manitoba dog-rescue group held a spay and neuter clinic that fixed and vaccinated 80 dogs from eight southern Manitoba First Nations communities over the weekend.
Poultry club chairman says news of suspected bird flu outbreak is a “constant worry”
The chairman of a poultry club has spoken of her fears following a suspected bird flu outbreak near the Norfolk-Suffolk border. The Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth Poultry Club, which has its headquarters at Grange Farm in Barsham, near Beccles, holds three shows a year, and cancelled its spring show which was due to be held on Sunday after news of the outbreak first came to light.
Panama’s former vice-president Arias Calderon dies at age 83
Relatives say former Panamanian Vice-President Ricardo Arias Calderon, who served after President Manuel Noriega was ousted in a military invasion, has died at age 83. President Juan Carlos Varela said in a statement that Arias Calderon gave voice to thousands during very complicated times for the country. He died Monday night.
Thinking Out Loud by Suffolk’s Ed Sheeran tops list of favourite love songs
In order to find out which tunes get people in the mood for romance, HMV asked their 2,000 staff to short list songs from a selection of popular classics and modern day love songs. The comments received on the social networking site revealed very clearly that people became emotionally attached to the songs that soundtrack their lives, with their wedding day being the ultimate time to look for a special song.
Dress like Ed Sheeran for under A 37k? St Elizabeth Hospice and ‘Young Ed’ can help
Hugo Fairbanks Weston, who played “Young Ed” in Ed Sheeran’s Castle on the Hill video is modelling the singer’s old clothes, which will be auctioned by St Elizabeth Hospice. Picture: ST ELIZABETH HOSPICE The sixth-form student who played a young Ed Sheeran in the video for his Suffolk “love song” has followed in the star’s charitable footsteps – quite literally – by wearing some of his old shoes and clothes.
Type 1 diabetes: Reprogramming liver cells may lead to new treatments
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Three more foot-and-mouth cases confirmed in Korea
Three fresh foot-and-mouth disease cases were confirmed in central South Korea, the agriculture ministry here said Tuesday, amid rising concerns over a nationwide spread of the animal epidemic. Cows at three farms located in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, some 180 kilometers southeast of Seoul, tested positive for the contagious virus according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
BSB Brasilia Master Thread
Airport Code: BSB Airport news: A new second terminal opened at the airport in the summer of 2010, housed in the former general aviation centre. Further upgrades are in progress in preparation for Brazil’s hosting of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, including renovation and enlargement of Terminal 1 and the car parks.
TransEnterix Announces First Clinical Use of Senhancea Robotic Surgical System in France
Professor Celine Chauleur, a gynecologic oncologist at CHU Saint-Etienne, was the first surgeon to utilize the Senhance system in France. The first case – a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer with pelvic lymphadenectomy – was performed on February 7, 2017.
Gospel Singer Dies After Using Expired Malaria Drugs
Derrick Arubayi, the younger brother of late gospel singer, Eric Arubayi, whose painful death occurred on Saturday 11th February 2017, has revealed what led to the death of his brother. Confirming the demise of the gospel artist in an exclusive chat with Vanguard, Derrick explained that Eric took ill after taking an expired drug meant to treat his malaria and typhoid ailment.
Yilan and Taitung set up checkpoints to contain flu
… drivers transporting poultry to provide documents issued by authorized veterinarians, such as certificates of health examination for animals, to inspectors at the checkpoint before being allowed to continue into the county. Those who fail to follow …
BRIEF-Foresee Pharmaceuticals signs cooperative development agreement with Ferring Pharmaceutical
SANAA, Feb 13 Thousands of cancer patients in Yemen are being forced to seek life-saving medicines on the black market as the health system buckles after two years of war.
BRIEF-Hikma signs licensing deal with Orion for asthma product
… 13 Thousands of cancer patients in Yemen are being forced to seek life-saving medicines on the black market as the health system buckles after two years of war. TAIPEI, Feb 13 Taiwan has culled nearly 130,000 poultry since the start of this year as …
BRIEF-Mithra Pharmaceuticals granted 1.9 million euros in non-dilutive funding
… 13 Thousands of cancer patients in Yemen are being forced to seek life-saving medicines on the black market as the health system buckles after two years of war. TAIPEI, Feb 13 Taiwan has culled nearly 130,000 poultry since the start of this year as …
BRIEF-Piramal Enterprises Dec qtr consol profit up about 32 pct
… 13 Thousands of cancer patients in Yemen are being forced to seek life-saving medicines on the black market as the health system buckles after two years of war. TAIPEI, Feb 13 Taiwan has culled nearly 130,000 poultry since the start of this year as …
New study re-evaluates the total burden of norovirus on the UK
… of norovirus to be 47/1000 population, which equates to around three million cases a year, at a cost to cases and the health service of up to A 106million. The IID2 study estimated the number of cases who were symptomatic. Using a modified measure …
Taiwan bird flu culls reach nearly 130,000 as H5N6 cases confirmed
TAIPEI: Taiwan has culled nearly 130,000 poultry since the start of this year as authorities on Tuesday reported a fresh strain of bird flu cases on the island. The highly pathogenic H5N6 avian flu has been confirmed in three cities and counties, the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine said.
American Hospital Dubai to confer on latest cardiovascular interventions at 3rd 4TS Conference
Hospital will join the regional and international medical community in discussing and exploring the latest techniques, best practices and trends in Interventional Cardiology DUBAI, UAE – Feb. 13, 2017 – PRLog — UAE, February 13, 2017 – The American Hospital Dubai, an acute care, general medical and surgical hospital providing American-standard healthcare, has confirmed its participation at the 3rd Top to Toe Transcatheter Solutions Conference taking place from February 16 to 18, 2017 at the Conrad Dubai Hotel in Dubai, UAE.
Documentary a prized one-of-a-kind
The young German soldier has his rifle slung over his shoulder, a half-eaten sandwich in his left hand and a drinking cup in his right. As he steps to the refreshment window, a woman in a white apron leans over the counter and puts a sprig of flowers in a buttonhole of his uniform.
It’s all about the broth: Joanna Blythman reviews Ramen Dayo, Glasgow
WE’VE been bubbling up bones for soup since the Stone Age but with the trendsetting opening of the Brodo Broth Company in New York, and the UK patronage of the Hemsley sisters, stock made from bones has never felt more cutting-edge. It would come as no news to your granny or her granny’s granny that meaty stock has restorative properties.
World Government Summit: UAE Sets Global Framework for Governments to …
With the World Health Organization expecting depression to rank in the top three biggest diseases within the next 15 years, over 300 global experts, scientists and decision makers met in Dubai today for the first Global Dialogue on Happiness. His Excellency, Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay speaks on ‘The Role of Government in Achieving Happiness during the Global Dialogue on Happiness’ The conference is a global initiative driven by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and intends to create a framework for governments to align their policies with the happiness and well-being of their people.