Heart failure risk doubles in COPDOnMedicaPeople with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have more than double the risk of heart failure than people without COPD, say US researchers who have presented their study* at the American Thoracic Society 20…
Action needed to tackle co-infection with HIV and visceral leishmaniasis in IndiaaidsmapThe infection is associated with frequent bouts of high fever, weight loss, anaemia and swelling of the liver and spleen. If untreated, the mortality rate in develo…
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Teen recovering from heart transplant
Pilot Tribune Some of her first words coming out of heart transplant surgery reflected a mix of emotions. “She said how thankful she was to receive a donor heart, and how sad she was that someone else had to go through a tragedy for this to be possible,” said the … |
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Experts call for mass awareness on hepatitis C
Times of India Activists, speaking at the launch of the state chapter of the National Liver Foundation, here on Monday, said the disease’s dormant nature and symptoms pose as a serious threat to patients. In 2013, Assam registered 419 viral hepatitis cases, though … |
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Africa: ‘No Excuse’ for Newborn Death Rate
Premium Times The studies also show that Nigeria is one of three countries in the world – with India and Pakistan – which, with the highest number of births, also have the highest overall numbers of newborn deaths, and which have made slowest progress in reducing … |
Daily MailImplantable device treats heart failure patients with central sleep apneaMedical News TodayAccording to research presented at the annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology in Athens, Greece, heart f…
Tech TimesNintedanib, Pirfenidone cancer drugs give hope to patients battling idiopathic …Tech TimesThe two experimental drugs did not cure the patients but the worsening of their lung function was slowed down. Both nintedanib and pirfenidone appear …
MedscapeTopical Tacrolimus 0.03% as Sole Therapy in Vernal KeratoconjunctivitisMedscapeRecent clinical trials have also shown that, like corticosteroids, tacrolimus and other immunosuppressive drugs have similar efficacy in allergic crisis control and …
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Red Cross begins summer blood donation campaign
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader Classified Sections. Classifieds · Garage Sales · Autos · Jobs · Homes · Religious Services · Place a Free Classified Listing (Under $1000) · Place a Classified Ad. Red Cross begins summer blood donation campaign. May 19. 2014 11:38PM By John DiMaria. It’s 2014. Why can’t I give blood?NEWS.com.au (blog) Blood donation rules continue to exclude healthy donorsHerald Sun American Red Cross launches “100 Days of Summer. 100 Days of Hope.” blood …KUIK Avenue Mail all 28 news articles » |
Free Press JournalViagra affects men and women differently in heart failure treatmentFree Press JournalWashington : A new study has revealed that sildenafil, the erectile dysfunction drug sold as Viagra and now under consideration as a treatment for he…