How life adapted on landNewstrack IndiaThe question range from are feathers descendents of dinosaur scales, how did arms and legs evolve from fins, and from what ancient fish organ did the lung evolve? Biologists have known that the co-development of t…
As respiratory diseases rise among kids, doctors sound alarmTimes of IndiaDr Rajan added that prolonged exposure to construction-linked pollution can lead to hypersensitive pneumonitis and, in extreme cases, lung fibrosis. High levels of pollutants in …
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Fighting polio | From 1950 Virginia to 2013 India
The Virginian-Pilot In the country, a farmer lived his sixth year in an iron lung, a little-known survivor of the county’s most recent – and fairly mild – polio outbreak. The Wytheville Statesmen second baseman, 21-year-old Jim Seccafico from Jersey City, started what … |
Carless whisper: An idea we need to drive throughTimes of IndiaIncidence of lung disease and asthma, linked directly to levels of air pollution, has seen a steady rise in most urban centres. … The lack of both has left the Indian city a nightmare of …
Toronto Star |
Ontario polio epidemic a grim time, readers recall
Toronto Star My mom contracted polio there, was taken to hospital in Montreal, put in an iron lung and then transferred to a Toronto hospital by box car. My dad travelled …. “I was born in India in 1979, two years after Canada’s last indigenous wild polio case … |
Daily News & Analysis |
Teen has a target: To make dad, a chain-smoker, kick the butt
Daily News & Analysis … showing results as her father has reduced the number of cigarettes he smoked a day. “Earlier, he used to smoke seven to eight cigarettes but now he smokes only one or two a day. This is after I gave him figures of people dying due to lung cancer … |
BDlive |
Millions celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday
Daily News & Analysis He was admitted to Pretoria’s Heart Hospital on June 8 suffering from a recurring lung infection. Charitable events to celebrate the internationally designated “Nelson Mandela Day” were held around the world. South Africans undertook 67 minutes of good … South Africa marks Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday, as he remains in ‘stable …The Independent 10 things you need to know todayThe Week Magazine Nelson Mandela Day Celebrated As Former President Turns 95 In Hospital …Huffington Post UK Richmond Times Dispatch –Newstrack India –allvoices all 928 news articles » |
Ecumenical News |
Tutu visits Mandela in hospital, joins world leaders in lauding him at 95
Ecumenical News Tutu said Madiba, the clan name by which is often used to refer to Mandela, was spending his 41st day in the hospital due to a recurring lung infection. He was asleep but Tutu managed to touch him and hold his hand. … Former Indian prime minister and … Nelson Mandela a symbol of indomitable spirit: Sonia GandhiDaily News & Analysis 10 Things to Know for TodayABC News |
Times of India |
India joins UN in observing International Mandela Day United
Daily News & Analysis India today joined UN member states in observing International Mandela Day on the 95th birthday of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the day also holds special significance for the country. “On the occasion of … World pays tribute as ‘improving’ Mandela turns 95Times of India Nelson Mandela ‘steadily improving’ as he marks his 95th birthdayGlobalnews.ca South Africa marks Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday, as he remains in ‘stable …The Independent The Week Magazine –Gospel Herald –Zee News all 919 news articles » |
India.Com HealthWhat are Lung Function Tests?India.Com HealthSpirometer Have you been feeling breathless lately? Well, your doctor may need you to get a lung function test done to diagnose the exact cause of the problem. Although the test sounds daunti…