India's medical tourism takes a hit on Indo-Pak tension
India’s medical tourism industry, pegged at around $2 billion and growing at 20% a year , is set to take a significant hit if tension with Pakistan persists.
Holding her heart in her hands: Transplant patient who survived cancer and organ failure picture holding OWN heart
A woman who survived cancer and organ failure has been pictured holding her own heart after a successful transplant. The delighted patient, identified only as Penny, is shown smiling underneath a medical mask as she proudly grips her old heart with bot…
India's medical tourism takes a hit on Indo-Pak tension – Business Standard
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India’s medical tourism takes a hit on Indo-Pak tension
Business Standard … patients primarily come for organ transplants (such as liver and kidney), oncology related treatment, cardiac and orthopedic surgeries. While the number has already started reducing in some hospitals starting this week, the impact on India’s … |
Woman seen holding own heart after transplant
London, Jan 16 (IANS) A photo of a woman reportedly holding her own heart in her hands after she had a successful transplant has caught the internet by surprise.
Artery blockage likelier during IVF pregnancies – Times of India
Times of IndiaArtery blockage likelier during IVF pregnanciesTimes of IndiaIn vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with an increased risk of pulmonary embolism – blockage of the main artery of the lung – and venous thromboembolism – blood clots – du…
Foetal exposure to plastic leads to obesity – Times of India
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Foetal exposure to plastic leads to obesity
Times of India After exposing pregnant mice to TBT in concentrations similar to those found in the environment, researchers from UC Irvine saw increased body fat, liver fat and fat-specific gene expression in their “children,” “grandchildren” and “great-grandchildren … |
Virtual heart tells more on heart defects – Times of India
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Virtual heart tells more on heart defects
Times of India “Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects approximately 1.5 percent of the world’s population. In the UK more than 500,000 patients have been diagnosed with the condition which causes an irregular heart rate,” Professor Henggui Zhang, lead researchers of the … |
Fundraiser set up for Ridgway man battling complications following double lung transplant
On Aug. 24 of last year, Ridgway resident David Haag faced incredible odds, receiving a life-saving bilateral lung transplant by a team of specialists at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver.
Woman pictured holding own heart after transplant
A woman who survived organ failure and cancer has been pictured holding her own heart in her hands.
Protect your kidneys and save your heart – India.Com Health
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Protect your kidneys and save your heart
India.Com Health However, not many people know that kidney disease is linked to heart disease. When we interviewed Dr Deepa Jayram, an eminent nephrologist practising in Mumbai, she said ‘Most people do not know that there is a direct relation between the kidneys and … |