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‘Awareness on chronic lung disease necessary’
Times of India “We need to build awareness on chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is the fourth leading cause of death globally. The early symptoms of COPD are cough, bringing up sputum and breathlessness,” Vivek Nangia of … |
Chronic kidney disease – Westford Eagle
Chronic kidney diseaseWestford EagleBut chronic kidney disease — a potential killer that initially is largely silent — affects more than 26 million Americans, and the numbers are rising. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive a…
Deep Vein Thrombosis: What is DVT? – Times of India
Times of IndiaDeep Vein Thrombosis: What is DVT?Times of IndiaA pulmonary embolism or PE is a blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream. This bloc…
Unique surgery puts Edmonton man back on his feet – globalnews.ca
Edmonton JournalUnique surgery puts Edmonton man back on his feetglobalnews.caEDMONTON- After a workplace accident made walking nearly impossible for a young Edmonton man, he now has new hope he will run again, thanks to a unique transplant surgery. Tw…
Little Celiwe's skin transplant a success – Eyewitness News
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Little Celiwe’s skin transplant a success
Eyewitness News Five-year old Celiwe Maseko successfully underwent a revolutionary skin graph surgery on 25 April 2013. She sustained 3rd degree burns over 35% of her body earlier this year. EWN’s Sebabatso Mosamo reports. Toddler set for skin transplantiAfrica.com Burn victim undergoes cutting edge procedureHealth24.com Celiwe wants party to celebrate new skinSowetan |
Library holds organ donor drive – Harrisburg Daily Register
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Library holds organ donor drive
Harrisburg Daily Register Library holds organ donor drive. The Illinois Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Program will be at the Harrisburg District Library to provide information regarding the importance of registering as an organ and tissue donor 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. |
Grandmother, roommate arrested for toddler's 'near death' – KOKI FOX 23
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Grandmother, roommate arrested for toddler’s ‘near death’
KOKI FOX 23 Medical experts describe it as a decrease in oxygen to the brain that can cause a coma, seizure, or brain death. Investigators say in the same room where they found Allen Lykins dead is where the toddler slept. They also found multiple prescription … |
Newfound liver hormone holds hope for diabetes treatment – Zee News – Zee News
Zee NewsNewfound liver hormone holds hope for diabetes treatment – Zee NewsZee NewsA team led by Harvard University researcher Douglas Melton, senior author of a report published Thursday by the journal Cell, identified the hormone, betatrophin, (BAY-t…
UW spinout gets funding for heart-failure treatment – Dailyuw
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UW spinout gets funding for heart-failure treatment
Dailyuw “It represents an impactful discovery from cutting-edge research in Washington that could transform the prognosis for literally millions of Americans suffering from congestive heart failure. We hope this W Fund investment will help drive these … |
Dumbarton, Vale and Helensburgh schools hailed for blood donation efforts – Lennox Herald
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Dumbarton, Vale and Helensburgh schools hailed for blood donation efforts
Lennox Herald Dumbarton, Vale and Helensburgh schools hailed for blood donation efforts. Apr 26 2013 by Amanda Graham, Lennox Herald. A Dumbarton high school has been praised for its “spectacular” contribution to the blood transfusion service. Our Lady and St … |