Gulf TodayRedressal forum strengthens cultural, social bondsGulf TodayAmong the social issues, which were discussed at the event – concerning expatriate Indians and the general public back home — included the “inhuman treatment meted out by Air Ind…
Key discovered to how chemotherapy drug causes heart failure – Science Codex
Science CodexKey discovered to how chemotherapy drug causes heart failureScience CodexHOUSTON – Doxorubicin, a 50-year-old chemotherapy drug still in widespread use against a variety of cancers, has long been known to destroy heart tissue, as well as t…
Cystic fibrosis Caroline Cassin has been refused a wonder drug that could save her life by NHS chiefs
Cystic fibrosis sufferer Caroline Cassin, 29, from Birmingham, West Midlands, pictured, was rushed to hospital last week but been refused a wonder drug by NHS chiefs.
Family donates organs of brain dead teacher – Times of India
Family donates organs of brain dead teacherTimes of IndiaWe decided to donate his organs so that they may save others," said Dinesh's wife Babita. While his kidneys was donated to a cloth merchant in Rajasthan and a deputy mamlatdar in Gandhin…
Novartis, NKTI to improve care for kidney patients
Novartis Healthcare Philippines has entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) and National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) to raise the standard of care of kidney transplant patients.
Doctor won Nobel prize for finding means to save leukaemia sufferers
Dr Donnall Thomas showed it was possible to transplant bone marrow to save the lives of patients dying from leukaemia and other blood disorders.
Organs of young skateboard accident victim save five people – Jerusalem Post
Organs of young skateboard accident victim save five peopleJerusalem PostAfter it became certain that he had suffered from lower-brain death, the family agreed to give his organs at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. All were performed at the Rabin Medi…
Scientists discover protein that causes high cholesterol – Business Standard
Scientists discover protein that causes high cholesterolBusiness Standard… cholesterol. Press Trust of India / Toronto October 28, 2012, 17:55 … Researchers found that the protein called resistin secreted by fat tissue increases levels of low-densi…
Gathering strength in UAE for first blood donation – gulfnews.com
gulfnews.comGathering strength in UAE for first blood donationgulfnews.comSpeaking to Gulf News, Dr Ameen Hussain Al Amiri, assistant undersecretary for medical practices and licensing at the ministry, and chairman of the National Blood Transfusion Com…
Scientists nail protein behind bad cholesterol – Times of India
Scientists nail protein behind bad cholesterolTimes of IndiaThe research proves that the protein in question, resistin, secreted by fat tissue, increases the production of LDL in human liver cells and also degrades LDL receptors in the liver, hampering…