Liver transplant in Indian hospital saves Yemeni boy's lifeIndia.Com HealthThe Malek family from Yemen had lost all hope when nine-year-old Abdul was diagnosed with the same liver disease that had killed his two siblings. But the boy has got a new …
Boost for asthma patients as researchers discover new breakthrough for … – Daily Mail
Daily MailBoost for asthma patients as researchers discover new breakthrough for …Daily MailA study suggests those taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs statins alongside inhaled corticosteroids are half as likely to require hospital attention. Resea…
Sibu MP takes the lead in organ donation drive – The Borneo Post
Sibu MP takes the lead in organ donation driveThe Borneo PostSIBU: Sibu MP and Bukit Assek assemblyman Wong Ho Leng yesterday took the lead by signing an organ donation form while urging others to do so. Wong said many people did not choose organ donat…
'Keep tobacco sponsors away from sports' – Times of India
'Keep tobacco sponsors away from sports'Times of India"Tobacco is the major culprit behind lung and oral cancer. Anti-tobacco rules are extremely inefficient in India. The implementation should start at school level. There should be a ban …
For Indian women in America, a sea of broken dreams – The Hindu
For Indian women in America, a sea of broken dreamsThe HinduWhen Pavitra's Delta Air Lines flight flew into Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on a crisp blue July morning back in 2008, her heart pounded with excitement. Though …
India sings its own anthem – Hindustan Times
India sings its own anthemHindustan Times… days of its launch and fans are showing a positive response. “We are a nation…we are a team..and we r with u,” posted user premrajkingoflove. “I luv this song and will pray for all. Indian players……
'Hepatitis more lethal than HIV, malaria & dengue' – Times of India
The Nation'Hepatitis more lethal than HIV, malaria & dengue'Times of IndiaNEW DELHI: Hepatitis, which causes inflammation of liver, kills more people in India than HIV/AIDS, malaria and dengue combined, WHO representative to India Nata Mena…
A Spectrum of Traditions – New York Times
New York TimesA Spectrum of TraditionsNew York TimesBesides the diversity I experienced as a child, I married Nayantara Ghosh-Ersek, who is half-Austrian and half-Indian. We met in Austria. At home, we celebrate Christmas as well as Hindu and Muslim ho…
Poor to get rebate on transplants
New Delhi, July 29 — In a couple of months, Delhiites earning up to R2 lakh a year will get a substantial rebate on life-saving transplant surgeries and cost of treatment.State health minister Dr AK Walia said the Delhi government has created a corpus…
Medical Megatrends – Stem Cells – Part II of III
Imagine a man with a recent severe heart attack who has the muscle repaired with stem cells or a child with a severe bladder defect repaired with stem cells grown on a biodegradable scaffold. Sounds like science fiction but these are actual clinical st…