Lindsay Lohan's lung infection curedTimes of IndiaActress Lindsay Lohan who was rushed to hospital Monday night has said that she is alright now. The 26-year-old was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, after she suffered with lung infection an…
Long-term transplant failure study focuses on kidneys
SIU doctor seeks answers for why organs often fail after 15 years.
Post-Op Bleeding Does Not Increase With Steroids To Prevent Nausea – RedOrbit
MedPage TodayPost-Op Bleeding Does Not Increase With Steroids To Prevent NauseaRedOrbitCorticosteroids are often given to children undergoing tonsillectomy to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting; however, previous research has suggested that corti…
Is your heart beating well? – IBNLive.com
Is your heart beating well?IBNLive.comHeart failure is fast becoming common in India and results in a high mortality rate. Unlike western countries where only elder ly people are affected by heart problems, even youngsters in India are prone to this co…
How one body can save 6-7 lives – Daily News & Analysis
How one body can save 6-7 livesDaily News & AnalysisRecently, I worked on a five-part series on organ donation and highlighted how patients in need are stuck in the waiting list for years due to the lack of organ donors. Karwa's refusal to let '…
Ambitious & aggressive? Mind your heart – Daily News & Analysis
Ambitious & aggressive? Mind your heartDaily News & AnalysisHe experienced chest pain and perspiration, which he ignored thinking it was related to gastro problems. The doctors found that he had suffered a heart attack. Dr CV Vanjani, senior cardio…
Devotees pledge organs for Bappa's blessings – Daily News & Analysis
Devotees pledge organs for Bappa's blessingsDaily News & AnalysisFormer CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's death, due to liver complications and lack of an available healthy liver, seems to have inspired a Ganesh mandal to take up the cause of organ donati…
Woman getting second double lung transplant in month's time
38-year-old Heather Wendt is getting ready for a double lung transplant. It will be her second transplant this month.
Fecal Matter Transplant Saves Woman’s Life
John Neumann for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Kaitlin Hunter of Marietta GA, after a near-fatal auto accident, found herself fighting for her life against a clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection in her colon due to the June 2011 car crash….
Early warning system for providers could reduce patient re-admissions for … – MedCity News
MedCity NewsEarly warning system for providers could reduce patient re-admissions for …MedCity NewsHeart failure is the most frequent condition associated with re-hospitalization. As the provisions of healthcare reform are implemented, providers will…