The Chronicle Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter BRAVE Little Hearts, an organization that cares for children born with heart conditions in Zimbabwe, has called on parliament to address the challenges faced by those affected as they struggle to access health services. Statistics show that one in 100 births is aRead More →
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acidic stomach contents back up into the esophagus. This is called acid reflux. GERD is a common digestive disorder. It affects 20% of the population in the United States. Generally, it is thought to be related to problems with the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).Read More →
“It’s literally the first time he’s done this,” Rhoads says, pointing to H, a thin boy with tangled black hair sticking out from under his helmet, as he pushes his way through. Plastic handles made to look like stones on a rock wall are scattered on the wooden wall. ClimbersRead More →
BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWAPARLIAMENT was implored yesterday to pass legislation that tackles the plight of children with heart disease. Brave Little Heart Executive Director Tendai Moyo presented a petition during her appearance before the Parliamentary Health Portfolio Committee led by Tapera Saizi. Moyo advocated with the committee to compel the government,Read More →
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– A procedure to safely treat carotid artery disease is currently being performed at a local hospital. Dr. Ankur Lodha with the Southern Cardiovascular Institute says there are two ways to treat this heart condition. The procedure he proposes is preferred to the other. Carotid artery disease isRead More →
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NNA | Updated: August 23, 2022 6:16 p.m. STI Delhi-NCR [India]August 23 (ANI/GPRC): The need and availability of diagnostic facilities has always been vital to society, but things were not as advanced and organized 44 years ago.It is precisely at this time that the seeds of Star Imaging & PathRead More →
Share on PinterestHeart disease can have many different symptoms in men and women. Hiroshi Watanabe/Getty Images The researchers reviewed studies to describe the The most common symptoms of six cardiovascular diseases. They found that symptoms vary between men and women, as well as over time. They concluded that symptom trackingRead More →
It turns out that an American patient’s decision to stay in Shanghai for treatment during the resurgence of COVID-19 was right and wise. The 50-year-old expressed his gratitude to local doctors, who helped arrange his heart surgery in Shanghai as it was difficult for him to return to the UnitedRead More →
Virtual healthcare was adopted more widely during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people accessing healthcare providers remotely. However, easy and convenient access to technology means some people may choose to bypass healthcare and see Dr. Google directly, with online self-diagnosis. Here’s a common scenario: imagine someone sitting at home, whenRead More →
A young Saskatchewan resident with a rare heart condition was recently selected to throw out the first pitch at a Toronto Blue Jays game. Rocky Trainor threw the first pitch — a lifelong dream for the seven-year-old from Saskatoon — before the Jays face the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers CenterRead More →
Symptoms of six common cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) — acute coronary syndromesheart failure, valve disorders, stroke, arrhythmias and peripheral vascular disease – often overlap and can vary over time and by sex, notes the American Heart Association (AHA) in a new scientific statement. “Symptoms of these cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) can profoundlyRead More →
Blink-182 Brand Hoppus reveals he was contemplating suicide after being diagnosed with cancer The musician sat down with PEOPLE to share his journey with cancer, revealing that shortly after his diagnosis he was in a “dark place”. “I was in our living room crying and saying to my wife, ‘IRead More →
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SURRY COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – Christy Lawson was 20 weeks pregnant with her first baby, Skylar Rae Lawson, when she and her husband learned their baby girl was having heart problems. “At 28 weeks pregnant, we learned what those issues were,” her father, Justin, said from their home in MountRead More →
Breadcrumb Links PMN Policy PMN News Author of the article: Publication date : August 16, 2022 • 15 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation Content of the article THE CONVERSATION This article originally appeared on The Conversation, an independent, nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentaryRead More →
Qatar Charity (QC) organized a week-long medical camp in Bangladesh to provide essential treatment to nearly 90 children suffering from congenital heart diseases. The medical camp, which runs from August 13-21, features a pediatric cardiology expert and catheter interventional procedures consultant from the University of Texas, USA. The camp alsoRead More →
The Ministry of Health indicates that protamine sulphate is a drug on the list of rare drugs which must be treated as a priority in return for the issuance of a certificate of registration of circulation Accordingly, the Ministry of Health has declared that protamine sulfate is a drug onRead More →
Nearly 18 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases. Three-quarters of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, where preventive treatment is unavailable or too expensive. It is estimated that 92% of the world’s population does not have access to heart surgery. This is particularly tragic in countriesRead More →
TBS report August 13, 2022, 6:55 p.m. Last modification: August 13, 2022, 6:55 p.m. Public health experts from one program say a concerted effort by government bodies as well as civil society organizations is needed to raise awareness among the masses about the importance of a healthy lifestyle to liberateRead More →
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Sofiia Baturina, 16, had waited months to undergo life-saving heart surgery after fleeing war in Ukraine. Now she is recovering thanks to the efforts of a Staten Island nonprofit that provided free medical care for the teenager from Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. “We are definitelyRead More →
HENRICO COUNTY, Virginia – As we enter a different phase of the pandemic, with employment now back to pre-COVID levels, you might expect the Virginia Employment Commission to have ironed out the many issues that were preventing thousands of Virginians from getting their benefits. But as a Henrico man namedRead More →
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Summary and introduction Summary Background: Intraoperative glycemic variability is associated with increased risks of mortality and morbidity and an increased incidence of hyperglycemia after cardiac surgery. As a result, clinicians tend to use tight blood glucose control to maintain perioperative blood glucose levels and therefore the need to develop aRead More →
Blood supply to every organ and tissue in the body is very vital for optimal functioning. Loss of blood supply to a body part or organ leads to gradual death (necrosis) of that part or organ and can be very dangerous. Loss of blood supply to the brain leads toRead More →
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A teenage girl is on the road to recovery and preparing to start her senior year after battling a mysterious illness her family feared could take her life. “I thought she was wasting away before our eyes,” said Dr. Sherisa Warren, of OKC’s Cardiovascular Health Clinic.Read More →
Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain some of the increased risk of heart disease (MCV) is associated with the consumption of this food, according to a new study published in the scientific journal “Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology”. Worldwide, heartRead More →
Like any 4 year old, James loves to play outside. He would eat chicken nuggets with every meal if allowed. He interrupts his mother, Kaitlyn Baker of Independence, to show her the aqua green tablet he’s holding in his arms and tell her what he’s thinking right now. James isRead More →
LUTTRELL, Tenn. (WATE) – It was not easy for a Luttrell woman and her husband to conceive their first child, but after two miscarriages in five months, they will welcome their daughter into the world. The couple will travel to Vanderbilt in a few weeks where the mother will beRead More →
A team of international researchers from the UK, US and Germany have developed a new, easy-to-use test that could more quickly diagnose non-infectious diseases like heart attacks and cancers. The new test, called CrisprZyme, works by detecting molecular signals in the body called biomarkers, which are already used in thingsRead More →
Commit to the life you have now In the face of recurring fear, “part of it is accepting a certain helplessness and lack of control,” said Dr. Timothy Scarella, an instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. “That’s especially true with Alzheimer’s disease: youRead More →
Susan Mangini, now 67, was one of the first children to undergo open-heart surgery to repair a pair of congenital heart defects. (Photo courtesy of Susan Mangini) During Susan Mangini’s checkup at age 2, the doctor replacing her pediatrician asked about the girl’s heart murmur. Mangini’s mother was amazed. NoRead More →
Memorial Healthcare System received the 2022 U.S. Essential Hospitals Gage Award for its “Keep Your Move in the Tube” program. “Initiating rehabilitation earlier in a patient’s recovery during their hospital stay and further personalizing it for each individual patient has shown a huge positive impact on patients‘ lives and anRead More →
The well-being oi-Shivangi Karn In groundbreaking new research, scientists will rewrite DNA to create the world’s first cure for genetic heart disease, at a “watershed moment” for cardiovascular medicine. The world renowned scientists from UK, USA and Singapore have collaborated in this CureHeart project to design a jab for heartRead More →
There were no changes to the top five hospitals in the country for cardiology and heart surgery, according to US News and World Report latest rankings. In the magazine’s 2022-2023 ranking, the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is again the number 1 hospital for cardiology and cardiac surgery in the UnitedRead More →
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A BODYthe world’s first Physiology-as-a-Service platform, today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with the German Heart Center Berlin (DHZB), a leading medical research institute specializing in cardiovascular disease. This agreement covers the development of a suite of innovative solutions that will facilitate the diagnosis and treatment ofRead More →
FOUR days after Federick Jali Entia was born, doctors discovered that he had a heart problem due to transposition of the great arteries, where the two major vessels shifted places. Doctors say it is a life-threatening condition and the five-week-old infant’s only hope for survival is to undergo arterial switchRead More →
Ken Mehrtens, 80, underwent open-heart surgery 21 years ago to repair a leaking mitral valve. When doctors determined last year that the same valve was leaking again, allowing blood to flow back into his heart, the last thing the Grafton resident wanted was another round of invasive surgery. “I wasn’tRead More →
Share on PinterestSilence certain genes could become the cure for inherited heart disease, according to new research. Andrew Brookes/Getty Images Cardiomyopathies are disorders that impair the function of the heart, and many cases are genetic in origin. Experts are exploring the use of gene therapies to treat cardiomyopathies. A researchRead More →
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Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) – Nearly one in a hundred babies are born with a heart defect each year in the United States. Many of these babies will need surgery within weeks of birth, followed by more surgeries throughout their lives. Now doctors are turning to stem cells to giveRead More →
August 2, 2022 — About one percent of the world’s population is born with a congenital heart defect, which affects about 40,000 births in the United States each year, but how these particular birth defects occur is largely unknown. In an effort to learn more about how the heart develops,Read More →
Baby is already TWO WEEKS late for life-saving heart surgery because her hospital is crippled by Covid cases Amelia Rehn needs urgent heart surgery but is still waiting in hospital His operation has been canceled four times in the past two weeks Her parents are frustrated that they don’t knowRead More →
Fortune Vieyra trains and does push-ups outdoors.—Unsplash Men who could do more push-ups had a 96% lower risk of heart failure. Researchers analyze data from 1,104 male firefighters. They say push-ups are a free method to help assess the risk of cardiovascular disease. A study showed that men who performRead More →
About one percent of the world’s population is born with a congenital heart defect, which affects approximately 40,000 births in the United States each year, but how these particular birth defects occur is largely unknown. In an effort to learn more about how the heart develops, researchers at the UniversityRead More →
I fear that the long COVID will be our next pandemic (“Long COVID to affect 500,000”, July 24). Alas, there is no diagnostic test and no cure. The worst thing sick people can do is stand in line at the clinic. My common sense suggests that a healthy lifestyle andRead More →
Findings from the University of Maryland School of Medicine demonstrate that the cells that line the heart determine the size of the heart About one percent of the world’s population is born with a congenital heart defect, which affects approximately 40,000 births in the United States each year, but howRead More →
Three years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Only one in 300 Australians lives with Parkinson’s disease. Relatively, it is rare. I have unknowingly lived with Parkinson’s for twice as many years since diagnosis. The neurologist was surprised by my quiet calm. I heard a sea of nameless words.Read More →
An injectable cure for inherited heart muscle diseases that can kill young people in their prime could be available within years, after an international team of researchers were announced as the winners of the Big Beat Challenge of the British Heart Foundation. The £30million global prize is one of theRead More →
Genetic defects are the cause of half of all heart transplants and are the leading cause of heart death in young people. The new procedure involves injecting a healthy version of the faulty gene into a patient’s arm to allow the production of proteins that lead to normal heart function.Read More →
Scientists said they are just a few years away from curing the genetic heart disease which affects around 260,000 people in the UK and can cause sudden death. An international team of researchers are coming together for cutting-edge science after receiving £30million from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). They wouldRead More →
The RSPCA is appealing for a dog undergoing life-saving open-heart surgery to find a new home. Eddie the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has multiple coronary heart conditions, and although he is only 11 months old, he may not live to see his first birthday without public support. Eddie the Staffordshire BullRead More →
Shania Twainthe new documentary Shania Twain: Not just a girlincludes some interesting new information about the country singer’s life. The film, which airs on netflixexplores Twain’s Lyme disease diagnosis after he was bitten by a tick while horseback riding in 2003. She admitted that for years afterwards, she struggled withRead More →
Acromegaly is a rare medical condition that causes bones, organs, and other tissues in the body to become larger than usual. It happens when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone (GH). The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases estimates that 3 to 14 in 100,000Read More →
One of the most consumed fruits in the world is the banana. They include necessary nutrients that can help protect one’s health. Some of them are magnesium, potassium, manganese, fiber, protein, and vitamins like B6 and C. Eating bananas can lower blood pressure, reduce cancer risk, and even reduce theRead More →
SEEKING DOG DONORS: Four-year-old retired Greyhound Nessie donates blood at Dick White Referrals in Six Mile Bottom. Dog owners are urged to consider volunteering their canine companions to help pets undergoing life-saving heart surgery at a Cambridgeshire animal hospital. Dick White Referrals (DWR) in Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, is oneRead More →
Villarreal presents Borussia Dortmund with a signed shirt in a heartwarming show of solidarity with Sebastien Haller following his shock testicular tumor diagnosis earlier this week ahead of a 2-0 pre-season friendly win Villarreal players offered Borussia Dortmund a signed Sébastien Haller shirt The Spanish team presented the shirt aheadRead More →
A nine-year-old Ukrainian girl who arrived in the United States last month can dance a little longer after having a patch surgically placed to seal a hole in her heart at Flower Hill. While waiting for surgery for the past six weeks, Polina Shchepaniak made short cellphone videos for herRead More →
According to the White House, President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 case is mild and the 79-year-old Democrat is working diligently. “I’m fine, doing a lot of work,” Biden said in a short video posted Thursday. “Thank you for your concern and keep the faith. You will be fine. To take anyRead More →
Since the start of the pandemic, we have learned a lot about the disease that underlies it. We now view COVID-19 not just as a respiratory disease, but as a multisystem disease. Many studies have reported on complications that can arise from severe COVID infection, such as heart failure orRead More →
Baby Abraham Bright Adewumi has been diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) and an atrial septal defect (ASD), a hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. ASD is a congenital condition, which means it is present at birth. This led him to reduce hisRead More →
A new study describing the experiences of women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) finds that many women feel their early symptoms are minimized by providers, leading to costly delays in diagnosis. Although new therapies have improved the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a new report shows that for manyRead More →
– Advertising – London- Patients who contract Covid-19 are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, especially within three months of infection, according to a new study. Scientists are increasingly recognizing Covid-19 as a multisystem disease that can cause disease throughout the body, likely by triggering pathways thatRead More →
London: Patients who contract Covid-19 are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, especially within three months of infection, according to a new study. Scientists are increasingly recognizing Covid-19 as a multisystem disease that can cause disease throughout the body, likely by triggering pathways that cause inflammation. ResearchersRead More →
Alder Hey Innovation is developing a bespoke home heart monitoring program – “Little Hearts at Home” – to be implemented across the North West Congenital Heart Disease Network. Sponsored by The “Little Hearts at Home” remote monitoring solution will allow newborns and infants with serious congenital heart defects to receiveRead More →
In December 2018, Shareef O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaq, underwent heart surgery to treat an illness that put his basketball career at risk. It was a tough time for the freshman at UCLA, and he needed all the support he could get. One of his greatest defenders wasRead More →
Bailiff reassured fans of justin bieber who have been wondering about the state of the singer since he recently revealed his Ramsay Hunt Syndrome diagnostic. In an interview in addition published on Sunday July 17 Bailiff provided an update on his mentee. According to “Good love” singer, Bieber is recoveringRead More →
Antacids are medicines that help neutralize acid in the stomach. Acid reflux is caused by reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. This further causes burning pain in the chest. To counter this digestive disorder, many people prefer to consume antacids in order to neutralize the acid. However, the useRead More →
In a retrospective clinical trial in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, researchers examined regional anesthesia techniques for managing perioperative pain in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery. The researchers concluded that the most effective technique appeared to be the double injection of the flat erector spinal block. The team therefore suggestedRead More →
Image: A new anticoagulant platform offers hope for advances in heart surgery, dialysis and other procedures (Photo courtesy of UNC Charlotte) Blood clotting is important for preventing blood loss and for immunity, although clotting can also cause health problems and even death. Currently, one in four people worldwide die fromRead More →
23-year-old French cyclist Alexis Renard has confirmed that he has undergone heart surgery. Image: FacebookAlexis Renard NEWS broke over the weekend that France’s top cyclist Alexis Renard is due to undergo heart surgery in August after his season ended prematurely. Alexis Renard, the 23-year-old cyclist from the Cofidis team, mustRead More →
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ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Eight-year-old Avery Sweat needed a heart transplant last year after suffering a stroke and being diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. When Avery began having severe stomach pain after the transplant, his mother Ginger Sweat and Avery returned to Nationwide Children’s in Columbus, Ohio. Doctors told themRead More →
On Tuesday, July 12, the ABC reported on Winston, the five-year-old Bendigo boy who needs open-heart surgery but whose surgery has been canceled “eight times.” Cristean Tilkeridis, Winston’s father, is “emotionally overwhelmed”. “I’m completely overwhelmed, and it’s nine postponed surgeries, not eight, as the ABC reports,” Mr. Tilkeridis told NeosRead More →
ISLAMABAD: Maroof International Hospital successfully performed its first pediatric cardiothoracic surgery on a six-month-old child. The child had a hole in the septum that separates the two lower chambers of the heart, also known as a ventricular septal defect, Maroof Hospital spokeswoman Rubina Afzal said in an interview with theRead More →
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LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Nearly one in 100 babies are born with a heart defect each year in the United States. Many of these babies will need surgery within weeks of birth, followed by more surgeries throughout their lives. Now doctors are turning to stem cells to give big hopeRead More →
According to a recently published review article, pesticides and heavy metals in soil, which are signs of soil pollution, can harm the cardiovascular system by increasing the risk of various heart diseases. Air Pollution vs Soil Pollution (Photo: Photo: Arjun MJ / Unsplash) Professor Thomas Münzel, the author of theRead More →
Life-saving heart surgery for children is being scrapped at the last moment, causing desperate families agony as Victoria’s health system introduces tough new Covid rules that halt some operations. Little Esmee-Rose Gregory, 3, has been waiting for life-changing open-heart surgery since December, but her surgery has been canceled five times.Read More →
Although many people born with congenital heart defects develop resilience and have a high quality of life, they may face a variety of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in Circulation: quality and cardiovascular results.Read More →
ESPN reporter advises people with COVID-19 to beware of chest pain. Jenna Laine, who covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the network, tweeted on Thursday that she had been experiencing chest pains after a mild case of COVID-19, and was revealed to have pericarditis. Pericarditis is swelling and irritation ofRead More →
(Fiordaliso/Moment via Getty Images) People born with heart defects are at higher risk for anxiety and mood disorders as children and adults and should have mental health support built into their routine health care, according to a new report intended to spur research into the lifelong effects of living withRead More →
Statement Highlights: Resilience and a high quality of life are demonstrated by many people born with heart defects; however, they may face a range of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. A new scientific statement reviews the potential psychological and social challenges that arise from infancyRead More →
FOR Tullamore Harriers athlete Michael Murphy, last month’s senior national championships at Morton Stadium meant a return to a level he was so desperate to achieve after two years of persistent heart problems that had threatened not only his future in sport, but perhaps most important of all, his health.Read More →
Nearly one in 100 babies is born with a heart defect each year in the United States. Many of these babies will need surgery within weeks of birth, followed by more surgeries throughout their lives. Now doctors are turning to stem cells to give big hope to little hearts. “HypoplasticRead More →
By Dr Ankur Phatarpekar One of the most important cornerstones of a healthy life is getting a good night’s sleep. Even if you eat healthy, exercise frequently, and participate in activities that improve your mental health, all will inevitably fail if you don’t get enough sleep. In fact, even ifRead More →
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(WNDU) – Nearly one in 100 babies is born with a heart defect each year in the United States. Many of these babies will need surgery within weeks of birth, followed by more surgeries throughout their lives. Congenital heart disease can have a number of symptoms, especially in babies andRead More →
July 11, 2022 – Nearly one in 100 children in the United States is born with a heart defect. The effects can be devastating, forcing the child to rely on implanted devices that need to be changed over time. “Mechanical solutions don’t grow with the patient,” says Mark Skylar-Scott, PhD,Read More →
“I want you to believe in God with me and my wife for a complete and total healing…” This Sunday we lift Pastor John Gray in prayer after his wife shared in an Instagram post that he is currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Credit: Robin L. Marshall/Getty HisRead More →
posted on Jul 10, 2022 | Author DR. ZUBAIR RASHID May 31, 2022. A melodious evening in the City of Joy. Seemingly healthy Krishnakumar Kunnath (KK) got fans singing at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium. He had complained of some discomfort during the performance but continued with the show. Nobody knewRead More →
The disease usually develops two to four weeks after a strep throat infection The heart is involved in about half of the cases. Damage to the heart valves, known as rheumatic heart disease (hence the acronym “RHD”), usually occurs after repeated attacks, but can sometimes occur after just one. DamagedRead More →
Carol Lafferty may have spent Christmas 2020 in a hospital bed, but she’s definitely “back in the game” and looking forward to a life of retirement and relaxation. The 61-year-old underwent open-heart surgery to replace her bicuspid aortic valve and repair an aneurysm in her ascending aorta, conditions that mightRead More →
As part of its research, training and service mandate, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, in collaboration with Healing Little Hearts, a UK-based charity that provides free heart surgeries for babies and children, performed open-heart surgery on a 17-month-old boy on Monday with a plan to have nine more cases treatedRead More →
Patients with debilitating heart disease could be spared major surgery with a bionic valve implant. The small device, which can be fitted in less than an hour under local anesthesia, is designed to treat aortic regurgitation, a condition that deprives the body of oxygenated blood and leaves patients feeling tiredRead More →
NNA | Updated: Jul 05, 2022 6:06 PM STI Washington [US], Jul 05 (ANI): Redlining, or the practice of unlawful discrimination by a mortgage lender who denies granting loans, is linked to heart disease and increases risk factors after they are banned, according to a group of researchers. Health disparitiesRead More →
‘Cocktail syndrome’ isn’t a phrase you might associate with a medically compromised child, but it was the words spoken by Brisbane couple Stacey and Mark Touma during their difficult journey to diagnose their son Alex. “We started doing Google searches. We were told that was what Alex had and weRead More →
The surgery is so much less traumatic and the recovery quicker than 20 years ago, but it should not – as with those solemn wedding vows – “be taken lightly”. Timing is everything, especially for those who are only moderately bothered by anything that needs fixing. Replacement of the constrictedRead More →
A new study has linked pesticides to an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. While workers in the agricultural and chemical industries are most at risk, the general public can ingest pesticides from contaminated food, soil and water. Representative picture Pesticides and heavyRead More →
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Shareef O’Neal, the undrafted rookie free agency big man. He will play in the NBA Summer League for the Lakers. Everything was in place for Shareef O’Neal to follow in Shaquille O’Neal’s footsteps and become an NBA player. He’s a very different player fromRead More →
For Helen Hopkins, 42, it all started with discomfort. “I had tingling in my feet and hands, had gained weight and was generally lethargic,” she recalls. After seeing her doctor, she was shocked to learn that she was pre-diabetic. “I knew something was wrong, but couldn’t believe the diagnosis,” sheRead More →
What are structural heart diseases? Structural heart disease is heart disease that affects the structure of the heart, including the heart valves and the fibrous skeleton of the heart. These conditions are present at birth, but some heart conditions develop later in life. These include conditions such as valvular heartRead More →
My eldest son Max was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) on July 10, 2010. Over the next year my sons Rowen and Charlie were also diagnosed with DMD. In a few days it will be the 12th anniversary of Max’s diagnosis. But for me, July 10th serves as theRead More →
Tribune press service Chandigarh, June 30 Doctors at the Advanced Cardiac Center, PGI, performed a rare, high-risk operation, which is also the first in the institute’s history. A team of doctors, led by Associate Professor Dr. Himanshu Gupta, under the direction of Professor Yash Paul Sharma, performed aRead More →
Chandigarh, June 30 (IANS): The Advanced Cardiac Center at the Postgraduate Institute for Medical Education and Research performed a rare, high-risk operation on a 90-year-old man, the first in the institute’s history. A team of doctors under the leadership of Yash Paul Sharma performed the very complex and life-savingRead More →