Recent News Headlines : Medicine

TRAFFIC FUMES IN CITY STREETS 'LARGELY WIPE OUT EXERCISE BENEFITS FOR OVER-60S'


Chung said traffic pollution might also affect younger people doing their shopping in the heart of a city... READ MORE

6th December, 2017 154

A?300M MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE FOR SCHOOLS IS INADEQUATE, SAYS LABOUR


Labour is committed to ringfencing funding for child and adolescent mental health services CAMHS and ensuring there is a counselling service in every secondary school... READ MORE

3rd December, 2017 284

HOW HAVE YOU BEEN AFFECTED BY NHS CUTS IN ENGLAND? SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES


With Stevens saying the NHS needs an increase of ?4bn a strong warning about the future of the health service is expected... READ MORE

30th November, 2017 68

CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS 'GUARANTEED' TREATMENT IN FOUR WEEKS


Children waiting up to 18 months for mental health treatment - cqc... READ MORE

24th November, 2017 3040

CHENGDU KANGHONG INKS $47.62 MLN DEAL WITH ISRAELI OPTHALMIC FIRM


Chengdu Kanghong will obtain the Israeli firm's exclusive distribution rights of its IOPtiMate TM surgical system for the treatment of Glaucoma... READ MORE

23rd November, 2017 19

'THE FIRST INDIAN REBEL'


One of British India's earliest practising doctors, who also got Queen Victoria to dissolve her marriage... READ MORE

23rd November, 2017 2033

RUSSIA DENIES NUCLEAR ACCIDENT AFTER RADIOACTIVE POLLUTION


But a representative of Rosatom nuclear corporation told AFP there have been no incidents at nuclear infrastructure facilities in Russia... READ MORE

21st November, 2017 0

GETTING A DOG MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE ESPECIALLY IF YOURE SINGLE


Getting a Dog May Save Your Life, Especially If You're Single... READ MORE

18th November, 2017 17080

POPE FRANCIS TO LAWMAKERS: PROTECT ALL PEOPLE WITH HEALTH CARE LAWS


He said in wealthier countries, health care access risks being more dependent on people's money than on their need for treatment... READ MORE

16th November, 2017 23

BIOETHICISTS WARN OF FIRST FDA APPROVED DIGITAL PILL


A first of its kind digital pill unveiled in the United States is designed to let your doctor know when you forget to take your medication... READ MORE

15th November, 2017 58

HOSPITAL GETS MAKEOVER WITH XI'S HELP[1]


The two leaders laid the cornerstone for the upgrade project of Mahosot Hospital, which was the first hospital in Laos, built in 1910... READ MORE

15th November, 2017 0

U.S. APPROVES DIGITAL PILL THAT TRACKS WHEN PATIENTS TAKE IT


U.S. regulators have approved the first digital pill with an embedded sensor to track if patients are taking their medication properly, marking a significa... READ MORE

14th November, 2017 9

HAVE YOU SUFFERED FROM SERIOUS LONELINESS AND COME OUT THE OTHER SIDE?


And yet, as many who have experienced loneliness or social isolation will know, it isn't necessarily a lifelong state... READ MORE

13th November, 2017 111

DISNEYLAND SHUTS DOWN COOLING TOWERS AFTER LEGIONNAIRES' CASES


A dozen cases of the bacterial lung infection were discovered about three weeks ago, the Orange County Health Care Agency announced Friday... READ MORE

12th November, 2017 127

NHS CHIEF TAKES HIGH-RISK PUNT BY POINTING OUT MAY AND HAMMOND'S MISERLINESS


It is the second time this year Stevens has publicly contradicted the prime minister over NHS funding... READ MORE

8th November, 2017 190

HEALTH SERVICE CANNOT CONTINUE IN RED ZONE PROVIDERS LEADER WARNS


Chris Hopson, speaking at the NHS Providers annual conference, said UK health spending was ?900 less per person than Germany... READ MORE

7th November, 2017 136

OTTAWA'S TOP DOCTOR LEAVING POST


Levy joined Ottawa Public Health in 2006 as associate medical officer of health... READ MORE

7th November, 2017 32

IF YOU THOUGHT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE ONLY STARTED IN THE BRAIN, THINK AGAIN


This could also explain why Alzheimer's occurs with age, as the blood-brain barrier weakens and the amyloid-beta can move more freely... READ MORE

1st November, 2017 31

A HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S WORST MEDICAL CURES


It's a list of cures that makes us feel lucky to live in a time of medical research and scientific method... READ MORE

1st November, 2017 192

THE FIGHT FOR SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE INTENSIFIES IN CALIFORNIA


For both single-payer advocates and opponents in Sacramento, as well as Washington, the debate is ultimately about far more than health care... READ MORE

30th October, 2017 46

POLISH DOCTORS ON HUNGER STRIKE IN HEALTHCARE ROW


Last year, the Polish government spent 4.4 percent of the country's GDP on health services... READ MORE

28th October, 2017 2364

JOHNS HOPKINS TAKES MISSION TO LEBANON, AROUND THE WORLD


I am sure the affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine International will be fruitful to our physicians, nurses, staff and especially our patients... READ MORE

28th October, 2017 0

CANADA'S HEALTH SYSTEM SERVES AS MODEL FOR SANDERS BUT FACES TROUBLES OF ITS OWN


I think privatisation is a major threat to public health care in Canada, said Natalie Mehra of the Ontario Health Coalition... READ MORE

28th October, 2017 999

INDIAN SURGEONS SEPARATE TWINS JOINED AT THE HEAD


Two-year-old Jaga and Kalia underwent 16 hours of surgery, and are now in the intensive care unit, doctors said... READ MORE

27th October, 2017 840

UK CHILDREN WHO NEED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FACE 'POSTCODE LOTTERY'


The charity's own research found 30,000 children being turned away from mental health services every year and not receiving any support or treatment... READ MORE

27th October, 2017 1434

IMMIGRANT GIRL, 10, WITH CEREBRAL PALSY DETAINED BY BORDER PATROL AFTER EMERGENCY SURGERY, FACES DEPORTATION


In a statement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed its agents had escorted Rosa Maria from a checkpoint to the hospital... READ MORE

26th October, 2017 2

FINE GAEL ADDICTED TO SPIN, MICHEAL MARTIN SAYS


Mr Martin claimed Fianna Fail can end the scandal of record hospital waiting lists, of inadequate mental health services ... READ MORE

24th October, 2017 0

WHO REVOKES ROBERT MUGABE'S 'GOODWILL AMBASSADOR' APPOINTMENT AMID CRITICISM


He said he revoked Mugabe's position in the best interests of the World Health Organization... READ MORE

22nd October, 2017 194

WHO WITHDRAWS ROBERT MUGABE GOODWILL AMBASSADOR ROLE


Mr Mugabe also faces US sanctions over his government's human rights abuses... READ MORE

22nd October, 2017 35

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION STRIPS MUGABE OF GOODWILL AMBASSADOR ROLE


Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been removed as goodwill ambassador by the World Health Organization WHO ... READ MORE

22nd October, 2017 1948

Trending News Headlines : Medicine

ONLY 12% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT THE SENATE HEALTH CARE PLAN


Poll Only 12 percent of Americans support the Senate health care plan... READ MORE

28th June, 2017 57951

SURGEON GENERAL DISMISSED, REPLACED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION


Murthy, 39, was the 19th surgeon general of the United States... READ MORE

22nd April, 2017 45738

MUGABE NAMED AS GOODWILL AMBASSADOR BY WHO


The World Health Organization WHO has appointed President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe as a goodwill ambassador to help tackle non-communicable diseases... READ MORE

21st October, 2017 38195

UNTREATABLE GONORRHOEA 'SUPERBUG' SPREADING AROUND WORLD, WHO WARNS


World Health Organization tells of 'very serious situation' after confirming three known cases where all antibiotics were ineffective... READ MORE

7th July, 2017 16988

WHO RETHINKING NAMING ROBERT MUGABE AS GOODWILL AMBASSADOR


Although Mugabe will not have an executive role, his appointment risks overshadowing the work undertaken globally by the WHO on non-communicable diseases, he said... READ MORE

22nd October, 2017 15262

HEALTH CANADA ASSESSING WIRE-BRISTLE BBQ BRUSH RISKS AFTER 9 INJURY REPORTS


Schellenberg said it's about time that Health Canada undertakes a risk assessment... READ MORE

17th July, 2017 13788

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL UNITS FORCED TO CLOSE TO NEW PATIENTS DUE TO STAFF SHORTAGES


Lack of paediatric doctors and nurses across the UK also means care children receive is at risk, says the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health... READ MORE

27th April, 2017 7185

CHILDREN WAITING UP TO 18 MONTHS FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT CQC


Shortcomings in child and adolescent mental health services care mean some children end up experiencing a full-blown mental health crisis, she said... READ MORE

20th October, 2017 7109

'PLEASE DON'T ASK FOR TRANQUILLIZERS': DOCTOR'S NOTE TO FIRST NATIONS PATIENTS HAS CHIEF CALLING FOR APOLOGY


The note, hand-printed in capital letters, was affixed to the reception desk at Dr. Allister Carter's office... READ MORE

16th June, 2017 5295

HEALTHCARE STUDY RANKS AUSTRALIA SECOND BEST IN DEVELOPED WORLD, WHILE US COMES IN LAST


American researchers find Australia's healthcare system is the second best in the developed world with the US' named the worst... READ MORE

17th July, 2017 5149

WHEN LIFE IS A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH


Some claim that modern medicine has done more to prolong death than to extend meaningful life... READ MORE

20th July, 2017 4856

U.S. ONE OF WORLD'S WORST ON HEALTH DIVIDE BETWEEN RICH, POOR


Researchers examining surveys on health and income from people in 32 countries found poor Americans reported worse health than rich U.S. residents in significant numbers... READ MORE

7th June, 2017 4216

TRUMP SAYS 'MEDICAL COSTS' ARE THE MAIN REASON TO BAN TRANSGENDER TROOPS. THE MILITARY SPENDS FIVE TIMES MORE ON VIAGRA


Roughly five times the estimated spending on transition-related medical care for transgender troops... READ MORE

26th July, 2017 3836

MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM 'IN TOTAL CRISIS,' CRITIC WARNS


More young people will end up taking their lives if more money isn't pumped into the mental health care system, an NDP critic says... READ MORE

19th August, 2017 3757

MY SISTER-THE-DOCTOR HAS GRADUATED - JUST AS THE WORLD HAS TURNED ON MEDICAL EXPERTS


Vice-president Mike Pence claimed the heartbreaking story of the 11-month-old Charlie Gard in England is a story of ..... READ MORE

22nd July, 2017 3755

ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT GONORRHEA IS ON THE RISE


Antibiotic resistance is causing gonorrhea to become harder and sometimes impossible to treat, according to the World Health Organization WHO ... READ MORE

7th July, 2017 3680

SICK PATIENTS DYING 'UNNECESSARILY' IN NHS BECAUSE OF POOR CARE


However, NCEPOD found that the death rate among UK patients is 34 percent - really troubling, said Juniper... READ MORE

15th July, 2017 3386

MUGABE MAY BE STRIPPED OF CONTROVERSIAL WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION GOODWILL AMBASSADOR ROLE AFTER OUTCRY


However, the head of the World Health Organization said Saturday he is rethinking his appointment of Mr Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador... READ MORE

21st October, 2017 3105

BRITISH COURT DECIDES CHARLIE GARD WILL BE MOVED TO A HOSPICE TO DIE


Great Ormond Street Hospital has chided Dr. Hirano for initially offering his advice on the case before examining Charlie or reviewing his full medical records... READ MORE

28th July, 2017 3037

TRUMP'S HEALTH INSURANCE EXECUTIVE ORDER PUSHES ASSOCIATION PLANS


Trump's health insurance order pushes association plans to drive down costs for some... READ MORE

12th October, 2017 2472

WHITE HOUSE BACKS DOWN ON TRUMP COMMENT PRAISING AUSTRALIA'S HEALTH CARE


So did US President Donald Trump really revert to favouring universal health care after praising Australia's system?... READ MORE

6th May, 2017 2303

ZIMBABWEAN ACTIVISTS CONDEMN 'ABSURD'A WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION HONOUR FOR ROBERT MUGABE


Zimbabwean human rights activists have accused the World Health Organization of hypocrisy after it appointed Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador... READ MORE

20th October, 2017 2185

CHILDRENS TSAR SAVAGES NHS OVER PAUCITY OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE


Longfield's report made difficult reading for the government at a time when concerns over the health service have reached a critical level... READ MORE

14th October, 2017 1985

UNTREATABLE GONORRHOEA 'SUPERBUG' IS SPREADING WORLDWIDE, WHO EXPERTS WARN


Manica Balasegaram, director of the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership, said the situation was grim and there was a pressing need for new medicines... READ MORE

7th July, 2017 1859

ACTIVISTS RALLY AS CASE HEADS BACK TO COURT MONDAY


Hospital officials in London say they have received death threats new medical evidence expected to be presented in court... READ MORE

23rd July, 2017 1792

INDIAN-AMERICAN SURGEON GENERAL ASKED TO STEP DOWN BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION


Murthy has been replaced by Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, who is the current Deputy Surgeon General... READ MORE

22nd April, 2017 1742

FACT CHECK: TRUMP AND TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS


On June 30, the Defense Department under Trump delayed the start date for accepting transgender service members until Jan. 1, 2018... READ MORE

28th July, 2017 1582

TRUMP NOMINATES IND DOCTOR FOR SURGEON GENERAL


President Trump on Thursday nominated Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams to serve as the next surgeon general... READ MORE

30th June, 2017 1569

HOW TO STOP DRUG PRICES FROM RISING? NEW STUDY POINTS TO SINGLE-PAYER HEALTH CARE SYSTEM


U.S. drug prices are so high that the researchers didn't even factor them into the study, focusing instead on other developed countries... READ MORE

20th June, 2017 1543

HUNDREDS OF PATIENTS POTENTIALLY HARMED BY UNDELIVERED NHS MAIL


Of the 1,788 patients who may have been harmed as a result, 333 have since died... READ MORE

27th June, 2017 1519


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