Death Risk Of Ovarian Cancer Reduced By Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
...f this study represent one of the largest benefits ever observed for a new therapy in gynecologic oncology, in the opinion of Stephen Cannistra, editor of the New England Journal of Medicine. "It's very good news. A lot of larger institutions have already adopted this approach. At least for today, this ...Vitamin D in Pregnancy Linked To Greater Bone Densities in Children
... densities. "This is completely new - no one has ever looked at the mother's vitamin D levels before," said lead researcher Professor Cyrus Cooper, adding that these findings proved that maternal levels of Vitamin D “influenced the bone growth of offspring" and also had a say in the development of osteo...Finger And Toe abnormalities Related to Maternal Smoking
In the largest study ever conducted on the effects of smoking and incidence of birth defects, it has now been found that maternal smoking is associated with an increased risk of finger and toe abnormalities. // The birth defects could range from polydactly (presence of extra ...After Cardiac Arrest, Children Fare Better Than Adults
...e, mostly with good neurological outcomes. "Nobody ever imagined that such a high percentage of lifeless children could be successfully resuscitated and leave the hospital alive," Dr. Berg said. "These survival rates are much better than those occurring in cardiac arrests outside of hospitals," said Vina...Australia Witnesses A Fall In the Number of Organ Donors
Organ donation saves hundreds of lives ever year. The need the organ, kidney is on the rise and is the most sought after organ // . Of all the organ transplantations done, kidney transplantation accounts for 64%. But the bad news is that there is a sudden fall in the number of people who com...Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation Promises Healthy Bones In Child
...nd strength. 'This is completely new - no one has ever looked at the mother's vitamin D levels before’, said one of the study authors. The researchers further intend to find out if vitamin supplementation during pregnancy could lead to stronger bones in the babies, later in life. However, the researche...Want to be young at heart: follow a low calorie diet
...udy that has revealed this is said to be the first ever human trial study. // The findings confirmed earlier studies on mice and rats that demonstrate the cardiac benefits of a restricted calorie diet. The samples taken for the study were 25 members of the Caloric Restriction Society, ages 41 to 64,...Model Kate Moss - Re-Birth After Humiliation
... She was soon charged with substance abuse and has ever since then trying to make amends with both her drug abuse problem and with her business associates. Reports say that Kate has instead opted for a low-key dinner party. (Source:IANS)...UK Plastic surgeons cash in as cosmetic operations soar
...asing media coverage that provides the public with ever more information on what surgical procedures might achieve, it is essential our members promote responsible practices." There is also a campaign among plastic surgeons to prevent commercial companies from “trivializing and degrading” the speciality....Youth is a blunder; manhood a struggle; old age a regret.
...s said to have refused to eat or leave her bedroom ever since her husband Alfie Joel, died in December. “I didn’t realize she was deteriorating badly until New Year’s Eve. I wanted to contact a doctor, but my mother would say she didn’t want help. She would tell me to leave it alone. She would say, ‘I don...Mummy Is Always Right: Nurses Research Prove It Over Again
...nical importance. The results of the present first ever study, that explores the association between beverage consumption and the accuracy of temperature recording by oral electronic thermometers was presented at the annual Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses Convention in Las Vegas. “It’s great to say ...Malaria Detecting Watch May Become A Health Hazard
...'t want to make light of it, but it's nothing I've ever heard of before, said another expert Jon Rosenblatt of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, US, reserving his enthusiasm until published papers appear. 'Usually these things are published in a peer-reviewed scientific publication,' Rosenblatt ...Grandma Recovers Eyesight Miraculously
...lanation as to why she lost her sight, nor has she ever been offered any medical explanation as to how she recovered it.' Martin Breen, consultant cardiologist at the Walgrave Hospital, said: 'I am not able to give a medical explanation. When she was admitted to hospital, she had suffered a serious hea...Face Transplant Patient Jeopardizing Chances of Recovery By Smoking
...the French team of doctors in performing the first ever face transplant on November 27. The 38-year-old Frenchwoman's face had been badly mauled by her Labrador last spring and she decided to undergo a face transplant. Her doctors, who are currently lecturing at a conference in Tucson, Arizona, feel that ...Cardiac Aging Can Be Contained
...ege of Cardiology has published. This is the first ever study which goes to show that primary aging can // be delayed by restricting calories in human beings, according to researcher Dr Luigi Fontana. This fact has already been proved in the case of small mammals. As many as 25 healthy adults were asse...Lunar Forces Affect The Surface Of The Earth
...pins eastward beneath the moon, the moon's gravity ever so slightly holds the earth's surface layer back. Doglioni points to a profound asymmetry in the distribution of the earth's big mountains as a part of the evidence. Both the Rocky and Andes mountains are on the eastern side of the Pacific Ocean. T...World's Smallest Fish Found In Indonesia
The tiniest ever fish has been discovered in the peat swamps of Indonesia. This belongs to the carp species, and has a transparent body and an exposed brain. A mature female fish measures only 7.9 millimeters. // This has been confirmed by researchers belonging to ...Prevention And Control Of Diabetes Crucial To Indian Population
In a first ever study conducted on the prevalence of diabetes in the Indian population, several important aspects of control and prevention of diabetes has been uncovered. // So far, such studies have only been conducted on Western population, the results of which ...Alzheimer’s: Blame it On the Genes; Lifestyle changes the only Saving Grac
It’s all in the Genes they say. In the first ever threadbare genetic study of Alzheimer’s, reports have it that late on set Alzheimer’s in 58% to 79% of the cases, is genetically linked. // Nearly 4.5 million people, over the age of 60 succumb to it. The disease is marked by apparent confusion, me...The largest ever high blood pressure clinical trial is launching a nationwide outreach program to improve the methods of controlling high blood pressure. // This is a follow-up to the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT...