Venugopal will not be Sacked Before Court Verdict: Central Government
...opal was malafide and unlawful as the body was not properly constituted. He submitted that the health minister and the health secretary were nominated to the body in violation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Act. However, Subramaniam argued that the governing body was in full legal competen...Tourists Face Health Risks by Missing Vaccinations
...ple who have been on a tropical holiday failing to properly find out what precautions they should take before they left. In fact 25 per cent of such people who neither took precautions or who stopped taking them while still in a malarial area did so because they felt they would not catch the disease. Compl...Women Benefit From Decaffeinated Coffee
...ient’s pancreatic cells no longer break down sugar properly which results in the disease. This further result in the damage to various organs and causes kidney failure, blindness and circulation problems that eventually lead to amputations. Dr. Robert Rizza, president of the American Diabetes Association and ...Gorilla Dies during Heart Surgery at Washington Zoo
...he animal's heart was not able to distribute blood properly throughout his body and as a result fluid was building up in his lungs. Western lowland gorillas, now considered to be an endangered species are known for their brownish-gray coat and auburn crest. These animals generally live into their 30s althou...Fibromyalgia Increases Pain and Fatigue for Pregnant Women
... women with FM have trouble getting this condition properly diagnosed let alone knowing where to turn for help once their condition is identified. We need to start looking at how FM affects all areas of these women’s lives and come up with ways to provide as much comfort and support as possible,” said Schaefe...Celiac Disease Sufferers See an End to their Misery
...s leads to a difficulty for the small intestine to properly absorb nutrients from food causing anemia and vitamin deficiencies. . Therefore the only solution for avoiding the flare up of this disease would be to avoid gluten completely. However this is not an easy task. As Konig pointed out, "Gluten is a com...No Clue to Cause of Mystery Illnesses
...l records to ensure that all their conditions were properly investigated. A problem assessment group that was set up to address the redients' grievances had a meeting with the residents on Wednesday night. Fears that residues from heavy metals, and dangerous materials such as asbestos, might have blown into...Undiagnosed cyst lands GP in trouble.
...r expresses disappointment on the doctor’s part in properly recording the symptoms and probing the problem of indigestion, bloating, abdominal distension and weight problems. The doctor, who should have ideally recommended further investigations, had instead prescribed a weight reduction pill called Duromine...Lung Disease Care Needs Urgent Improvement: Healthcare Commission
...ef executive. "Patients need their condition to be properly diagnosed and their care and treatment reviewed regularly and systematically, not just when things go wrong."...Brain Cancer Could be Safely Treated with Radioactive Scorpion Venom
...sure that their loved ones and the environment are properly protected.’ In the trials, one group of patients received the therapy three times over three weeks, while the other group received the therapy 6 times over 6 weeks. Each group received the same dose of radioactive iodine per week, 40 millicuries (...Pharmac Blamed Of Depriving People of Lifesaving Drug
Two cardiologists accuse Pharmac of not properly funding the cholesterol lowering drugs to the new Zealanders. They published the report in the New Zealand medical //journal which they point out the shortsighted approach of the agency toward important drugs. Cardiologists Dr Chris Ellis and Dr H...How Effective Is Your Sunscreen?
...Sinai School of Medicine said that sunscreens used properly is a very useful tool. He says one should not spend too much time in the sun as they are putting themselves in great peril. There are different types of sunlight that is responsible for skin damages they are UVA and UVB. It is well understood that UV...Indonesian Quake Survivors Fall Prey to Tetanus
... resulting in stiffness of the jaw. If not treated properly it eventually results in seizures and pneumonia. According to the recent survey it has already killed 18 earthquake survivors in Indonesia. The World Health Organization (WHO) along with the Indonesian health workers has started vaccination campaig...Drugs With Bisphosphonates Packs Osteonecrosis Risk
...es have rapid cell turnover, they can fail to heal properly in patients taking any of the bisphosphonate drugs. Patients need to be aware of the possibility of complications from dental surgery or extractions.” Since these drugs linger in the bone indefinitely, they may upset the cell balance in how the jaws ...Outcry Against Mental Health Institutions
... any new investments by Australian governments are properly targeted and integrated within a national system'', acknowledging what really was their concern. In April Prime Minister John Howard made a surprise announcement of a five-year, $1.8 billion mental health package, targeting an expansion of Medicare...Diabetes - New Treatment Approach At John Hopkins
...or of cell biology at Hopkins. The inability to properly regulate blood sugar levels leads to conditions like obesity and diabetes. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes cause blood sugar levels to stay too high, which can lead to complications like blindness, kidney failure and nerve damage. ‘Diabetes is a re...Female Circumcision Rampant in Africa
... laws against FGM, the WHO says they are not being properly enforced. FGM is practised in 28 countries, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. One hundred million women worldwide have undergone the procedure, which happens to three million girls under 10 every year. It is carried out by both Christian and Muslim commu...Medical councils Claim Lack Of Funds For The New Medical Policy Of The Elderly
...that to ascertain whether or not the Executive has properly funded these schemes or if council complaints are unjustified would be to have an investigation by an independent body. He also stated that if the Executive were found not to be providing with the necessary funding, then he would back the councils fu...Lawn Mower injuries - children needs precaution
...e a team of physicians from various specialties to properly repair them. Often, patients must endure painful reconstructive operations to restore form and function. 'Physicians in plastic surgery, microsurgery, pediatric surgery, and orthopaedics are at the forefront in repairing these injuries and see, fi......watchdog, the hospitals in Scotland are failing to properly diagnose the clinical presentations of patients wi...ons they are planning to take are adequate and are properly implemented....