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The option is also not feasible for old patients and those suffering from heart diseases. Transplant is done in patients upto 65 years of age and those who have healthy heart, brain and liver. (Korea Herald, Korea)
How can one combat IHD? Sep 9, 2007
In their mid-forties, suffer from heart diseases. Heart diseases are becoming common ... Many, in their mid-forties, suffer from heart diseases, whereas in the Western countries the age group is higher. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
29% of Ghanaians hypertensive - Experts Aug 7, 2007
Kumasi, Aug. 7, GNA - Heart diseases and strokes are said to be the top five and six causes of death in Ghana with rapidly increasing incidences in the country. Twenty-nine per cent of adult Ghanaians are hypertensive, 14 per cent are obese and six per cent are diabetic. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Avandia should remain on shelves, US panel says Aug 1, 2007
The widely used diabetes drug Avandia should stay on the market in the United States with a warning about increased risks of heart diseases, a panel of medical experts recommended to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday, in a decision that went against the urging of one federal scientist that the medicine be withdrawn. The FDA is expected to follow the recommendation, although officials said it will need some time to make a final decision. (Globe and Mail)
UAE, Indian firms form Dubai biopharmaceutical company Jul 31, 2007
She said the GCC region must develop initiatives for R&D in biotech considering that it has a high number of inhabitants suffering from diabetes, cancer and heart diseases, with the UAE as the regional diabetic capital. Experts said diabetes, which used to be mainly hereditary, has in the more recent years also become an acquired illness due to unwatched diet and lack of physical exercise. (Khaleej Times)
Doctors separate conjoined twin girls Jul 23, 2007
The girls suffered congenital heart diseases and malnutrition when they were born, weighing only 4. 3 kg jointly. (Xinhuanet, China)
Fishy, fruity diet may cut asthma risk - study Jul 12, 2007
Other studies have suggested these have a protective effect against heart diseases and asthma. The research is in-line with previous studies that looked at the effects of diet on asthma development. (NutraIngredients.com)
Air pollution numbers are improving Jun 15, 2007
"After state government notified EPA in early 2004 that was a potential nonattainment area, county government, with funding help from , and , hired a lawyer to contest the accuracy of the state air data, which were collected at a single monitoring station, off South Main Street in near the railroad and Smokey Joe's Barbecue restaurant.After several hearings, however, a state administrative law judge ruled 's action moot and said the county's disagreement was with EPA, not the state. The county... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Apollo-DKV JV to launch health insurance by Aug Jun 13, 2007
Meanwhile, over 75 scientists would be drafted into the joint research project taken up in partnership with Johns Hopkins Hospital, US, to identify the gene responsible for heart diseases, Reddy said. Sensex. (Business Standard)
Parliamentary surgery in Ghana? Jun 8, 2007
Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), like other Area Councils in Ghana, are suffering from rheumatic heart diseases and cerebral abscess, which calls for quick Parliamentary intervention, in the form of, diagnosis, surgery and treatment : there is no magic wand in finding solutions to such heart and brain problems. Other area councils stretching from Nkawkaw to Navrongo, Takoradi to Tema, and Tamale, and Obuasi, Sunyani, Koforidua and Ho are all suffering from lever and broken leg injuries and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Philips Medical expects double-digit growth Jun 4, 2007
In Asia-Pacific, Spittle stressed, the major healthcare challenges are the increasing ageing population and lifestyle diseases like cancer and heart diseases that were brought on by rapid urbanisation and affluent lifestyle. Today, seniors represent about 15% of the population in the developed world, he said, adding that by 2030, the number of people aged over 60 in Asia-Pacific would have more than doubled from today. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Smokers under the spotlight Jun 3, 2007
Many people who smoke do not realise the risks associated with it until it is too late when they are exposed to cancer, heart diseases and respiratory illnesses. The truth is cigarette smoke contains more than 4000 harmful chemicals that affect the health of smokers sometime in their life and what is worst is that even non smokers are affected by second hand smoke exhaled by smokers. (Fiji Times)
Indigenous knowledge Jun 2, 2007
For Heart Diseases: According to Chhimni lal, a Bharia Bhumka from Chimtipur, Shankar Jata is an effective herb to cure heart problems. Leaves and root of this plant crushed with Dabar leaves and given to the patient. (Suite101.com)
* Chicken essence content labeling panned Jun 2, 2007
Since most of the sodium contained in food is absorbed by the body, patients with high blood pressure, heart diseases or kidney diseases should carefully control their sodium intake, the non-profit organization said. Eleven of the samples did not provide a recommended daily intake. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Smoke lingers over area May 27, 2007
The decreased air quality can adversely affect people, such as young children, the elderly and those with respiratory and heart diseases, who are sensitive to air quality. MDEQ officials recommend they avoid prolonged exposure or heavy exertion during these episodes of higher particulate levels. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Smoky haze still blankets Mississippi May 26, 2007
A statewide air quality advisory for Memorial Day weekend recommends that young children, the elderly and anyone with repiratory and heart diseases avoid the outdoors ... The advisory said that "young children, elderly and those with respiratory and heart diseases" should avoid prolonged exposure outside during smoky conditions. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Some dark chocolate a day keeps the doctor away May 23, 2007
Dark chocolate is made of cocoa and cocoa is teeming with antioxidants that gobble up free radicals that trigger heart diseases and cancer. Cornell University food scientists say that cocoa has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times those found in green tea. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Volcano Corporation Announces Planned Activities for EuroPCR '07 Meeting May 22, 2007
For EuroPCR attendees, please visit us at booth F16, Centre de Convencions, Internacional de Barcelona (The Forum - CCIB), May 22- 25, 2007 Scott Huennekens, Volcano's President ommented, "This is a very exciting time for Volcano. Physicians are demanding a more complete patient diagnosis to drive their therapeutic decisions and improve the safety and efficacy of patient outcomes. To meet this physician and patient need, Volcano is pulling previously disconnected diagnostic modalities together... (PR Newswire)
Government: Pollution has made cancer top cause of death in China May 22, 2007
Of the 10 most lethal illnesses recorded last year in China, cancer was number one, followed by cerebrovascular and heart diseases, the government survey found. Major contributors to the cancer rates were found to be air pollution that causes harmful particles to become lodged in the lungs, formaldehyde and other compounds used in building renovations and furniture, and additives used to make livestock grow faster. (Monsters and Critics.com)
Heart Diseases May 14, 2007 Health Ministry: malignant tumor No. 1 killer for urban, rural residents May 10, 2007 Raymond Bihis helps workplaces remain healthy May 10, 2007 Licence-busting 'will save B1.6 bln' May 6, 2007 Drought likely to worsen smog May 1, 2007 With herbal molecules, heart surgery may be passe Apr 30, 2007 Chronology of Yeltsin's career Apr 24, 2007 A fruity drink to good health Apr 23, 2007 Technology Reveals 'Lock And Key' Proteins Behind Diseases Apr 14, 2007 Campaigns to prevent heart diseases take on more relevent approach Apr 13, 2007 Medtronic bundles vascular, cardiac surgery units Apr 12, 2007 Study: Major increase in morbidly obese Apr 10, 2007 Retired Miners appeals to Government for a hospital in Wa Apr 3, 2007 Hypertension, diabetes, obesity form deadly trio Mar 20, 2007 Medtronic Promotes COO to CEO Mar 1, 2007 Study: Walking Determined By Destination Feb 19, 2007 Eat in moderation during new year festivities: nutritionist Feb 18, 2007 50% more companies requested flu jabs for workers in 2006 Feb 14, 2007 House fire sends woman to hospital Feb 3, 2007 L.A. County to kick trans-fat food out of restaurants Jan 31, 2007 Living near busy roads tied to kids' lung risk Jan 27, 2007 [VIETNAM]Samsung keen to raise investment in fast-growing Vi... Jan 24, 2007 With So Many Oils, How Do You Know What To Pour? Jan 18, 2007 TCM remedies making healthy impact in the West Jan 12, 2007 Herbal doctor says MOH should collaborate with herbalists Jan 9, 2007 Smoking marijuana can cause short term memory loss Jan 7, 2007 Two Parkinson's drugs linked to heart diseases: study Jan 6, 2007
Defining Myocardial Infarction. What is a Myocardial Infarction. (Suite101.com)
A world full of good news May 13, 2007
And the onset of chronic illness has been significantly delayed -- by nearly eight years for cancer, nine years for heart diseases, and 11 years for respiratory diseases. Education, child labor, clean air, freedom, famine, leisure time, global poverty -- Goklany shows that by almost any yardstick you choose, humanity thrives as never before. (Boston Globe)
The relevant death cause statistics collected from 30 cities and 78 rural counties, the first 10 death causes for urbanites were malignant tumor, cerebrovascular diseases, heart diseases, respiratory diseases, injuries and poisoning, endocrine nutritional and metabolic disturbance, diseases of digestive system, diseases of the urinary and urogenital system, diseases relating to the nervous system and mental disorders ... The top 10 death causes for rural residents were malignant tumor,... (People's Daily Online, China)
That means arranging with company management to go into workplaces for on-site screenings and counseling geared toward managing such health problems as diabetes, asthma and heart diseases. "It's not an easy job, but it's very rewarding when you start seeing the positive changes in the employees you work with," said Bihis, 42, UHA's health-care services manager for the past five years. (Pacific Business News, HI)
6 billion baht annually on three medications used to treat patients suffering from HIV/Aids and heart diseases by compulsory licencing (CL), a senior official said. Dr San-guan Nityarumpong, secretary-general of the National Health Security Office (NHSC), said Thailand can save between one billion and 1. (Bangkok Post)
In the meantime, the best advice from doctors and public health specialists for people sensitive to smog particularly children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart diseases is to stay inside on afternoons and early evenings when ozone levels are highest ... In the meantime, the best advice from doctors and public health specialists for people sensitive to smog particularly children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart diseases is to stay inside on afternoons and early... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Pig doctor claims molecule cure for heart diseases- Hindustan Times. Rahul Karmakar. (Hindustan Times)
The former Russian president had been suffering from heart diseases. In November 1996, he underwent a successful quintuple heart bypass operation in the Central Clinical Hospital. (People's Daily Online, China)
A study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture points out that among coloured fruits, the favoured one is strawberry, known for compounds that can protect against cancer, heart diseases and arthritis. The addition of alcohol only boosts its antioxidant properties. (Business Standard)
"We work by putting together biochemical processes piece by piece like a puzzle. Hopefully soon we will have a complete picture of how many other diseases such as breast cancer, heart diseases, arthritis and schizophrenia are caused by mutations in various human membrane proteins.". The study was funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) and Gebert Ruf Foundation from Switzerland. (Science Daily)
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The combined units will focus on devices that treat coronary artery, vascular and structural heart diseases. Revenue-wise, the unit will be among Medtronic's top three businesses, a spokesman said. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Obesity increases a person's risk of contracting numerous diseases, including diabetes, heart diseases and cancer. Sturm's study, which was released Monday on the website of the journal Public Health, shows that 24. (USA Today)
He said currently most of them suffered from silicosis; cardio and heart diseases as well as tuberculosis infection, while some of them had also been maimed and needed special medical attention. Kaleo-Na made the call at a general meeting of members of the Association and Executives of the Retired Mine Workers Foundation (REMWORF), a nongovernmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to promoting the welfare of ex-miners at Wa on Monday. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The conference which focuses on 'Artherosclerosis in hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart diseases' is being supported by clinical and experimental medicine division, Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) and department of medicine, King George's Medical University (KGMU). Experts said that hypertension, diabetes and obesity generate a condition called metabolic syndrome (MS). (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Before that he was CEO of medical device company Novoste Corp., which developed treatments for heart diseases. He has worked in the medical device industry for 30 years. (ABC News -- Wire)
But Berke and his colleagues suspect that exercise is one prescription against Alzheimer's disease, dementia, obesity, heart diseases, depression, cancer and other ailments. Walking's connection to mental health is the subject of Berke's current research. (Click2Houston, TX)
"The latest National Nutrition Survey has found that 2 in 10 Singaporeans have exceeded their daily intake limit for trans fats, while 8 in 10 Singaporeans exceeded the limit for saturated fats. So it's not just about cutting down on trans fat, but also on saturated fat, which some Chinese New Year goodies are rich in.Doctors are concerned over trans fat because it doubles the unhealthy effect of saturated fat which raises the bad cholesterol and lowers the good cholesterol in our body. The end... (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
"Those who are at risk are the elderly, the very young, those who have chronic illnesses, diabetes, heart diseases, lung problems, kidney problems. Of course, those who travel very frequently should get vaccinated.". ADVERTISEMENT. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Hughes said her mother has pulmonary fibrosis - a lung disorder that makes breathing difficult - and other lung and heart diseases. An African gray parrot died in the fire, and one of five dogs in the house had to be rescued by firefighters. (Stamford Advocate)
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Los Angeles County on Tuesday launched a campaign to drive trans-fat food, which is blamed for triggering heart diseases, out of the restaurants in the region. Under an agreement between the county and the Californian Restaurants Association (CRA), 34,000 restaurants will be encouraged to phase out trans-fat food over the next 18 months. (Xinhuanet, China)
Growing up near a freeway stunts a child's breathing capacity for a lifetime, significantly increasing the risk of serious lung and heart diseases later in life, according to researchers who monitored thousands of Southern California children for up to eight years. The landmark study, led by a team of University of Southern California scientists and released Thursday, delivers a sobering answer to a long-standing question about the health effects of being raised near a busy roadway where air is... (The Standard-Times, MA)
Further, as part of its social contribution activities, Samsung is helping Vietnamese children suffering from heart diseases and aftereffects of defoliant in the Vietnam War. Samsung Vina Electronics, along with Samsung Medical Center, plans to fund $250,000 for children's heart operations and medical equipment by 2007. (Korea Herald, Korea)
Consumption has been linked to such illnesses as Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, gallstone and heart diseases. SMOKE POINTS. (The Ledger)
With the easing of laws in the US at least two TCM manufacturers, Tianjin and Zhejiang producing drugs for heart diseases and cancer respectively have entered the second stage of clinical trails in the US.. "Not requiring clear chemical compounds is a major concession by the Western drug regulators in their attitude towards TCM. "Chinese TCM manufacturers and researchers should now quicken their adoption of international rules, especially for quality control and clinical trails," Ye said. Liu... (Xinhuanet, China)
He mentioned cancer, stroke, diabetes, typhoid, asthma, heart diseases, gonorrhea and HIV/AIDS as some of the diseases that research had shown that the use of herbal medicines could be helpful in their treatment. Dr Ampomah appealed to the ministry to encourage herbal researchers to motivate them to do more. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Smoking can cause heart diseases and lung cancer. If you smoke, take advice from me there is rat poisoning in your body. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
People's Daily Online -- Two Parkinson's drugs linked to heart diseases: study ... Two Parkinson's drugs linked to heart diseases: study. (People's Daily Online)
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