Zsa Zsa Gabor to remain hospitalized until at least Monday; actress recovering from broken hip
Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized until at least Monday How to spot the early signs of dementiaLONDON - The early stages of Alzheimer’s and other causes of dementia can be difficult to spot, but there are some signs that be useful in spotting the disease. Digital X-ray machines to overcome staff shortage in Tamil NaduCHENNAI - With a shortage of radiologists plaguing Tamil Nadu government hospitals, the health department has decided to install digital X-ray machines in various health facilities and set up a centralised unit of experts to interpret the images. Tony Judt, historian who challenged conventions and author of ‘Postwar,’ dies at age 62
Tony Judt, author of ‘Postwar,’ dies at 62 Women unaware of breastfeeding norms in ChinaBEIJING - Most of women in China are not aware of the breastfeeding norms, a survey has revealed. Iraqi twin dies after separation surgery in Saudi Arabia
Iraqi twin dies after surgery in Saudi Arabia 1 of Iraq’s conjoined twin girls dies in Saudi Arabia after separation surgery
1 of Iraq conjoined twins dies after Saudi surgery Former Canadian PM Jean Chretien recovering after successful brain surgery
Former Canadian PM undergoes brain surgery Doctors: Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has non-Hodgkin lymphoma; prognosis is good
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has cancer Ten more dengue cases in DelhiNEW DELHI - Delhi reported ten new cases of dengue Saturday, taking the total number of people affected by the mosquito-borne disease in the city to 107 this year, an official said. Four new swine flu cases in West BengalKOLKATA - Four more people tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal Saturday, taking the number of confirmed cases of the contagious disease to 118 in the state this year, a health department official said. Pakistani actor Shaan asks mothers to back Pampers-UNICEF campaignISLAMABAD - Pakistani actor Shaan has in his talks at the Pampers-UNICEF ‘1 Pack = 1 Life Saving Vaccine’ campaign stressed the importance of tetanus vaccinations for mothers. Campaign to treat vascular diseases launchedNEW DELHI - A low-cost screening programme to mark the ‘National Vascular Week’ and spread awareness regarding vascular diseases in the country has been launched by Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals. Chinese drug passes US clinical trials for first timeBEIJING - A traditional Chinese medicine for treating cardiovascular diseases has been tested safe and effective by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and would be marketed there by 2013, Xinhua reported Saturday. Paraguayan president diagnosed with cancerAsuncion (Paraguay), Aug 7 (IANS/EFE) Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has been diagnosed with malignant lymphoma, his doctors have said. Mutilated Afghan girl Aisha to undergo nose rebuilding surgery in USLONDON - Aisha, the Afghan girl whose controversial photograph depicting her disfigured face on a Time magazine cover attracted international attention, is presently in the United States to have her nose rebuilt. Tattooing linked to higher hepatitis C riskWASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases. Doctor by day, teacher for slum children by noonGORAKHPUR - Medical check-ups, vaccination and medicines are not the only things on offer at a paediatric clinic here. For, it doubles up as a classroom for impoverished children who learn to read and write, thanks to the good doctor. |
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