Monthly Archives: March 2018
Cleveland Clinic devises heart attack protocol to reduce gender gap in outcomes
The four step protocol ensures uniform treatment decisions; improves outcomes for women
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found that implementing a four-step protocol for heart attack...
Stroke accounts for 11% deaths globally, yet families are rarely prepared for it
Study finds there is overwhelming focus on physical improvement and not on emotional needs
Doctors caring for severe stroke patients need to take account of...
Insomnia may have genetic triggers, finds new study
Inability to sleep could also be linked to type 2 diabetes and depression
Scientists have identified specific genes that may trigger the development of...
Blood stored for long may not be safe for trauma patients with bleeding
The study found that heme, a breakdown product or haemoglobin can cause tissue injury
Blood stored for long may be less safe for patients with...
Childhood cancer survivors at higher risk of heart diseases as adults
Study found they are more prone to high blood pressure and high cholesterol
Survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease in...
UCL study finds global health organisations score poorly on gender equity
The study analysed every organisation on seven different parametersGender parity is not quite the forte of global health organisations shows new report involving UCL...
Supreme Court okays “living will” – a patient’s right to live and die with...
The judgement means passive euthanasia with the patient's consent will now be a reality in India
In a landmark judgement on Friday the Supreme Court...
New study shows male kidney donors getting rarer in US, mirrors India situation
In India women are three times less likely to get a kidneyA new study reveals that changes in living kidney donation in the United...
Casual, social smoking on the rise among young working women
ASSOCHAM survey covered respondents around 10 cities
Casual and social smoking is on a rise among young working women across metros in India with many...
On Women’s Day, government launches low cost sanitary napkins
The napkins will be available at the Jan Ausadhi Kendras from May 28The government today launched biodegradable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per...
