Fish oil supplement beneficial in heart condition
Researchers said that taking fish oil supplements also helps patient live healthy and longer life.Commenting on the results of the research, lead study researcher Professor Martin Cowie, of Imperial...
View ArticlePhysical illnesses can trigger mental problems--study
As per doctors, mental problems can be triggered due to either minor or major (chronic) physical illnesses.They revealed that the patients suffering from chronic illness, not just suffer from minor...
View ArticleResearchers develop new cancer treatment, more effective than chemotherapy
They revealed that the first-line tests for the new treatment code named T-DMI were not just a success but the new drug turned out quite effective in treating many types of cancerous tumors.Researchers...
View ArticleMedical experts warn of arthritis rise in young patients
Commenting on this new rising phenomenon in young people these days, Dr. Raju Vaishya, an orthopedic surgeon at the Apollo Hospital, Delhi, said, “Age is not a factor in arthritis. It can affect the...
View ArticleFibromyalgia linked to restless legs syndrome--study
Treating RLS might improve sleep and quality of life for people with fibromyalgia, say researchers.Alleviating these symptoms "may improve sleep and quality of life in this challenging disorder," they...
View ArticlePicturesque nature scenes can reduce cancer patient’s pain--study
Also, soothing musical sounds can also be played in the background to relieve pain in patients to certain extent, leaving them more at ease, added study researchers.While commenting on the study...
View ArticleNew eye implant promises vision to blind
The surgery, involving the implantation of a tiny device, small enough to be barely seen in the eye, lasts for just 15 minutes.Currently being carried out at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, the surgery...
View ArticleLung cancer patients developing rashes reveal better outcomes
Appearance of a skin rash in lung cancer patients can aid in identifying such patients who are more likely to benefit from cetuximab.However, the researchers suggest the need of further research in...
View ArticleVegetarian diet keeps kidney disease at bay--study
According to researchers, high levels of this mineral can lead to heart disease and prove fatal for patients suffering from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).The study, published in the Dec. 23 issue of the...
View ArticleNew implant to help sleep apnea patients
Loud snoring can be an indicator of sleep apnea, a dangerous sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide.Apnea leads to repeated awakenings causing sleep deprivation, an increased risk of car...
View ArticleSurgeons should reveal their sleep status to patients before operating
Co-author on the editorial Dr. Michael Nurok, an anesthesiologist and intensive-care doctor from the New York's Hospital for Special Surgery, added, fatigue caused due to sleep-deprivation can mar...
View ArticleEating blueberries may help tackle high blood pressure
Health benefits of blueberries are well documented in some earlier researches. Blueberries are rich in valuable nutrients, low in sugar, are healthy, and great to taste. The fruit contains a host of...
View ArticleNow a sticking plaster that cures cancer
The revolutionary light-emitting device, called Ambulight, is a form of photodynamic therapy (PDT), a widely popular alternative to surgery for many forms of skin cancer that uses laser, or other light...
View ArticleDoctors fail to practice what they preach--survey
As per study researchers, doctors are more likely to opt for a deadlier treatment with lesser side-effects for themselves if they are treating themselves for the same ailment. While commenting on the...
View ArticleInsufficient anaesthetic dose keeps patients awake during surgery--experts
Experts at a conference stated that while some patients recount an entire conversation between surgeons, others reported full awareness during their entire operation procedure. Professor Kate Leslie,...
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