Brit baby struck down by meningitis survives 7 heart attacks in one night

LONDON – A British baby struck down by meningitis has miraculously survived after suffering seven heart attacks in one night.

Ivan Cawley unbelievably made it through the night after enduring the staggering number of cardiac arrests – including one where his parents lost him for 12 minutes.

At once, even the … Original article on : Brit baby struck down by meningitis survives 7 heart attacks in one night.

John Goeken, founder of telecom giant MCI, dies at 80 after battle with cancer

MCI founder John Goeken dead at 80
CHICAGO – John “Jack” Goeken, founder of telecom giant MCI and the father of air-to-ground telephone communication, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 80.
Goeken died Thursday at a hospital in his hometown of Joliet, according to Pat Schneider, a close friend … Read more »»».

FDA extends review of Avastin amid debate over its effectiveness for breast cancer patients

FDA delays decision on breast cancer drug Avastin
WASHINGTON – Drugmaker Roche says U.S. health regulators have delayed a decision on whether to expand approval of its drug Avastin for breast cancer, a use that has generated vigorous debate among cancer specialists and patients.
The FDA granted Avastin accelerated approval for breast cancer in 2008 … Original source on Gaea Times at : FDA extends review of Avastin amid debate over its effectiveness for breast cancer patients.

Central team to assess cholera situation in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – A three-member central team Friday arrived in Orissa for an assessment of the situation after an outbreak of cholera and other water-borne diseases has claimed at least 40 lives in the state’s Rayagada district since August.

The team, led by Jagbir Singh, national project officer of the Delhi-based National Centre for Disease Control, …. Source article  : Central team to assess cholera situation in Orissa.

Ex-Kiss drummer Peter Criss, a survivor of male breast cancer, raising funds through walkathon

Ex-Kiss drummer raising money for cancer research
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – Three years after beating breast cancer – a disease that rarely affects men – former Kiss drummer Peter Criss wants guys to know it can happen to them, too.
The rock star best known for the ballad “Beth” is participating in a walkathon …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Prostate Cancer Screening Arouses Controversy

Several medical associations and U.S federal experts have come to the conclusion that PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) tests do not improve the number of prostate cancer survivals. Routine PSA screening tests should be skipped as it is found ineffective in decreasing the mortality rate of men affected by prostate cancer. The screening that starts from an …. Source  : Prostate Cancer Screening Arouses Controversy.

Mobile van to train surgeons about arthritis

NEW DELHI – A fully equipped van that will trundle across the northern and western states of India to train orthopaedic students about the new techniques in treating arthritis was flagged off in the capital Friday.

“The van – Zimmer mobile learning center – will go 12,000 km in 120 days covering 53 cities across … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mobile van to train surgeons about arthritis.

Child mortality rate drops by a third since 1990: Unicef

NEW DELHI – More and more children are now living to see their fifth birthday as the child mortality rates have dropped by a third since 1990, the latest under-five mortality estimates released by Unicef said Friday.

However, the tragedy of preventable child deaths continues as 22,000 children below five still die each day in a … Read more : Child mortality rate drops by a third since 1990: Unicef.

Australian company rejects claim on antibiotics in its honey

NEW DELHI – Australian company Capilano Friday denied a report that its honey contains higher levels of antibiotics than the prescribed standards, saying it produces clean honey and exports to over 40 countries.

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has said branded honey sold in India could be contaminated with harmful antibiotics. The CSE’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Australian company rejects claim on antibiotics in its honey.

Asthma ‘not linked to tooth decay’

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that there is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay.

Researchers examined 27 separate studies that were reported in 29 papers published between 1976 and March 2010 but could not establish the link.

The lead author of the study was Gerardo Maupome, who is a professor of preventive and [..] Read the original article: here.