Brain Fever Kills English Lady

SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM (GaeaTimes.com)- A resident of Selly Oak, Jane Haroop who had been suffering from brain fever was diagnosed wrongly that finally killed her. Reportedly, the patient was affected by brain fever as she experienced severe headaches. The medicos conducted a primary examination and confirmed it to be a migraine but later it was … Original article on : Brain Fever Kills English Lady.

1,600 Chinese died of infectious diseases in June

BEIJING – Over 1,600 people in China died of infectious diseases out of a total of 806,110 cases reported in June, the ministry of health said Friday.

Of these cases, only one died of Class A infectious disease like the plague. A total of 1,436 people died of Class B diseases like tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, syphilis, …. Source  : 1,600 Chinese died of infectious diseases in June.

Himachal to start free ambulance services

SHIMLA – Himachal Pradesh Friday signed an agreement with a private company to start round-the-clock, free-of-cost ambulance services in the state by the end of this year, Health Minister Rajeev Bindal said here.

“A PPP (public-private-partnership) agreement was signed between the government and Hyderabad-based company GVK-EMRI to run 108 ambulances in the state,” he told reporters. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Himachal to start free ambulance services.

Two children down with swine flu in West Bengal

KOLKATA – Two children have tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal, a health official said Friday.

The children aged between 5 and 7 were admitted to the Beliaghata Infectious Disease Hospital.
“The two children with swine flu symptoms came to the government hospital, where samples of their throat swab were collected and sent for …. Source  : Two children down with swine flu in West Bengal.

New blood test could be game-changer in finding HGH, but will baseball and football play along

New HGH blood test could hurt urine test research

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A new test that provides a breakthrough in detecting human growth hormone in blood is expected to become available soon and make it more difficult for athletes to use HGH without getting caught.
It’s a test some experts consider so good, however, it could …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New blood test could be game-changer in finding HGH, but will baseball and football play along.

Eighty percent of medical expenditure spent on twenty percent people: Dinesh Trivedi

NEW DELHI – Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Trivedi on Friday said eighty percent of medical expenditure in India is spent on twenty percent of people.

“This is what is an eye opener, that eighty percent of medical expenditure is spent on twenty percent of the …. Source article  : Eighty percent of medical expenditure spent on twenty percent people: Dinesh Trivedi.

3,000 kids to run for population stabilisation

NEW DELHI – About 3,000 schoolchildren will run from Vijay Chowk to India Gate here Sunday for spreading awareness on the need for population stabilisation.

Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will flag off the run on World Population Day, a government statement said Friday.
The theme of the World Population Day this year is ‘everyone counts’, … Read : 3,000 kids to run for population stabilisation.

FDA scrutinizes Avandia’s safety risks ahead of meeting to decide fate of diabetes pill

FDA review spotlights heart risk of diabetes pill
WASHINGTON – A review by federal health scientists reinforces potential ties between the diabetes pill Avandia and heart attack and death, opening the door for government action, including a possible withdrawal of the once blockbuster drug.
The FDA posted an exhaustive 700-page review of the drug online … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : FDA scrutinizes Avandia’s safety risks ahead of meeting to decide fate of diabetes pill.

Eating chocolate halves life-threatening risks during pregnancy

LONDON – A study has suggested that eating chocolate at least three times a week can help reduce life-threatening conditions from developing in pregnant women.

The study found that women who regularly eat chocolate are less likely to suffer …. Read the original article  : Eating chocolate halves life-threatening risks during pregnancy.

Pharmacists ask for awards, Azad agrees

NEW DELHI – An award will be instituted soon for recognising the services of pharmacists, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here Friday after a senior official demanded it.

Indian Pharmacy Council president B. Suresh demanded an award for pharmacists, similar to those given to doctors and nurses, at a seminar on recent trends in pharmacy … Read more >>>.