Health (General) – Newsletter for November 22, 2010

Some US doctors open to sex with patients

NEW YORK – Some doctors in the US are now open to a romantic or even a sexual relationship with patients, but after at least six months have elapsed since the treatment got over, a survey has revealed.

Around 10,000 American physicians were asked 20 “ethically thorny” questions in a poll conducted by WebMD, an … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Some US doctors open to sex with patients.

650,000 to get Hepatitis B vaccine in Tripura by 2011

AGARTALA – As many as 650,000 people in Tripura will be vaccinated against Hepatitis B by March next year, says an NGO that has undertaken a mass immunisation programme in association with the state government.

“Tripura is the only state in India where the Hepatitis Foundation of Tripura (HFT), an NGO of northeast India, in …. Read the original article  : 650,000 to get Hepatitis B vaccine in Tripura by 2011.

Pet dogs can transform lives of the disabled

LONDON – Pet dogs can transform the lives of the disabled, including autistic children, researchers say.

There is a growing awareness that dogs can play a key role in ending tantrums in children, reports the Telegraph.
Experts site the case of five-year-old Jude, an autistic.
Kristina Hughes, his mother, has seen his explosive … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pet dogs can transform lives of the disabled.

South Africa’s ‘Whoonga’ craze: mixing HIV drugs with marijuana

LONDON – Patients suffering from AIDS in South Africa are unable to get right quantities of their lifesaving drugs so that they can be mixed with marijuana and smoked, say authorities and health experts.

The mixture is called ‘whoonga’.

Whoonga smokers may be fooling themselves into believing the AIDS drugs are giving them a high, when it’s …. Source  : South Africa’s ‘Whoonga’ craze: mixing HIV drugs with marijuana.

US doctors now open to sex with patients

NEW YORK – Doctors in the US are now open to a romantic or even a sexual relationship with patients, a survey has revealed.

Around 10,000 American physicians were asked 20 “ethically thorny” questions in a poll conducted by WebMD, an online medical consultancy, which found out that 11.7 percent admitted they could become romantically … Read more »»».

Twins who can ‘hear each other’s thoughts, see through each other’s eyes’

LONDON – A pair of conjoined twins has amazed doctors to no end – the two children, who share a brain, can not only hear each other’s thoughts, but also see through each other’s eyes.

The girls have a conjoined thalamus, the part of the brain that sends physical sensations and motor functions to the cerebral …. Original source  : Twins who can ‘hear each other’s thoughts, see through each other’s eyes’.

Gynaecologists use thin film for cesareans in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Gynaecologists in the capital are now using a thin film called ’seprafilm’ during cesareans to avoid post-operation and future complications.

According to Meena Naik, senior consultant and gynaec laparoscopic surgeon at Max Hospital, many gynaecologists in the capital prefer this thin film as it reduces complications in cesarean operations.
“I have used … Original article on : Gynaecologists use thin film for cesareans in Delhi.

Beware: A kiss could trigger allergic reaction

WASHINGTON – The next time you plan to kiss your beloved, give it a second thought. The kiss can trigger an allergic reaction in your partner, a study says.

“If you have food allergies, then having an allergic reaction immediately after kissing someone who has eaten the food or taken oral medication that you are … Read more >>>.

Organ donors, recipients participate in Transplant Games

MUMBAI – Aiming to dispel common myths about organ donation, over 150 people, both donors and receivers, participated in the Transplant Games sports meet here Sunday.

“It is a pleasure to watch the enthusiasts coming from different parts of the country. This event has been inspiring not only for the many potential recipients and … Read more »».

Longevity test may be flawed, study shows

LONDON – A scientific test used to check whether someone will reach the age of 100 or not may be flawed, researchers say.

Earlier, scientists had claimed that by studying genomes, it was possible to predict a person’s lifespan with 77 percent accuracy. They said people carrying certain ‘longevity genes’ were likely to live …. Original article  : Longevity test may be flawed, study shows.