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Kify Health World

HIV/Aids: Why were the campaigns successful in the West?

The legacy of the 1980s HIV/AIDs ad campaigns

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Health Tip: Parenting a Disabled Child (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Parenting a disabled child can be quite a challenge, but there are plenty of programs and services that can help.

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Hospital care at weekends 'risky'

Patients at England's hospitals are more likely to die if they are admitted at weekends, analysis suggests.

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AP IMPACT: More kids skip school shots in 8 states (AP)

AP - More parents are opting out of school shots for their kids. In eight states now, more than 1 in 20 public school kindergartners aren't getting all the vaccines required for attendance, an Associated Press analysis found.

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VIDEO: Hospital death rates 'up at weekends'

Patients who are admitted to hospital at the weekend are more likely to die than those admitted during the week, according to a study.

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NY Times Health News

Well Blog: Take Blood Pressure in Both Arms, Study Says

Differences in blood pressure readings between a patient's right and left arms could be a sign of vascular disease and a greater risk of dying from heart disease.

Opinion: Children’s A.D.D. Drugs Don’t Work Long-Term

Millions of children take drugs to help them pay attention — but do they really help?

Studied: Blogging as Therapy for Teenagers - Studied

Researchers find blogging provides a therapeutic value for teenagers.

Internet Criticism Pushes China to Act on Pollution

Under popular pressure, Chinese officials have begun to track the most pernicious measure of urban air pollution and promise to set new health standards and publish data on air pollution.

Bydureon, a Diabetes Drug from Amylin, Wins F.D.A. Approval

The Food and Drug Administration twice declined to approve Bydureon in 2010, with its most serious concern being that the drug might contribute to heart rhythm abnormalities.

BBC Health News

Bacterial disguise evades vaccine

Some bacteria can evade efforts to vaccinate against them by shifting their disguises, researchers have found.

Student's death after meningitis

Students at Haverfordwest-based Pembrokeshire College are urged to be vigilant after a fellow student who had contracted meningitis died.

Fake drugs in NHS never recovered

Fake drugs dispensed to NHS patients in 2007 have never been found and patients remain unaware of the incident, BBC investigation reveals

NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'

More than 50 GPs involved in the groups that will control have warned the NHS may be "in peril" if government changes are derailed.

VIDEO: Protest over disability cuts

Activists stage a "daring and disruptive act of civil disobedience" in opposition to the Government's controversial welfare reforms
 

About Patient Network

Patient Network is a health based social network of people sharing their disease experiences, treatment options, knowledge and giving support to other people suffering from similar health problems. Its a place to talk about how to live well with disease, ask questions, share information about what is working for you, get sympathy, exchange ideas, request and recommend the best doctors, support and friendship from other patients suffering from the same disease. When you share your health experiences on Patient Network, it makes you feel a little less alone. By sharing your health experiences, you can help others and improve their quality of life. Patient Network Support Groups help you to overcome the health problem by networking with people all around the world who have a similar health problem.Join Now!

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Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurring seizures. The seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain send out the wrong signals. People may have strange sensations and emotions or behave strangely.
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Young Boy from Nigeria Got a New Lease of Life in Indian Hospital

Mr & Mrs. Okupa‘s 5 year old boy having puffiness of face, dry cough and started passing dark coloured urine. They decided to take him to their family doctor. After going through the investigations it was hard to digest that boy has been diagnosed with Atypical HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome – which results in complications like Kidney Failure, Neurological Problem, and Severe Hypertension) along with Glomerular Thrombotic Microangipathy complicated with secondary tubulointestinal damage.…See More
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Most Affordable Kidney Transplant Surgery in India

India over the last few years has become one of the most favored destinations for medical travel. People from all over the world are visiting India for different Health Care requirements. Patients from all parts of the world are frequenting India for procedures like Knee replacement, Cosmetic Surgeries, Cardiac Surgeries, Organ Transplants and Dental Care.India has earned the respect of being the most favorable destination for medical travel because of its cost effective treatment, ever…See More
Blog post by sahil khera Jan 23

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Question facebook

Hi everyone!A friend of mine asked me to create him an extra Facebook account, because he can't do it (he's not keen on informatics). So I said “what's the problem”: a new email account and then some…Continue

Started by Nazzareno in the lounge Dec 1, 2011.

NICE

JOSEPH PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER

whatever your age,choice of lifestyle or sporting activity,we have a team of experienced physiotherapist at hand to effectively deal with painful joints,muscular conditions,neuralgias,arthritic…Continue

Started by NICE in alternative medicine Aug 20, 2011.

Dr.K.R.Chandvania

Cosmetic Laser Surgery in Pune

Skin Square - Pallavi Laser Centre provides dermatology services, cosmetic surgery and skin care treatments by the best surgeons in…Continue

Tags: facial, of, scar, skin, India

Started by Dr.K.R.Chandvania in surgeries Aug 16, 2011.

Dr.K.R.Chandvania

Ultracontour Technology at Skin Square - Pallavi Laser Centre in Pune, India

Novel therapeutic medical devices - Ultrasounds are in two categories (diagnostic //therapeutic) in case of Ultracontour Skin Square -…Continue

Tags: facial, of, scar, skin, India

Started by Dr.K.R.Chandvania in skin, hair & nails Aug 16, 2011.

Dr.K.R.Chandvania

Laser Photorejuvenation & Fillers

After doing skin analysis for a patient; who's problem was - "when lips are joined together the Chin shrinked and looked odd"  we did laser…Continue

Tags: facial, of, scar, skin, India

Started by Dr.K.R.Chandvania in skin, hair & nails Aug 6, 2011.

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Taniya Bhattacharjee

Young Boy from Nigeria Got a New Lease of Life in Indian Hospital

Mr & Mrs. Okupa‘s 5 year old boy having puffiness of face, dry cough and started passing dark coloured urine. They decided to take him to their family doctor. After going through the investigations it was hard to digest that boy has been diagnosed with Atypical HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome – which results in complications like Kidney Failure, Neurological Problem, and Severe Hypertension) along with Glomerular Thrombotic Microangipathy complicated with secondary…

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Posted by Taniya Bhattacharjee on January 28, 2012 at 11:32am

Amita Dubey

Nigerian Young boy got new life in Indian Hospital

Mr & Mrs. Okupa‘s 5 year old boy having puffiness of face, dry cough and started passing dark coloured urine. They decided to take him to their family doctor. After going through the investigations it was hard to digest that boy has been diagnosed with Atypical HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome – which results in complications like Kidney Failure, Neurological Problem, and Severe Hypertension) along with Glomerular Thrombotic Microangipathy complicated with secondary…

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Posted by Amita Dubey on January 24, 2012 at 2:44pm

Amita Dubey

A New Born Baby Got New Life In Indian Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Kallis were shocked to hear that their new born baby was diagnosed with hole in heart. Lindsy was their third baby and they never thought about such complications. When Dr. Jojo informed them that there was something wrong with Lindsey’s heart and she would need surgery very soon. They were clue less what to do next as this surgery could not be performed in Nigeria due to the limited facilities and non availability of trained specialists.

 

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Posted by Amita Dubey on January 23, 2012 at 3:18pm

sahil khera

Most Affordable Kidney Transplant Surgery in India

India over the last few years has become one of the most favored destinations for medical travel. People from all over the world are visiting India for different Health Care requirements. Patients from all parts of the world are frequenting India for procedures like Knee replacement, Cosmetic Surgeries, Cardiac Surgeries, Organ Transplants and Dental Care.

India has earned the respect of being the most favorable destination for medical travel because of its cost effective treatment,…

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Posted by sahil khera on January 23, 2012 at 11:59am

 
 
 

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Yahoo Health News

Calories count, but source doesn't matter: study (Reuters)

Reuters - People trying to lose weight may swear by specific diet plans calling for strict proportions of fat, carbs and protein, but where the calories come from may not matter as much as simply cutting back on them, according to a study.

Future Male Birth Control May Zap Sperm with Sound Waves (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - Two 15-minute tickles could be the future of male birth control. New research on rats indicates that currently available ultrasound machinery could be used to kill off sperm-growing cells, technology that could render males infertile.

Dont blame C-sections for fat kids: study (Reuters)

Reuters - Kids born by Cesarean section are no more likely to become obese than if they are born vaginally, a new study concludes.

Researchers find cancer in ancient Egyptian mummy (AP)

AP - A professor from American University in Cairo says discovery of prostate cancer in a 2,200-year-old mummy indicates the disease was caused by genetics, not environment.

Zimbabwe doctors report 800 typhoid cases (AP)

AP - An independent doctors' group in Zimbabwe is reporting 800 cases of the bacterial disease typhoid in a recent outbreak.

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