A study published in the journal Biomaterials last month suggests that for proper development, baby hearts need rhythmic expansion and contraction of cardiac muscle cells even prior to the formation of blood vessels. "We have discovered that mechanical forces are important when making baby hearts," said Mary Kathryn Sewell-Loftin. She is a graduate from Vanderbilt working with a team of … [Read more...]
Ratings ‘Important’ When Choosing Physician
According to studies by the researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School, while selection of a new doctor, one-third of Americans today use online review rating left on rating websites. 59 percent of people said those physician-rating sites were slightly "somewhat important" when choosing a doctor making it the 7th most important factor according to survey results published Tuesday … [Read more...]
Rise in women going for reconstruction after mastectomy, says study
Majority of women who undergo mastectomy for breast cancer are preferring breast reconstruction and this practice has increased dramatically over the time, a new study has found. According to the researchers, while 46 percent of patients gone for breast cancer reconstruction in 1998, the figure saw a tremendous rise in 2007, which increased to 63 percent. Study author Reshma Jagsi said, … [Read more...]
Americans finding doctors based on patient ratings: Survey
A new survey has suggested that Americans are now changing their behavior towards finding doctors for them and their family. A survey conducted by Web MD says, now more and more Americans are finding their medical supervisors based on patient ratings, rather than choosing the doctor/practice in closest proximity. According to the study, about two-thirds of responders of the survey knew about … [Read more...]
Illinois safety group says recalls ineffective
A report from a children's safety advocacy group said that the recalls on children’s products are not very successful. Such a low number of children's products are returned or fixed during safety recalls, according to the report from Kids in Danger, based in Chicago that came out on Tuesday. This means many commonly used items such as cribs, clothing, car seats and toys that could injure or … [Read more...]
Health Minister Confirmed Five Flu Related Deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador
The flu season in Newfoundland and Labrador is on the peak every year between December and April. Residents are being encouraged to take the seasonal flu shot in order to limit the extend of influenza. The shot protects against the three strains of flu circulating this year, counting H1N1. Till Monday, there have been 407 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza. The predominant strain being … [Read more...]
Vitamin C deficiency ups stroke risk
Vitamin C has tremendous good effects on your health. It can help you avoid serious health issues like stroke. A new study suggests that presence of enough vitamin C in your body could help protect you from stroke. The researchers say, risk of hemorrhagic stroke is lower among people who have normal vitamin C levels against their counterparts with depleted vitamin C levels. This type of stroke … [Read more...]
Rosie O’Donnell reveals life-saving weight-loss surgery
On Friday revealing her trimmed-down figure secrets, Rosie O’Donnell, comedian and former talk show host said that she underwent vertical gastric sleeve surgery. During a speaking engagement at the annual Go Red for Women luncheon in Detroit, she admitted that she panicked for her life nearly every day. “I did it to save my life,” O’Donnell said to the 600-strong crowd from her podium at the … [Read more...]
Vitamin C May Reduce Stroke Risk
In a small study, stroke French researchers have discovered that people lacking vitamin C might be at greater risk for bleeding in the brain .This is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. Researchers from Pontchaillou University Hospital in France found that consumption of enough vitamin C could help protect you from stroke. Research shows that hemorrhagic strokes constitute of only 15 percent of … [Read more...]
FDA to go tough as imported Indian medicines set off safety concerns
In a bid to keep a quality check on the imported drugs from country like India, the FDA is going to set up an Office of Pharmaceutical Quality that aims at enhancing the health agency’s inspection of brand-name, generic and over-the-counter drugs. The announcement was made by FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research director Janet Woodcock at the Bloomberg Health care summit on … [Read more...]
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