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Delhi Hospital Performs Rare Knee Replacement Surgery on a 100 Kg Iraqi Woman

Rare bilateral total knee replacement was performed successfully on an Iraqi woman weighing 100 kg in Delhi's Vimhans Nayati Super Specialty Hospital, state the authorities.




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Perks of Having Medical Scribes in the Emergency Department

A randomized trial shows that medical scribes assist in increasing physicians' productivity and are also known to shorten the patients' emergency department




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Physician Well Being: Overall Improvement Seen But Burnout Risk Remains

Overall physician well-being seems to be improving, but the risk of burnouts still remains, finds a new study. The results of this study are published in the journal of IMayo Clinic Proceedings/I.




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Patients and Activists Demand End to Malpractices by Private Hospitals

Patients and health activists demanded the end to malpractices in private hospitals by voicing their concerns on Tuesday. They also urged the Health Ministry




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Doctors Remove Toothbrush From Man's Stomach in China

Doctors from a southern Chinese hospital successfully removed a 14-centimeter-long toothbrush from a man's stomach which he swallowed 20 years ago. The No.




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Listening to the 'Patient Voice' can Drive Improvements in Hospital Care: Study

Patient-reported experiences have the potential for driving improvements in the quality of hospital care, reveals a new study. The findings of the study




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Rare Tumour Removed from a Woman's Heart

A 60-year-old female patient who had a rare tumor in her heart was admitted to the hospital. Specialists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College of




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Haemophilia Patient's Bladder Reconstructed in Bangalore Hospital

Haemophilia patient's urinary bladder was reconstructed at the privately-run Fortis hospital through surgery; an official said. "The surgery was




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Wearing Surgical Masks Could Help Slow Coronavirus Pandemic's Advance

Surgical face masks may prevent transmission of human coronaviruses and influenza viruses from symptomatic individuals, reports a new study. The findings




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Removing the Novel Coronavirus from the Water Cycle: Study

In sewage and drinking water, coronaviruses, including the SARS-CoV-19 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, can remain infectious for days, said scientists.




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India-US Partnership to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Coronavirus outbreak: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to deploy the full strength of the India-US partnership to




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Sleep Well and Stay Healthy to Fight Insomnia during COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 lockdown has created a lot of panic across the world. Millions of people are suffering from insomnia due the stress and anxiety that is circling around the coronavirus outbreak.




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COVID-19 Pandemic: Perfect 6 Things Your Eye Doctor Wants You to Know About Coronavirus

COVID-19 pandemic has made people to follow a set of good hygiene practices to stay hale and healthy. Here are a few vision care tips suggested by eye




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Global Ventilator Shortage Worsens Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak

Around 880,000 more ventilators are in demand globally because of COVID-19 pandemic, revealed GlobalData analysis. According to GlobalData analysis,




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UNSC to Meet on COVID-19 Pandemic Impact

Amid divisions on recognizing its origin and international action, the UN Security Council (UNSC) is all set to hold a secret meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic, revealed sources.




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New Guidance for Patients with IBD During the COVID-19 Pandemic

New study provides guidance on the management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the study




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COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan to Address Unique Challenges for Rural Hospitals and Health Care Systems

Rural hospitals face unique challenges in the fight against COVID-19. However, timely diagnosis and treatment can save millions of lives from deadly coronavirus.




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COVID-19 Pandemic: Coronavirus Global Death Toll Crosses 100,000 Mark, Over 1.65 Million Cases

COVID-19 death rate is still mounting high across the globe. The number of newly infected cases is increasing day-by-day amid lockdown. The global death




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COVID-19 Infections Seem to Slow Down in Europe Still WHO Against Lifting Restrictions

Entire world is still struggling to kill the deadly coronavirus. However, the COVID-19 infection rate is slightly decreasing in many European countries right now.




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COVID-19: New Modules for Emotional Telecounseling Developed

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) is designing modules to provide emotional support for people affected by the coronavirus. Faculty members at the




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Child Abuse Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The latest information from ChildLine shows a 30% to 50% decrease in reports of suspected child abuse from the three weeks prior to the state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions to the first three weeks of cancellations and closures.




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Early Sleep Problems may Raise the Risk of Autism Diagnosis Among At-risk Children

Sleep problems among kids who have a sibling with autism spectrum disorder are at higher risk of an ASD diagnosis, compared to at-risk kids who do not have difficulty sleeping.




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Delaying Bariatric or Metabolic Surgery During Coronavirus Pandemic Puts Patients at High Risk

New guidance recognizes patients with the greatest need for bariatric and metabolic surgery as a new study warn delaying treatment may put them at a higher risk of complications from their disease as well as from COVID-19.




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Mother's Day 2020: More Meaningful, Yet Difficult, During COVID-19 Pandemic

Since we all are in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, almost everything has come to a standstill, but definitely not the celebrations with your family. Here are a few tips to share love and happiness with your Mom for the upcoming Mother's Day 2020.




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How Acid Suppressants Raise the Risk of Dementia Explained

Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. New research revealed how they induce dementia.




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Rapid Decline in Stroke Patients Seeking Help During COVID-19 Pandemic

Several people who experience strokes may not be seeking potentially life-saving medical care during the coronavirus pandemic as a new study finds a decline in the number of people evaluated for stroke.




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How to Eat Mindfully During COVID-19 Pandemic?

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the connection between nutrition and our overall health has never been more significant to understand and nurture. Here are few tips on mindful approach on eating to help you stay on track during the stressful, unpredictable time.




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Causes Of Female Infertility Revealed

Few genes play a far more complex role in oocyte maturation than previously assumed according to geneticists.




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Stem Cells Stop Their Own Death To Aid Healing

Stem cells are able to postpone their own death in order to respond to an injury that needs their attention.




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Imprisonment of a Family Member During Childhood May Up Diabetes Risk in Men

Having an imprisoned family member (family member in prison or jail) can put men at a higher risk of developing diabetes, reports a new study. Men




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Link Between Incarceration of a Family Member and Diabetes Discovered

Incarceration of a family member during childhood was linked to diabetes in men, stated researchers from the University of Toronto and University of Alabama in a recent study in SAGE-Open Medicine.




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Metabolic Health and Weight Management Reduce Diabetes Risk

Being metabolically unhealthy raises diabetes risk as increased fat distribution contributes to insulin resistance, even in women of normal weight, according




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New Artificial Pancreas System: Life-changing Support to Type 1 Diabetes People

New study is pioneering a new artificial pancreas system that provides life-changing support to people living with type 1 diabetes. The findings of the




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Artificial Intelligence Screening System Detects Diabetic Retinopathy

The number of people in the United States with diabetes is exploding. Today, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes. One in four will develop diabetic




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Mathematical Model can Lead to Better Diabetes Treatment

New model can predict which types of glucose-responsive insulin will work in humans and animals and may help in diabetes treatment. The findings of the




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Diabetes Support Groups Linked to Lower Levels of Disease Management

Type 2 diabetes patients belonging to OSGs (online support groups) to share experiences and glean information were found to have poorer health, said a




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Telemedicine to Manage New-onset Diabetes During Coronavirus Pandemic

Telemedicine can be used safely and effectively for managing new-onset type 1 diabetes training and education for both pediatric and adult patients and




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Stem Cells Help Reverse Diabetes in Mice

CRISPR-Cas9, the gene editing tool helps correct a genetic defect that had caused Wolfram syndrome, a rare, genetic form of insulin-dependent diabetes.




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Virtual Reality Head-Gear may Hamper Visual Memory

Virtual Reality (VR) is gaining reputation in fields such as multimedia, healthcare, leisure and schooling however an excessive amount of use of the know-how




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Wearable Biosensor Monitors Body Chemistry to Boost Athletic Performance (and) Prevent Injury

Novel device, which is in the size of a wristwatch, can monitor an individual's body chemistry to help improve athletic performance and identify potential health problems.




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New Hydrogel Platform Enables Production of Medicines, Chemicals

New Hydrogel-based approach helps to access critical medicines, chemicals for daily usage. This is beneficial for people residing in remote villages or




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Telemedicine can Reduce Mental Health Burden of COVID-19

Telemedicine can reduce unnecessary hospital trips and help patients to stay in touch with their physicians while social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic.




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AI Could Help Humans Communicate During Pandemic

During COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence was found to play a role in keeping our conversations on track, stated new Cornell research. Humans




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New E-sensors Woven into Fabrics can Track Your Vital Signs Remotely

Novel lightweight electronic sensors can be integrated into flexible fabrics, including the kinds of polyesters often used in athletic wear, to provide




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Premature Babies can Catch Up on Their Immune Systems: Study

Babies born very prematurely before 32 weeks' gestation have the ability to develop a normal immune system, reveals a new study. The findings of the study




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Sleep Problems in Infancy: New Insights

Among toddlers, behavioral problems, depression and anxiety are due to disrupted and poor sleep quality in the earliest months of a child's life, stated




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Premature Birth Strongly Linked to Reactive Attachment Disorder

Premature babies have the risk of reactive attachment disorder which can impair a child's ability to function in normal situations and their social interactions,




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Mother's Milk may Protect Premature Babies from Sepsis

Breastfeeding can protect preemies from developing deadly infections such as sepsis, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the




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Babies can Even Remember Detailed Events During a Nap

Babies create their episodic memory when they nap, which enables them to remember the details of their individual experiences after napping, reports a new study.




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Infant Temperament Helps Predict Personality

Temperament in infancy helps predict personality more than 20 years later, revealed researchers. For those individuals who show sensitivity to making