The Russian Health Ministry has announced that it has developed a cancer vaccine that will be distributed to patients free of cost in early 2025. The vaccine will reportedly be used to treat cancer patients rather than given to the public to prevent cancer. Andrey Kaprin, the General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Centre of the Russian Ministry of ...
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This underused type of care can help in stroke recovery: Report
Stroke survivors and their family members could benefit from palliative care, which focuses on easing pain and other symptoms once they leave the hospital, but the approach is widely underutilized, especially among Black, Hispanic and Asian patients, according to a new science report from the American Heart Association. The scientific statement, published Monday in the AHA journal Stroke, encourages integrating ...
Read More »Tips to keep skin and hair health in winter
Skin and hair become dry and dull during the winter season. Model Mou Rahman shared her experience on the matter. The tips are shared below for the readers. Mou Rahman, “Mainly I try to focus first on keeping the moisturizer. I prefer winter vegetables and drink enough water. I also use natural ingredients for skin and hair care.’’ According to ...
Read More »Man who raped and killed NHS worker is jailed
A man who was caught on CCTV raping and killing an NHS worker on a park bench in west London has been jailed for life. Mohamed Iidow attacked mother-of-three Natalie Shotter, 37, while she lay unconscious in Southall Park after a night out. Jurors had heard how the former child stage star had died from a heart attack caused by ...
Read More »Russian cancer vaccine to be free of charge
Russia has developed its own mRNA vaccine against cancer, it will be distributed to patients free of charge, General Director of the Radiology Medical Research Center of the Russian Ministry of Health Andrey Kaprin has told Radio Rossiya. The vaccine was developed in collaboration with several research centers. It is planned to launch it in general circulation in early 2025. ...
Read More »Sylhet Zilla Hospital: Infrastructure ready, but no one to run it
Sylhet Zilla Hospital, built at a cost of approximately Tk 85 crore, remains unoccupied despite the fact that construction was completed earlier this year. The authorities have yet to assume responsibility for the 250-bed facility, delaying its opening and leaving the hospital unused over a year after its completion. Initiated in 2019, the project was inaugurated by then prime minister ...
Read More »Jiggling thighs and hair twiddling among triggers for those who hate fidgeting
“If I see someone tapping their fingers on a desk, my immediate thought is to chop their fingers off with a knife,” an anonymous patient confides to a researcher. Another shares: “When I see someone making really small repetitive movements, such as my husband bending his toes, I feel physically ill. I hold it back but I want to vomit.” ...
Read More »Hospitals hit by ‘tidal wave’ of winter viruses
Hospitals in England are being hit by a “tidal wave” of flu and other winter viruses, NHS bosses say. Data released by NHS England showed there were an average of nearly 1,900 beds occupied by flu patients last week – up 70% on the week before. That is more than three times higher than this time last year, with doctors ...
Read More »How to combat “Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder”
Arjun, a 34-year-old Indian expat, considers himself as enlightened when it came to women’s menstrual health. Growing up with four of his sisters, he never shied away from the topic. He said: “I had witnessed the impact of cramps, mood swings, hormonal ups and downs on women as my sisters and mother went through their monthly courses.” It made Arjun ...
Read More »Winter woes: How to protect your child from juvenile arthritis symptoms
Juvenile arthritis is a prevalent chronic condition in children that leads to joint inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and restricted movement. Winter can be particularly difficult for children with this condition, but with proper preventive care and early diagnosis, juvenile arthritis can be effectively managed. Early signs of juvenile arthritis: Dr. Tushar Shah, a Consultant Orthopedic at Bhailal Amin General Hospital in ...
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