Doctors are advising women to take care using menstrual cups, after one user developed temporary kidney problems because the cup was misaligned. The patient, in her 30s, had been experiencing intermittent pelvic pain and blood in her urine for months, but had not linked the symptoms to the menstrual cup, which is used to catch … Read more
New Delhi: A recent survey by Medvarsity, an EdTech platform reveals that a majority of diabetologists and endocrinologists across India are eager for continuous skill development, particularly in emerging AI-driven tools for diabetes management. Conducted in recognition of World Diabetes Day, the survey involved over 3,000 healthcare providers specializing in diabetes care. According to the … Read more
Houston: In the United States, more than 37 million individuals have diabetes, yet many of them don’t receive immediate treatment, which can result in expensive or even fatal consequences. In primary care settings, there are effective therapies available, but doctors lack the resources to recognise patients who are most at risk. Primary Care Forecast, a … Read more
Cough syrup, aspirin, toilet paper…and hearing aids. That may be some consumers’ drugstore shopping list this fall, thanks to a new FDA rule making some hearing aids available without a prescription in pharmacies, electronics stores such as Best Buy and online. Is that good news or bad news for the 38 million American adults estimated … Read more
Feb. 8, 2022 Women infected with COVID-19 have a higher chance of complications during pregnancy than women who are not infected, a study funded by the National Institutes of Health says. The researchers found women with severe to moderate infection were more likely to require a cesarean delivery, deliver preterm, die during childbirth, or experience … Read more
Researchers find vaccination in pregnancy does not increase the risk of complications, but Covid-19 does. Source link
Researchers says despite stroke and clotting risks, Covid vaccines have substantial benefits. Source link
THURSDAY, April 1, 2021 (HealthDayNews) — The ripple effect of the COVID-19 scourge has led to more complications among pregnant women worldwide, including an increase in stillbirths, a new study says. The research review also found higher rates of maternal deaths and depression in the first year of the pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
Why did so many COVID-19 patients have an a-fib episode? Ghazizadeh said various factors can trigger the arrhythmia. It’s known that more-severe COVID-19 can cause widespread inflammation throughout the body, he noted, so that is one likely trigger. Similarly, there are a few reasons why COVID-19 patients who suffer an a-fib episode have a … Read more
NEW DELHI: The online performance dashboard “Empowering Tribals, Transforming India” launched by the Centre last week to monitor all schemes impacting tribal welfare, has also brought into focus the need to create a database of tribal population impacted by Sickle Cell disease to link them to treatment, welfare schemes and step up awareness for prevention. … Read more