‘World first’ for double hand transplant patient from Hull
Tanya Shepherd has received pioneering blood treatment to prevent her body rejecting her new hands. Source link
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Mandya: Panel to hand over cash seized in polls to owners
The committee constituted by the Deputy Commissioner, Mandya for releasing the cash seized during the enforcement of the model code of conduct in the run-up to the elections to Mandya Lok Sabha constituency has convened its meeting in Mandya on Friday at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Zilla Panchayat office. A … Read more
Weaver in Vellore slashes wife’s hand with sickle during a quarrel
A 47-year-old weaver slashed his wife’s right hand with a sickle during a quarrel with her about family matters, at their home in Pichanur village near Gudiyatham town in Vellore, on Friday, April 26, 2024. Police said the man was identified as A. Sekar, a weaver. Sekar was living with his parents, his wife, S. … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to hand over patrol vessel, landing craft to Maldives
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. | Photo Credit: ANI Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hand over a fast patrol vessel and a landing craft to the Maldives as India’s “gift” during his visit to the island nation from May 1 to 3. The Defence Ministry said this on Sunday, a day ahead of Mr. Singh’s visit … Read more
Spinal cord stimulation restores arm, hand mobility in stroke patients – ET HealthWorld
New York: US researchers have used a device that stimulates the spinal cord to restore arm and hand mobility in two stroke patients, allowing them to perform daily life activities, such as using a fork to eat a meal. The new therapy, detailed in the journal Nature Medicine, was tested in two stroke patients with … Read more
Andhra Pradesh: Eluru police hand over 105 stolen mobile phones to owners
The Eluru district police on Friday handed over 105 stolen mobile phones, all worth ₹22 lakh, to the owners in the town. The Eluru police set up a special cell, headed by Deputy SP G. Pydeswara Rao, in August to receive complaints regarding theft of phones. By the first week of October, the police have … Read more
How do Technology and Healthcare go hand in hand – ET HealthWorld
by Sanjeev Dahiwadkar Digital channels will play a much larger role in the future of healthcare services delivery. Transition into these digital enabled services from traditional in-person services has already accelerated in the last two years. The last few years have seen massive interventions of technology-led solutions in providing better patient care. From government agencies … Read more
‘It’s like a hand grenade going off in your body’
A man living with motor neurone disease says he tries to stay upbeat despite the “cruel” illness. Source link
‘My hand was saved by stitching it to my chest’
A car crash victim’s hand has been saved by using a wartime technique which involved stitching it to his chest. Martin Shaw’s hand was severely injured when his car skidded and crashed on the A512 near Shepshed, Leicestershire. The 35-year-old, who lives in Loughborough, thought his hand would need to be amputated and feels lucky … Read more
How a Viral Hand Gesture Is Helping Abuse Survivors
Dec. 7, 2021 — When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe and eventually made its way to North America, communities scrambled to find protection against the infectious disease. But at the Toronto-based Canadian Women’s Foundation, there were other safety measures underway. The foundation’s leadership team knew that quarantines during a time of global panic … Read more