A man who is believed to have had the heaviest kidneys on record has spoken of his determination to get his life back following surgery to remove them. Warren Higgs, 54, from Windsor, Berkshire suffers from polycystic kidney disease. The inherited condition causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys and can lead to kidney … Read more
By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The search for the source of the new coronavirus is at an impasse and the window of opportunity to identify the virus’ origins is “closing fast,” a World Health Organization-appointed team of experts said Wednesday. The investigation is at … Read more
“The window of opportunity” for crucial studies into how the Covid-19 pandemic started is closing, scientists say. Source link
One of the vessels with 273 personnel on board, which was stranded near Bombay High during the impact of Cyclone Tauktae, has sunk. The Indian Navy has managed to rescue 177 people till Tuesday morning while search is on for the others. Rescue and search operations were intensified on Tuesday, a day after the severe … Read more
National Institutes of Health: “Therapeutic Management of Patients with COVID-19.” World Health Organization: “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Similarities and differences with influenza.” FDA: “FDA cautions against use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for COVID-19 outside of the hospital setting or a clinical trial due to risk of heart rhythm problems.” YouTube: “COVID-19 food safety tips,” Jeffrey VanWingen. … Read more
The BBC’s Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis. Source link
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Gunshots were heard near the residence of a BJP leader in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch. Search operations are underway. A bullet mark could also be seen at the house of the BJP leader. Security forces on Sunday launched a cordon and search operation after gunshots were fired near the house of a BJP leader in … Read more
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