Saudis sending stem cells abroad for safekeeping
Zawya
Riyadh At a time when firms specialising in collection of stem cells are mushrooming in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, a large number of Saudis prefer sending stem cells of their newborn babies abroad for safekeeping.
Over 1.7 million children work in beedi-rolling industry: Study
SamayLive
On the health front, because they are constantly exposed to hazardous chemicals and tobacco dust, these children suffer from tuberculosis, postural and eye problems, anaemia, lung and skin diseases," the report said. "After continuous beedi...
Letters: New head of Free State University must swallow pride and wake up
Daily Dispatch
WHY, Professor Jonathan Jansen, why? The recently inaugurated vice-chancellor of the University of Free State has caused disturbing waves with his decision to withdraw charges against the Reitz four in the name of racial reconciliation and ...
Miss West Africa pagents visit Yvette Gates
Cocorioko
Recently the pageants took a trip to visit Yvette Gate, a young Gambian born child, who sufferers from a condition called aplastic anaemia. This results to her bone marrow is not producing the cells her body needs and she is in desperate ne...
Pregnancy timeline
Modern Ghana
Women who may be at higher risk of passing on sickle cell anaemia and thalassaemia should be offered a blood test before 10 weeks. These conditions are rare but serious inherited blood disorders. They are more common in people of certain et...
Doctors, NGO to provide family planning among urban poor
Calcutta News
With nearly 21 percent of pregnancies in India unintended, a federation of gynaecologists and an NGO have come together to increase awareness on family planning and safe abortion among the urban poor in three states, including Delhi.
Medgenics soars on partnership deal
ShareCast
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Medgenics has moved a step closer to commercialisation of its tissue protein therapy technology by securing the backing of a major international biopharmaceuticals company.
Uganda : What's Unknown About Abortion in Uganda
AllAfrica.com
... abortion related complications are among the top five direct causes of maternal deaths. However, when they make it, many women with untreated complications suffer long lasting health effects, such as anaemia, chronic pain, chronic infla...
Young scientist award for UKM, USM postgraduates
MalaysiaNews.net
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has decided to revive the National Scientist Award next year. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said his ministry decided to rewar...
Committee For Medicinal Products For Human Use Summary Of Positive ...
Phramalive.com
The most common side effects are neutropenia, anaemia, alopecia, nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, diarrhoea and asthenia. A pharmacovigilance plan for Docetaxel Teva, as for all medicinal products, will be implemented as part of the marketing ...
Say Yes to a Clinical Trial; It May Be Good for Your Health
Science Daily
Our study contributes to the perception that heart failure trials can be unrepresentative of real life," says Dr Clark, "particularly as study designs often deliberately exclude patients with an inherently poor prognosis, such as those with...
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AllAfrica.com
Dr. Cindy Isukwe of the International Committee of the Red Cross, volunteering at Kitgum Hospital said they are amazed with the huge number of former IDPs who thronged the hospital.