Mumbai witnesses its 44th organ donation, brain-dead man saves four lives
The deceased patient was a 27-year-old who was declared brain-dead on Thursday, November 22. The family was aware about the concept of organ donation and consented to donate his organised. The organ donation took place at Umrao Wockhardt Hospital in Mira Road
The patient was admitted to the hospital on November 18, 2018 and became brain-dead after four days of being admitted to the hospital. The patient was a resident of Virar. The family of the deceased youth knew about what organ donation meant and that this noble gesture could help save the lives of others. While […]
People with heart failure experience heart cell loss that can damage the heart muscle to such an extent that they need a transplant. One species of exotic fish, the tetra fish, has the amazing ability to repair its own heart. Can we apply this mechanism to healing human hearts? The tetra fish is a type 
People who are bullied or exposed to violence on the job may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than individuals who don’t deal with these challenges at work, a European study suggests. Researchers examined survey data from more than 79,000 working men and women between 19 and 65 years old who didn’t have a 
According to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. Being bullied in childhood may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood. It can have negative impact on heart health. The unique study tracked a diverse group of over 300 
Cigarette smoke is commonly associated with lung cancer and lung ailments. But smoking and chewing tobacco is also the second most common cause of cardiac illness. As per statistics, tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure contribute to approximately 12% of all heart disease deaths. Tobacco use is the second leading cause of cardiovascular disease, after 
The doctors at Inamdar Hospital cure an Iraqi citizen who was suffering from a rare abdominal aorta aneurysm. Aorta is the main artery in the human body, which supplies oxygenated blood to the circulatory system. On September 23, a 69-year-old man was admitted in the hospital with a complaint of pain in abdomen, backache, since 
If there is one thing peanut butter gets praised for, it is for the versatility. While the popular spread can be used to enhance a variety of meals and snacks, it also deserves some due credit for its health benefits. One standard serving of unsalted peanut butter, which is around two tablespoons, contains 191 calories. 
A team of doctors at Sahyadri Hospitals led by Cardio Thoracic Surgeon, Dr Mahendra Bafna from Pune performed valve replacement on a 27-year-old youngster through small incision. The young man knew that he had problem in the heart valve from last 7 years. He was diagnosed to have leaked aortic valve. Doctors had suggested replacement 
We live in times where leading a fast-paced lifestyle is common. Despite the chaos of routine life, many seek adventure and as a result there is a rise in the incidence of individuals training in extreme sports. Extreme or adventure sports are those that involve speed, heights etc., and high level of physical exertion. The 
In an episode of “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Lieutenant Worf is badly injured, but recovers when it is discovered that his body holds a lot of redundant parts and organs — for example, 23 ribs — that allow him to regenerate. Science fiction? Not entirely. A team of researchers at The Ohio State University