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Health Benefits of Brown Rice
What is Brown Rice? As strange as it may seem, most Indians are better acquainted with some foods in their processed and refined form. This is most true in the case of rice, as all of us are familiar with […]
For first time, gene therapy shows promise in cystic fibrosis
Scientists conducting a major trial of a therapy that replaces the faulty gene responsible for cystic fibrosis say the treatment has showed significant benefit for the first time in patients’ lung function. The technique, developed with the technology commercialization firm […]
Treat ‘whole person’ by bringing behavioural health into primary care: docs
In a new position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) lays out six strategies for bringing mental health and substance abuse care into primary care to better treat each patient as “a whole person.” Mental and behavioral health issues […]
U.S. Navy triples maternity leave to 18 weeks for women
The U.S. Navy is tripling paid maternity leave for women who serve in the Navy and Marine Corps from six to 18 weeks in the first year after birth. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said on Thursday the change […]
Experimental treatment sends deadly leukemia into remission
An experimental new treatment approach for a rare, deadly leukemia can send the disease into remission even in patients for whom the standard therapy has failed, buying them more time to have the stem cell transplant that could save their […]
Liberia investigating animal link after Ebola re-emerges
Liberia confirmed a third Ebola case on Thursday, nearly two months after it was declared Ebola free, and officials said they were investigating whether the disease had spread through animals before resurfacing. Dr Moses Massaquoi, case management team leader for […]
Some facts on: dengue
Transmitted through the bite of an Aedes mosquito infected by one of the four dengue virus serotypes Symptoms appear 3 – 14 days after bite Cannot be transmitted from person to person Symptoms include: mild to high fever, severe headache, […]
Society and ageing: an interview with Gerard Lenstra
Recently, Healthcare Asia conducted an interview with Mr Gerard Lenstra from NOM, the Investment & Development Agency for the Northern Netherlands to discuss regarding the issue ageing in today’s society. Below is our interview with him. 1. Healthcare Asia: Can […]
These superfoods may boost your brain power
Super foods are packed with nutrients that have health-enhancing properties ranging from prevention of heart disease and cancer to improving skin tone and boosting memory and brain function. Their health benefits may be overstated but they do provide the recommended […]
How to deal with: fractures
What is fracture? • A broken or cracked bone • Occurs when pressure is applied to bone • Occurs with / without displacement of bone fragments Types of Fracture • Open fracture: Skin breaks causing open wound • Closed fracture: […]
