Preterm baby in hospital (Photo credit: Pexels) New Delhi: Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth, affecting new-born worldwide. According to the Indian Pediatrics, there are more than two lakh congenital heart disease babies born in India each year. Dr Rajesh Bhat U, Consultant Cardiology, KMC Hospital, Mangalore, shared that […]

In a recently published sham-controlled trial, findings showed that a yoga-based intervention in conjunction with psychoeducation can reduce epilepsy-related stigma, anxiety symptoms, and cognitive impairment in patients with epilepsy. Simultaneously, it may also improve the overall quality of life and train mindfulness in these groups of patients.1 The study featured 160 patients with epilepsy, aged […]

HEART Kids SA, a non-profit organisation, was founded in 2014 by friends and families of babies who have been born with congenital heart defects (CHD). Also read: Durban North resident raises ‘moo’la for CHOC Speaking to Northglen News about how the organisation came into existence, director Charlotte Lombard said friends of hers had a grandson who […]

Valentine’s Day gifts: Valentine’s Day is just six days away and that means the time is ticking away fast for you to get something nice for your loved one. And if you are still looking for a perfect gift for your partner then we have got you covered. There is nothing better than giving your […]

Despite what you may have been told, running has no cut-off age. You don’t have to slow down once you hit a particular milestone or switch to low-impact exercise. Running isn’t too hard on an older body, and, no, it won’t wreck your knees. In fact, the list of running benefits for seniors spans the […]

Stroke care, blood pressure, breathing support – here at UVA Health, we’re constantly striving to find new and better ways to treat complex health conditions. That’s why we’ve recently earned some major awards for our heart research and care. UVA Health’s Heart Care Named in Becker’s “100 Great Heart Programs” Becker’s Hospital Review recognized UVA […]

Getting a good night’s sleep is more than just about feeling refreshed and alert when you wake up. It involves various stages of sleep that your body and mind need to go through to fully reap the benefits of sleep. These stages include both Rapid Eye Movement (REM) and non-REM sleep, and understanding their significance […]

The session focused on the importance of using breathing apparatus (BA). The ‘BA Shuffle’, essential in smoke-filled, disorienting rescue scenarios, was practiced by the newer crew members. READ MORE: Asda to open Bicester store in multi-million pound deal They successfully located and removed ‘casualties’ from a simulated danger zone despite encountering numerous unexpected hurdles. The force […]

Introduction Sleep is a critical part of daily life and plays an essential role in our immune, cardiovascular, and neurocognitive systems.1 Sleep quality can be affected by lifestyles, mental health conditions, and many pathophysiological conditions, such as restless legs syndrome, sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (SAHS), and Cheyne-Stokes breathing. Among these, SAHS is a risk factor for […]

Cardiac arrest and heart attack are two serious medical conditions that often cause confusion due to their similar-sounding names. However, it’s essential to understand that they are distinct events with different causes, symptoms, and outcomes. In particular, cardiac arrest poses a significantly greater immediate risk, often leading to sudden death, while a heart attack involves […]

The English word “dragon” was borrowed from French dragon – a mythical monster, traditionally represented as a gigantic clawed, scaly skinned, winged reptile, sometimes breathing out fire. This derived from Latin dracōnem (with nominative form draco), which referred to a huge serpent or dragon, from Greek δράκων, drakon, for “serpent, giant seafish”. This came from […]

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Just a small bottle with four milligrams of Narcan makes a big difference. Narcan, known as the opioid overdose reversal drug, takes the opioid off the brain receptor and restores breathing and heart rate. In 2023, more than 1,800 Kentuckians overdosed on heroin and fentanyl. To try and bring that […]

As emergency room doctors nationwide plead for help to ease patient overcrowding, the one federal program that could fix the crisis is poised to lose funding. Across the U.S., ER patients who need to be hospitalized find themselves stuck in hallways or waiting rooms, sometimes for days or weeks, before they are able to get […]

A WOMAN was diagnosed with two deadly conditions after she initially thought her symptoms were being caused by “grief”, she has revealed. Sonia Beldom, 60, from North London, went through a series of losses in 2022, including her dad and four close friends. 2 Sonia Beldom, 60, from North London, was diagnosed with two deadly […]

During Trey Smith’s sophomore year at the University of Tennessee, he was diagnosed with a blood clot disorder known as pulmonary emboli. The Kansas City Chiefs guard could have hung up his jersey and pads at that moment, but he decided to keep playing. Fast-forward to 2024 and his third season in the NFL, and […]

February 7, 2024 If you work in the medical field or in patient advocacy and want to enhance your knowledge and skills in hemostasis and/or thrombosis, the Thrombosis and Hemostasis Societies of North America (THSNA) has an opportunity you won’t want to miss. THSNA — which includes NBCA as a member organization — is accepting […]

Concerns are rising in the healthcare community as Percussionaire, a reputable respiratory care devicemaker based in Idaho, has issued a Class I recall for 2,145 of its High Frequency Transport Phasitron Breathing Circuit Kits. This recall, deemed the most serious type by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), comes after the discovery of a product […]

Florida is closer than ever to permanently banning a dangerous, often contaminated supplement known commonly as “gas station heroin.” A bill codifying in state statutes an emergency rule Attorney General Ashley Moody filed last year to place the substance, tianeptine, on the Schedule I list of controlled substances is headed to the House floor. The […]

CINCINNATI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized a “deadly, addictive and illegal substance” at the port of Cincinnati on January 26. The substance was Tianeptine, according to a press release from CBP. According to a 2022 news release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, tianeptine is “an unapproved drug associated with […]

Yoga, a form of exercise that has its roots in ancient India, is a versatile practice that offers a multitude of health benefits. It is not just an exercise regimen but a holistic approach to well-being that integrates body, mind, and spirit. Its gentle movements, mindful awareness, and emphasis on deep breathing make it an […]

















