FDA Calls for Speeding Up Development of Next-Gen Artificial Pancreas

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

The US Food and Drug Administration asked researchers working on the next generation artificial pancreatic device for diabetes patients to speed up the delivery of the device but said that the device ...

Coronary Plaque Increases Cardiovascular Risk in Women

Posted in Anemia / Low Haemoglobin Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

A new study has revealed that women with large amounts of plaque build-up and extensive thickening of the artery walls are at a significantly greater cardiovascular risk than men. ...Read More

Couple Wins Claim of Clinical Negligence Against Hospital

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

Kev and Clare Thomas have won a five-figure payout from the Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust after doctors failed to remove the 6-inch endotracheal tube inserted to help their newborn breathe. ....

Hospital Criticized for Death of Nosebleed Patient

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

Coroner Andrew Walker has recorded a verdict of unlawful killing at an inquest into the death of Julian Hunter, 44, who suffered a massive nosebleed more than a week after an assault. ...Read More

HIV Positive Boy Sues Hershey School for Denying Admission

Posted in AIDS/HIV Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

A 13-year-old Pennsylvania boy is suing a private residential schoolin Hershey for discrimination after it refused to admit him because he is HIV positive. The boy alleged that the boarding school ''v...

Family of Passenger Who Died on American Airlines Flight Says Airline was Negligent

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

The death of a passenger on one of its flights continues to haunt American Airlines after the family of the passenger accused the airlines of causing food poisoning and allowing a person to board a fl...

Indian Yoga Guru Sues Student for Copyright Infringement

Posted in Yoga and Lifestyle Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

Kolkata born 65-year old Indian yoga guru, Bikram Choudhury in the US is suing his former student, Greg Gumucio for over a million dollars for copying his unique ''Bikram Yoga'' ...Read More

Fatty Liver Disease is No Extra Threat for Mortality

Posted in Obesity Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a common condition linked to obesity and heart disease long thought to weaken health and longevity, poses no excess risk for death, a new study has claimed. ...

Amino Acids Can Help Burn Calories

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

Amino acids stimulate the orexin cells that keep us awake and burn calories, it has been found. The discovery has implications for understanding obesity and sleep disorders. ...Read More

Obesity Lands American Boy in Foster Care

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 03 Dec 2011

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