A routine international flight transformed into an unspeakable horror—Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 souls, plunged to Earth barely 2.3 km from departure, crashing into the BJ Medical College hostel mess in the Meghani Nagar district.
Healthcare
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Breakthrough Wearable Device Prevents Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A new water-resistant patch, designed as a wearable cardioverter-defibrillator (P-WCD), has been proven safe and effective for people at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. This information comes from a study published in the August 6 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Resveratrol in red wine and grapes can correct hormone imbalance in women with PCOS/PCOD
Resveratrol–a natural compound found in red wine and grapes–can help address a hormone imbalance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a leading cause of
Texting while walking make you walk slower and swerve
Texting while walking and being cognitively distracted may significantly affect the way a person walks, resulting in a more cautious gait. Walkers regularly text on
Better access to AYUSH services in India
Government of India has approved and notified National AYUSH Mission (NAM) for better access to AYUSH services; strengthening of AYUSH educational institutions, facilitate the enforcement
Naegleria Fowleri Ameba in St. Bernard Parish Water System
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) confirmed the presence of the Naegleria fowleri ameba in the St. Bernard Parish Water System at the
White coats may facilitate transmission of infection in hospitals
Doctors wearing long-sleeved white coats may facilitate the transmission of infection in hospitals. Dr. Edmond Fernandes, who has authored the book Small things that matter
Tainted antibiotic pills with rat poison caused sterilization deaths
India sterilization deaths due to pills tainted with rat poison — Tainted antibiotic pills with rat poison caused sterilization deaths – The women who died after sterilization surgery in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh might have been given antibiotic pills contaminated with rat poison, a senior official said.
ReWalk – First and Only Exoskeleton Cleared by FDA in US
ReWalk: First and Only Exoskeleton Cleared by FDA — FDA allows marketing of first wearable, motorized device that helps people with certain spinal cord injuries to walk – Exoskeleton leader ReWalk Robotics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the company’s ReWalk Personal System for use at home and in the community.
Brain dead pregnant woman taken off life support after 2 months
Pregnant, brain-dead woman at center of legal fight between hospital and family removed from life support – John Peter Smith Hospital at Fort Worth kept a pregnant, brain-dead woman – Marlise Munoz – on life support for two months. On Friday, a state district judge ordered John Peter Smith Hospital to remove the woman, Marlise Muñoz, from life-support machines by 5 p.m. on Monday.
SMS reminders about heart medication improved patient adherence
Texting heart medication reminders improved patient adherence – Getting reminder texts helped patients take their heart medicines (anti-platelet and cholesterol-lowering drugs) more regularly, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2013.
Drug shortages to be solved in US says FDA
FDA takes two important actions on drug shortages — Strategic plan and proposed rule on early notification by manufacturers will help agency build on recent progress – US FDA is taking two actions to further enhance the agency’s ongoing efforts to prevent and resolve drug shortages, a significant public health threat that can delay, and in some cases even deny, critical care for patients.