Last week I went to the House of Lords, something I found quite intimidating. Thankfully I was supported by a member of Rethink campaigns team in giving oral evidence to a Parliamentary Review. Chaired by Lord Low of Dalston, the Review was set up to assess the likely impact of a proposed benefit cut. The cut would affect the…
Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi used robotic arms to successfully remove cancerous pancreas from a 40-year-old woman, without an open surgery. They used these arms to detach the diseased organ and then took it out through the vagina. This is being seen as a major achievement because removal of pancreas through laparoscopic surgery…
This young man spent a lot of time in the cancer ward of a hospital in Mumbai when his mother was undergoing treatment there. Today, he is seen inside local trains in Mumbai collecting funds for the treatment of cancer patients – with a guitar and a donation box. A 23-year-old man singing and strumming…
This root has a nutty, butterscotch flavor and has been used by indigenous Peruvian societies for thousands of years. Maca nourishes the endocrine system, balances hormones, improves mental function, increases energy, and probably most important for fertility- boosts libido. When buying Maca, the gelatinized form is preferred over the raw because it is easier to digest and…
“Aai, I will become a doctor when I grow up and cure people without money,” promised 8-year-old Swapnil Mane to his mother, as he helplessly watched his poor neighbour die of cancer. Twenty years later, this oncosurgeon and his wife have helped thousands of cancer sufferers in 52 villages in Maharashtra and have operated on…
During early labor, it’s beneficial to continue eating light and nourishing foods to keep energy up. Although, as sensations start to intensify, food often becomes the last thing on a laboring mama’s mind. Just like any other intense physical activity, it’s crucial to stay hydrated throughout labor as well. It’s especially important to make sure…
Background: Vasopressors are frequently used in critically ill patients with hemodynamic instability both in the emergency department (ED) as well as intensive care units (ICUs). Typically, vasopressors are given through central venous catheters (CVCs) as opposed to peripheral intravenous (PIV) access due to the concerns about adverse events (i.e. tissue ischemia/necrosis) associated with extravasation through…
The presence of sudden cardiac death is estimated to occur 300,000 to 350,000 annually with over 90% of such deaths as a results of ventricular fibrillation (VF). ACLS guidelines dictate that after addressing reversible causes or factors leading to the arrhythmia (hypoxia, electrolyte disturbances, mechanical factors, volume depletion), defibrillation should be performed with 360 J…
A team of girls from Women’s Christian College, Chennai conducts a hair donation drive annually to collect hair that can be used to make natural wigs for cancer patients of the globally-renowned Adyar Cancer Institute. Read on to know more about these wonder women! Seeta (name changed on request), a 19-year old girl from Tanjore,…
Rahul Yadav’s cancer suddenly changed his perfect life, but he kept fighting it and also started an organization that provides crucial support to cancer patients. Know more about Yoddhas and how they are bringing a positive change. Rahul Yadav was living a perfect life. He was 28, had a well paying job in Bangalore after…