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HEALTHAug 18Chinese doctors get double-thigh amputee to walk again in world firstChinese surgeons have enabled a man to walk again after an accident severed both his legs at the thigh, marking a rare success for advanced reconstructive procedures. After nearly 20 months of intensive post-operative recovery, the patient is reportedly able to walk indoors with a frame and manage most daily tasks unassisted. Crucially, sensation has returned to his lower legs down to his ankles. The double-thigh replantation, performed at an orthopaedic hospital in eastern China, is a global...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 18Dr. Manel Esteller: "Cuando la siesta dura alrededor de los 15-20 minutos, tiene efectos muy positivos sobre nuestro metabolismo y puede ser, incluso, un seguro de vida"El descanso permite que disminuya de forma temporal la actividad del sistema nervioso simpático.Clarín
HEALTHAug 18Tamil Nadu Assembly: State government to launch health insurance for the elderlyAnother key announcement is the planned replacement of the 87-year-old Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939, with a modern, comprehensive Act to address contemporary and future health challengesThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 18Postbiotic could reduce the risk of brain damage after a concussionGiving mice a byproduct produced by gut bacteria reduced their risk of severe brain damage and cognitive difficulties after a traumatic brain injuryNew Scientist
HEALTHAug 18Amylyx succeeds in late-stage trial for GLP-1 drugAmylyx has achieved success in a late-stage clinical trial for its GLP-1 drug. This represents a significant development in the pharmaceutical sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHAug 18Singapore’s seniors turn to parkour to boost balance and strengthParkour may conjure images of rowdy teenagers swinging from building to building in urban landscapes, but since 2017, coach Tan Shie Boon has been using these techniques to improve Singaporean seniors’ strength and agility. Tan’s Movement Singapore classes have gone viral online, showing people in their 60s and 70s climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slanted surfaces and jumping off platforms.France 24 [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 18Ebola in DRC: Deadliest outbreak on record ‘outpacing the response’France 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 18Ogogo: Femi Adebayo seeks urgent medical help for Taiwo HassanThe actor stressed that the family was not seeking financial donations but was instead in urgent need of medical expertise and direction. The post Ogogo: Femi Adebayo seeks urgent medical help for Taiwo Hassan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 18South Sudan steps up Ebola preparedness along porous DRC borderSouth Sudan is strengthening Ebola surveillance along its border with the DRC, where heavy cross-border movement and informal routes pose challenges. UN officials and local authorities say preparedness and coordination are key to preventing the virus from entering the country.Africanews [en]
HEALTHAug 18Augmentation du pénis par injection : pourquoi certains hommes franchissent le pas malgré les risques ?Les hommes qui ont subi cette intervention peuvent s'attendre à une augmentation de la circonférence de 10 à 20 % au cours des six à neuf mois suivants, mais cela peut mal tourner.BBC Afrique
HEALTHAug 18Foot-and-mouth disease: Lesvos cheese ban lifted amid tourist seasonFree transport of cheese products by Lesbos visitors - tourists and locals can now take them off the islandEuroNews [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 18Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country’s worst as virus spreads at “exceptional pace”EuroNews [en]
HEALTHAug 18Only 40% of world’s health facilities meet basic sanitation standards – UNOnly four in 10 healthcare facilities worldwide meet basic sanitation standards for accessible and usable toilets, the United Nations said Tuesday, while 11 percent have no sanitation services at all. The post Only 40% of world’s health facilities meet basic sanitation standards – UN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 18Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit.DW News [en]
HEALTHAug 18Hong Kong scrambles to contain cholera outbreak in 1961 – from the SCMP archiveThis article was first published on August 18, 1961. Hong Kong declared infected area Authorities adopt strict measures against cholera Stringent health measures to protect Hong Kong have been taken following the confirmation yesterday (August 17, 1961) of four cases of cholera and the declaration of the Colony as an infected area. There have been two deaths from the disease and another suspect has been admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital. Mobile teams of health inspectors with police officers have...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 18Long - time electrician David Smith on his Parkinon journey | Glen Innes ExaminerA long-time electrician, David Smith, shares his personal experiences and journey with Parkinson's disease. The article details his perspective on living with the condition.gleninnesexaminer.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 18Veteran Yoruba actor, Ogogo, battles stage-four cancer as daughters seek medical helpFighting back tears, she appealed to anyone with access to medical professionals or facilities who would be willing to take on the actor’s case to come forward. The post Veteran Yoruba actor, Ogogo, battles stage-four cancer as daughters seek medical help appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 18Teen thought shed die after ordering vodka and Coke on Majorca holidayA teenager experienced a severe incident after ordering a drink on a Majorca holiday, leading her to believe she might die. This highlights a personal safety concern for travelers.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
HEALTHAug 18MSF calls for a massive scale-up to contain Ebola outbreak in DRCAfricanews [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGAug 18Bangkok Post - Hundreds hospitalised in Yangon cholera outbreakbangkokpost.com · Thailand
HEALTHAug 18Health and Government – What happened to the winter health plan ? – NZNO – LiveNews . co . nzThe article questions the status of a winter health plan involving the government and NZNO. This indicates an inquiry into public health policy.livenews.co.nz · New Zealand
HEALTHAug 18Hearing loss and dementia link can drive implant growthA link between hearing loss and dementia could stimulate growth in the market for medical implants. This highlights a medical development with potential impacts on public health and the healthcare industry.macleayargus.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 18Hearing loss and dementia link can drive implant growthA potential link between hearing loss and dementia could lead to increased demand for implants. This suggests a new area of focus for medical intervention and technological development in healthcare.portnews.com.au · Australia
HEALTHAug 18Hearing loss and dementia link can drive implant growthA link between hearing loss and dementia is seen as a potential driver for the growth of implant technology. This suggests new avenues for treatment and market expansion in the healthcare sector.begadistrictnews.com.au · Australia
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