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UW Researcher Plans to Devise Wireless Heart Pump
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In a warranted attempt to eradicate even a flick of chance of infection from a mechanical heart pump to heart patients, researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are grilling to devise a wireless power system for ventricular assist devices.
Mother booked for abandoning a child in Trash Can
A newborn infant was found in a rubbish bin in a bathroom at the Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, South West of Seattle, Washington. Investigation is in progress.
At 5:10 am yesterday, St. Peter’s quiet site turned in cacophony with notice of a baby dumped in a garbage bin.
New York Observer Publishes Sexless Trend Article
According to a new article written by Erica Jong, elucidates that her daughter has conservative views about sexual freedom, and she almost counterattacks the sex liberty. The article got published in New York Times.
States Looking Forward to Cut Off Payments of Physicians Treating the Poor
Various states were planning to control the Medicaid costs and were planning to cut off the payments of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers that treat the poor.
Heterosexual Youngsters Are Less Likely To Develop Behavioral Disorders: CDC
A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had claimed that gay, lesbian and bisexual youngsters are more likely to develop some behavioral disorders, including smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, desire to arms or guns. The findings were compiled after a survey of around 156,000 high school students and were released on Monday.
Newborns Be Given Special Skin Care to Avert Skin Cancer
With summer approaching its extreme level, the parents of newborns, toddlers are advised to protect child’s skin from the sun’s damaging rays. A new study has shown that the changes that lead to skin cancer may even begin during baby’s first year.
Relay For Life to be Held in South Washington County
South Washington County was going to organize Relay For Life on the coming Friday, with 1,500 people participating to support American Cancer Society. The participants were support to walk around the track at East Ridge High School for 14 hours, so as to raise charity to support cancer patients in America.
New York's Weill Cornel University Saves Liam Heffernan from Battens Disease
New York’s Weil Cornel University has succeeded in saving the life of Liam Heffernan, 2-year-old, who is claimed to be the youngest child to undergo such a critical brain operation. Liam Heffenan, belonging to Castledrum, was infected with an incurable Battens disease, and was a threat to the life of his older sister Saoirse.
New York City Imposes Ban on Outdoor Smoking
New York has announced a ban on smoking in most public places, including public parks, beaches and plazas like Times Square, last week. The ban has been enforced to reduce smoking in the city and eradicate the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.
US Automaker Ford Announces New Car Seat Heart Beat Monitor
Ford has proceeded with its course to provide in-built car medical services as they have announced the invention of a new car seat which monitors the drivers or passengers’ heartbeat.
Bath Salts Banned
Nirav Sha, New York State Health Commissioner has banned the sale of Bath Salts. He said that these are equivalent to cocaine and methamphetamines when they are consumed in higher quantities.
It has been reported that the amphetamine-type substance has resulted in many medical cases nationwide.
Vodafone’s Annual Profit Sank By 7.8%
The England based, world’s largest mobile-phone company, Vodafone Group Plc disappointed its investors by claiming that its annual profit dropped by 7.8% on Tuesday. Moreover, the report revealed that Earnings after tax dropped to £7.97 billion in the 12 months to the end of March in comparison to 8.65 billion in 2009/2010.
Lyme Disease Concerns on the Rise with Increased Tick Reports
Residents of Central New York would be wise to take extra precautions during their next hike in the woods as the number of reported tick bites continue to rise.
While some tick bites may be harmless, ticks are infamous for possibly carrying Lyme disease, a debilitating illness that can be transmitted to humans through bites.
MG Rover Four Bosses: No More the Company Directors
The four bosses who bought MG Rover for just £10 have almost sucked millions out of it. Today, all these four men have been disqualified from the post of directors.
John Towers, Peter Beale, John Edwards and Nick Stephenson are the four men who in 2001 bought MG Rover from BMW.
Washington Hospital Centre and National Nurses United Next to a Final Agreement
When everybody was thinking it would take even longer, things changed abruptly this week. National Nurses United and Washington Hospital Centre have finally reached a preliminary deal on a new labour contract. The agreement pointed out the end of a long movement which included one work stoppage and four threatened strikes, among others.
Pilot Program to be Created at New York Veterans Hospital
Owing to the increasing number of women veterans, the US Sen. Charles Schumer has stated that the Department of Veterans Affairs need to build a pilot program at a New York veteran hospital, which will provide the childcare for women veterans receiving medical care.
President Receiving Praise for Foreign Policies
Approximately 57% of the natives, a significant hike as compared to 46% for last month, have praised the President for his excellent job performance although a majority of people believe that death of Bin Laden is not sufficient enough to assure the protection against the terrorism.
It’s Time for Graduation Ceremony
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Reports suggest that the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar will graduate its Class of 2011 in a graduation ceremony at Ritz today.
Out of the total 31 students, 13 males and 18 females will be receiving their MD degrees during this event.
