INSIGHTEC developed Exablate — a therapy platform that combines Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Focused Ultrasound to non-invasively treat tumors inside the body without the need for incisions.
Category: Health
First penis implant in US set
WASHINGTON, United States — Johns Hopkins University doctors are preparing for what would be the first US penis transplant, a procedure that could potentially help hundreds of wounded veterans. A Johns Hopkins spokeswoman confirmed a New York Times report that the first such operation was planned for a soldier who suffered genital injuries in a […]
Aging and Dementia (Alzheimer’s Society)
Everyone must face the fact that aging is an unavoidable part of life. Just like running water, it does not flow back. Such is life. Like your car slowly breaking down as years pass by. We must prepare for old age.
Filipino doctor makes astounding discovery
Dr. Alfredo Galvez, PhD has discovered the secret to turning on the good genes in your body! He has proven that we have more control over our genes than we may have thought.
Blood Pressure: Do you Understand the Numbers?
They are two numbers everyone should pay attention to for optimal health: Their systolic and diastolic blood pressure numbers. If your blood pressure is consistently above 140/90, you have high blood pressure.
Non-invasive glucose metering gadget
One of the worst health issues inflicting millions of people in Australia is diabetes, otherwise known as the silent killer.
DOH: Hospitals must admit all emergency patients
Health chief orders probe of Butuan hospital for turning away ill girl who later died
Critically-ill child denied hospital entry, dies
Butuan City, Philippines—A distraught mother took to social media to express her grief over the death of her 10-year-old daughter, who was denied admission in a Butuan City hospital because she could not pay the admission deposit.
Doctors in Chifley report drop in number of patients
Federal MP Ed Husic has urged Chifley families not to avoid going to their local GP for fears they will have to pay an Abbott Government $7 GP tax.
Filipino with parasitic twin on abdomen
Rudy Santos, a 69 year old from the Philippines, suffers from the ultra rare condition known as Craniopagus parasiticus or parasitic twin. He is the oldest person with this condition. Attached to Rudy’s pelvis and abdomen are an extra pair of arms and a leg, which developed when his twin was absorbed into his body […]
Measles Fact Sheet
Measles is a serious disease that is easily spread through the air. Immunisation is effective in preventing the disease. All children and adults born during or after 1966 should be vaccinated with 2 doses of measles containing vaccine if not already immune.
Local doctor mends intestines of young Filipino girl by Kendra Nichols
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines —There was a celebration at the airport in General Santos City when doctors and nurses with the World Surgical Foundation (WSF)arrived.