(Reuters) – Scientists have shown how an “artificial pancreas” can help pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and say their finding could significantly reduce cases of stillbirth and death among diabetic expectant mothers.
British researchers used a so-called “closed-loop insulin delivery system” or artificial pancreas, in 10 pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes and found it provided the right amount of insulin at the right time, maintained near normal blood sugar, and prevented dangerous drops in blood sugar levels at night. Read the rest of this entry »
By LYNDSAY MOSS
SCOTTISH surgeons have carried out a record number of organ transplants, as the number of donors across the UK shows signs of increasing.
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary revealed it had carried out 15 life-saving transplants in 15 days – compared with around six or seven it would normally expect to carry out in this time-frame. Read the rest of this entry »
Experts are warning members of the public against giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation unless they have been fully trained.
New guidelines say that those lacking the necessary skills should perform chest compressions only.
This offers the best chance of saving a life when helping in a crisis, the guidelines say. Read the rest of this entry »
Scientists are in the process of determining ways to keep bones strong and healthy in hopes of discovering how to prevent osteoporosis.
While some nutritionists believe that nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium could be good for bone strength, researchers are examining a tissue culture that grows human bones.
Researchers from the University of Houston department of health have discovered a growing process similar to how bones grow in humans. Read the rest of this entry »
Breast cancer patients who are currently undergoing treatment may want to consider acupuncture, as a new study suggests it could reduce their hot flashes and boost their libido.
While previous studies indicated that nutritional supplements could increase a female’s sex drive, acupuncture offers multiple benefits for those who are experiencing side effects from their treatment.
New findings from a study in the Journal of Oncology, reveal that acupuncture actually has more benefits than side effects for breast cancer patients, as opposed to some drug therapies that doctors recommend. Read the rest of this entry »
While consuming less fattening foods and following an alkaline diet of fruits and vegetables may help decrease artery blockage, a study has found that exercise may help patients with peripheral artery disease.
There are more than 5 million patients who suffer from the disease, which deals with the plaque build-up in arteries that can limit blood circulation to the limbs, which can ultimately cause an amputation. Read the rest of this entry »
