There has been an increase in the number of people in the country, who have once had joint replacements, coming back for revision surgery, their implants completely dysfunctional, orthopaedicians say.
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Experts see global surge in orthopaedic revision surgeries
Posted by Divya (#1) 430 days ago (http://www.thehindu.com)Docs discuss ways to make healthcare wallet-friendly
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Almost ten years ago, when the Chengulpet Government Hospital did not have adequate warmers to keep newborns cozy, an electrician came up with a solution. He prepared an indigenous baby warmer using 100 watts bulb and a regulator along with a senior peadiatrician.
UN to discuss financial burden caused by lifestyle diseases
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The United Nations General Assembly will convene a high-level meeting in September this year to discuss the financial burden caused by non-communicable diseases (NCD) on countries.
Protect your kidney, save your heart
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The second Thursday of every March is very important to nephrologists across the world. This year, the cardiologists took a keen interest as well. The theme of this World Kidney Day (WKD) was the important link between Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Cardiovascular disease.
Actor espouses good health and lifestyle practices
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They greeted him with excited yells and a warm round of applause, but when he began speaking they were all ears, for they knew he was there to make a valuable point. Actor Suriya's presence at 'Cul De SAP', the cultural extravaganza hosted by the School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), Anna University, not only delighted students, but also sought to make them reflect on their health and lifest
Pregnant woman dies after treatment by quacks
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A 35-year-old pregnant woman died after being treated by quacks in a private hospital in Salem, where she was admitted for abortion. On Tuesday, during the maternal death audit, the health department found out that the private hospital was managed by unqualified persons. The health department has filed a complaint with state police seeking action against the quacks.
Lung diseases on the rise in port neighbourhoods
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An increasing number of cases of respiratory disease, bronchial asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) had been reported among employees of Chennai port and those in the neignbourhood, said doctors.