Foot complications are one of the most common health problems associated with diabetes. According to one source, about 60 percent of non-traumatic leg amputations are performed on people with diabetes. Now, this is a depressing statistic, no doubt. However, most of these amputations can be prevented by maintaining proper foot care in people with diabetes. […]
Preventing Eye Injuries in Kids: May is Healthy Vision Month
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, every year, more than 40,000 Americans injure their eyes during sports and recreational activities such as baseball, basketball and tennis. Approximately one-third of those eye-injury victims are school-aged children. Reecha Bahl, M.D., ophthalmologist on staff at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, says playing sports is great for kids but […]
Pediatric Researchers Find Evidence that Help Prevent Abnormalities in Heart Muscle after Children Receive Chemotherapy
A study published today by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan DMC and the Wayne State University School of Medicine is bringing new hope to families of children who struggle with a common form of leukemia and thus must confront an elevated risk for long-term heart ailments caused by chemotherapy. The study in today’s […]
Health Minister Urges Family Medicine Practitioners To Contribute To Preventive And Promotive Healthcare
‘Health Care Is Primary’ New Delhi (PIB-GR-TYP-BIN): With the aim to expand the expanse of promotive and preventive health care, and reduce the burden of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Mr. JP Nadda urged the family medicine practitioners to come up with solutions for further […]
Evenflo Develops a Car Seat That Can Prevent Heatstroke Deaths
Child heatstroke deaths in vehicles have become increasingly common in the United States lately. According to KidsAndCars.org, an average of 38 children die due to heatstroke in vehicles each year, with 11 children having lost their lives so far this year. Heatstroke is among the leading causes of death for children, which is why there […]
Finance Minister Emphasizes Need For Standardized Information Exchange To Prevent International Tax Evasion
Annual Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting Lima (PIB-GR-TYP-BIN): Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley emphasized the need for common reporting standards on Automatic Exchange of Information to be implemented globally to prevent international tax evasion and avoidance. Intervening in the 49th Annual Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting in Lima, Peru on October 7, he welcomed the efforts of […]