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Medics treating trans patients do not need to know their gender identity, doctors say
5 months ago

Medics treating trans patients do not need to know their gender identity, doctors say

The Telegraph  

Published in the journal Anaesthesia, the guidance sets out 15 recommendations for the care of transgender people before and after general surgery, which could include routine operations on hips, broken bones, or bumps and lumps. Pre-assessment questionnaire The paper said there is “currently no existing guidance covering the scope and focus of this document”, and that it covers “the specific …

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott throat cancer surgery ‘went well’, family says
5 months, 1 week ago

Sir Geoffrey Boycott throat cancer surgery ‘went well’, family says

The Telegraph  

He was first diagnosed with the disease aged 62 in 2002 and was told he had three months to live if he did not immediately have treatment. “The surgeon’s recommendation was that I have chemotherapy and radiation treatment instead of surgery but he warned me that the tumour was now so big I would need to decide quickly. The only …

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Heart muscle can undergo Dr Who-style regeneration thanks to shockwave therapy, study finds blood pumped by heart increased by 11 per cent after treatment
6 months ago

Heart muscle can undergo Dr Who-style regeneration thanks to shockwave therapy, study finds blood pumped by heart increased by 11 per cent after treatment

Daily Mail  

Applying gentle shockwaves could get heart muscle working again following bypass operations, new studies suggest. Doctors in Austria have successfully regenerated cardiac tissue using a device to send mild stimulation shortly after patients had undergone surgery But this can only preserve heart function, and not improve it. Experts say a larger trial is needed but that it could one day …

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Accused's Preference For Medical Treatment At Private Hospital Over Govt Facility Not A Ground For Granting Bail: Delhi High Court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Accused's Preference For Medical Treatment At Private Hospital Over Govt Facility Not A Ground For Granting Bail: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has rejected a bail plea from a man accused of an acid attack seeking medical treatment at a private hospital instead of a mandated government facility. It emphasized that Government hospitals like DDU Hospital are obligated to offer comprehensive medical care, including specialized services, to all patients, including those in custody. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma presiding …

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The Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis: Everything we know so far
8 months, 4 weeks ago

The Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis: Everything we know so far

The Telegraph  

The Princess of Wales has made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March. However, she explained that “tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” adding: “My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.” The Princess said that …

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Catherine, Princess of Wales: I am having treatment for cancer
9 months ago

Catherine, Princess of Wales: I am having treatment for cancer

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, criticised the “lurid speculation” over the Princess’s health as he sent wishes for a speedy recovery. Their Royal Highnesses are entitled to privacy and, like any parents, will have waited to choose the right moment to tell their children.” The Princess said the Prince had been a “great source of comfort and reassurance” as …

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Ankle injury unveils sports hernia in Suryakumar Yadav: Know causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ankle injury unveils sports hernia in Suryakumar Yadav: Know causes, symptoms, treatment and recovery

Hindustan Times  

A source within the Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that Suryakumar Yadav will travel to Germany for sports hernia surgery in the coming days while the Indian cricketer is currently recovering at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. Ruled out of the T20I squad against Afghanistan due to a sports hernia, Suryakumar's condition was revealed after …

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Ovarian cancer: Recognise the silent threat by watching out for these 5 symptoms
1 year, 1 month ago

Ovarian cancer: Recognise the silent threat by watching out for these 5 symptoms

Hindustan Times  

It is crucial to shed light on the often silent but deadly disease of ovarian cancer, which is known as the ‘silent killer’ as it is a formidable opponent and carries a significant threat to women's health. This trend emphasises the importance of understanding the disease and its treatment options.” Recognising the Silent Threat: Ovarian Cancer Symptoms According to Dr …

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Early detection of tumours can help treat breast cancer, say experts
1 year, 6 months ago

Early detection of tumours can help treat breast cancer, say experts

The Hindu  

Early detection of tumours can help treat breast cancer, say doctors. In a webinar on ‘Breast Cancer Care – Prevention to Advanced Treatment’ held as part of The Hindu Wellness Series, presented by Naruvi Hospitals, on May 28, the doctors said almost 1.78 lakh individuals had been diagnosed at an advanced stage. T. Allwyn Yabesh, consultant, medical oncologist, Naruvi Hospitals, …

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Woman undergoes new procedure to get rid of tumour in the neck
1 year, 7 months ago

Woman undergoes new procedure to get rid of tumour in the neck

The Hindu  

A 49-year-old woman recently underwent a surgery to remove a benign tumour on her salivary gland. The tumour was on the submandibular gland and conventional methods could leave a scar on her neck. She was then referred to Venkata Karthikeyan C., clinical lead Robotic ENT – Head and Neck Oncology at Apollo Main Hospital. “This approach facilitates endoscopic neck surgeries …

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Bill to ban care for transgender minors gets heated hearing
1 year, 10 months ago

Bill to ban care for transgender minors gets heated hearing

Associated Press  

— A proposed bill to deny gender-affirming care to young transgender people in Montana drew emotional testimony Friday. The bill by Republican Sen. John Fuller threatens health care providers with the loss of their licenses for a year if they use puberty blockers, hormones or surgery to treat transgender minors. Ren Zaluski rejected the “fad” argument, noting “there was a …

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‘Deep brain stimulation is life-changer for movement disorders caused by Parkinson’s’
2 years, 2 months ago

‘Deep brain stimulation is life-changer for movement disorders caused by Parkinson’s’

The Hindu  

Global Centre for Excellence in Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Director Ravi Gopal Varma said that ‘Deep Brain Stimulation ‘ treatment gives a new lease of life for people suffering from movement disorders caused by Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. Dr. Ravi Gopal, along with Ramesh Hospitals managing director P. Ramesh Babu and chief consultant Major General Somasundaram Kumaravelu, interacted with the media on …

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Gum cancer, a form of oral cancer: Early signs, symptoms, stages and treatment
2 years, 4 months ago

Gum cancer, a form of oral cancer: Early signs, symptoms, stages and treatment

Hindustan Times  

When gums become swollen and red or when there is a sudden growth on the gums that wasn’t before, one begins to wonder, “Could it be cancer?” One can experience unexplained bleeding and pain in the gums due to loosening of the teeth or weakening of the gums, which can also be a vital sign of a form of oral …

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Court hears arguments on Arkansas trans youth treatment ban
2 years, 6 months ago

Court hears arguments on Arkansas trans youth treatment ban

Associated Press  

An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas’ ban on gender confirming treatments or surgery for children, saying reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families around the state. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the state’s appeal of the preliminary injunction issued last year against ban, which was …

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