Uninsured Patients Made to Pay More in U.S. Hospitals

April 20th, 2006 by Faisal

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If you are living in the United States and do not have a health insurance, be aware! Once you are sick, and taken to a hospital, it is sure to fall heavily on your pocket – as the hospital will charge you ‘two-and-a-half times more’, compared to those with health insurance.

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NRI Boy Gets Liver and Kidney in Rare Surgery

April 20th, 2006 by Faisal

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A rare surgery was conducted at the Capital’s Ganga Ram Hospital recently when a 15-year-old Indian-American boy underwent a successful simultaneous liver and kidney transplant.

California-based Ganesh Nehru was suffering from a disease known as primary Hyperoxaluria, in which the liver lacks an enzyme resulting in accumulation of calcium in the kidneys, bones, heart and pancreas.

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Study: Amateur Boxers Sustain Serious Brain Damages As Well

April 20th, 2006 by Faisal

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Bad news for those who perceive that amateur boxers don’t sustain serious brain injuries. A recent study has shown that despite wearing headgear these amateur boxers suffer the same level of brain damage just like their professional counterparts.

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