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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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Found to Be 100 % Effective: Study

April 20th, 2006 by Faisal

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Around half a million women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year and it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. According to oncology channel, the cause of cervical cancer is unknown and the infection caused by two types of HPV that is transmitted sexually is associated with cervical cancer.

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