Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing

Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Doctors tackle CMV deafness virus in children

Eight-year-old Naomi struggles with balance after her mum passed on CMV during pregnancy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HRT: Breast cancer risk won't put me off using menopause treatment

New research suggests an increased risk of breast cancer but Louise Rivers refuses to give up on the drug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident

Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?

Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

No single gene associated with being gay

A large analysis concludes genetic make-up is a factor, but does not determine sexual behaviour. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

US hospital 'forced' Catholic nurse to assist with abortion

The Trump administration says the Catholic nurse objected on religious grounds but was ignored. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Measles: Four European nations lose eradication status

The World Health Organization blames misinformation for the global resurgence of the disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why red wine could be good for your gut - in moderation

One glass a fortnight may be enough to encourage beneficial changes to gut bacteria, research suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Spain 'werewolf syndrome' child cases linked to wrong drug

Seventeen cases of abnormal hair growth are reported across Spain after wrong medication given. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The surgeon who said nipples were a 'faff'

Janine has breast reconstruction after cancer, but her surgeon doesn't bother replacing her nipples because he says they're too much of a "faff". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The men who feel left out of US abortion debate

Discussion in the US hinges on the rights of the mother and foetus but rarely the would-be fathers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites

The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HIV harassment: Bristol man on the abuse strangers send

Aled Osborne faces abuse from strangers because of how open he is about his HIV status. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Tobacco giants Philip Morris and Altria in $200bn merger talks

Philip Morris and Marlboro-maker Altria consider merging, more than a decade after the two firms separated. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Surgeons save hand severed by electric saw

Surgeon Roger Adlard said it was the most complex amputation case he had ever operated on. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Opioid crisis: Johnson & Johnson hit by landmark ruling

The US pharmaceutical giant must pay $572m for its part in fuelling Oklahoma's painkiller addiction crisis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case

It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Looking on the bright side 'means you live longer'

Monty Python's advice may have been right as a US study finds that optimists live longer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing

Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

GP prescribes classes to boost recovery

Sessions on topics ranging from budgeting to body confidence are helping patients in Bradford. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Could serenading mosquitoes help stop the spread of malaria?

That annoying buzz we all recognise from summer evenings is actually a love song for a mosquito. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'There was no hope': Treatable disease often mistaken for Alzheimer's

Normal pressure hydrocephalus, which causes mobility and memory issues, can be mistaken for dementia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'A small bite changed my whole world'

Yen says she was "living her best life" until a small bite turned her world upside down. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems

The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Shrewsbury nurse describes tasting sewage in river swim

Melissa Compton, who swam 220 miles along the River Severn for charity, contracted a stomach bug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Football grounds to pubs: Our fight for free tampons

Has your period ever ruined a night out? Three Celtic fans are trying to do something about it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nigeria goes three years without a case of polio

Nigeria, the continent's last country to have had a polio case, is close to being declared polio-free. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Puppy helps Ellie May, 8, to cope with diabetes

A family is hoping a seven-month-old golden retriever will help their daughter manage her type 1 diabetes. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Fish oil pills 'no benefit' for type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes "should not be encouraged" to take omega-3, researchers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Initial evidence shows microplastics pose ‘minimal health risk’

The World Health Organization says its findings are based on the "limited information" available. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Vitamin D: Add 'sunshine vitamin' to flour, study says

One in five UK adults doesn't get enough of the "sunshine vitamin", especially in winter. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

New drug for people who can bleed uncontrollably

NHS England is funding a new treatment for patients with severe haemophilia A. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

High blood pressure in mid-30s may pose risk to brain health

People in their mid-30s need to watch their blood pressure to protect brain health in later life. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Kelliyah was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was 14 years old

The most deadly gynaecological disease, less than 2% of cases affect women under 20. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Why me? I had ovarian cancer at 14'

Kelliyah thought she was simply putting on weight - and was shocked to find her condition was much more serious. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Boris Johnson orders action to stop measles spread

A fall in uptake of the MMR vaccine means the UK has lost its measles-free status. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons

Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Organ donation: 'My hero, he gave me his liver'

Tom Wilson died after an accident during a hockey match, but his organs and tissues have saved more than 50 people. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Candida auris: The new superbug on the block

The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Early fish tapeworms found at 'Britain's Pompeii' Must Farm

Prehistoric inhabitants were infected with intestinal worms from eating raw fish, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Women take legal action over breast implant cancer link

Twenty UK women are taking legal action over a rare type of breast implant-related cancer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Patients who cannot eat food 'fear for lives'

Problems making "liquid nutrition" have led to a national emergency, the NHS says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Hundreds' seek private clinics for medical cannabis

Private cannabis clinics have now opened in the UK, charging up to £800 per month for prescriptions. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nuneaton man loses 14 stone after refusing surgery

Jason Anderson had high blood pressure and was offered a gastric band but refused. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Lyme disease: Older white women 'at highest risk'

White older women in south-west England appear most likely to contract the disease, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dental surgeons urge England's schools to go sugar-free

They say tackling tooth decay - which affects a quarter of five-year-olds - is a priority. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Hair removal can be a struggle for some trans women but this electrologist can help

Trans women often struggle with hair removal, so Siobhan set up her own clinic in Manchester providing electrolysis - the only form of permanent hair removal. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The lengths Americans go to for cheap medicine

With drug prices soaring in the US, people are travelling to Canada to buy life-saving medication. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The son giving the gift of his voice to his father

Bob Alderman, 70, lost his voice to motor neurone disease - until his son stepped in to help. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Israeli stewardess dies from measles caught on flight

The woman contracted the disease on board an El Al flight from New York. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Inside the village that caters for its ageing population

Pescueza in Extremadura, western Spain, is adapting to provide for the needs of its older population. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

FGM ‘no longer just an African problem’

Former first lady of Somaliland Edna Adan Ismail looks at female genital mutilation among women in the UK. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ebola drugs show ‘90% survival rate’ in breakthrough trial

Scientists say the breakthrough trial suggests the disease may soon be “preventable and treatable”. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HRT: UK faces shortage for menopausal women

Many of the most commonly prescribed forms of hormone replacement therapy are out of stock in pharmacies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Brexit carving into cosmetic surgery market'

Two "leading" providers have gone into administration amid "a lack of Brexit clarity". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Marina Wheeler urges women to take smear tests

Boris Johnson's estranged wife, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in May, says she is "cancer-free". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dementia and how to change your house to make life easier

Changes have been made to this home to help people stay independent for longer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Michal Kosinski: "The End of Privacy" | Talks at Google

Michal Kosinski is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. He has published on privacy risks, psychometrics, and psychological profiling.

Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, follow us on Twitter and connect on Facebook.

via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ

The Cardiff hospital testing virtual reality with labour

The technology has been described as something which can take pregnant women "out of the moment". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Kacaman: Burundi's YouTube star dies of malaria aged six

Darcy Irakoze, known as Kacaman, contracted the illness on Wednesday and died a day later in Burundi. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Women in labour given virtual reality to ease pain of childbirth

Virtual reality headsets, aimed at reducing the pain of women in labour, are being trialled. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Plant-based diet 'can fight climate change'

A major report says the West's high consumption of meat is fuelling global warming. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Kenya's new breast milk bank in bid to reduce infant mortality

Mums can donate their breast milk to a new milk bank in Kenya in a bid to reduce infant deaths. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

"Cardio IQ Advanced Cardiovascular Tests" by Quest

"Cardio IQ Advanced Cardiovascular Tests" are marketed by Quest labs and recently discussed by Dr Hyman and Dr Attea here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5bLggnbtyI

Quest has a 2016 webinar that discussed why Advanced Cardiovascular testing is beneficial, reviewed two cardiovascular risk factors Lp(A) and ApoB, biomarkers for assessment of inflammation, clinical importance of LDL sub-fractions, introduced the Cardio IQ Report as a management solution beyond the routine lipid panel: https://education.questdiagnostics.com/presentations/advanced-insights-into-residual-cardiovascular-risk?presentation_id=262

More info about the test and examples are here: https://www.questdiagnostics.com/home/physicians/testing-services/condition/cardiovascular/cardio-iq-report.html

Here are additional tests focused on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases:
https://www.questdiagnostics.com/home/physicians/testing-services/condition/cardiovascular/cvd-test-descriptions.html

References:
https://www.questdiagnostics.com/home/physicians/testing-services/condition/cardiovascular/cardio-iq-report.html
https://www.questdiagnostics.com/home/physicians/testing-services/condition/cardiovascular/cvd-test-descriptions.html
https://www.questdiagnostics.com/dms/Documents/cardio/PT04-AdvancedCardiovascularTests.pdf
https://education.questdiagnostics.com/presentations/advanced-insights-into-residual-cardiovascular-risk?presentation_id=262

Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, follow us on Twitter and connect on Facebook.

via CasesBlog - Medical and Health Blog More READ

Warnings after woman is burned by 'vagina steaming'

Gynaecologists are sharing the story as a cautionary tale about the alternative therapy trend. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

DR Congo medics arrested over death of Ebola doctor

Cameroonian doctor Richard Mouzoko was shot dead in one of DR Congo's worst-hit cities in April. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

What happens to a body donated to science?

A US centre was sued over its handling of donated bodies. What do we know about the industry? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Casualty actor becomes A&E nurse in real life

Vicky Hall has swapped the sets of medical dramas for the hospital ward. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dame Barbara Windsor urges Johnson to 'sort out' dementia care

The ex-EastEnders star has Alzheimer's and says her "heart goes out" to those struggling to get care. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye continue to surprise doctors

Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye were not expected to live long but continue to get stronger. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ebola vaccine: Why is a new jab so controversial?

The outbreak shows no signs of abating, so why is the roll-out of a second vaccine proving contentious? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

I gave my DNA away. Can I get it back?

Why are people selling the very core of their identity to private firms? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Beauty vlogger Dawn Lee on why she's sharing her cancer journey

Dawn Lee is sharing her experience of chemotherapy online, attracting millions of views. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

‘Bathing in ice gives me a natural high’

How the so-called "Asian Iceman" tries to recreate the feeling he found in the Arctic in his own home. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Cavemen therapy: Can being a caveman cure anxiety?

Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health problems in the UK - but could being a caveman help people cope? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Alzheimer's blood test 'one step closer'

This will help speed up dementia research and the search for a drug treatment, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

AI may help to spot heart problems

Computer modelling used to spot irregular heartbeats even after heart rate has returned to normal. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Disabled sex: "Escorts should be a choice, not the only option"

Disabled blogger Alex Squires says he's paid for sex in the past, but would rather have a partner. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Kenyan survivors: Cancer is 'national disaster'

Recent high-profile deaths draw attention to cancer in a country which has just 35 oncologists. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Kidney condition detected in minutes by app

Staff who have used the technology for acute kidney injury describe it as a "potential lifesaver". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The 'dual stigma' of alcohol-related brain damage

The condition is poorly understood, under-diagnosed and too often unrecognised, a report says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?

It's suddenly in everything from coffee to lip balm but does it work? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Japan's first severely disabled lawmakers join parliament

The election of the two politicians is seen as major step for representation and visibility. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..