The flight was cruising over the Atlantic, bound for Tel Aviv, when Dr. Mikhail Varshavski heard the question over the intercom: “Is there a medical professional on board?” A young man seated a few rows behind the doctor was suffering a life-threatening allergic reaction. Dr. Varshavski located a vial of epinephrine in the plane’s emergency… Read More: Why Lifesaving Drugs May Be Missing on Your Next Flight »
The parents of a brain-damaged girl will be allowed to take her abroad to continue her treatment, the High Court has ruled. Five-year-old Tafida Raqeeb has been on life support at the Royal London Hospital since suffering a traumatic brain injury in February. Her parents have organised funding to take her to the Gaslini children’s… Read More: Tafida Raqeeb: Brain-damaged girl can go abroad for treatment »
The Kurmasana, otherwise known as the tortoise posture in Ashtanga Yoga is a posture that lengthens your back muscles and helps to release tightness in the sacrum and lumbar region. Start in the downward facing dog position; inhale and jump your feet on to the floor in front of your hands. Your legs should be on the… Read More: Kurmasana (tortoise pose) »
University of Utah Health is the Mountain West’s only academic health system, combining care, research and teaching. The health system frequently is ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals. THE PROBLEM In the U.S., sepsis is the most common cause of death among critically ill patients in noncoronary intensive care units – and… Read More: Health system uses Epic EHR, communications tech to reduce sepsis… »