Issues of Health and Economy!

Earlier this month, there was a strong statement made by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, regarding its decision against the Reproductive health bill.

It is currently an issue for discussion by the representatives of the Lower House.

Roughly around the same time, Malacanang came out to say that it was no more supporting the RH bill to Congress, as the topmost priority. It also said that it would wait till the current talks with the Catholic Bishops came to a conclusive end.

There have been assurances made by the Palace that it would go forward with the law. It is now clear that these were mere promises and that it has yet again given into the powers of the Roman Catholic Church.

Public Appeal Against Dengue By Queensland Officials

Health officials of Queensland have sent a word of caution indicating the expected outbreak of dengue fever in cyclone-hit areas.

Reportedly there are 33 cases of people affected with dengue in Townsville itself. A sharp spur is observed in the cases, with the number doubling itself from the last week.

Though, health experts ruled out the contribution of Yasi but they emphasized that people still in cyclone devastated areas are at the higher risk of contracting the fever, and thus are advised to take special care of themselves.

Health Canada Orders the Removal of Six Over-the-Counter Drugs

Health Canada has directed pharmacists to remove six types of over-the-counter drugs available at chemists across the country. The latest decision has been implemented because of a possible contamination of drugs between product lines.

The drug maker from Laval in Quebec, Pharmetics Inclusive has recalled six of its over-the-counter medicines following an evaluation carried out by Health Canada. In the report compiled after the inspection, it was reported that Pharmetics assembly line did have a lot of deficiencies.

According to an advisory posted by Health Canada on Tuesday, it has cautioned people that some of the products being sold had the wrong expiry date pasted on them. Apart from that, it has also warned that some of the medicines manufactured at the facility were contaminated because of a mix up with other drugs.

Heart and Stroke Foundation Launched a Massive Drive for Heart Patients

On the eve of Heart and stroke day, galaxy of renowned personalities from every corner of life gathered their support for Canadians. In the wake of rising concern over the heart ailments, Kassandra Clarke, of the Heart and Stroke Foundation reportedly endorsed his open support to promote an awareness campaign at Masonville Mall.


Voicing their support to the campaign, many supports came forward to join the national drive .The organizers of the drive installed kiosks in the mall to counsel people and track down their risk factors. The campaign was reported to have generated lots of support in terms of funds as people lend money to promote healthy life style.


Donations can also be made by purchasing balloons, scarves and T- shirts, sponsored by the foundation. Moreover, appropriate information has been published on the Heart and Stroke website www. heartandstroke. ca.

B.C. NDP Leadership Candidate Dana Larsen: Soft on Marijuana

Soda drinking is more lethal than marijuana. The B. C. NDP leadership candidate, Dana Larsen has appealed to levy more tax on the consumption of soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks fruit punches, fruit cocktails, and other sugar-sweetened beverages.

Tagging sugar–sweetened beverages as root cause of obesity, former B. C. Marijuana Party leader has expressed his willingness to market soft drinks in the similar theme of cigarette marketing.

As per recent media reports, Larsen has endorsed the idea of legalizing marijuana, by putting an end to the long time war. Criticizing British Columbians of covering the real cost of sugar-sweetened beverages, Larsen warned consumer of potential harmful effects of beverages.

Blair Government under Scanner

Blair Government policies are under severe criticism. Recent study has established a fact that labor government is overly inclined towards an expensive mortgage scheme, Private Finance Initiative (PFI) leaving NHS under huge financial burden.

Sending an alarming signal, Public health expert Professor Allyson Pollock criticized the government of choosing over- valued NHS PFI contracts over health care funding.

Further, Pollock reportedly claimed that the biased policy of goverment can cost quality health care services in the country.

The report has also unveiled that 101 out of 135 new NHS hospitals, built from1997-2009, were heavily paid, for being in contracts with PFI. Adding to the woes of financial crises, the government is reported to be under debt of £42.79bn.

The author of the study has raised concern over the upsurge in the interest rate levied by PFI which would further worsen the financial crunch, NHS is facing.

Woman Braved Cancer To Save Her Daughter

A cancer-affected young woman, beating all odds, not only saved herself from the brutal clutches of cancer but even her stillborn daughter from abortion.


Victoria Webster, aged 33, felt dizzy and tired at the onset of her second pregnancy, after her four-year-old son Lewis. She contacted her gynecologist, hoping for some complications in her pregnancy.


But her blood tests had different story to tell. She was found to be suffering from acute myelogenous leukemia, a cancer of the myeloid line of blood cells and was recommended for early treatment by chemotherapy.


She was further suggested by doctors for an abortion as the treatment could have harmed her unborn child. But the brave mother-to-be postponed her therapy and stunned everyone by giving birth to a healthy girl child, Jessica.


Expressing her happiness, Victoria said: "I was terrified my treatment would harm Jessica, but she was perfect. Holding my daughter in my arms was an amazing moment. I might have risked my life for her, but she was worth it”.

Liquid Medications And Inhalers Used Wrongly In Care-homes, Study Reveals

As per the findings of the new research, which were published in the British Medical Journal of Quality and Safety, it was found that there are ascended chances of errors in the dosage if the medication is not imparted through a monitored dosage system.

The study, which recruited 233 residents in 55 residential homes, unveiled that the liquid medicines are at the highest risks of given wrongly, with more than 4 times as compared to capsules of tablets.

The trial targeted mainly to representative sample of varying sizes, ownerships and types of care offered.
The research findings indicated that the possibilities of errors were 19 times incremented with the employment of ointments, creams or eye/ear drops, whereas the whopping 33% chances of mistakes were in the case of inhalers.

Genetic Code Discovered Could Save 10000 Prostate Cancer Patients A Year

It is one of the most common life eaters in British men. Prostate cancer is responsible for the claim of so many lives in a year. According to new researches conducted by Scientists, there has been the discovery of the genetic code of the disease.

It is a groundbreaking discovery and it could save the lives of so many. It is a horrible disease and about 35000 men are affected by it in a year. As for the death counts, about 10000 people die of it every year.

According to this discovery, patients would be able to maintain their own charts of mutation. This shall be helpful in keeping a track of the flaws that prevail and also would be able to discover the best of the medicines that could treat the ailment.

Dr Mike Berger, the U. S. study’s lead author, said: ‘This is a transforming moment in understanding the underlying biology of prostate cancer.’

Fathers deserve a ‘maternity leave’ as well!

After 1000 parents were surveyed, the Association of Women for Action and Research says it wants paternity leave to be made a law. It is the same sort of debate that had sparked three years ago. Some are for it and some are not.


It was then that the government had decided to not make it a law. This was after they had made a study of the other countries that had this provision and did not make any use of it.


There is a need to make the fathers realize that they are equally important in the upbringing of the child in the initial years of life. There are obligations that the fathers need to understand.

Nursing Degree Course At NYP This September

In quest to make the occupation of nursing popular among the young students, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) in collaboration with the University Of Manchester (UOM), has decided to set an honours bachelor’s degree in nursing, starting this September.

The two-year-course will be imparted at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and will provide admissions to no less than 70 pupils.

Reportedly, NYP already provides a diploma course in nursing. Along with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, this institution churns out nearly 1,000 nurses every year.

10-year-old Died Of Cardiac Arrest

In a tragic incident, a 10-year-old child died after collapsing in his school at 7.30 in the morning.

A primary class student studying at SJK (Cina) Kulai Besar, was identified as Wong Chong Ren.

In the wee hours, while he was on the way to his class situated at the second floor, he fainted suddenly. His horrified friends called for the teachers, who rushed him to the nearby Kulai Hospital.

But he was declared dead, after 90 minutes of doctors’ effort to save him turned futile, at 8.50am.

The post-mortem report of the young boy revealed that he had a hole in his heart and he died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Excessive Scanning Of Heart, Might Increase Cancer Risk!

According to a new research, heart patients, who are subject to low dose radiations for the purpose of imaging of the heart, might be at a higher risk of Cancer.


These imaging include radiations that are harmful for the body. There are many a patients who underwent these tests and then were on a higher risk of cancer. There were cancers detected in the Abdomen and the chest area.


"We found a relation between the cumulative exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation from cardiac imaging and therapeutic procedures after acute myocardial infarction [heart attack], and the risk of incident cancer," wrote Dr. Louise Pilote, an epidemiology researcher at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) in Montreal, and director of the internal medicine division at MUHC, and colleagues.

Camden Government to address Dementia Patients Needs

Dementia patients living in Britain will soon access more advanced facilities of a day care center. As per the reports, Camden MP Geoff Corrigan has reportedly expressed his satisfaction over the pace of construction done at the old Broughton House site.
Accommodating 18 patients, the care centre is well equipped with advanced facilities to cater the needs of dementia patients. Appreciating the architecture of the care center, Corrigan confirmed the presence of numerous recreational activities in the premises.
Further, the center is well connected with the Camden hospital in order to support any emergency case. Informing about the layout, Corrigan informed about a resting room, a separate lounge and a counseling room.
With the needs to dementia patients catered by the current government, an appeal has been made by the opposition party to install flash lights at the school zones.