Australian doctor Katherine Franklin changing and saving lives in Medecins Sans Frontieres’ Kabul clinic
[caption id="attachment_1454" align="alignnone" width="700"] Long before Dr Katherine Franklin studied medicine in Melbourne, she dreamed of humanitarian work.[/caption]She even chose her speciality, paediatrics, in the hope it would be useful in impoverished communities overseas.But it still came as a shock
Motorcycles Are The New Ambulances That Are Saving Lives Of Pregnant Women In Chhattisgarh!
Motorcycle-ambulances are a godsend for they are saving lives, one pregnant woman at a time.Inspired by their likes in African countries, these motorcycle-ambulances are a first for India and are proving extremely beneficial in Chhattisgarh where pregnant women of remote
There’s proof specialist trauma centres save lives
If my family was seriously injured, it is what I would want for them, writes Dr David MenziesSerious injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in Ireland – after cardiac and respiratory diseases and cancer.This includes the victims of
DRC: Saving lives with remote mapping
For a measles vaccination campaign to be successful, 95 percent of the people within the area need to be vaccinated in order to stop the spread of the disease. But how do you perform the campaign if you’re not sure
The ultimate gift…
It takes resolve and courage to pledge one's body organs. And Tricity residents are overcoming emotional hurdles, bringing sunshine and happiness in others' livesMonaAnju Dhiman was a giver all her life. In her childhood she wouldn’t wink twice giving away
How Smarter Logistics Can Save Lives
See how UPS is helping one medical diagnostics company leverage end-to-end logistics to deliver lifesaving products to its customers.Colorectal cancer is a topic most people don't typically think about – and the statistics reflect that. Four out of 10 people
Breakthrough Medical Technologies Save and Improve Millions of Lives
Millions of people are living longer and in better health, thanks to major advances in medical technology that have produced new high-quality, cost-effective therapies.Half a century ago, a pacemaker used to treat cardiac arrhythmias was the size of a hockey
Virtual reality breakthroughs that could save lives
Virtual reality is boomingIt’s a good year for virtual reality, especially in the wake of the most recent Electronic Entertainment Expo. Thanks to VR, users will soon be able to take down villains as the Caped Crusader and even fulfill
Opioid Overdose Antidote Naloxone Saving Lives But Critics Say Not Without Consequences
Naloxone was originally available in syringes. To facilitate administration, however, the drug is now in a single-dose nasal spray form under the brand name Narcan. ( Governor Tom Wolf | Flickr )Every day, 78 people are dying due to
The SOS Medical Centre saving lives in Ethiopia
[caption id="attachment_1417" align="alignnone" width="400"] The SOS Medical Centre in Jimma gives people like Esetu, pictured here, access to medical care they otherwise wouldn't be able to afford[/caption]For Esetu a visit to the doctor used to mean that her family would