Parkinson’s cases could double by 2050, reaching 25 million worldwide
Read Views: 3 The global burden of Parkinson’s disease is expected to more than double in the coming decades as people live longer and some countries experience a population boom, a new study suggests. The number of people worldwide with the neurodegenerative condition will reach 25.2 million by 2050, up from 11.9 million in 2021,…
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Second chance at life: Tamale Teaching Hospital successfully implants pacemakers in 9 patients
Read Views: 3 By Joyce Kantam Kolamong In a medical display of compassion, the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has successfully implanted pacemakers in 9 patients, giving them a second chance at life. The procedure, which was made possible through a collaboration with Mount Carmel Hospital in the United States, is a significant milestone in the…
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Men with higher quality sperm may have longer lifespan, new study finds
Read Views: 12 Men with better sperm quality may live longer lives, according to a new study. Researchers analysed data from nearly 80,000 Danish men with a follow-up of up to 50 years. The men had had their semen quality assessed in the laboratory due to couple infertility. The analysis looked at semen volume, sperm…
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Many pregnancy-related complications going undetected and untreated – WHO
Read Views: 7 By: Henrietta Afful A new study released by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that haemorrhage (severe bleeding) and hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide. In 2020, these conditions were responsible for approximately 80,000 and 50,000 fatalities, respectively. According to the findings, many women still…
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