The tantalising prospect of treating a range of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, all with the same drug, has been raised by UK researchers. In a study, published in Nature, they prevented brain cells dying in mice with prion disease. It is hoped the same method for preventing brain cell death could apply [...]
Read the rest of this story »A chemical found in curry is to be tested for its ability to kill bowel cancer tumours in patients. Curcumin, which is found in the spice turmeric, has been linked to a range of health benefits. Studies have already shown that it can beat cancer cells grown in a laboratory and benefits have been suggested [...]
Read the rest of this story »A research conducted by the UNICEF in 2011 in Ghana indicates that 20 per cent of children below two years have no access to immunisation against childhood diseases. The research said 14 per cent of children below five years suffer malnutrition, a situation which could deny the country the opportunity to meet the Millennium Development [...]
Read the rest of this story »The former Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Justice Emile Short, has called for the immediate ban of witches camp in Ghana. Justice Short described the practise as dehumanizing adding that he believes the act is pervading because of the superstitious nature of the Ghanaian society. Speaking on the backdrop [...]
Read the rest of this story »As part of its corporate social responsibility agenda, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has donated a cheque of GH¢5,000 to the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to help cater for patients with cardio related problems. Presenting the cheque on behalf of Zoomlion, the Communications Manager, Mrs Isabella Gyau Orhin, said the donation is [...]
Read the rest of this story »Ghana has for the second time been chosen to host the Susan G. Komen race for the cure of breast cancer. The race is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer and started in 1983 – it has grown from one race with 800 people in Dallas USA to [...]
Read the rest of this story »Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital surgeons have gone on strike to demand the reinstatement of a specialist trainer. The irate doctors have decided to lay down their tools because the specialist is the only one at their disposal since the other one died recently. Reports say the doctors have besieged the office of the chief executive [...]
Read the rest of this story »The Pharmacy Technologists Association of Ghana on Saturday called on the Pharmacy Council to allow its members to establish retail outlets to support pharmaceutical services. The association made the call at the closing session of a four-day training programme on advocacy organised by the Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund for 25 pharmacy technologists. [...]
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