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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
7-month-old among 60 fresh Covid-positive patients in state
1 2 Kolkata: A seven-month-old baby was among the 60 fresh Covid-positive cases reported in Bengal on Wednesday. The infant, possibly the youngest to get the infection in the state during this current spike, is admitted to Peerless Hospital. Doctors said the child is doing well and does not need intensive care. Since the mother also had mild symptoms, her swab samples were tested and she tested positive as well. With the 60 fresh cases, the total active Covid load in the state has crossed 400. According to sources, the infant was symptomatic with a high-grade fever, sneezing, runny nose, and cough. As she was refusing any kind of feed, including breast milk, and had become increasingly irritable, the parents brought her to the hospital on Monday. "The infant showed noticeable symptoms of an upper respiratory infection. As she refused feed for over eight hours before being brought to the hospital, dehydration set in, and there was decreased urine output," said paediatrician Sanjukta De, who is treating the infant. The upper respiratory samples were sent for confirmation of the type of viral infection via the virus panel test, which can detect 15 odd viruses, including adeno, parainfluenza, RSV, and influenza. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "Of all the viruses, this child tested positive only for SARS-CoV-2, as the viral panel test report came negative for all other viruses," said Bhaskar Narayan Chaudhuri, microbiology head at Peerless Hospital. The hospital said that the parents of the child, who are residents of south Kolkata, do not have a travel history. However, during the history-taking process, it was noted that the domestic help had a high-grade fever a few days ago, after which the baby's mother developed a mild cough and fever. The child is now recovering with a nebuliser, IV fluid, and other supportive care. "In the past few days, I have come across a good number of children below one year of age with upper respiratory symptoms. But most parents did not want tests to be done. It is alright if the symptoms are mild and simple paracetamol works. But parents should avoid over-the-counter drugs in case the symptoms linger. Instead, they should consult doctors," added De. Doctors said even if Covid-19 largely spared younger children during the pandemic only with mild symptoms, they are seeing some children needing hospitalisation during this current uptick. In fact, there have been reports of at least three other cases of children requiring hospital care in the past two weeks, including a 15-year-old boy in Peerless, a nine-month-old child at Medical College Hospital (MCH), and a two-year-old child at Malda Medical College. While all three have been discharged from the hospital, sources in the health department said a child currently admitted at MCH has also tested positive for Covid-19. Sources in the health department said the child, however, has various health issues, and Covid was an incidental finding. The child is recovering well.
Al Etihad
18-04-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
UAE healthcare sector advances in 2025 with rare surgeries, innovative treatments
18 Apr 2025 14:13 ABU DHABI (WAM)The UAE's healthcare sector has reinforced its leading position since the beginning of the year through a series of rare surgical procedures and the adoption of innovative treatments for critical illnesses, underscoring the high calibre of medical expertise across various UAE has transformed its healthcare system into a globally advanced model by investing in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, therapeutic robots, and 3D printing to enhance the quality and sustainability of College Hospital London Dubai announced on Thursday the city's first liver transplant on an infant, a 13-month-old child, with the support of Al Jalila Foundation – the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health. The child was born with a rare condition known as biliary atresia, which caused his health to deteriorate despite an earlier surgical procedure to connect his liver to his intestines. He was also diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (atrial septal defect). The child was referred to King's College Hospital in Dubai by Al Jalila Children's Hospital, following the cardiac repair Clinic Abu Dhabi performed the world's first remotely conducted transcontinental robotic-assisted focal therapy for prostate cancer. Focal therapy is a non-invasive treatment that precisely targets a specific section of the prostate using ultrasound beams, eliminating the need for major surgery or radiation. The Focal-One system enhances this approach with a robotic arm that ensures precise and controlled ultrasound January, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi also announced the UAE's first simultaneous robotic kidney transplant procedure for a donor and recipient using one Hospital has successfully performed a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure for egg collection and freezing, a cutting-edge technique representing a significant leap forward in reproductive UAE's medical sector has also seen significant progress in implementing new and innovative treatments this year. In January, the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre reported promising results in treating Type 1 diabetes using umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell (UC-MSC) Emirates Health Services (EHS) unveiled two innovative projects – an Artificial Heart Transplantation and an Pancreatic Cell Transplantation at Arab Health 2025 in April, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi also completed a groundbreaking clinical trial in Abu Dhabi. The treatment, StromaForte, has shown a favourable safety profile and significant therapeutic potential for knee osteoarthritis, marking a significant step in evaluating cell-based therapies for degenerative joint diseases.M42, a leading global health technology company powered by AI, is meanwhile set to build a heavy ion therapy facility at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, bringing one of the most advanced and effective cancer treatment technologies to the Middle East. During Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2025, which concluded on Thursday, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi also unveiled initiatives and new technologies to improve cancer patient care, including an innovative remote monitoring programme, using the BioButton wearable device, for cancer patients at the Fatima Bint Mubarak Centre.
CBC
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Am I dying or is it perimenopause? Blood, rage and other surprises in Small Achievable Goals
Julie Muldoon has spent decades curating the perfect life: a loving husband, a great career, and a Peabody Award-winning podcast. But on her 50th birthday, everything implodes. Her body betrays her with hot flashes at the worst possible moment, her internal filter suddenly becomes very external and her rage erupts in front of her entire office. Julie has a meltdown at the office | Small Achievable Goals 2 hours ago Duration 1:27 To make matters worse, she's just been paired with new colleague Kris Fine, a TikTok-famous midlife beauty expert whose first day on the job involves an unexpected period disaster and a much younger co-host. Welcome to Small Achievable Goals, CBC's new comedy, where menopause doesn't politely knock — it kicks down the door. Created by Baroness von Sketch Show alumni Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill (who, alongside Carolyn Taylor and Aurora Browne, memorably captured perimenopause confusion in their "Is it?" sketch), the series brings their signature wit to the messy reality of midlife change. Between Julie's hot flashes and Kris's non-stop periods, the show captures what millions of people are experiencing behind closed doors (or, in Julie's case, very publicly, in a white dress). If any of this sounds familiar, you're part of a massive club that's finally getting loud about it. While celebrities like Naomi Watts and Halle Berry are using their platforms to spotlight menopause awareness, the numbers tell an even bigger story. According to the Menopause Foundation of Canada, 10 million people over 40 are experiencing this transition — that's one-quarter of the Canadian population. While every journey is unique, most people (95 per cent) will experience an average of seven out of a possible 30 symptoms. Most of us know about hot flashes and mood swings, but what about frozen shoulder? Electric shocks? Phantom body odour? That insatiable, itchy ear canal that makes you want to stick a crochet hook in (despite your better judgment)? If you're reading this and thinking, "Wait, that's a menopause symptom?" you're not alone. "The conversation is only now beginning about the impact of hormonal change during perimenopause," says Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, Menopause Society-certified family doctor and Medical Director of Primary Care Outreach at Women's College Hospital. "Many people feel blindsided by symptoms they never expected." Since so many of us are Googling symptoms at 3 a.m., wondering if we're dying or just in perimenopause (spoiler: this is a trending search term), we figured it was time for a no-BS guide to the weirdest, least-discussed menopause symptoms. Let's get into it. Perimenopausal depression and emotional symptoms: What's normal? Perimenopause, which typically starts in your 40s can be a time of intense emotional turbulence. As Small Achievable Goals illustrates through Julie's epic workplace meltdown, those moments of losing your cool aren't just about stress or poor anger management — they're chemistry. "The mental health and mood changes during this time can be very significant and really impact well-being and general functioning," explains Dr. Wijayasinghe. "When estrogen levels drop, they affect serotonin production, our key mood-regulating brain chemical." The result? A spectrum of emotional symptoms that can blindside even the most put-together people: sudden anxiety, unexplained irritability, and mood shifts that often mimic clinical depression. Even doctors sometimes struggle to determine whether symptoms stem from hormonal changes or depression — and sometimes it's both. These shows and discussions are becoming more common, and that's great. It can be validating when so often, women are invalidated in medical settings. - Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe Add in nights of disrupted sleep (thanks, 3 a.m. hot flashes), an array of physical symptoms like dizziness and joint pain, and what Dr. Wijayasinghe calls "carrying so much" (caring for kids, aging family members, demanding careers). It's no wonder Julie and Kris struggle to keep it together at The Podcast Folx. From frozen shoulder to itchy ears: The perimenopause symptoms you might find surprising While many midlife women look forward to official menopause — that milestone marking 12 months without a period — the journey there can feel like your body's writing its own surreal comedy series. Dr. Wijayasinghe explains that perimenopause can be a real rollercoaster due to the hormonal ups and downs. "Some cycles can actually produce more estrogen, which thickens the uterine lining and results in heavier bleeding. At the same time, declining estrogen can thin the lining, leading to unpredictable periods." Conditions like fibroids and polyps also become more common, making monitoring changes crucial. According to the Canadian Menopause Society, perimenopause's most surprising guest stars include: The physical plot twists: That mysterious frozen shoulder (technically called adhesive capsulitis) that shows up uninvited, making your arm stiff and painful. While doctors aren't entirely sure why it targets women during perimenopause, it's likely another gift from our fluctuating hormones. Add joint and muscle aches and suddenly basic tasks feel like Olympic events. The neurological novelties: Your nervous system gets in on the act, too. Some people experience electric shock sensations (like sudden jolts under the skin), unexplained episodes of dizziness, and even tinnitus — that fun ringing in your ears that makes you wonder if you accidentally joined a rock band. The sensory surprises: If your skin suddenly feels like bugs are crawling on it (there's a medical term for this: formication), or your ears become inexplicably itchy, blame those same hormonal changes affecting your skin's hydration levels. As Dr. Wijayasinghe explains, "Decreasing estrogen levels can lead to reduced skin hydration, resulting in dryness and itchiness." While these symptoms might seem like a cruel practical joke, they're your body's response to hormonal fluctuations. Breaking the silence together More than just personal challenges or a "women's issue," perimenopause and menopause are workplace issues, too. Women in this stage of life are at the prime of their professional lives; they're the backbone of companies, industries and the economy. According to the Menopause Foundation of Canada, unmanaged menopause symptoms cost the Canadian economy an estimated $3.5 billion annually, with one in 10 women leaving the workforce entirely due to their symptoms. That's where Small Achievable Goals breaks new ground. Despite their initial clash, Julie and Kris discover the only way through this challenging transition is together. While their symptoms and experiences differ — Julie battles rage and libido issues while Kris fights for medical support — their unlikely friendship offers something the medical system often can't: validation, humour and understanding. Bonding over middle age and menopause at work | Small Achievable Goals 2 hours ago Duration 1:45 "Women deserve to feel healthy, and they should not suffer in silence," says Dr. Wijayasinghe. "These shows and discussions are becoming more common, and that's great. It can be validating when so often, women are invalidated in medical settings." Getting help: Your achievable goal While Small Achievable Goals mines comedy gold from Kris and Julie's struggles to get medical support, Dr. Wijayasinghe emphasizes that help is available. "There is preventative care, lifestyle choices and safe and effective treatment options to help women thrive during their menopausal years. Talking to your healthcare practitioner is a great first step." "If you don't feel like yourself, that's a good reason to seek care," she says. "Most people experience a constellation of symptoms, and there's no one-size-fits-all experience." Her advice for that first doctor's appointment? Come prepared. "Set up an appointment specifically to discuss perimenopause, so it doesn't get buried among other concerns," suggests Dr. Wijayasinghe. "Going in with information can help close the communication gap with your healthcare provider." This is especially important for new symptoms that appear in midlife. "If you're experiencing anxiety or depression for the first time in your forties or fifties, that might signal hormonal influence," she explains. "But it's our job as clinicians to rule out other causes first." Dr. Wijayasinghe recommends visiting the Menopause Foundation of Canada website, which offers a comprehensive symptom tracker that you can bring to your healthcare provider. The Canadian Menopause Society provides an evidence-based treatment guide listing available Canadian options for medication and therapies to help start the conversation. Watch Small Achievable Goals on CBC Ready to feel seen? Small Achievable Goals, now streaming on CBC Gem, is perfect for your next hot-flash-induced 3 a.m. binge-watch. Because sometimes the best medicine is knowing you're not alone — and having a really good laugh about it. CBC Gem is available for free as an App for iOS, tvOS, Fire TV, Android TV, Android phones and tablets, LG and Samsung Smart TVs, Roku, and Xbox One/S/X.
