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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
How Jaipur doctors removed the world longest hairball from teen girl's stomach in one of a kind 'Rapunzel syndrome' case
What is Rapunzel Syndrome ? How the hairball was removed ? Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Doctors at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur successfully removed what is believed to be the world's longest trichobezoar , a 210-centimetre-long mass of hair, from the stomach of a 14-year-old girl on Tuesday. The previous recorded length of such a mass stood at 180 girl, a resident of Barara village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, had been experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting for over a month. Upon clinical examination, doctors discovered a hard, elongated mass in her abdomen. A Contrast-Enhanced CT (CECT) scan revealed a swollen stomach containing an unusual object extending through the digestive to the U.S. National Library of Medicine ,, bezoars are concretions of foreign material in the gastrointestinal tract, mainly the stomach. Bezoars composed of hair or hair-like fibers are called trichobezoars. Most patients with trichobezoars suffer from psychiatric disorders. When a trichobezoar extends into the small intestine, as observed in this case, the condition is classified as 'Rapunzel syndrome'.The trichobezoar had extended into the small intestine, posing a major surgical challenge. Doctors noted that removing the mass in one piece was critical, as fragmentation could have required multiple incisions along the intestines. The two-hour operation was completed without the need for a blood at SMS Hospital determined the girl was suffering from Pica, a psychological disorder in which individuals consume non-edible substances. 'She started eating chalk in school around Class 6, influenced by peers, and later began ingesting hair,' said Dr. Jeevan Kankaria of the hospital's surgery department. 'During the operation, we also found rubber bands, stones, wooden pieces, and threads entangled within the hairball.''When we measured it, the hairball was 210 cm long. To the best of our knowledge, this is the longest trichobezoar ever removed from a patient's stomach,' Dr. Kankaria said, adding that the hospital will be submitting the case to the Guinness World Records for recognition. Dr. Kankaria has previously registered four Guinness World Records for surgical patient, a Class 10 student from a farmer family, is currently recovering and is expected to be discharged soon, hospital officials said.
Jordan News
21-05-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
Health Benefits of Mangoes That Reflect on Your Physical Well-being - Jordan News
Health Benefits of Mangoes That Reflect on Your Physical Well-being Many people avoid eating mangoes due to concerns over weight gain or increased blood sugar levels. However, renowned nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar has dismissed these common fears, according to The Times of India. اضافة اعلان Nutritional Value of Mangoes On her Instagram account, Diwekar shared an overview of the nutritional content of a ripe, medium-sized mango (200–250 grams), noting that it contains: 99 calories 25 grams of carbohydrates 23 grams of sugar 3 grams of fiber 1.4 grams of protein 0.6 grams of fat 60 mg of Vitamin C 112 micrograms of Vitamin A 71 micrograms of folic acid It also includes vitamins E and K, as well as potassium and magnesium. Mangoes Are Not a Risk for Diabetics Diwekar emphasized that there is no scientific evidence linking the consumption of fresh mangoes to diabetes or weight gain. She explained that mangoes are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and polyphenols, all of which contribute to improved overall health. She recommended soaking mangoes in water for 30 minutes before eating them. The fiber in mangoes helps promote a feeling of fullness and supports weight management. Additionally, mangoes have a low glycemic index, making them a suitable option for those aiming to maintain stable blood sugar levels—provided they are consumed in moderation. Additional Health Benefits A study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine indicated that consuming mangoes in various forms is associated with several health benefits, including: Improved blood sugar control Reduced plasma lipid levels Appetite suppression Enhanced mood and physical performance during exercise Support for vascular health Reduction of respiratory inflammation The study also found that mango fibers aid digestion, while polyphenols support gut microbiota balance—both of which positively impact digestive health. Source: Al Arabiya
CNBC
12-05-2025
- Health
- CNBC
Why a Singapore-based team is trying to sequence 100,000 Asian genomes
Data from the U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests that 85% of genomics studies have been conducted in individuals of European descent. Singapore-based project GenomeAsia 100K is working to address this representation disparity. Almost a decade ago, it set the goal to sequence 100,000 Asian human genomes and create a genetic representation of Asian human variation. "The project has two parts. Step one is to understand the genetic makeup of Asians as a whole entity, but then the second one is to find out which of those genetic markers that we newly discover are actually ethical markers and are not disease markers, as they have been described in the genomes of European descendants," GenomeAsia 100K's scientific director Stephan Schuster said in an interview with CNBC's The Edge. The project started off with a collection of pre-existing samples, and it has expanded its sample pool thanks to contributions from national collections, donors, clinicians and scientists. To read the genomes, scientists extract the DNA from the samples and place it in a sequencer. The machine creates a high amount of data, which informs various demographic trends and allows for personalized medicine. "The big advance is that we have entered the area of personalized medicine. The idea is, you would sequence the genome of a patient, and you will be able to tailor make a treatment, medication for that person. We try to build on that concept, and our key paradigm is, how can precision medicine be precise if you don't precisely know who you are?" Schuster said. "What we are trying to say is the pharmaceutical industry needs to make sure that the drugs that they develop are compatible. And the factor of ethnicity is currently not represented in precision medicine," he added. By expanding genomic data, underrepresented populations can benefit from improved clinical care, early detection of diseases and better diagnosis and drug design. However, the genome diversification process is slow. Despite recent advancements, the GenomeAsia 100K project is far from reaching its initial goal and has, so far, sequenced 10,000 human genomes. Watch the video above to learn more about GenomeAsia 100K and the importance of diversity in genomic research. Asia makes up almost 60% of the world's population, but the region's genomes remain underrepresented in research.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What Is a Lymphatic Drainage Massage? The Treatment Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa & More Celebs Get Before the Met Gala
In the hours before the 2025 Met Gala, celebrity lymphatic drainage specialist Flavia Lanini was at work behind the scenes, sculpting some of Hollywood's most photographed faces and physiques. Known for her signature technique and high-profile clientele, Lanini helps prepare stars including Kim Kardashian, Lizzo and Dua Lipa for fashion's biggest night. Her massages—designed to de-puff, contour and energize the body—have become a key step in red carpet prep, offering both immediate definition and long-term skin and wellness benefits. With red carpet expectations higher than ever, lymphatic drainage massage has surged in popularity as a pre-event ritual. But outside of the celebrity spotlight, the treatment has also become a growing trend in spas across the United States, often appearing on menus without a clear explanation of how it works—or whether it delivers on its health promises. More from Flow Space Why Experts Say Midlife Women Might Want to Skip the Cold Plunge-and Hit the Sauna Instead TikTok and other platforms are filled with testimonials claiming that lymphatic drainage massage can reduce inflammation, remove toxins and improve overall wellness. But what does the science actually say? There is a generally-accepted way to do a lymphatic drainage massage, so this isn't a made-up thing. However, the promises attached to it are pretty major, making it natural to have some healthy skepticism about the whole thing. Here's what physical therapists and a toxicologist want you to know about lymphatic drainage massages, as well as who might benefit from it. At its core, a lymphatic drainage massage focuses on the lymphatic, or lymphoid, system. This is a network of organs, including lymph nodes, lymphatic tissue and lymph vessels, that create and move a clear to white fluid called lymph from tissue to the bloodstream, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Your lymphatic system is a huge part of your immune system, working to combat bacteria and viruses. Included in your lymph system are lymph nodes. These are soft, small, round- or bean-shaped structures located in clusters around your body, including your neck, armpit, groin and inside the center of your chest and abdomen. These nodes store immune cells to help your body fight infections, but they also filter lymph fluid and remove foreign material like bacteria and cancer cells, explains Ken Frey, physical therapist and director of the Institute of Physical Therapy in New York City. This makes the lymphatic system really important to your overall health. 'The lymphatic system carries blood proteins, excess interstitial fluid, immune cells, fats and waste. The waste products consist of cellular debris,' says Brittany Knauss, a physical therapist at Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center. 'The cellular waste products are filtered through the lymphatic system and eventually drain into the circulatory system. Any excess waste products, including foreign materials or toxins that the body doesn't want, are eventually excreted through the kidneys.' A lymphatic drainage massage is a specialized massage that's designed to stimulate your lymph nodes and encourage them to drain fluid that may have built up, according to Knauss. The idea behind this is to help the lymph system work a little better, she says. In theory, this could help improve your overall health. 'A lymphatic drainage massage is a gentle, hands-on technique,' Frey says. It's performed all over the body, targeting the lymph nodes and encouraging them to promote better drainage. 'The massage technique is performed in a specific sequence to improve drainage of the lymphatic system,' Knauss says. 'The massage is so gentle that if you see your skin moving, that would be enough to stimulate the superficial lymphatics.' (Lymphatics are vessels that move lymph around the body.) Lymphatic drainage massage can be performed on different areas of the body, including arms, legs and trunk, Knauss says. 'The lymphatics drain centrally, so the massage technique typically starts with your abdominal region,' she explains. 'The sequence would be different depending on what region of your body you are attempting to drain.' But you can also use a lymphatic drainage massage to target specific problems, Frey says. 'Some people may have lymphatic drainage massage around the breast because there's potentially an issue there, the face, or around the gut due to a digestive issue,' he says. It's important to point out that there's limited scientific data to support lymphatic drainage massages. However, there is a little. One analysis of studies on lymphatic drainage massage found that the procedure can help with swelling and recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, reducing pain and improving range of motion in patients. Another scientific analysis of data on breast cancer patients found that lymphatic drainage massage helped to reduce swelling that the participants experienced around their breasts. But data beyond that is quite limited, especially when it comes to things like 'toxins' and bodily inflammation. In general, your body does a good job of transporting toxins (i.e., substances that may be harmful to your health) to your kidneys where they're broken down and excreted from your body, says Jamie Alan, PhD, an associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University. That can make it tricky to say for sure that a lymphatic drainage massage is doing the same thing. But there may be more to lymphatic drainage massages and lowered bodily inflammation, Knauss says. 'When the lymphatic system isn't working efficiently, fluid can build up and contribute to inflammation, swelling and discomfort,' she says. 'Manual lymphatic drainage can help reduce certain types of inflammation by promoting better lymph flow and reducing fluid accumulation.' Basically, it can be helpful for some swelling and other types of inflammation. But the jury is still out when it comes to other potential perks. Ultimately, experts say there's no harm in having a lymphatic drainage massage and there may even be some benefits. 'The better you can help the lymphatic system work and circulate, the healthier you will be,' Frey says. Within reason, of course.
CBC
13-03-2025
- Health
- CBC
7-year-old in Hamilton has rare condition with $300K annual treatment her family can't afford
Social Sharing Ibrahim Hermus arrived in Canada in 2023 with hopes his young daughter, Cena, would receive the medical care she desperately needed for a rare condition. But Ibrahim soon discovered that would not be the case. Cena, 7, was born in Turkey. At age 2, she was diagnosed with proopiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency. The rare, life-threatening disorder causes severe obesity at an early age. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, people with the disorder have low levels of the hormone adrenocorticotropic (ACTH), which can come with other health-threatening complications. Cena and her family arrived in Canada on Sep. 12, 2023, as refugees from Turkey. Before that, they lived in Syria but had to flee the war-torn country. Ibrahim said Cena weighed around 165 pounds when they came to Canada, after deadly earthquakes hit both countries, and she's now around 220. During a recent visit to the family's Hamilton Mountain home, Ibrahim said he's "very scared" for his daughter. The treatment Cena needs — a medication called setmelanotide — is at least $300,000 during the first year, according to both the family and McMaster Children's Hospital, which has been giving care to the seven-year-old. CBC Hamilton has seen the hospital documents recommending the treatment for Cena. But that's a cost the family can't afford. Condition makes breathing, going to school hard At home, Cena has a shy demeanour and timid smile. She likes to hold onto a doll, which she says is her favourite, and loves playing with her little sister, Fatima. According to her father, Cena loves to spend time playing with her toys, as well as painting and drawing. But doing her favourite things can get difficult for Cena. Her condition makes her feel tired and unable to walk most of the time, and she's unable to attend school most days. Cena also suffers from sleep apnea, often waking up in the middle of the night, unable to breathe. Ibrahim said she's also dealing with diabetes, liver problems and constant pain. Along with obesity, people with POMC deficiency tend to have adrenal insufficiency, which can lead to periods of low blood sugar, seizures and high levels of a bilirubin, a toxic substance. Adrenal insufficiency can lead to death if not treated early, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Health Canada says one in 12 people has a rare disease; many of them are children. CBC Hamilton reached out to the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders to understand more about POMC deficiency in Canada, but did not receive a response before publication. The government of Canada has called POMC "very rare," citing the GlobalData Healthcare database. In the U.S., fewer than 1,000 people have the condition, according to Department of Health and Human Services. In Cena's case, the medication she needs is not covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit program. A spokesperson from the Ontario Ministry of Health told CBC Hamilton that for drugs like Imcivree (setmelanotide) to be covered under the program, the manufacturer must submit a request saying it is being used for a specific medical condition — and the ministry says the manufacturer has not done that. CBC Hamilton reached out to the manufacturer of Imcivree (setmelanotide) for comment but did not hear back before publication. The drug was approved by Health Canada for use here in 2023. 'My heart is broken for this family' Ibrahim said neither he nor his wife has been able to work in Canada due to a language barrier and the constant medical appointments and level of care their daughter needs. They get Ontario child benefit payments and food bank support from Mishka Social Services, an organization that helps the local Muslim community. Along with Cena, there are five other children — four at home who are two through 14 years old, and two adult children living in Canada. Over the past six months, Rania Mohammed, a social service worker with Mishka, has been working closely with the couple and their kids. "My heart is broken for this family," she told CBC Hamilton. She said this has been a difficult time for the family, especially Ibrahim, who feels "overwhelmed, scared, nervous" about what will happen to Cena. "He told me, 'Can you imagine the feeling when you see your loved one, my daughter, in front of me, and I cannot afford her medication? And I know if this won't be covered, I'm going to lose her,'" Mohammed said. Ibrahim said the anxiety has taken a big toll on him and his health, and he often finds it hard to sleep. Ozempic another option for Cena But Ibrahim won't stop trying to help his daughter, Mohammed said. Mishka Social Services has also been advocating for Cena. Since last year, the organization has set up a GoFundMe to raise money for her medication and is organizing a fundraising Iftar dinner during the holy month of Ramadan, with part of the proceeds going to help Cena, according to Mohammed. The dinner is Friday at Carmen's event centre. While setmelanotide remains out of reach right now, Cena is taking some medication to ease symptoms. Ozempic, a drug approved to treat diabetes, is also a temporary option to manage Cena's weight, Mohammed said. But even though it's less expensive — around $400 a month — the family says it does not fit in their budget. With help from Mishka and other services, Cena's family has reached out to multiple organizations and local officials such as members of Parliament to raise awareness of their situation and ask for "any support available." They have yet to receive any as a result, Mohammed said.
