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Khaleej Times
20 hours ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Indian medical team to visit Dhaka to help burn victims from deadly jet crash
A medical team is likely to visit Dhaka shortly to support burn victims of the recent fighter jet crash in the Diabari area of Bangladesh's capital, Indian High Commission in Dhaka said on Wednesday. According to the Chief Adviser's Press Wing, the death toll in the crash incident has risen to 29 and the number of injured are 69. Most of the injured are student who are now admitted in various hospitals in capital Dhaka. Injured others were teachers, school staff, firefighters, police, army, maids, electricians, and others. Death toll may rise again, as among the injured, 25 patients have serious conditions with burn injury, a doctor said. Meanwhile in Dhaka, the authorities have continued to restrict access to National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery to maintain order and ensure uninterrupted medical care for the victims of the Uttara plane crash, reported the Daily Star. The measures have been taken to avoid unnecessary noise and crowds, according to the hospital officials. On July 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed condolences at the loss of lives in the tragic air crash in Dhaka and had conveyed assurances of support and assistance. "A team of burn-specialist Doctors and Nurses with necessary medical support are scheduled to visit Dhaka shortly to treat the victims", the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a Facebook post. "They will make an assessment of the condition of patients with recommendations for further treatment and specialised care in India as necessary," it added. "Additional medical teams may also follow depending on their preliminary assessment and treatment," Indian High Commission said. A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The jet was being piloted by Bangladeshi Air Force Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam Sagar, who had also died in the crash.
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
India star carried off Old Trafford pitch in ambulance cart after horror injury in Test match against England
INDIA cricket star Rishabh Pant was forced to retire with injury from Day One of England's fourth test with India. Pant was carried off the Old Trafford pitch in an electric golf buggy 'ambulance' after he was struck in the foot by the ball. 3 3 3 The 27-year-old was batting when the ball landed straight on his foot, leaving him in clear discomfort. Pant was unable to walk properly and needed to be seen by the on-side medical team while still on the pitch. He soon removed his show to reveal heavy swelling and was subsequently taken off the pitch in a golf buggy and forced to retire hurt.
New York Times
a day ago
- Health
- New York Times
Is It OK to Confide in My Best Friend About My Heavy Medical Diagnosis?
A couple of years ago, I received radiation treatment for two brain tumors. It was successful. Recently, though, my doctors detected changes in my brain chemistry that can lead to neurological problems, mobility issues or dementia. I prefer not to tell my family about this development until I absolutely must. My first impulse was to tell my best friend about my diagnosis, but I wonder if it's unfair of me to put so much sadness in her lap. Thoughts? FRIEND I'm so sorry to hear about your health challenges — what you've endured already and the anxiety over what may come. And to be extremely clear: The decision to share your news with family, friends or anyone else is yours entirely. Other people (like me) may offer suggestions that we intend as helpful, but you are in the best position to determine what's right for you. My only concern about confiding in your best friend is that it sounds as if you intend to do so in a vacuum: that she will be the only person with whom you share your diagnosis. That's a lot of pressure to put on one person. And this dovetails with my general impression of your letter: You may be undervaluing the benefits of community when facing big challenges. I admire your independent spirit, and I understand your reluctance to be regarded as 'sick' while you are still healthy, but there are other options here, too. Your medical team can probably recommend a support group (online or in person) for people facing medical challenges like yours. Similarly situated people can be uniquely helpful to one another in talking through shared problems. And it's no secret that I support therapy for help in processing life's thorny issues. Together with these resources, confiding in your best friend about a big development in your life seems sensible. She can be a helpful member of your team — without being the whole team. Lobbing Messages Across an Age Gap A friend of mine has an 18-year-old son who is starting college in the fall. He's an awkward kid without many friends, and for some reason he has started texting me occasionally: How are you? What are your summer plans? For reference: I am a 52-year-old mother of one of his former classmates. I do not want to become his pen pal, but ignoring his texts seems rude. It also seems as if he could use some pointers on text etiquette. Should I ignore him, respond briefly or give him advice about texting? MOM I know your heart is in the right place, but I can't imagine what advice you would give — over text, no less — to a young person who seems to have difficulty interpreting social cues. My hunch is that you have been kind to this young man, and he may be reaching out to you as a friend during a lonely summer. Unless you experience these texts as harassing (and it sounds to me as if you find them inconvenient, not upsetting), respond briefly to the boy and tell your friend about her son's messages. She is probably in a better position to explain to him, in person, why these texts to you are inappropriate and should stop. 'Plus One'? I Think You Meant 'Plus Brood.' Two boys spent summers together 25 years ago. When one of them got married, years later, he invited the other boy's entire family to his wedding. (They came, and the hosts provided accommodations.) Now, the second boy is getting married. He invited the first boy to be in his wedding party, but none of his family members are invited. The families have remained in touch occasionally but are not close. Is there any way to politely ask whether the exclusion was an oversight? FRIEND It seems to me that one of the boys needs to grow up! The fact that you — sorry, 'Boy No. 1' — invited your friend's family to your wedding in no way obligates him to invite your family to his wedding. Social invitations are not tit for tat. There may be budgetary issues, size constraints or a decision by the couple that the extended families of childhood friends do not merit invitations. You have been asked to be a member of your friend's wedding party, which tells me that he values your relationship. Try to focus on that — not the fact that your mother won't be there. Beware: 'No Gifts!' May Go Without Saying We are expecting our second child soon. We already have a lot of baby gear from our first child. Still, people are asking what gifts they can give us. We would like to tell them nothing, but we don't want to reject their desire to celebrate with us. If pushed, we would prefer a healthy meal that we could freeze to more stuff. Advice? MOM If people ask you directly what you want, tell them: 'A healthy meal that we can freeze would be terrific!' — or even a gift card from a restaurant you like. But I would avoid making a general announcement. Some people like to give gifts and appreciate direction, but others may resent the assumption that they should give you a gift for your second child when, as you say, you are largely squared away. And if you receive a couple of unwanted onesies, donate them to charity. For help with your awkward situation, send a question to SocialQ@ Philip Galanes on Facebook or @SocialQPhilip on X.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Ask any Black woman – we get second-class NHS treatment
When I gave birth for the first time, my concerns were dismissed by my medical care providers. I put it down to my age, as I was only 18 at the time, rather than my skin colour. But as a new survey finds that a quarter of Black women experience discrimination in the NHS – how, in particular, on maternity wards, Black mothers are denied the pain relief, such as epidurals, routinely given to our white counterparts, and that we are up to four times more likely to die in childbirth – I'm not so sure. I'd wager that every Black mother I know has her own little NHS horror story. I remember a midwife telling me that I was putting on too much weight, and asking sarcastically if I had ever heard of salad. I already felt bad about myself, as I'd developed cankles for the first time. When I was later diagnosed with edema, which led to pre-eclampsia, my labour had to be induced several days early. Looking back, I didn't receive a lot of pain relief, even though I was in so much pain, I kicked the footboard at the bottom of the bed clean off. I was so traumatised by the experience that I never had another natural childbirth again, both other times opting for an elective C-section. The second time I gave birth, five years later, I had planned to have a general anaesthetic. I didn't want to be awake for any of it. Two hours before the operation, I had a visit from a member of the medical team who asked if I minded having an epidural instead, because the anaesthetist wanted to go home, and it was only me keeping him there. I felt horrible refusing, and spent the final two hours of my pregnancy scared that they would 'accidentally' give me too much medication, and I would die on the operating table. I still can't believe the maternity unit had the audacity to put that amount of pressure on me – but it seems I'm not alone. According to a survey of more than 1,000 Black and mixed-race women by Five X More – a grassroots women's health organisation which takes its name from the statistic that Black women are five times more likely to die during childbirth that their white counterparts – half of all Black women did not receive pain relief when they requested it. It all seems to stem from a misplaced – and let's call it what it is: racist – mindset among midwives and doctors that 'strong Black women' simply don't need as much help as other patients. I mean, our ancestors were happy pushing out their progeny without modern medicine – they gave birth on their own, while standing up, didn't they? Wouldn't we prefer to just get on with it without gas and air? A friend of mine, who is now a senior cardiologist, told me: 'At med school in the 90s, we were taught that Black women had a higher pain threshold during labour, so they didn't usually ask for pain relief.' There have long been serious concerns in the Black community about the treatment Black women receive during maternal health care. It was the subject of a Dispatches documentary in 2021, presented by Rochelle Hulme. The myth of the 'strong black woman' is also partly a legacy of slavery. Medical historians point a finger at Dr J Marion Sims, the 19th-century physician who became known as the 'father of modern gynecology', having invented the vaginal speculum – but whose pioneering surgical techniques were practiced on enslaved women. His statue in Central Park was pulled down in 2018. Even more shocking to me is that medical racism within the NHS doesn't just exist in maternity care, I believe it's pervasive across the entire service. I know a woman who has been battling the NHS – and been belittled by it – ever since she was a girl, when she was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and tiredness. 'I used to fall asleep in lessons, but was told by teachers there was nothing wrong with me, that I was attention-seeking, that I was a liar and fake. At 11, I was diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis, symptoms for which I had shown since the age of 4.' Today, she needs regular plasma transfusions, so spends a lot of time receiving medical care. 'I've had so many bad experiences, panic attacks thinking I was going to die,' she tells me, 'and yet white people with the same condition tell me they have not suffered.' Once, while having antibiotics administered intravenously, she was left unable to speak – yet her nurses ignored her obvious distress. 'All I could do was point to the cannula and whisper 'Out…'. When two policemen walked past, they pointed and laughed at me, acting as though I was a mental health patient. The nurses joined in laughing and joking.' I know that the plural of anecdote isn't data, but Black people do have a rougher ride at the hands of our medical profession. Certainly, health campaigns for conditions that disproportionately affect the Black community, such as sickle cell anaemia and prostate cancer, don't seem to get the same profile as others. When it comes to ensuring the NHS is more attuned to the needs of Black patients, I won't hold my breath – because if I did, they might just leave me to suffocate.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
I'm a personal trainer — improve your squats and runs with this 5-move ankle mobility routine
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. If your squats and runs have been feeling a little harder than usual, your ankles could be the culprit. Lack of mobility in this crucial joint can cause problems throughout your kinetic chain, resulting in reduced full-body range of motion, increased pain, and even debilitating injuries. Before hitting the squat rack or the treadmill, you'll want to warm up your ankles properly. I always give these five ankle mobility exercises to my personal training clients before any lower body strength training or high-impact cardio sessions. If you've got a yoga mat and a resistance band, you can do this five-move ankle mobility routine too. Not only is it a great way to prepare your body for exercise, but it can also help improve your balance and reduce overall stiffness. How to do the 5-move ankle mobility routine In addition to the yoga mat and resistance band, you'll also need a moderately heavy weight and a rolled-up towel. These exercises are appropriate for all fitness levels, but I'll always recommend checking in with your medical team before starting anything new. Meeting with a personal trainer to learn proper exercise form is also a plus. The exercises are: 1. Ankle circles Sit upright on a mat with your legs extended. Place your left heel on top of a rolled-up towel. Rotate your left foot in a counterclockwise direction for 10 reps. Switch directions and rotate your left foot in a clockwise direction for 10 reps. Place the towel underneath your right heel and repeat. 2. Banded joint mobilization Loop one end of a resistance band around a railing or solid structure Step away from the anchor point so the band is taut. Come to a half-kneeling position, with your left knee and right foot on the floor. Loop the other end of the resistance band on top of your right foot. Keeping the right foot on the ground, shift your bodyweight forward. Hold in this position for 5 seconds. Continue for 10 reps, then repeat on the left side. 3. Goblet squat stretch Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Hold a moderately heavy weight at your chest. Engage your core and keep your spine neutral. Set your hips back, bend your knees, and lower your tailbone to the floor. Place your forearms on the tops of your thighs. Shift your body weight to the left, moving your left knee over your left toes. Hold for 5 seconds. Shift your body weight to the right, moving your right knee over your right toes. Hold for 5 seconds. Continue alternating for 10 reps on each side. 4. Banded plantarflexion and dorsiflexion You can view a video on how to do banded ankle dorsiflexion here Sit upright on a mat with your legs extended. Loop a resistance band around your left foot, grabbing the loose end with your hands. Point your left toes towards the wall in front of you. Hold for 5 seconds. Relax and return your left foot to the starting position. Continue for 10 reps, then repeat on the right side. Loop the resistance band around a railing or solid structure. Loop the other end of the resistance band on top of your left foot. Flex your left toes towards your chest. Hold for 5 seconds. Relax and return your left foot to the starting position. Continue for 10 reps, then repeat on the right side. 5. Heel-toe walks Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Engage your core and keep your spine neutral. Step forward with your right foot, placing the heel into the ground. Roll from your right heel onto your right toes. Step forward with your left foot, placing the heel into the ground. Roll from your left heel onto your left toes. Continue for 10 steps on each side. What are the benefits of this 5-move ankle mobility routine? The exercises in this routine address full ankle joint range of motion, promote proper joint mechanics, and strengthen surrounding muscles and tissues. Banded mobilization exercises work by using a 'distracting' force provided by the resistance band. This pulls bone surfaces away from each other, which can open up impingements within the joint and improve alignment. The better your ankle mobility, the more efficiently your body can move. Improved ankle mobility can lead to better form when walking, running, or performing lower-body exercises. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. More from Tom's Guide Forget frog pose — these 3 mobility exercises unlock tight hips and release tension in your glutes and lower back Ditch the weights — this resistance band workout will build lower body strength and improve your mobility in just 20 minutes Who needs weights? This 8-move bodyweight workout strengthens your whole body in 25 minutes
