Health

Predictive blood test for TB a step closer

International researchers say they have made a "significant step" towards a predictive blood test for tuberculosis.
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:24:14 -0500

Michael Douglas treated for throat tumour

Hollywood actor Michael Douglas is being treated for a tumour in his throat, his publicist has said.
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:32:03 -0500

Immune genes key in Parkinson's disease

The immune system may have a key role in the development of Parkinson's disease, say US researchers. In a 20-year study of 4,000 people, half with Parkinson's disease, the team found an association between genes controlling immunity and the condition.
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:31:21 -0500

Premier Sargsyan to undergo medical examination abroad

Armenia’s Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will from 9-13 August be on a short vacation, according to a Government release.
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 05:25:02 -0500

Draft law prescribes a procedure to follow in making implants and transplants

RA Deputy Minister of Healthcare Haik Darbinyan commented on the amendments to the law on human tissue or organ transplantation during the briefing that followed today’s government sitting.
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:33:47 -0500

Calcium pills increase risk of heart attack

Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows. The study, in the British Medical Journal, said people who took supplements were 30% more likely to have a heart attack.
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:02:39 -0500

Drinking alcohol can 'reduce severity' of arthritis

Scientists at the University of Sheffield asked two groups of patients with and without the disease to provide details of their drinking habits.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:59 -0500

Drug addictions on the rise: Isn't 5000 too much?

There has recently been an increase in the number of drug addicts who turn to Psychiatric Medical Centre LLC drug addiction clinic, the Arthur Potosyan, a doctor from this centre told.
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:08:47 -0500

Health state of injured Armenian soldier extremely grave

The health status of one of the Armenian soldiers Andranik Arzumanyan, wounded during the incident in Chaylu village remains extremely grave, said the head of the Central Military Hospital, RA Defense Ministry Mikael Mikaelyan.
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:27:11 -0500

Health status of wounded Armenian soldier extremely grave

The state of health of one of the Armenian soldiers Andranik Arzumanyan, a 19-year native of Kapan, wounded in an Azerbaijan-organized provocation is extremely grave. At the moment Arzumanyan is in the coma.
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:05:17 -0500

Study Finds No Link in Cell Phone Use, Brain Tumors

A long-awaited international study has found no evidence of increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phones, but said the findings were not definitive and called for more research.
Mon, 17 May 2010 04:26:17 -0500

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan to be Discharged from Hospital

RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be discharged from Nairi Medical Center within the hour. According to Nairi Medical Center General Director spokesperson Siranush Martirosyan, the prime minister’s condition is stable and he feels fine.
Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:01:27 -0500

Does Armenia’s Prime Minister Have Serious Health Problems?

Since yesterday, Armenian media have largely been reporting that RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan is having serious health problems and that he visited the Yerevan-based Nairi Medical Center yesterday because his health condition had declined sharply.
Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:45:16 -0500

Healthcare Bill Goes Back to House for Another Vote?

Senate Republicans succeeded early Thursday morning in finding two flaws in the House-passed Health Care reconciliation package. Neither is of any substance, but the Senate parliamentarian informed Democratic leaders that both are in violation of the Byrd Rule.
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:08:47 -0500

One of the Highest Per Capita Rates of Drug-Resistant TB

Armenia has one of the highest per capita rates of drug-resistant tuberculosis in the world, and since 2004 Médecins Sans Frontières has been collaborating with the Ministry of Health, running the only DR TB treatment program in the country.
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:14:31 -0500

Armenia 37th in Maternal Deaths During Pregnancy and Childbirth

Every minute a mother-to-be from somewhere around the world dies because they don't have access to the vital healthcare they need before and during childbirth.
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:42:52 -0600

No new swine flu cases registered in Armenia

No new swine flu cases were registered in Armenia within last month. As of January 13, a total of 119 A/H1N1 cases was registered in the republic, Assistant to RA Health Minister Shushan Hunanyan told.
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:44:21 -0600

Doctors Operate on Man with Reversed Inner Organs

Had it not been for the seven-centimetre-long tumour in Ashok Shivnani's right kidney, doctors at Lilavati, who were scheduled to operate on him, woulnever have stumbled on a case that is rarer than rare in medical history.
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:38:54 -0600

To Fight Smoking Addiction, Price of Cigarettes Must Go Up

In RA Deputy Minister of Healthcare Tatul Hakobyan’s opinion, the best way to fight a smoking addiction is to raise the price of cigarettes.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:42:28 -0600

Political Prisoner Sasun Mikaelyan’s Health Still in Poor State

Sasun Mikaelyan, imprisoned on March 1, 2008- related charges of organizing mass disorder and illegal possession of weapons, had been moved to Nork-Marash Medical Center’s cardiology department because of serious heart problems.
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:25:36 -0600