In diabetes, there is an increased risk of nerve damage anywhere in the body due to the high blood glucose levels damaging the nerve fibers. This is known as neuropathy.
AAOS: demand for arthroplasty to outpace surgeon capacity
The demand for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is expected to outpace the orthopedic workforce, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas.
U.S. effort to fight HIV worldwide has brought lifesaving treatment to millions
Since it began in 2004, a global effort led by the United States to combat HIV has dramatically increased the number of people it helps, a new government report shows.
Six criminals attack Zimbabwean man in Nakonde
POLICE in Muchinga have launched a manhunt for six unknown criminals who attacked a 35-year-old Zimbabwean National with stones as he was driving from Nakonde border to Zimbabwe. Brighton Rangarirai was attacked while driving at an area called Danger hill, where the said criminals had blocked the road. The criminals, when they saw the victim […]
16-year-old Chinsali boy drowns while fishing, police say
A 16-year-old boy of Chinsali district has drowned after a canoe he was on with his friend capsized as they were fishing. Joshua Nkweto sadly failed to manoeuvre through the waters of Lubu river and drowned. Muchinga province commanding officer Kaunda Mubanga who confirmed the unfortunate incident said it occurred on Monday around 09:00 hours […]
Maid in court for knocking off with her employer’s ‘kitchen’
A MAID of Lilayi, Lusaka, is in court to explain why she allegedly ‘swept’ her employers kitchen of an assortment of food among them chickens, meat, spaghetti, bottles of fanta, peanut butter and sugar. Natalia Mwamba, 21, has been charged with theft involving over K1,400. Allegations are that on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Mwamba […]
Zambia does not support LGBTQ practice, President Hichilema says
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that the country does not support gay and lesbian practice because Zambia is a Christian Nation. He said that Zambia will remain a Christian nation as declared by the late former Republican President Fredrick Chiluba. The Head of State speaking when he addressed the clergy in Chingola yesterday said the […]
Ozempic Users Lose Muscle Mass At Alarming Rate, Expert Says
A doctor has warned of the negative effect of the diabetes drug used for weight loss.
Cosmetic Endocrinology: More Parents Inject Their Kids With Growth Hormones To Secure Early Advantage
More parents are seeking professional help to give their children an early advantage.
Reversing Hearing Loss By Regrowing Cochlear Hair Cells
A new study found evidence that it is possible to reverse hearing loss.