Doctor Shortage Delays Girl's Cyst Surgery in KuzbassA five-year-old girl cannot promptly have a cyst removed that she got while playing in kindergarten. In three cities of Kuzbass, no doctors were found able to perform the 30-minute operation, her mother told NGS42.RU on Tuesday, July 21.
Air Conditioner Does Not Cause Pneumonia, Says DoctorThe chief physician of the Republican Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital in Bashkortostan debunks the myth that air conditioners cause pneumonia and warns of the actual danger.
Parents win compensation after daughter's death at Moscow clinicThe parents of a 22-year-old woman from Ufa have been awarded 600,000 rubles ($6,700 at current rates) after their daughter died following surgery at the Loginov Medical Center in Moscow, but they are appealing, alleging medical errors.
Price of a chance: teen needs $244,400In Russia, the family of 17-year-old Artyom Gorbunov has raised just over 500,000 rubles ($5,600) for his treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy, but they need 22 million rubles ($244,400) for a bone marrow transplant.
Plastic Surgeon on Breast Cost and Choosing a DoctorA plastic surgeon discusses the most common patient requests, the cost of breast surgery, and how to find a good doctor, as well as whether patients regret their procedures.
Cherry vs sweet cherry: sisters, not twinsThese berries are similar in many ways, but there are important health differences. Here's what you need to know about who should avoid them.
Arkhangelsk Woman's HPV: Regular Checks, Vaccine DilemmaDespite regular screenings every six months, a young woman from Arkhangelsk developed precancerous cells due to HPV. Now she and doctors discuss whether the expensive vaccine is worth it.
Expert: Turkey Dinner Helps Relax and SleepA dietitian recommends turkey for dinner to help adults and children reduce anxiety and promote sleep, especially those with allergies.
Turkey is ideal dinner for relaxation and sleepTurkey is recommended for dinner to help with anxiety and sleep issues, and is suitable for adults and children, especially those with allergies.
HPV Vaccine: Worth the Cost? A Personal AccountA woman who tested every six months still missed a precancerous condition. She shares her experience with the expensive HPV vaccine and experts explain the risks and prevention.
Equipment and Repairs Exist, But Attitude Is KeyNovosibirsk Governor Andrei Travnikov reviewed the year's healthcare achievements, noting new equipment and facility upgrades, but stressed that patient care ultimately depends on attitudes.
Arkhangelsk psychiatric hospital owes 28 million rublesA psychiatric hospital in Arkhangelsk owes over 28 million rubles (approx. $311,000) to 82 contractors for maintenance, cleaning, security, and patient meals. The debt was repaid after a prosecutor's inspection.
90-Year-Old Veteran Saved in YekaterinburgA patient was admitted to the hospital with severe shortness of breath and coughing up blood, requiring immediate placement in the intensive care unit.
Coughing Blood: Yekaterinburg Saves 90-Year-Old VeteranIn Yekaterinburg, a 90-year-old veteran presented with severe shortness of breath, coughing up blood, high fever, and weakness, and was rushed to the intensive care unit.
No Generics Switch: Is Tula's Cancer Drug Available?Amid reports of Carboplatin shortages in Tula pharmacies, the regional Ministry of Health says the oncology center has the drug and no switch to generics is planned.
