மாதவிடாயின்மை என்றால் என்ன? அதன் காரணங்களும்.. சிகிச்சைகளும்..மாதவிடாயின்மை என்றால் என்ன? அதன் காரணங்களும்.. சிகிச்சைகளும்..

மாதவிடாயின்மை ஆங்கில மொழியில் Amenorrhea (uh-men-o-REE-uh) என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. அதற்கு குறிப்பிட்ட காலம் மாதவிடாய் நிகழாமல் இருப்பது என்பது பொருள். அதாவது ஒன்று அல்லது அதற்கு மேற்பட்ட மாதங்கள் மாதவிடாய் நிகழாமல் இருப்பது என்பது பொருள். 16 வயதிற்குள் மாதவிடாய் ஏற்படாத பெண்களைப் போலவே, தொடா்ச்சியாக 3 மாதங்கள் மாதவிடாய் நிகழாத பெண்களுக்கும் மாதவிடாயின்மை (Amenorrhea) என்ற பிரச்சினை இருக்கிறது என்று பொருள்.

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Pandemic medical innovations leave behind people with disabilitiesPandemic medical innovations leave behind people with disabilitiesPandemic medical innovations leave behind people with disabilities

Pandemic medical innovations leave behind people with disabilities

As innovators have raced to make living in a pandemic world safer, some people with disabilities have been left behind.

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COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts to drop under new counting methodCOVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts to drop under new counting methodCOVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts to drop under new counting method

COVID-19 deaths in Massachusetts to drop under new counting method

The number of deaths in Massachusetts attributed to COVID-19 is expected to decline by nearly 4,000 because the state is adopting a new method of counting deaths that public health officials said more accurately reflects the pandemic's impact.

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Jury sides with Sutter Health in federal antitrust case Jury sides with Sutter Health in federal antitrust case Jury sides with Sutter Health in federal antitrust case

Jury sides with Sutter Health in federal antitrust case

Sutter Health was able to convince a jury that it did not engage in anticompetitive practices that drove up healthcare costs for Northern Californians.

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Ohio doctor sentenced for overprescribing painkillers, fraudOhio doctor sentenced for overprescribing painkillers, fraudOhio doctor sentenced for overprescribing painkillers, fraud

Ohio doctor sentenced for overprescribing painkillers, fraud

A doctor in Ohio who denied doing any harm to his patients after being convicted of overprescribing painkillers has been sentenced to five years in prison.

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5 technology, innovation themes seen at ViVE5 technology, innovation themes seen at ViVE5 technology, innovation themes seen at ViVE

5 technology, innovation themes seen at ViVE

Healthcare and technology executives at the 2022 ViVE conference—the first year of the co-hosted conference by CHIME and HLTH—discussed themes like cybersecurity, clinician burnout and building trust between providers, technology companies and patients.

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Critical-access hospitals left out of Congress' telehealth extensionCritical-access hospitals left out of Congress' telehealth extensionCritical-access hospitals left out of Congress' telehealth extension

Critical-access hospitals left out of Congress' telehealth extension

The House passed a $1.5 trillion government funding bill, which extends several telehealth policies for another five months, but critical-access hospitals say they were left out.

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Insurtechs' big losses overshadow 2021 revenue growthInsurtechs' big losses overshadow 2021 revenue growthInsurtechs' big losses overshadow 2021 revenue growth

Insurtechs' big losses overshadow 2021 revenue growth

Oscar Health, Clover Health, Bright Health Group and Alignment Healthcare's collective valuation has fallen $22.9 billion since their public debuts.

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Henry Ford Health joins newly formed alliance to improve workforceHenry Ford Health joins newly formed alliance to improve workforceHenry Ford Health joins newly formed alliance to improve workforce

Henry Ford Health joins newly formed alliance to improve workforce

Henry Ford Health System announced Thursday that it has joined a new alliance with five other hospitals across the U.S. to improve staffing needs.

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Cleveland Clinic enters five-year collaboration agreement with Boston artificial intelligence companyCleveland Clinic enters five-year collaboration agreement with Boston artificial intelligence companyCleveland Clinic enters five-year collaboration agreement with Boston artificial intelligence company

Cleveland Clinic enters five-year collaboration agreement with Boston artificial intelligence company

The health system and PathAI are teaming up to build what they call a 'digital pathology infrastructure' and advance the use of AI-powered pathology algorithms in research and clinical care. The Clinic said it will become an equity holder in PathAI as part of the agreement.

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New York City says it is ready to take on ‘Test to Treat' initiativeNew York City says it is ready to take on ‘Test to Treat' initiativeNew York City says it is ready to take on ‘Test to Treat' initiative

New York City says it is ready to take on ‘Test to Treat' initiative

Despite current lean supplies of the oral COVID medications, the delivery system New York City has set up will be a boon for treating patients who receive a positive COVID diagnosis the same day.

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Indian Health Service head nominated amid tribal health advocates' push for stabilityIndian Health Service head nominated amid tribal health advocates' push for stabilityIndian Health Service head nominated amid tribal health advocates' push for stability

Indian Health Service head nominated amid tribal health advocates' push for stability

Veteran health administrator Roselyn Tso to oversee the federal agency that delivers healthcare to more than 2.5 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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OxyContin maker seeks approval for latest settlement planOxyContin maker seeks approval for latest settlement planOxyContin maker seeks approval for latest settlement plan

OxyContin maker seeks approval for latest settlement plan

Purdue Pharma will ask a federal judge Wednesday to approve a nationwide settlement that will transform the company into a public trust and contribute up to $6 billion from members of the Sackler family, with most of the money going toward efforts to ease the nation's overdose and addiction crisis.

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'The best of us': Biden promises improved care for veterans'The best of us': Biden promises improved care for veterans'The best of us': Biden promises improved care for veterans

'The best of us': Biden promises improved care for veterans

Biden said there should be expanded access to healthcare and benefits for veterans affected by exposure to harmful substances, toxins and other environmental hazards.

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WHO issues COVID testing advice, long after critics' callWHO issues COVID testing advice, long after critics' callWHO issues COVID testing advice, long after critics' call

WHO issues COVID testing advice, long after critics' call

“Self-testing remains a vital tool in our fight against COVID as part of a comprehensive strategy,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, adding that abandoning testing would cripple officials' efforts to track the disease.

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COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO saysCOVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO saysCOVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO says

COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO says

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, with only the Western Pacific reporting an increase in COVID-19.

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Carin Alliance to test single sign-on for patient recordsCarin Alliance to test single sign-on for patient recordsCarin Alliance to test single sign-on for patient records

Carin Alliance to test single sign-on for patient records

The proof-of-concept project includes participants like CVS Health, Kaiser Permanente and federal agencies ONC and CMS as "government observers."

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Limits on insulin costs revived in push for Senate actionLimits on insulin costs revived in push for Senate actionLimits on insulin costs revived in push for Senate action

Limits on insulin costs revived in push for Senate action

Democrats want to regain momentum on drug costs that they frittered away when endless rounds of intraparty disagreements stalled President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda.

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Five Blues plans add Amazon's drug discount card to benefitsFive Blues plans add Amazon's drug discount card to benefitsFive Blues plans add Amazon's drug discount card to benefits

Five Blues plans add Amazon's drug discount card to benefits

Unlike most drug discount card programs, patients who use MedsYourWay will be able to apply the out-of-pocket cost paid to their co-pays and deductibles.

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OSHA to crack down on COVID-19 safety violationsOSHA to crack down on COVID-19 safety violationsOSHA to crack down on COVID-19 safety violations

OSHA to crack down on COVID-19 safety violations

The agency is starting a 90-day blitz to reinspect hospitals and nursing homes previously dinged with a COVID-19 employee safety infraction.

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Ascension Michigan data breach exposes personal, medical information of more than 27,000 patientsAscension Michigan data breach exposes personal, medical information of more than 27,000 patientsAscension Michigan data breach exposes personal, medical information of more than 27,000 patients

Ascension Michigan data breach exposes personal, medical information of more than 27,000 patients

Acension Michigan discovered on Nov. 30 last year that an unauthorized user accessed its electronic health record system between Oct. 15, 2015, and Sept. 8, 2021.

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Optum, Aetna must face employer 'dummy code' class-actionOptum, Aetna must face employer 'dummy code' class-actionOptum, Aetna must face employer 'dummy code' class-action

Optum, Aetna must face employer 'dummy code' class-action

The case comes on behalf of Sandra Peters, a North Carolina resident who noticed her out-of-pocket expense for her monthly physical therapy appointments unexpectedly doubled to $14 in February 2014.

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Mask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persistMask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persistMask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persist

Mask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persist

Some families are thrilled that their children no longer have to wear masks, while others say they're still tentative and urging their kids to keep wearing face coverings for now.

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Clash over MA coding intensity continues in rate notice commentsClash over MA coding intensity continues in rate notice commentsClash over MA coding intensity continues in rate notice comments

Clash over MA coding intensity continues in rate notice comments

Medicare Advantage associations supported CMS' use of the minimum coding adjustment, while MedPAC advocated for an increase.

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Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kidsFlorida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kidsFlorida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids

Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids

“The Florida Department of Health is going to be the first state to officially recommend against the COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children," Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said Monday.

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The Check Up: Dr. Cheryl Pegus of WalmartThe Check Up: Dr. Cheryl Pegus of WalmartThe Check Up: Dr. Cheryl Pegus of Walmart

The Check Up: Dr. Cheryl Pegus of Walmart

Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president of health and wellness at Walmart, joins The Check Up to discuss the Walmart strategy.

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Patients divided over Alzheimer’s drug: Is it a ‘risk I’m willing to take’ or just a ‘magic pill’?Patients divided over Alzheimer’s drug: Is it a ‘risk I’m willing to take’ or just a ‘magic pill’?Patients divided over Alzheimer’s drug: Is it a ‘risk I’m willing to take’ or just a ‘magic pill’?

Patients divided over Alzheimer’s drug: Is it a ‘risk I’m willing to take’ or just a ‘magic pill’?

Medicare has proposed limiting coverage of Aduhelm, a costly new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, and prominent groups are pressing to make it more available. But among those facing the disease, the outlook is nuanced.

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Nation's largest pediatric hospital stops therapies after Texas order on gender-confirming careNation's largest pediatric hospital stops therapies after Texas order on gender-confirming careNation's largest pediatric hospital stops therapies after Texas order on gender-confirming care

Nation's largest pediatric hospital stops therapies after Texas order on gender-confirming care

Texas Children’s Hospital announced that its decision to stop gender-affirming therapies was made after it reviewed Gov. Greg Abbott's order.

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Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd yearDeath toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd yearDeath toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

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பூண்டை இப்படி சாப்பிடுவது உங்களுக்கு மோசமான ஆபத்துக்களை ஏற்படுத்துமாம்... கவனமா சாப்பிடுங்க...! பூண்டை இப்படி சாப்பிடுவது உங்களுக்கு மோசமான ஆபத்துக்களை ஏற்படுத்துமாம்... கவனமா சாப்பிடுங்க...!

உலகின் மிகச்சிறந்த ஆரோக்கியமான பொருட்களில் பூண்டு மிகவும் முக்கியமானது. உலகில் அதிகளவு மக்களால் நுகரப்படும் மசாலா பொருட்களில் பூண்டு ஒன்றாகும். பூண்டு சுவையான ஒன்றாக மட்டுமில்லாமல் அளவில்லா ஆரோக்கிய நன்மைகளைக் கொண்டுள்ளது. பூண்டு பல நூற்றாண்டுகளாக மருத்துவத்தில் பயன்படுத்தப்பட்டு வருகிறது. இருப்பினும், பூண்டு கடுமையான உடல்நலப் பிரச்சினைகளையும் ஏற்படுத்தும் என்று நீங்கள் எப்போதாவது நினைத்திருக்கிறீர்களா? பூண்டை

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உங்க கண்ணில் 'இந்த' மாதிரி அறிகுறிகள் இருந்தா? அது ஆபத்தான தைராய்டு நோயின் அறிகுறியாம்..! உங்க கண்ணில் 'இந்த' மாதிரி அறிகுறிகள் இருந்தா? அது ஆபத்தான தைராய்டு நோயின் அறிகுறியாம்..!

தைராய்டு என்பது கழுத்தின் முன்பகுதியின் கீழ்பாதியில் இருக்கும் நாளமில்லா சுரப்பி. இதன் முக்கிய பங்கு தைராய்டு ஹார்மோன்களை சுரப்பது தான். இந்த ஹார்மோன் இரத்தத்தின் மூலம் உடலெங்கும் செலுத்தப்பட்டு, அனைத்து திசுக்களின் வளர்சிதை (Metabolism) மாற்றத்தைக் கட்டுப்படுத்துகின்றது. தைராய்டு சரியாக செயல்பட மூளை மற்றும் உடலின் குறிப்பிட்ட பாகங்கள் உதவுகின்றன. தைராய்டில் பிரச்சினை என்றால், உடல் இயக்கம்

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இந்திய ஆண்களின் ஆணுறுப்பின் சராசரி நீளம் எவ்வளவு தெரியுமா? ஆணுறுப்பை பெரிதாக்கும் ஒரே வழி இதுதானாம்! இந்திய ஆண்களின் ஆணுறுப்பின் சராசரி நீளம் எவ்வளவு தெரியுமா? ஆணுறுப்பை பெரிதாக்கும் ஒரே வழி இதுதானாம்!

ஆணுறுப்பு பற்றிய கட்டுக்கதைகள் என்பது பல நூற்றாண்டுகளாக தொடர்ந்து வருகிறது. 52 சதவீத ஆண்கள் நீளமான ஆணுறுப்பை விரும்புகின்றனர், 34 சதவீத ஆண்கள் தடிமனான ஆணுறுப்பை விரும்புகின்றனர் என்று சமீபத்தில் பிரபல சுகாதார இணையதளம் நடத்திய ஒரு கணக்கெடுப்பு கூறுகிறது. நீளமான மற்றும் தடிமனான ஆணுறுப்பு என்பது அனைத்து ஆண்களின் ஆடம்பர கனவுகளில் ஒன்றாகும். நீளமான

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Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd yearDeath toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd yearDeath toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year

Death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters its 3rd year

The milestone is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

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White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID fundsWhite House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID fundsWhite House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds

White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds

Nearly a year after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the administration says the federal government has nearly used up the money dedicated directly to COVID-19 response.

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L.A. County health plan fined $55M for healthcare failuresL.A. County health plan fined $55M for healthcare failuresL.A. County health plan fined $55M for healthcare failures

L.A. County health plan fined $55M for healthcare failures

L.A. Care, the nation's largest publicly operated health plan, was fined $55 million for failing to authorize care thousands of poor and at-risk members, causing health-threatening treatment delays.

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