Healthcare

US Sanctions to Cost Dearly for Iranian Patients: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Health and Medical Education says the US president makes humanitarian gestures, but indeed he plans to increase pressure on Iran in the fields of medicine, medical equipment and basic goods, which are going to have dire consequences for ordinary citizens of Iran.

Iran Exports New Cancer Drugs to Turkey, Syria

An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to produce a new type of nano-medicine for treatment of various types of cancer and is exporting it to regional countries.

Iranian Researchers Develop Herbal Medicine for Epilepsy

Iranian researchers have developed a drug to treat epilepsy using three types of medicinal herbs.

Iran Gov’t Promises Transparency on Jamming Satellite Signals

Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi says his ministry has not issued any permission for blocking satellite signals, and is installing equipment in cities to show people which areas are influenced by jamming.

Iranian Medicine Foundation Begins Work

The Iranian Medicine Foundation has started its work with the aim of developing and upgrading people’s lifestyle and promoting self-care across the country.

Iranian Minister Sounds the Alarm on Upcoming Sanctions

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi has warned about the dire consequences of upcoming US sanctions on the Islamic Republic in the wake of Trump’s illegal withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran, Azerbaijan to Expand Health Ties

Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education has made an official visit to Azerbaijan Republic for talks on ways to expand mutual ties in health and medical fields.

Iranian Scientists Use Cell Therapy to Treat Parkinson

A group of Iranian scientists backed by their foreign counterparts have managed to find a treatment for the Parkinson’s disease.

Iran, World’s Fifth Country to Produce Hemodialysis Machine

Iranian engineers working in the field of medical equipment production have managed to design and produce a home-grown hemodialysis machine.

Child Cancer Project Threatened by Trump’s Iran Sanctions

Irish paediatric oncologist Trish Scanlan says the new sanctions imposed by the US president on Iran imperil a treatment plan for Tanzanian children.

Researchers Use Cinnamon to Develop Antibacterial Nanocomposites

A group of Iranian researchers has developed smart nano-absorbents and nano-composites using the essence of cinnamon.

Iran to Establish Advanced Nuclear Centre for Cancer Treatment

The Health Ministry and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran have agreed to establish a joint centre for treating advanced cancers, said Health Minister Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi.

Iranian Experts Make Heart Valves for Treatment of Acute Defects

Researchers at a knowledge-based company have produced heart valves that can be used for a wide range of acute congenital problems, valve diseases and vascular reconstruction.

Scientists Use Weed to Produce Nanopharmaceutical for Cancer Treatment

Iranian scientists have managed to obtain cellulose from weed and use it in encapsulating nanomedicine useful for treating cancerous tissues.

Iranian Researchers Develop Stress Management Software

Iranian researchers have developed software which can manage the level of consciousness and stress by measuring brain signals.

“Destroying Angel” Kills 18, Injures 1,017 in Iran

A poisonous mushroom, which is so dangerous that is called the “destroying angel”, has been blamed for killing at least 18 Iranians and injuring hundreds of others.

Iran Opens Its First Autism Library

Iran’s Autism Association has opened a library in Tehran which helps autistics socialize with each other and raises public awareness about the disorder.

Iran Produces Raw Materials for Cancer, MS Drugs

Iranian scientists have managed to produce raw materials for six drugs used for treatment of cancer and multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.

Iran Uses Nanotech, Medicinal Herbs to Make Antimicrobial Clothes

Iranian researchers have used nanotechnology and medicinal plants to produce hospital clothes and bed sheets which reduce infection in the hospital environment.

Iran Becomes Permanent Member of Int’l Cancer Research Centre

The Islamic Republic of Iran has been appointed as the permanent member of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) established by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Iran, France Establish Mideast’s Largest Blood Bag Factory

In a project financed by France, Iran has established the largest blood bag manufacturing factory in the Middle East, creating at least 200 new jobs, said the Director General of Iran Blood Transfusion Organization.

5 Tips to Keep Your Back Safe When Travelling

One thing, particularly for the elderly, to consider while travelling is the state in which one’s back is. This article offers you just a few tips to consider when travelling.

Iranian Doctor Sentenced to Treating Patients for Free

A judge in East Azarbaijan province in north-western Iran has sentenced a doctor found guilty of neglect in treating a patient to examine sick people free of charge. 

Iranian Researcher Develops Gadget to Print Skin on Wounds

An Iranian scientist and his team have developed a 3-D printer used to produce skin in order to heal wounds.

Iranian, French Universities Sign Scientific Cooperation Deal

Iran’s prestigious Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and renowned Paris Descartes University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost mutual scientific collaboration and academic exchanges.

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