What Do You Know About The World's First Human Head Transplant?

According to the foreign media report on November 23, the first case of human head transplant surgery will be implemented in the UK next year. If successful, this project will be able to save those patients who are paralyzed from the neck downwards. It also claims that these patients will, eventually, be able to walk normally.

Neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero will carry out the first case of head transplant in human history. This bold idea will be implemented in the UK next year. He says that the operation can help paralyzed people who might be suffering from partial to complete limb paralysis. They might, in due course, be treated of their paralysis.

Sergio Canavero admits that the UK is the best choice for the project. Before surgery the patient will experience “the new physical life” through the VR system. The latter was made public in Glasgow last week. Part of the reason for choosing the UK as a site of implementation was the high rate of support in the UK. Speaking of the VR system unveiled in Glasgow, Sergio Canavero said he has received support from many countries outside Europe and the United States.

Valery Spiridonov, a Russian paralyzed patient, volunteered to be the first patient to do this surgery. His head would be frozen to prevent brain cell death. During this time, there will be proper life support systems assuring survival of the patient. During this time his spinal cord will be cut down and sutured to the donor. Spinal cord cutting is an extremely sophisticated and delicate operation. Any mistake can lead to nerve damage and be fatal. In this regard, Farid Amirouche from the University of Illinois in the United States of America has developed a knife that can section as small as 1 micron (10,000th of a meter).

If the operation is successful, the patient will be in the process of adapting to the new body, resulting in "unpredictable psychological reaction." Therefore, a new VR system developed by Inventum Bioengineering Technologies in Chicago will be used to help patients simulate and experience the new body a few months before surgery.

Valery Spiridonov, a computer scientist, said he clearly understood that the VR system was an essential core technology for the HEAVEN project (head-splice test). Dr. Sergio Canavero, also say that the VR system can help patients to adapt to living with their new body after surgery.

Previously, Dr. Canavero's team successfully performed a spinal cord splinting operation on a dog. The highly-paralyzed dog recovered its health in three weeks and the results showed that the program can also be implemented on humans. However, some from the scientific community are questioning the feasibility of such a project on humans.

In September, Sergio Canavero plans to carry out the "Frankenstein test", the recovery of human corpses, designed to test the possibility of head spinal cord transplantation. Specifically, it involves the stimulation of the nervous system of fresh cadavers with electrical impulses. He said that the first case of the operation will not be implemented on Valery Spiridonov but on a donor that was declared brain dead. Now if the transplant is proven to be feasible, then it will be applied to human trials.

In any case, the "Frankenstein test" will lead to many moral questions, which can delay its development.

The first case of human head transplantation will be implemented in the UK next year. If successful, this project will be able to help the high-paralyzed patients back to normal walk. (Global Technology Report)

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What Is The Benefit Of Waterbirth By Elizabeth?

Waterbirth is one of the natural delivery ways that introduced from America. What do you know about waterbirth? What is the benefit of it? How does it feel to give birth in the water? Does it hurt? Let’s come and check it out.

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Highlights Of The 4th Elizabeth Chinese Tea Ceremony

We successful hosted Chinese Tea Culture Class IV with 8 Japanese housewives attended on Nov 21st, and got credit and praise for our effort and work. Two short fables made it much easier to understand Chinese culture and art. Arranging flowers, playing the koto, enjoying the tea, being immersed in traditional art. I think that’s why Japanese women take the top spot in life expectancy in the world.

Ikebana is a collection of flowers in a creative arrangement. It can be arranged for the decor of homes or public buildings. The art of flower-arranging for home or building decor has a long history in China, which can be dated back to the Song dynasty.

Zheng, commonly know as Guzheng, is a Chinese traditional plucked musical string instrument with over 2500 years of history. Zheng is the forerunner of Japanese Koto, Korea Kayagum. Due to its long history, the Zheng has been call Guzheng. And it has been a popular instrument since ancient times and is considered as one of the main chamber as well as solo instruments of Chinese traditional music. 

Chrysanthemum tea is the one of China's most popular Herbal teas. It is well-known for its cooling properties that help to clear the fire throat and relieve toxicity and is recommended for those with fever, sore throat, and other heat-related illnesses.

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World Diabetes Day---What You Need To Know About It?

World Diabetes Day is an international event to raise the awareness of diabetes, celebrated every year on 14 November. It was created in 1991 by International Diabetes Federation(IDF) and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the rising health threat posed by diabetes. And the theme of World Diabetes Day 2016 is “ Eyes on Diabetes”.

What Is Diabetes?

Diabetes is diagnosed when a person has too much glucose(sugar) in the blood, it occurs either when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin it produce. According to the statistics from World Health Organization, the number of people with diabetes have risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014, in 2012, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths and high blood glucose was the cause of another 2.2 million deaths.

In general, there are three main type of diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus(GDM), among three types of diabetes, I am gonna talk about the last one.    

GDM----Diabetes of Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a type of diabetes that is usually diagnosed during pregnancy. According to statistics, gestational diabetes occurs in about 7% of all pregnancies and usually develops in the second or third trimester of pregnancy. It causes high (glucose) sugar in your blood that can affect your pregnancy and your unborn baby’s health. Besides, gestational diabetes also can cause some health complications for your baby after birth, including breathing problem, hypoglycemia.

Fortunately, here are some treatments for gestational diabetes. You can control gestational diabetes by developing healthy eating habits, exercising and, if necessary, taking medications.

Treatments For Gestational Diabetes 

• Change Your Diet

Good nutrition plays an important role in your pregnancy if you’re diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It will be harmful to you and your baby if you got a large amount of glucose in your blood. According to Dr. Tang, a dietitian at Guangzhou Elizabeth Women’s Hospital, “To control your blood sugar level, it’s recommended a dietitian to help you make a diet plan you can stick with, but it still provides enough calories and nutrients for you and your growing baby.”

• Get More Exercise

Moderate physical activities during pregnancy definitely benefit you and your unborn baby, because it can help your body to use insulin better, which is equivalent to helping control your blood sugar level. Follow your doctor’s instruction about what type of exercise and how much is good for you.

• Take Medications

If your blood sugar level is still not under control despite changing your diet or exercising regularly, you doctor may prescribe oral medications for you to control it. If these oral medications don’t work, the next step is probably insulin injections.  

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Elizabeth Hospital and Ascott Guangzhou To Build Long-term Cooperative Relationship.

From now on, the residents of 5 Ascott Apartments in Guangzhou not only enjoy the discount and direct billing service in Elizabeth International Medical Center, but also the health seminars, activities and on-site clinic from time to time in Ascott community.

Ascott Guangzhou including:
Ascott GZ, Ascott IFC GZ, Citadines Lizhiwan GZ, Somerset Riviera GZ, Springdale Serviced Residence

About Elizabeth 
Elizabeth International Medical Center is affiliated with Guangzhou Elizabeth Women's Hospital, it is established according to the standards of Joint Commission,Ltd through. It has been guided by internationally-advanced medical concepts to provide such services as medical care, disease prevention, health care and rehabilitation.

Acting up to the service philosophy "responsibility is the highest standard of love", Elizabeth provides personalized services such as free pregnancy-related courses, optional delivery packages, water birth, postpartum special meals, discharge party and multilingual services. It brings together renowned experts both at home and abroad, to provide international standard medical care in?obstetrics, gynecology, assisted reproductive technology, medical cosmetology, postpartum rehabilitation, pediatric and traditional Chinese medicine, etc.

Introduction of Ascott IFC Guangzhou
Ascott IFC Guangzhou is in the heart of Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou’s new Central Business District. The property is part of the prestigious Guangzhou International Finance Center, located close to the offices of many Fortune 500 multi-national companies and foreign consulates, and provides easy access to nearby shopping centres, cultural attractions.

Ascott IFC offers a total of 314 luxurious apartments. From one-bedroom to three-bedroom, each comes with a spacious living-dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a quality family entertainment system. The property is also fitted with 24-hour heightened security service and closed-circuit TV cameras ensure a safe living space for you and your family.

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Food Guide For Women On Period --- Women’s Helath

It’s common for women to experience menstrual problems. Menstruation often brings about a variety of uncomfortable symptoms like abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, irritability, etc.

What Is Menstruation?

Menstruation, or period, whatever you call it, the most healthy women will get it sooner or later. It is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. When it (menstruation) comes regularly, that’s called menstrual cycle, having a regular menstrual cycle is a sign that important parts of your body are working normally.

For some women, they may suffer from painful period and menstrual cramps. According to Dr. Xu, at Guangzhou Elizabeth Women’s Hospital, “ Period cramps is a common part of women’s period, to avoid menstrual pains, you need to change your diet immediately, it is commended to improve the consumption of fresh food rich in vitamins and minerals, and avoid fried and frozen foods. In this article, you will know some useful nutritional tips on what to eat and avoid during your period.

Recommended Foods

• Vegetable

During the period, the amount of estrogen in a woman’s blood is in high level, high-fiber vegetables are rich in calcium,?magnesium?and potassium, which can significantly reduce estrogen level and help relieve the menstrual pain.

• Bean

Beans and peas can help reduce congestion and cramps. Legumes contain high levels of the vitamin B complex, which can prevent fatigue during the period.

• Ginger Tea With Brown Sugar

Many women have suffered menstrual pain, and sometimes have severe pain during the period. Ginger tea with brown sugar is widely used to relieve the menstrual pain. In addition, it is also a natural remedy for flu and cold.

Forbidden Foods

• Fried Foods

Avoid foods with a lot of fat like fried foods, meats and fatty dairy products for they may improve your estrogen level. If your estrogen level is kept on a stable level, there’ll be less pain and cramps during your period.

• Caffeine

Drinking caffeine can actually aggravate uncomfortable symptoms of women’s period. According to a study, caffeine intake is related to women’s estrogen level, and it can narrow the blood vessels and dehydrate the body, which may cause headaches and increase your anxiety during your period.

• Cold and Raw Foods

Avoid cold and raw foods during your period for they are harder to digest and consume energy in your body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, over consumption of cold and raw foods can cause dysmenorrhea, even irregular periods.

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How To Prepare Your Pregnancy Scientifically?

If you are considering having a baby, you may have wondered how long it will take to get pregnant, when to have a sex, and how often, what should prepare before getting pregnant. 

Are You Ready For A Baby?

For most women, getting pregnant is one of the biggest physical challenges they’ll ever face, so it’s important to make sure your body is in the best possible condition before you start getting pregnant. 

For men, they also play a major role in pregnancy, to make fertilization happen, they must make sure the sperm is healthy and strong enough to reach and penetrate the women’s egg.

Consult Your GP Before Your Get Pregnant

Ready to start a family? It’s necessary to schedule a visit with your ob-gyn before you start trying to get pregnant. A pre-pregnancy visit is one of the most significant things you can do for your future baby. Your GP will start by asking you some questions, and then he or she will use these information you give to help you become physically and emotionally ready for a pregnancy.

Make Changes To Your Diet

If you are planning to conceive within the next few months---or even years, it’s important to get your diet on the healthy track to prepare your body for pregnancy later. As a saying goes, “You really are what you eat”, so is your baby-to-be. To start off your pregnancy right, you should try some food like fruits, vegetables, grains and lean proteins (Like chicken, eggs and beans). Avoid foods high in fat and sugar, and make sure you’re getting water.

Avoid Alcohol & Smoking

If you are trying to get pregnant, it’s important to bear in mind that drinking alcohol probably can reduce your ability and possibility to conceive, and excessive drinking can lead to a miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy. In addition, smoke contains poisonous gases, tar and toxic chemicals that are harmful to you and your baby's health, so quit smoking and stay a non-smoker.

Get Moving---Exercise

Exercise plays an important role in maintaining overall well-being, particularly for those who are trying to conceive or ready pregnant. The fitter you are, the better your body will be able to cope with the demands of pregnancy, as well as childbirth. 

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