60 artificial heart transplantations scheduled for 2013 in Kazakhstan
We have scheduled 60 surgeries on implantation of the artificial heart ventricles: Kazakhstan cardiac surgeon.
Scientists use brain electrodes to treat anorexia
Scientists said Thursday they had, for the first time, helped women with severe anorexia through electrodes implanted into their brains.
Kazakhstan National Medical Holding to open clinics for foreigners
We would like to inform everyone that we have the centers ready to render services to foreign patients: chairman.
Astana to get best oncological center in CIS
Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry’s oncological program envisages opening an oncological center in Nazarbayev University.
First kidneys transplanted to children in Astana
Kidney transplantation was made in Astana to children wait-listed by Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry for treatment abroad.
HIV cured in baby for the first time: scientists
Researchers said Sunday they had, for the first time, cured a baby born with HIV -- a development that could help improve treatment of babies infected at birth.
Cambodia orders action to stop deadly bird flu
Phnom Penh on Friday ordered urgent action to stem the "worrying" number of bird flu deaths in Cambodia, following a surge in the number of fatalities from the virus.
New study finds anti-nausea drug safe for pregnancy
Morning sickness is an all-too-common side effect of pregnancy, and a new study out Wednesday said a medication used to treat the most serious cases is safe for fetuses.
Kazakhstan to start using new flu vaccine in 2014
A new highly effective flu vaccine will be used in Kazakhstan starting from next year.
Almaty Healthcare Department names priority healthcare direction
Neurosurgery remains the priority direction in healthcare in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in 2013.
Kazakhstan allocates 700 quotas for IVF in 2013
700 vitro fertilization (IVF) quotas have been provided by Kazakhstan government in 2013.
China reports year's second fatal case of bird flu
A man in southwestern China has died of bird flu, health authorities said Saturday, becoming the second fatality from the H5N1 virus this year.
Kazakhstan to sue Austria over sick cattle
If the Austrian party does not voluntarily reimburse for caused damage, we will sue them: Kazakhstan Minister.
Kazakhstan and U.S. doctors tap into anti-aging medicines
Kazakhstan and U.S. scientists are planning to jointly study aging processes and methods of their retardation.
Zhaksylyk Doskaliyev ready to donate organs
Former Kazakhstan Healthcare Minister calls Kazakhstan citizens not to be afraid of donorship.
Japan researchers close in on stem cell trial
Researchers in Japan have moved one step closer to clinical trials using adult stem cells in a therapy they hope will prove a cure for common sight problems.
Kazakhstan allocates 1 billion tenge for organs transplantation abroad in 2013
1 billion tenge has been allocated from the state budget in 2013 for Kazakhstan citizens who require transplantation abroad.
Kazakhstan among 5 countries testing 3rd generation artificial heart
The tests of efficiency and safety of 3rd generation cardiac ventricles implantation involve 5 hospitals in the world, including Astana National Scientific Cardiac Surgery Center: Yuriy Pya.
Almaty ambulance to get to patients 15 minutes after call
A pilot project for modernization of the Ambulance Service has been launched in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Healthcare Ministry cannot solve maternal and infant mortality problem alone
Kazakhstan government has exhausted the medical administrative resource for lowering maternal and infant mortality.