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Inflammation In Brain Due To Air Pollution Reduces Sperm Count: Study
University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) new recent study found that inflammation in the brain due to air pollution causes a reduction in sperm count. The study published in the journal 'Environmental Health Perspectives' also showed that the bad effect of pollution can be prevented by developing therapies. Reportedly, about 92% population of the world breathes air which is below the WHO standards.
Tags: Sperm, Air Pollution, Study, UMSOM, Sperm Count, inflammation
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Canadian Fertility Doctor Uses His Sperm To Impregnate Women, Suit Filed Against Him
Norman Barwin, a Canadian fertility doctor has been accused of using his own sperm to impregnate his patients through IVF treatment. A class of action suit has been issued against Barwin on July 28. Reportedly, he has agreed to a C$13.375m (80 crores) settlement with his victims. In 2013, Barwin has been suspended from The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario while in 2014, he cancelled his medical licence.… read-more
Tags: Sperm, doctor, parents, children
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Gujarat HC Agrees To Collect Sperm Of Dying COVID-19 Patient
Considering the ''extraordinary urgent situation'', Gujarat HC has granted permission to the hospital to collect the sperm of a critical Covid-19 patient on July 20. Reportedly, the patient is unable to give his consent for the same. However, his wife wanted to bear his child through ''in vitro fertilization''. After the court's permission, the sperm has successfully been collected on July 21 by the doctors.
Tags: In Vitro, Sperm, Covid-19, Guarat High Court
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