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Military hospital saves life of 10th class girl in Punjab
Doctors at Pathankot military hospital in Punjab saved the life of a 14-year-old girl and ensured that she did not miss her final paper in the class 10 board examination, a defence spokesman said here Tuesday. The doctors at the hospital on the night of March 26 performed an emergency laparoscopic surgery on the patient Anushika, for a perforated appendicitis after she was brought to the facility in a critical condition, the spokesman said. He said surgical specialist Major Adil Abdul Kalam performed an intricate operation of removing the ruptured appendix which had caused severe infection in the intestines and surrounding structures. "The operation was performed in an emergency. Had it been even by a few hours, it could have resulted in multi- organ failure," the spokesman said, quoting the doctor. The doctor said it was a challenging task to manage the case laparoscopically as the surrounding intestines and organs had stated forming a lump which was friable to touch. Dedicated ...
Delhi's RML Hospital files police complaint after patient's family assaults doctor
A police complaint was filed on Tuesday after a woman doctor at the RML Hospital in Delhi was allegedly manhandled by the family of a patient. According to sources, the patient was being treated after being diagnosed with bleeding in brain. The sources said that doctors had informed the patient's family members about all sort of tests that she needed to undergo. Following an argument over tests, which were taking time, one of the patient's relatives slapped a female doctor. "In the past six months, this is the fourth incident at the RML Hospital wherein a doctor has been assaulted," a senior doctor said, adding that the administration has lodged a complaint in this regard.
Samara Capital to acquire 50% stake in Blue Heaven Cosmetics
Private equity firm Samara Capital on Tuesday said it has entered into an agreement to buy about 50 per cent stake in Blue Heaven Cosmetics. Blue Heaven Cosmetics is a family-run company founded by Charanjit Singh and Gurnam Singh. The company manufactures and markets its cosmetics range under the Blue Heaven brand. It has its own manufacturing facilities located in Delhi and Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. Commenting on the development, Samara Capital Co-Founder and Managing Director Gautam Gode said: "During our diligence, we were amazed to see how it has managed to straddle the traditional and the modern and its customers value it for pedigree, product quality as well as trendiness.
Iodised salt not necessarily be good for health
While universal iodisation of salt helped control iodine deficiency disorders, it could be increasing the risk of high blood pressure -- a leading cause of heart ailments -- especially in the elderly, says retired Col Rajesh Chauhan, in his latest book.
Nigerian woman walks again after half knee replacement at city hospital
A 67-year-old Nigerian national, who had lost all hope of walking again, is back on her feet after undergoing an advanced procedure at a city hospital. She underwent a 'half knee replacement' which involved replacing a part of the damaged area of the knee, instead of total knee replacement, claimed doctors. Danmalikin was experiencing terrible pain in her knee joints and left foot for many years. This, coupled with a big toe deformity, made it near to impossible for her to walk without support of a walker for the last four years. On February 21, the doctors claimed to have performed a relatively new and advanced procedure, 'half knee replacement' which involved replacing a part of the damaged area of the knee, instead of total knee replacement. Elaborating on the patient's condition, Dr Yash Gulati, senior consultant, joint replacement and spine, at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals said she was in a very bad shape when she approached them. She had a severe problem in her right knee ..
Autism awareness walk organised
A walk was organised here on Tuesday in the city-state's Janakpuri area to create awareness about autism, a neurodevelopment disorder that includes impairments in social interaction and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviours.The walk, which coincided with the World Autism Awareness Day, was organised by UDAI Working Together Works, a school for differently-abled children, in which over 300 students of Shankara School Noida, Amarjyoti, and Ashtavakra volunteered and others participated.The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that worldwide one in 160 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This estimate represents an average figure, and reported prevalence varies substantially across studies. The prevalence of ASD in many low and middle-income countries is so far unknown.ASD is a lifelong developmental condition that can affect how a person communicates and interacts with the world around them. ASDs begin in childhood and tend to persist into ...
Vikram Patel conferred with John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
The Gairdner Foundation on Tuesday announced the 2019 Canada Gairdner Award laureates, recognising Boston-based Vikram Patel for his research career raising the global profile of mental health problems.Patel has been awarded the 2019 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award for his world-leading research in global mental health, generating knowledge on the burden and determinants of mental health problems in low-and-middle-income countries and pioneering approaches for the prevention and treatment of mental health in low-resource settings.Each year, seven Canada Gairdner Awards are presented to honour the world's most significant biomedical and global health researchers. The John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award recognizes a contribution to health in the developing world. Laureates receive a $100,000 cash honorarium and will be formally presented with their awards on October 24, 2019, at the annual Canada Gairdner Awards Gala in Toronto."This prize is a recognition of ..
US experts reviewing low-carb, other diets for guidelines
Some followers of low-carb eating are hoping for a nod of approval in the upcoming US dietary guidelines that advise Americans on what to eat. It may seem minor, but backers say low-carb's inclusion could influence nutrition advice that doctors give and help shape government food programs like school lunches. Current guidelines cite the Mediterranean, vegetarian and other diets as examples of healthy eating. US health officials say low-carb diets will be reviewed along with other eating styles for the 2020 update to the guidelines. The expert panel that will review the evidence had its first meeting last week. It's expected to issue a report to help shape the guidelines by next year.
Go for biodegradable, plastic-free sanitary pads
Even as the world of cinema has attempted to spread awareness about importance of menstrual hygiene, it's vital to understand that making the right choice of sanitary pad can go a long way in keeping yourself and the environment healthy.
Living in stressful neighbourhood is related to ageing faster
Living in a stressful neighbourhood is related to ageing faster, according to new research using telomeres as a marker for biological ageing. Telomeres are part of people's DNA which give a measure of miles on the clock,' or biological age. The study, published on Tuesday in PLoS One, combined population health and molecular biology research and found that people who reported problems in their local area such as assaults, burglaries, litter and vandalism had shorter telomere lengths, and the effect was more marked among women. Telomere length is a biological marker of age that gets shorter over time. In this research, the shorter telomere length existed even after the analysis had taken into account other factors known to be associated with telomere length, such as age, sex, social class, smoking, diet, weight, depression and fitness. The reported problems in people's environment also included muggings, smells and fumes and disturbances by children or youngsters. The study is a ...
Does IVF raise cancer risk in children?
While pregnancies enabled by in vitro fertilisation (IVF) have faced more difficulties, with children born earlier and smaller, according to a new study, they may also raise risk of cancer in babies.
trustea verifies 46 pc of India's total tea production
A sustainability code and verification system for the country's tea sector Tuesday said it has verified 608 million kgs of tea till February 2019, which is almost half of the total tea produced in the country annually. The program - trustea is currently convened by IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative and supported by Indian packaged tea majors Hindustan Unilever Limited, Tata Global Beverages Limited and Wagh Bakri Tea Group. It is working with smallholder tea growers, bought leaf factories, estates and packers to address some of the key challenges in the industry including poor working conditions, health and safety of tea workers, water pollution, food safety, soil erosion and contamination, trustea said in a statement. It has been trying create a positive impact on nearly 49,000 smallholder tea growers, three lakh women workers and 2.5 lakh male tea workers certifying over 460 estates and bought leaf factories. "A rising demand for food safety and sustainable ...
Heavy alcohol use may slow brain growth
A new study has revealed that heavy use of alcohol among adolescents and young adults can actually slow the rate of growth in developing brains.The research, carried out in nonhuman primates, has been published in the journal eNeuro.The study shows that heavy alcohol use reduced the rate of brain growth by 0.25 millilitres per year for every gram of alcohol consumed per kilogram of body weight.In human terms, it is equivalent to four beers per day. The research involved rhesus macaque monkeys at the Oregon National Primate Research Center."Chronic alcohol self-intoxication reduced the growth rate of the brain, cerebral white matter, and subcortical thalamus," the researchers wrote.Researchers measured brain growth through magnetic resonance imaging of 71 rhesus macaques that voluntarily consumed ethanol or beverage alcohol.Scientists precisely measured intake, diet, daily schedules, and health care, thus ruling out other factors that tend to confound results in observational studies ..
Blood test can help diagnose pre-eclampsia: Study
A simple blood test can help diagnose a common but potentially fatal pregnancy complication -- pre-eclampsia, finds a study published in The Lancet journal.
IVF children may be at increased cancer risk: Study
Children conceived through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) may be at an increased risk of cancer, according to the largest study of its kind. In the past three decades, IVF has gone from an experimental procedure to being more common. Pregnancies enabled by IVF frequently have more difficulties, with children born earlier and smaller even among singleton births. Scientists from the University of Minnesota in the US used data of 275,686 IVF children and 2,266,847 naturally conceived children. The study, published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, found that the overall cancer rate per 1,000,000 children of IVF children was about 17 per cent higher than for non-IVF children. However, the rates of other specific cancers did not differ between the two groups, and no associations of childhood cancer with specific IVF treatment techniques. "The most important takeaway from our research is that most childhood cancers are not more frequent in children conceived by IVF," said Logan Spector, a ...
Strides Pharma gets EIR from USFDA for Singapore facility
Drug firm Strides Pharma Science Tuesday said it has received establishment inspection report (EIR) from the US health regulator for its Singapore facility. The company had earlier in March announced receiving approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the greenfield oral dosage facility in Singapore. The company has now received the EIR there by confirming the successful closure of the inspection, which concluded on February 1, 2019, Strides Pharma Science said in a BSE filing. The facility has already been approved by Health Science Authority (HSA) Singapore and Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) Australia. Shares of Strides Pharma Science Ltd closed at Rs 474.20 per scrip on BSE, down 0.45 per cent from its previous close.
35 taken ill after eating food at wedding
Thirty-five people, including the bride, were taken ill after eating food served at a marriage ceremony here, a health official said Tuesday. Wedding guests complained of stomach ache, vomiting and loose motions soon after returning to Dausa from the wedding in Jaipur on Monday night. They were rushed to a government hospital. Six of them are still undergoing treatment, Dausa Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr O.P Bairwa said. Health officials said guests had consumed non-vegetarian food and sweets during the feast, which apparently had turned stale due to hot weather conditions. The samples of the food items have been sent to a laboratory for testing.
Wearable biosensors help wound healing process by imitating skin
Researchers have developed biosensors that are structured similarly to that of the skin's microarchitecture and helps in the process of wound healing.The research was published in the Journal of Biosensors and Bioelectronics."We eventually hope that these sensors and engineering accomplishments can help advance healthcare applications and provide a better quantitative understanding in disease progression, wound care, general health, fitness monitoring and more," said Matthew Brown, a PhD student, Binghamton University.Biosensors are analytical devices that combine a biological component with a physiochemical detector to observe and analyse a chemical substance and its reaction in the body.Conventional biosensor technology, while a great advancement in the medical field, still has limitations to overcome and improvements to be made to enhance their functionality.Researchers developed a skin-inspired, open-mesh electromechanical sensor that is capable of monitoring lactate and oxygen on
Premier Polyfilm announces cessation of directors
With effect from 01 April 2019
Lupin received Establishment Inspection Report for its Pithampur (Unit -3) facility
Lupin's Pithampur Unit-3 is involved in the manufacture of Metered Dose Inhalers (MDis), Dry Powder Inhalers (DPis) and Topical Formulations for the regulated markets.