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Eating nuts daily may prevent dementia: study
Eating more than 10 grams of nuts a day may improve thinking, reasoning and memory, and keep age-related mental disorders at bay, a study has found. The study by researchers from the University of South Australia was conducted on 4,822 Chinese adults aged over 55 years. The study is the first to report an association between cognition and nut intake in older Chinese adults, providing important insights into increasing mental health issues, including dementia, faced by an ageing population. "Population ageing is one of the most substantial challenges of the twenty-first century. Not only are people living longer, but as they age, they require additional health support which is placing unprecedented pressure on aged-care and health services," said Ming Li, lead researcher at University of South Australia. "By eating more than 10 grams (or two teaspoons) of nuts per day older people could improve their cognitive function by up to 60 per cent- compared to those not eating nuts -- ...
Further evidence of the dangers of smoking in pregnancy
Smoking during pregnancy is known to pose risks to both baby and mother, but a new research offers a detailed evidence about the association between maternal smoking and childhood hospitalisation, as well as birth conditions which can lead to lifelong ill health. The research by the University of Glasgow provides robust estimates of the current impact of maternal smoking on infant and child health. The research, published on Thursday in medical journal BMJ Open, offers a more detailed evidence about the association between maternal smoking in pregnancy and childhood hospitalisation, as well as birth conditions which can lead to lifelong ill health and devastating outcomes such as meningitis and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The authors studied births in Scotland from 1997 to 2009, with child health records followed until 2012. "Our research provides further evidence of the harmful effects of maternal smoking in pregnancy," said David Tappin, Professor of Clinical Trials for Children ..
Lupin launches Levothyroxine Sodium tablets in US
Drug firm Lupin Friday said it has launched generic Levothyroxine Sodium tablets in the US market. The company has launched Levothyroxine Sodium tablets USP after receiving approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) earlier, Lupin said in a BSE filing. The company's product is the generic version of AbbVie Inc's Synthroid tablets, it added. The tablets are indicated as replacement or supplemental therapy for hypothyroidism and as an adjunct to surgery and radioiodine therapy in the management of thyrotropin-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer, Lupin said. As per IQVIA MAT January 2019 data, Levothyroxine Sodium tablets in the strengths of 25 meg, 50 meg, 75 meg, 88 meg, 100 meg, 112 meg, 125 meg, 137 meg, 150 meg, 175 meg, 200 meg, and 300 meg had an annual sales of around USD 2.5 billion in the US market, it added. Shares of Lupin Ltd were trading at Rs 749.30 per scrip on the BSE, down 0.43 per cent from its previous close.
Even moderate physical activity may extend your life
Even moderate physical activities, such as walking or gardening, may lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, cancer or any cause, a study has found. Higher amounts of activity or more vigorous activities, such as running, cycling and competitive sports, are associated with additional health benefits that are not outweighed by the risks of participating in these activities, researchers said. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, used data collected through the surveys between 1997 and 2008 to estimate the activity levels of 88,140 people aged 40-85 years, and linked that data with registered deaths up until December 31, 2011. They calculated the total leisure time physical activity of participants using definitions in 2008 US guidelines, which roughly equate one minute of vigorous activity such as running, fast cycling or competitive sports as equivalent to two minutes of moderate-intensity activity, such as brisk walking, gardening or ...
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HC poser to govt on PIL over diabetic students appearing for exams
The Madras High Court Thursday sought to know from the Centre and the Tamil government whether diabetic students can be allowed to carry required medicines like insulin while appearing for public exams. Justices N Kirubakaran and S S Sundar of the Madurai Bench also asked if the governments had a proposal to include Type I Diabetes as a disability under the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act. The bench was hearing a PIL seeking to direct the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the state education department officials to issue a circular enabling the Type I diabetic students to take tablets, chocolates, candy, fruits and insulin pump. Besides, the petition also wanted the diabetic students to be permitted to attend natural calls as and when required while writing examinations. Dr E subbiah, the head of the department of diabetology, and Dr S Rajakumar, chief civil surgeon in ESI hospital, who appeared in
Smart toilet can detect congestive heart failure
Hospitals will soon be able to monitor patients with congestive heart failure in the comfort of their own homes, thanks to a new type of toilet-seats that can measure biometrics during "natural" processes.
New procedure could help regrow tissue lost to periodontal disease
A new research has reported the development of a membrane that helps periodontal tissue regenerate when implanted into the gums of rats.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all Americans will have periodontal disease at some point in their lives. Characterized by inflamed gums and bone loss around teeth, the condition can cause bad breath, toothache, tender gums and, in severe cases, tooth loss. The research was published in ACS Nano Journal.To re-grow lost gum tissue and bone, scientists have tried implanting pieces of polymers that form a protected niche near the root of a tooth; recruiting nearby stem cells and helping them differentiate into new gum and bone cells. However, a second surgery is usually required to remove the polymeric membrane, which can get in the way of the healing process.Although researchers have developed biodegradable membranes, these materials don't tend to work as well for re-growing periodontal tissue. Alireza ...
Medicine, personal care products may lead to new pollutants in waterways
Bacteria in sewage treatment plants may be creating new contaminants that have not been evaluated for potential risks and may affect aquatic environments, say scientists in a study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Journal.When you flush the toilet, you probably don't think about the traces of the medicine and personal care products in your body that are winding up in sewage treatment plants, streams, rivers, lakes, bays, and the ocean.The scientists tested the ability of bacteria in sludge from a sewage treatment plant to break down two widely used pharmaceutical products--naproxen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and guaifenesin, an expectorant in many cough and cold medications.Also, they tested two common compounds in personal care products: oxybenzone, a key ingredient in many sunscreens, and methylparaben, a preservative in many cosmetics.Bacteria that don't require oxygen to grow in the sludge broke down methylparaben, but the microbes only partially ..
Smoking strong pot daily increases psychosis risks
Amid growing decriminalisation of cannabis use, a new study warns that daily cannabis use, especially of high potency, is strongly linked to the risk of developing psychosis, a mental disorder characterised by a disconnection from reality.
Zambia bans 'Viagra' energy drink
Authorities in Zambia have banned an energy drink after laboratory results showed that it contained the active ingredient of the anti-impotence drug Viagra. SX Energy Natural Power drink, produced by Revin Zambia, is exported around the region including to Uganda, where a consumer recently complained of a prolonged erection and profuse sweating. In a statement late on Wednesday authorities in the Zambian city of Ndola where the manufacturer is based, ordered "a product recall of natural high energy drink SX". Ndola city spokesperson Tilyenji Mwanza said in the statement that results from Zimbabwe and South Africa correlated with those from tests conducted in Zambia which indicated "a positive presence of Sildenafil Citrate". In December last year, the medicine regulatory authority said that the drink was adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate - a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and dispensed under the brand name Viagra. Revin Zambia officials were not immediately available to ...
Depression in 20s linked to memory loss in 50s: Study suggests
As part of a recent study, a team of psychologists has found that depression in the 20s can be linked to memory loss in 50s.The psychologists analyzed data from the National Child Development Study, which was established in 1958 with a cohort of over 18,000 babies and followed participants from birth into childhood and through to adulthood. The psychologists found that an accumulation of symptoms experienced by participants over the three decades provided a strong indicator of a linear decrease in memory function by the time the adults were fifty.They found that one episode of depression or anxiety had little effect on the memory function of adults in midlife, regardless of which decade it was experienced, but that once the episodes increased to two or three over the course of the three decades, that this predicted a steady decrease in the participant's memory function by the time they reached fifty."We found that the more episodes of depression people experience in their adulthood, ..
Premature babies could benefit from combined glucocorticoid, antioxidant therapy: Study
As part of a recent study, scientists have suggested that subtle changes to the drugs administered to mothers threatened with preterm birth or to premature babies could further improve clinical treatment and help increase their safety.While the current practice of using glucocorticoid therapy shows life-saving benefits for the preterm infant, the researchers say that combining them with antioxidants would overcome potential safety concerns associated with existing treatment.One in ten babies is born prematurely and up to three-quarters of these are at significant risk of death or long-term illness because premature babies are born with immature lungs and hence are at risk of dying from respiratory problems.The clinical use of glucocorticoids both in mothers at risk of premature labor and in premature babies has become common practice in the last 40 years. The treatment is based on research which discovered the important role played by glucocorticoids in fetal development and that ...
Stroke risk drops in older adults medicare enrolees
A new study has found that stroke risk drops in older adults who have enrolled themselves in medicare.The study was published in the April issue of Medical Care. It was reported that recent reductions in hospitalisation and death due to stroke extend to both black and white Medicare beneficiaries. The journal was published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.The reductions in mortality after initial stroke have been even greater in black medicare patients, according to the new research by Margaret C. Fang, MD, MPH, of the University of California, San Francisco, and colleagues. Dr. Fang commented," Despite these promising trends, our study also found that black men and women continue to be at higher risk for stroke than white patients."Stroke Risks Decline Over 25 Years - Trends Linked to Improving Risk FactorsUsing medicare data from 1988 to 2013, the researchers have analysed trends in hospitalisation and mortality after an initial stroke in black or white men and women ...
Brain zapping may treat severe depression
Deep brain stimulation can provide long-lasting benefits for patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant depression, a study has found. Researchers from University of Freiburg and University Hospital Bonn in Germany used thin electrodes to stimulate a deep seated part of the reward system in the brains of 16 patients. This led to a significant reduction of ratings of depression severity in all patients, it was reduced by half on average, according to a study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology. For half of the study participants it was even reduced below the level regarded as the threshold for a depression requiring treatment. Most of the patients experienced those positive stimulation effects within the first week, and they lasted throughout the course of the one-year study. "The most compelling outcome from the study is the sustained efficacy in very severely ill patients," said Thomas Schlapfer, from University of Freiburg. "Most treatments in psychiatry cease .
Adhesive gel to repair eye injury without surgery
American scientists have designed an adhesive gel that can seal wound or ulcers on the surface of the eye, thus sparing the need for eye surgery.
Brain function gets better while inhaling
Israeli research has found that inhalation improves brain performance, the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in Israel reported.
Statins effective against cancer-linked weight loss
Besides known to treat high cholesterol, statins can also be used to take care of rapid weight loss, weakness and wasting of the body due to cancer, Brazilian researchers have found.
Rejuvenate your skin and hair this Holi at the Sanctuary Spa, The Den
Holi is a festival of food, friends, colours and limitless merriment. With the onset of this vibrant and exhilarating festival, it is imperative that you take care of your skin and hair.Often the colours and constituents used while playing Holi can set deep into your skin and hair owing to the direct contact of these chemicals. To tackle this, The Den Bengaluru has brought together a list of therapies that are sure to detox your skin and hair inside out!Post Holi indulge in the following therapeutic treatments:Lime Leaf & Natural Honey Salt Body Scrub-30 Min: Revitalizes and cleans your skin with minerals and vitamins. It cleanses and exfoliates your skin as it is rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins C and E respectively.Scalp Massage & Wash - 30 Min: A nourishing scalp massage for deep relaxation, unwinding, and de-stressing therapy.Designer Lift Facial - 60 Min: A facial, which cleanses, pampers & rejuvenates the skin which makes it look healthy and supple.The Den ...
Grewal Eye Institute lauds study by Duke Eye Center
Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia with no cure and treatment. It disrupts the daily life of a person. There are millions of people living with Alzheimer's disease and no viable treatments or non-invasive tools for early diagnosis.A study of more than 200 people at Duke Eye Center, USA published in a journal, namely, "Ophthalmology Retina", suggested the loss of blood vessels in the retina could signal Alzheimer's disease. The study included eyes of 39 people with Alzheimer's disease, and it was found that the web was less dense and even sparse in places. The differences in density were statistically significant after researchers controlled factors including age, sex, and level of education. Researchers at Duke Eye Center studied other changes in the retina that could signal trouble upstream in the brain, such as thinning of some of the retinal nerve layers.Blood vessels were measured that couldn't be seen during a regular eye exam and it was done with relatively new ...