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Herbs can be effective in prevention & management of kidney ailments: Experts
Dialysis is a way of life for many patients suffering with kidney ailments in the country. In view of limited options for treatment of the kidney disease in allopathy, experts representing the traditional medical system claimed on the eve of the World Kidney Day that herbs could slow the disease's progression and offer relief from the symptoms, along with careful diet and exercise. Two recent scientific studies have claimed that herbal formulations, based on traditional medicinal plants like punarnava, could be effective in preventing and managing ailments related to the kidney. According to a study, a woman suffering from kidney ailment was given punarnava-based syrup for a month, significantly bringing the creatinine and urea level in her blood to a healthy level. Besides, her haemoglobin level had also improved, concluding that the punanrva-based drugs not only improve the functioning of the kidney but also improve haemoglobin level. The study, conducted at the Banaras Hindu ...
SPARC inks research collaboration pact with China's HitGen
Sun Pharma's research arm Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) and China's biotech firm HitGen Wednesday announced a collaboration to identify novel small molecule leads for targets of interest. Under the terms of the agreement, HitGen will receive upfront payment and will be eligible for certain milestone payments. "Under this collaboration, HitGen will apply its advanced technology platform, based on DNA-encoded library design, synthesis and screening, to discover novel leads for SPARC," both companies said in a joint statement. The statement, however, did not elaborate on details of the payments. HitGen Chairman of the board and chief executive officer Jin Li said the company will work closely with SPARC scientists to generate novel leads for their innovative research programmes to address unmet medical needs. HitGen is a biotech company with headquarters and main research facilities based in Chengdu, China, and a subsidiary in the USA. Shares of SPARC were trading 2.08 per
SPARC gains after research collaboration with HitGen
Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company rose 1.02% to Rs 198.70 at 9:17 IST on BSE after the company announced a research collaboration with HitGen to identify novel small molecule leads for targets of interest.
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India successfully test-fires guided rocket system 'Pinaka'
India's defence lab DRDO successfully tested-fired the indigenously developed guided rocket system 'Pinaka' on Tuesday at Pokhran desert in Rajasthan, officials said. This was the third test conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation or DRDO since Monday. "All the three trials met mission objectives," the Defence Ministry said. "The consecutive successful missions of guided Pinaka proves the efficacy, reliability and high precision capabilities of the weapon system," it added. The weapon system is equipped with state-of-the-art guidance kit, comprising of an advanced navigation and control system.
Moderate muscle strength may lower risk of diabetes: Study
Building muscle strength may be one way to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a recent study suggests.The study, which involved over 4,500 adults, found that moderate muscle mass reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 32 per cent. The benefits were independent of cardiorespiratory fitness, and higher levels of muscle strength did not provide additional protection.According to the researchers, the results are encouraging because even small amounts of resistance exercise may be helpful in preventing type 2 diabetes by improving muscle strength. However, it is difficult to recommend an optimal level as there are no standardised measurements for muscle strength."Naturally, people will want to know how often to lift weights or how much muscle mass they need, but it's not that simple," said DC Lee, lead author of the study published in the Journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings."As researchers, we have several ways to measure muscle strength, such as grip strength or bench press. More work is ..
Binge drinking teens may face higher anxiety risk later: Study
Binge drinking in adolescence, even if discontinued, may increase the risk for anxiety later in life, according to a study led by an Indian origin scientist. "Binge drinking early in life modifies the brain and changes connectivity in the brain, especially in the amygdala, which is involved in emotional regulation and anxiety, in ways we don't totally understand yet," said Subhash Pandey, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the US, and lead author of the study. "But what we do know is that epigenetic changes are lasting, and increase susceptibility to psychological issues later in life, even if drinking that took place early in life is stopped," Pandey said in a statement. "Epigenetics" refers to chemical changes to DNA, RNA, or specific proteins associated with chromosomes that change the activity of genes without changing the genes themselves, according to the study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry. Epigenetic alterations are required for the normal
J&K's first palliative care centre for cancer, terminally ill patients inaugurated
Jammu and Kashmir got its first palliative care centre for cancer and terminally ill patients suffering from non-communicable diseases, who earlier had to travel to Delhi or Chandigarh for treatment. Established at district hospital Gandhi Nagar here under the national palliative care programme, The centre was inaugurated by Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education Atul Dulloo. It has been set up under the national palliative care programme by AIIMS, New Delhi in collaboration with the Union health ministry and the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN), Singapore, he added "It is a major development in the health sector as the patients, who otherwise had to go to AIIMS New Delhi or PGI Chandigarh for the facility, will get the treatment here," in-charge doctor, pain and palliative care, Rohit Lahori told PTI. He said six patients suffering from end-stage cancer were admitted in the specially set up 10-bed ward under the palliative care programme while 15 Patients
J&K gets its first palliative care centre for cancer patients
Jammu and Kashmir Tuesday got its first centre for palliative care programme and treatment of cancer patients. The centre was inaugurated by Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education Atul Dulloo at district hospital at Gandhi Nagar in Jammu city. "It is the first centre to provide palliative care services to patients with cancer. The centre will be treating patients suffering from cancer and terminally ill on daily basis", Head of Centre and Pain treatment specialist Rohit Lahori told reporters here. The centre has an attached 10-bedded ward with state of the art facilitates and trained staff from the government hospital Gandhi Nagar, Jammu will be deployed there, Lahori said. It has been set up under the national palliative care programme by AIIMS, New Delhi in collaboration with the Union health ministry and the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN), Singapore, he added. "The power of healing does not lie in just prescribing drugs and medical treatment. What it .
Long-term exposure to air pollution increases risk of diabetes: Chinese study
Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of diabetes, according to a recent Chinese study. Diabetes causes substantial economic and health burdens worldwide. China has the highest number of diabetic cases in the world. However, the association between air pollution and diabetes incidence is rarely reported in developing countries, especially in China which has a relatively high PM 2.5 concentrations, state-run Xinhua news agency reported quoting the study. PM 2.5 or fine particulate matter is an air pollutant that is a concern for people's health when levels in air are high. PM 2.5 are tiny particles in the air that reduce visibility and cause the air to appear hazy when levels are elevated. Researchers from Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences' Fuwai Hospital in collaboration with US-based Emory University evaluated the association between long-term exposure to PM 2.5 and diabetes cases based on data collected from over 88,000 Chinese adults. The research team used ...
Piramal partner Slate Run Pharmaceuticals launches cinacalcet hydrochloride tablets in US
Piramal Enterprises Tuesday said its partner Slate Run Pharmaceuticals LLC has launched generic cinacalcet hydrochloride tablets in the US market. Cinacalcet tablets are indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperthyroidism in adult chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis and hypercalcemia in adult patients with parathyroid carcinoma, the company said. The tablets have been launched in the strength of 30 mg, 60 mg and 90 mg, Piramal Enterprises said in a statement. The company's subsidiary Piramal Healthcare (UK) Ltd has partnered with Slate Run Pharmaceuticals with the goal of developing a non-infringing formulation of cinacalcet hydrochloride tablets, it added. "As part of our patient focus strategy, we are working with global pharmaceutical firms, to co-develop products, where our R&D competencies can bring about a differentiated and cost-effective value proposition for the global healthcare system," Piramal Pharma Solutions Chief Executive Officer Vivek Sharma ...
Nonagenarian undergoes successful hip-surgery at Apollo Hospitals
It's never an easy task to walk again on your own when you have a fall at the age of 98 and fractured your hip. The lower body is immobile and the patient needs to be cared for long. Doctors say that the chance of success for patients undergoing surgery (hip-replacement) after an age of 75 years is minimal.When no alternatives are available and pain relief is to be provided immediately, hip-replacement surgery is the best alternative, to relieve a painful hip joint which makes walking easier in osteoporotic bones. With advancements in patient care reaching new heights, here is an example of a successful case of hip-replacement surgery performed on a nonagenarian - Lakshmamma, who had a fall resulting in a hip fracture.Dr Vasudev Prabhu, Senior Orthopedic Surgeon, and his team of doctors from Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram have accomplished a hip-replacement for Lakshmamma who has recovered post-surgery and has been on her own for almost a year now.Dr Prabhu informed that the patient
Mammoth moves: frozen cells come to life, but only just
A team of scientists in Japan has successfully coaxed activity from 28,000-year-old cells from a frozen mammoth implanted into mouse cells, but the woolly mammal is unlikely to be walking among us soon. The project by an international team took cell nuclei from a well-preserved mammoth discovered in 2011 in Siberian permafrost and placed them into several dozen mouse egg cells. Of those, five displayed the biological reactions that happen just before cell division begins, said Kei Miyamoto, a member of the team at Kindai University in western Japan. None, however, produced the actual cell division needed for a mammoth rebirth, the researcher told AFP. "This suggests that, despite the years that have passed, cell activity can still happen and parts of it can be recreated," he told AFP. "Until now many studies have focused on analysing fossil DNA and not whether they still function," he added. The research -- published Monday in the journal Scientific Reports -- doesn't provide much ...
Ways to protect skin, hair on Holi
Forget worrying about your skin and hair this Holi and enjoy the festival of colours. Use oil, sunscreen and lip balm to keep your body protected against effects of harsh chemicals, say experts.
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 raises diabetes' risk
Long-term exposure to PM2.5, a major particle matter pollutant increases the risk of diabetes, finds a study.
Infants can judge friends, strangers by laughter
Infants as young as five months can differentiate laughter between friends and between strangers, finds a new study.
Drinking in teens increases anxiety later on: Study
According to a recent study, binge drinking in the years of one's adolescence increases the chances of having anxiety in the later years of life.The study published in the journal 'Biological Psychiatry' says that alcohol exposure early in life has lasting effects on the brain and increases the risk of psychological problems in adulthood.Researchers found that adolescent binge drinking, even if discontinued, increases the risk for anxiety later in life due to abnormal epigenetic programming. The study was conducted on animals."Binge drinking early in life modifies the brain and changes connectivity in the brain, especially in the amygdala, which is involved in emotional regulation and anxiety, in ways we don't totally understand yet. But what we do know is that epigenetic changes are lasting, and increase susceptibility to psychological issues later in life, even if drinking that took place early in life is stopped," said Subhash lead author of the study.Epigenetics refers to chemical
IRDAI Urges Health Insurance Companies And Healthcare Providers To Upgrade Standards
Subhash Chandra Khuntia, Chairman, IRDAI has urged health insurance companies and healthcare providers to upgrade their standards and adopt ethical practices to provide access, equity and quality services to the people on a sustainable basis. Speaking at the 11th FICCI Health Insurance Conference 2019, on the theme, 'Health Insurance 2.0: Enabling Change', Khuntia said access to quality health to majority of the people was essential as currently 62% of the average health expenditure in India is borne out-of-pocket against the world average of 18%. At the same time, health insurance companies and healthcare providers have to reach out to the uninsured in remote areas and provided facilities at affordable rates to the poor. Khuntia also emphasised that standardisation of rates and procedures offered by healthcare providers was necessary and for this self-regulation for appropriate treatment was imperative till such time as a regulator for healthcare services was in place. He advised ...
Tea adulteration racket busted in Kendrapara
A tea adulteration racket was unearthed in Kendrapara district on Tuesday with the seizure of spurious tea packed in sachets of reputed brands, police said. Acting on a tip off, police raided a godown in Kharidasahi village and busted the adulteration racket. The spurious tea stuffs were seized. However, the racketeers managed to escape, a police officer said. Stating that those who operated the adulteration racket have been identified, he said search is on to arrest them at the earliest.
Fake drugs killing children worldwide
A new research has suggested that falsified and substandard drugs for treating malaria, pneumonia and other diseases, are killing thousands of children world wide.