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'Blockchain may ensure safety of clinical trial data'

Researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a novel system based on blockchain technology for ensuring the integrity of clinical trials data. The system, described in the journal Nature Communications, creates an immutable audit trail that makes it easy to spot any tampering with results -- such as making the treatment look more effective or diminishing side effects. "Everyone is talking about how blockchain is going to revolutionise many of the data challenges in medicine, and here is one use that finally might make sense," said Atul Butte, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) in the US. "We think it could someday be useful for pharma companies running clinical trials," Butte said. Blockchain technology utilises an old computer science technique known as hashing, which creates a unique digital signature for each so-called block of data. The hashes accumulate sequentially, as new data is entered or changed, with each block depending on the ..

Sebamed Presents Ideal Baby Skincare Routine Products to be Used From Day 1

/ -- Sebamed is a world pioneer in pH 5.5 based products and is marketed in India by USV Pvt. Ltd . Ideal baby skincare products will aim toward protecting the baby's acid mantle as it is crucial to the baby's development. All Sebamed products have a pH of 5.5 which is slightly acidic and in turn not only aids the development of the acidic mantle which protects the baby's skin but also prevents moisture loss & aids in skin hydration. Sebamed products are not tested on animals and are 100% free of harmful chemicals and irritants which are crucial for a safe and ideal baby skincare routine. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/804816/Sebamed_Logo.jpg ) For baby's ideal skin-care routine; pre-bath & post-bath, Sebamed recommends the following products/procedure from Day 1: Sebamed Baby Massage Oil contains 95% natural soya oil. The high content of essential fatty acids in soy oil guarantees optimal skin tolerability & makes baby's skin soft and supple without leaving an ..

Can Blockchain technology ensure safety of clinical trial data?

Using Blockchain technology, researchers, including one of Indian origin, have created a novel system that could help ensure the integrity of data in clinical trials.

Diabetes linked to increased backache, neck pain

People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from low backache or neck pain as compared to a healthy person, say researchers.

Chemicals in moisturisers, lipstick may harm motor skills of kids: Study

Women who use personal care products like moisturisers and lipstick -- rich in plastic chemicals known as phthalates -- during pregnancy may put their babies at the risk of motor skill deficiency in adolescence, a study warns. A motor skill is a learned ability to cause a predetermined movement outcome with maximum certainty. The study, published in the journal Environmental Research, measured levels of phthalates and their metabolites in urine collected from women during late pregnancy and from their children at ages three, five, and seven years. The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2), a screening test for motor problems, was administered at age 11 to assess motor skills. The findings suggest that maternal exposure to phthalates in late pregnancy could have long-lasting adverse effects on motor function in children in later childhood, particularly in girls. There was also evidence that childhood exposure to phthalates may have more harmful effects on motor function

Ayushman Bharat CEO says over 12 lakh people availed free treatment under scheme

Over 12 lakh people have received free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, while around two crore beneficiary e-cards have been issued since its launch in September last year, Dr Indu Bhushan, the CEO of Ayushman Bharat said Friday. At least 15,000 hospitals have so far been empanelled under the scheme out of which, 15 per cent are private hospitals, he said, urging more healthcare establishments to join the movement. "For the first time in the history of independent India, health sector has become a political commitment. The government of India has shown its commitment towards strengthening the healthcare eco-system in the country by increasing the investments to 2.5 per cent," Bhushan said in a conference at the 25th edition of Medical Fair India (MFI) 2019 held in Delhi. "The Ayushman Bharat has received tremendous response in the initial phases. We have completed 150 days and have issued two crore cards. We will be completing five months ...

Delhi court extends interim bail granted to Rajiv Saxena till Feb 25

A Delhi court Friday extended till February 25 the interim bail granted to Rajiv Saxena who has been arrested in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money-laundering case. Special Judge Arvind Kumar granted the relief to Saxena after perusing the medical reports filed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The court said it would consider his bail plea on February 25, the next date of hearing. The court had on February 14 granted interim bail for seven days to Saxena and had asked AIIMS to file a detailed medical report on Saxena's health. Saxena had sought bail on medical grounds and told the court that he was suffering from a "heart disease" and "advanced-stage leukaemia" (blood cancer).

Consuming garlic, onions may lower colorectal cancer risk : Study

Consumption of allium vegetables -- which include garlic, leeks, and onions -- may reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer, a study claims. Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon or rectum, located at the digestive tract's lower end. It is the second and third leading cause of cancer deaths in women and men, respectively. The study, published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, found that the odds of having colorectal cancer were 79 per cent lower in adults who consumed high amounts of allium vegetable compared with those who consumed low amounts. "It is worth noting that in our research, there seems to be a trend: the greater the amount of allium vegetables, the better the protection," said Zhi Li, from the First Hospital of China Medical University. "In general, the present findings shed light on the primary prevention of colorectal cancer through lifestyle intervention, which deserves further in-depth explorations," Li said in a statement. In the study, .

Prenatal plastic chemical exposure can affect kids' motor skills

Using personal care products like moisturisers and lipstick - rich in toxic plastic chemical - during pregnancy can affect your baby's motor skills in adolescence, warns a research.

At least 12 dead in Assam hooch tragedy, many taken ill

At least 12 persons have died and over 30 others were taken ill after consuming spurious liquor at a tea garden in Assam's Golaghat district, police said on Friday.

Garlic, onion lower colorectal cancer risk: Study

Consumption of allium vegetables including garlic, onion and leek, is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, researchers say.

Swine flu claims 2 lives in Rajasthan, death toll touches 131 in state this year

Two people died of swine flu in Rajasthan on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 131 in the state so far this year.The patients who lost their lives were from Pali and Barmer districts of the state.Also, 61 new cases have been reported in the state, taking the tally of patients to 3,753 in 52 days.Amongst the fresh cases, Jaipur witnessed the highest number of 31 patients, followed by five each in Jodhpur and Udaipur.Three cases were reported from Bhilwara, while two cases each were reported from Bikaner, Alwar, Dausa, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Kota.One case each was reported Tonk, Nagaur, Bharatpur, Jhunjhunu and Rajsamand. Swine flu is an infection caused by one of the several swine influenza viruses (SIV), with the H1N1 strain being the most common across the country. H1N1 virus spreads when an individual touches an infected person or breathes droplets of coughs that are in the air.The symptoms are the same as the seasonal flu, also known as viral fever. This includes a cough, ..

Johnson & Johnson receives federal subpoenas related to baby powder litigation

Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has received subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to litigation involving alleged asbestos contamination in its signature Baby Powder product line.

Catalyst defends $375,000 drug price after Bernie Sanders rebuke

(Reuters) - Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc, targeted by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders for its high drug prices, said on Thursday that prices of its treatment for a rare neurological disorder were "in line" with similar products in the industry.

'NABH revises entry-level certification process by making it digital, user-friendly'

The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) has revised the entry-level certification process by making it digital and user-friendly, the commerce and industry ministry said Thursday. NABH is a constituent body of the Quality Council of India (QCI). It has been working to ensure reliability, efficiency and global accreditation in the Indian healthcare sector using contemporary methodologies and tools, standards of patient safety and infection control. "The revised process is driven through a new portal - HOPE (Healthcare Organisations' Platform for Entry-Level-Certification) with a focus to promote quality at nascent stages by enrolling a wide range of hospitals across the country," it said in a statement. The aim is to create a momentum for Health Care Organizations (HCOs) and Small Health Care Organisations (SHCOs) that want to avail benefits associated with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and the Ayushman Bharat

Obesity can lower testosterone in men, says study

Obesity is no doubt a major health challenge worldwide. Being overweight brings plethora of health issues such as heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, osteoarthritis and some cancers like colon and breast.Not only these, but obesity highly affects one's sex life too. One is considered to be obese when you weigh more than 20 per cent above of your ideal weight. A study conducted at University at Buffalo, New York says that obesity is associated with another health problem, that affects men only is low testosterone levels.How obesity can affect sex life?Dr. Shobha Gupta, Medical Director and an IVF Specialist from Mother's Lap IVF Centre explained, "Being overweight hinders stamina which is important to sustain sexual performance. It also disturbs ones hormonal balance which in turn affects testosterone levels, causing loss of libido or low sex drive. Obesity also affects blood flow to the genitals and lack of blood circulation there causes erectile dysfunction."Notably, ...

Medical Fair India 2019 begins in Delhi

A three-day medical trade show, Medical Fair India (MFI) 2019, was kickstarted Thursday in which global medical device manufacturers, healthcare experts, industry bodies, think tanks and policy makers from over 25 countries will participate. Addressing the MFI in a message, Health Minister J P Nadda said the government, under the ambit of Ayushman Bharat is committed towards ensuring universal healthcare to all, a system which is devoid of any financial hardships and improving quality of life for people. "I'm confident that the Medical Fair India will act as a platform for healthcare experts and stakeholders to share and discuss tangible solutions to diverse healthcare bottlenecks, challenges and issues of concerns," he said. Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey, in a message said he was confident that such recognition would give encouragement and impetus in the overall growth of the healthcare sector while being mutually beneficial for the healthcare professionals ...

Nearly 10 fall sick after having tea outside community health centre in UP

As many as 10 people were hospitalised after having tea at a stall outside a community health centre here on Thursday, officials said. According to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr R P Rawat, "People were consuming tea from a stall outside the Puwaya community health centre. All of a sudden some of them started vomiting, and they were admitted at the health centre." Rawat said the district officials have reached the spot and sealed the tea shop, almost 35 km from the district headquarters. The hospitalised people were out of danger, the CMO said.

Kareena to front immunisation campaign, says women literacy vital

Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who has been appointed ambassador for the Swasth Immunised India campaign, says educating the women will help in spreading awareness about the initiative of child vaccination in the most impactful way.

1,018 infants died at Adani-run hospital in 5 years: Gujarat government

In a shocking revelation, the Gujarat government has admitted some 1,018 infant deaths at the Adani Foundation-run GK General Hospital in Bhuj, Kutch district, over the past five years.