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Modi lays foundation stones of projects in Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid the foundation stones of various projects in the health and education sectors in Haryana.
New machine learning algorithm can help search new drugs
Researchers say they have developed a machine learning algorithm for drug discovery which is twice as efficient as the industry standard, and could accelerate the process of developing new treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's. The team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK used the algorithm to identify four new molecules that activate a protein thought to be relevant for symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. A key problem in drug discovery is predicting whether a molecule will activate a particular physiological process, according to the study published in the journal PNAS. It is possible to build a statistical model by searching for chemical patterns shared among molecules known to activate that process, but the data to build these models is limited because experiments are costly and it is unclear which chemical patterns are statistically significant. Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems ...
Low-fibre, high-fat diet may up severe sepsis risk
Consuming a Western diet, low in fibre and high in fat and sugar, can put you at increased risk of developing severe sepsis, researchers say.
Measles outbreak in Philippines kills 70
At least 70 people, mostly children under four years of age, have been confirmed dead due to measles outbreak in the Philippines and the authorities are blaming vaccine hesitancy for the health crisis.
Birth control pills could impair women's ability to recognise emotion
Despite the widespread use of oral contraceptives (OCPs) by women, many are not aware that it may impair their ability to recognise others' emotional expressions, which may have serious consequences in interpersonal contexts, suggests a new study.
Western diet may up severe sepsis risk: Study
A Western diet high in fat and sugar can put a person at increased risk of developing severe sepsis -- one of the most common causes of death worldwide -- a study has found. The research, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, takes a closer look at how the Western diet affects the severity and outcome of sepsis. Sepsis, the body's reaction to fighting an infection, can lead to shock and organ failure, researchers said. It is the 11th most common cause of death worldwide. Researchers from Portland State University (PSU) in the US fed mice Western diet -- characterised as being low in fibre and high in fat and sugar. The mice showed an increase in chronic inflammation, sepsis severity and higher mortality rates than mice that were fed a normal diet. The findings suggest the mice had more severe sepsis and were dying faster because of something in their diet, not because of the weight gain or microbiome, the body's community of bacteria, said Brooke ...
Spinal cord may be 'smarter' than previously thought
Our spinal cord is able to process and control complex body movements, say scientists who suggest that the organ may be 'smarter' than previously thought. Our brains are thought as being at the centre of complex motor function and control. It is well known that the circuits in the spinal cord control seemingly simple things like the pain reflex in humans, and some motor control functions in animals. Research from Western University in Canada has shown that the spinal cord is also able to process and control more complex functions, like the positioning of your hand in external space. "This research has shown that a least one important function is being done at the level of the spinal cord and it opens up a whole new area of investigation to say, 'what else is done at the spinal level and what else have we potentially missed in this domain?'" said Andrew Pruszynski, assistant professor at Western University. This kind of hand control requires sensory inputs from multiple joints -- ...
Dr. Reddys Laboratories launches Tadalafil Tablets in US market
The Adcirca brand and generic had U.S. sales of approximately $490 million MAT for the most recent twelve months ending in November 2018 according to IMS Health.
Dr Reddy's launches erectile dysfunction treatment drug in US
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Tuesday said it has launched Tadalafil tablets, used to treat erectile dysfunction, in the US market. Tadalafil tablets are a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Adcirca tablets, Dr Reddy's Laboratories said in a BSE filing. Quoting IMS Health data, Dr Reddy's Laboratories said, the Adcirca brand and generic had US sales of approximately USD 490 million for the most recent twelve months ending in November 2018. Shares of Dr Reddy's were trading 0.01 per cent lower at Rs 2,616.70 apiece on the BSE.
Prime Minister Modi in Kurukshetra today to participate in Swachh Shakti-2019 programme; will unveil several development projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil several development projects during his visit to Kurukshetra on Tuesday, where he will be participating in Swachh Shakti- 2019 programme.According to official sources, Prime Minister Modi will unveil and lay the foundation stone for several development projects through digital links. In Kurukshetra, he will distribute the Swachh Shakti-2019 awards, and will also visit the Swachh Sundar Shauchalay exhibition at Kurukshetra and address a public gathering.Swachh Shakti-2019 is a national event to be attended by women Panches and Sarpanches from across the country. It is expected that 15,000 women will take part in the Swachh Shakti event this year. The event is aimed at empowering women.Prime Minister Modi will also dedicate to the nation the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bhadsa, Jhajjar. NIC is the state-of-the-art tertiary cancer care-cum-research institute, constructed on the AIIMS, Jhajjar campus.The 700-bed hospital will have ...
PM to launch series of projects in Haryana on Tuesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Haryana's Kurukshetra on Tuesday where he will launch a series of projects, including a cancer institute. He will dedicate to the nation the National Cancer Institute at Bhadsa in Jhajjar district. The institute is the state-of-the-art tertiary cancer care-cum-research centre constructed at the AIIMS Jhajjar campus. The 700-bed hospital will have facilities like surgical oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, anaesthesia, palliative care and nuclear medicine, besides hostel rooms for doctors and attendants of cancer patients, a statement from the prime minister's office said here. Modi will also inaugurate Employees' State Insurance Corporation's (ESIC) medical college and hospital in Faridabad. This will be the first ESIC medical college and hospital in north India. The 510-bed hospital will have state-of-the-art facilities. ESIC provides social security to the insured persons and their beneficiaries, especially to worker population ...
Modi to launch health projects, address rally in Haryana on Tuesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones of five projects, including three of the health and Ayush ministries, during his visit to Haryana's Kurukshetra town on Tuesday.
Unani medicine can offer 'right solution' for various health challenges: Heptulla
Unani Medicine is capable of offering "right solution" to various health challenges that the nation is facing currently, Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla said on Monday. Inaugurating the two-day National Conference on Unani Medicine organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) as a part of 3rd Unani Day celebration here, Heptulla urged the Unani fraternity to progress and evolve with the changing times, adapt to new techniques of health research and contribute new approaches to health management. "Unani Medicine can offer the right solution for many health challenges we are facing due to lack of treatment of many diseases and paucity of resources," Heptulla said. She informed that Manipur has the treasure of over 500 medicinal plants and invited the medical scientists to visit the state for research. Addressing the conference themed on Unani Medicine for Public Health', Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik enlightened the audience on concrete steps
Swine flu claims 312 lives across India, over 9,000 infected: Govt
Death toll across the country due to swine flu has soared to 312 with the number of deaths in the last week recorded at 86, according to data released by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. Over 9,000 persons have so far been affected by the H1N1 virus, with Rajasthan still topping the list with highest number of cases and deaths, according to the data. Swine flu has affected 9,367 people in the country till Sunday with Rajasthan reporting 107 deaths and 2,941 cases of infects, followed by Gujarat at 55 deaths and 1,431 people being infected, showed the data. Punjab has reported 30 deaths and 335 cases followed by Madhya Pradesh, which has reported 22 deaths and 98 cases. Swine flu has claimed 17 lives in Maharashtra and affected 204 people. Delhi so far has witnessed seven deaths due to the H1N1 virus and 1,669 cases of infection, followed by Haryana recording seven deaths and 640 cases. Telangana has recorded five deaths and 424 cases of infection. With the number of swine flu ...
PM Modi to unveil several development projects during his visit to Kurukshetra on Tuesday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kurukshetra in Haryana on February 12 where he will participate in Swachh Shakti- 2019, and will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several development projects in Haryana.According to an official statement, Prime Minister Modi will participate in Swachh Shakti-2019 and distribute the Swachh Shakti-2019 awards. He will visit the Swachh Sundar Shauchalay exhibition at Kurukshetra and address a public gathering.Swachh Shakti-2019 is a national event to be attended by women Panches and Sarpanches from across the country. It is expected that 15,000 women will take part in the Swachh Shakti event this year. The event is aimed at empowering women.The first edition of Swachh Shakti programme was launched from Gandhinagar, Gujarat by Prime Minister Modi on the International Women's Day in 2017. The next edition was 'Swachh Shakti-2018' from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and now the third edition is being inaugurated from Kurukshetra to empower the
Fortis doctors save swine flu patient, her foetus
Doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute (FEHI) managed to protect a 24-week foetus from swine flu by treating the would-be mother tested positive for H1N1 virus.
Higher sodium intake may increase lightheadedness: Study
Higher sodium intake may increase lightheadedness, rather than preventing it, according to a US study that challenges traditional recommendations to treat the condition. Lightheadedness with standing, otherwise known as postural lightheadedness, results from a gravitational drop in blood pressure and is common among adults. While mild in many adults, it has been cited as an important contributing factor in some harmful clinical events, such as falls, according to the study published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension. As a result, greater sodium intake is widely viewed as an intervention for preventing lightheadedness when moving from seated to standing positions, researchers said. However, contrary to this recommendation, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in the US found that higher sodium intake, when studied in the context of the DASH-Sodium trial (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), actually increases lightheadedness. These findings challenge ..
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Can higher sodium intake treat lightheadedness?
Higher sodium intake should not be used as a treatment for lightheadedness, say researchers challenging current guidelines for sodium consumption.
Contraceptive pills may impair women's emotion recognition: Study
Women who use birth control pills may have a poor judgement of subtle facial expressions, which could impact their intimate relationships, according to a study. Scientists from the University of Greifswald in Germany challenged women to identify complex emotional expressions like pride or contempt, rather than basic ones like happiness or fear. They revealed subtle changes in emotion recognition associated with oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, found that OCP users were nearly 10 per cent worse on average than non-users in deciphering the most enigmatic emotional expressions. The finding raises questions over the possible impact of OCPs on social interactions in intimate relationships, researchers said. Women deciding whether to take an oral contraceptive have access to a lot of reliable information about the potential physical effects, they said. Besides birth control, hormonal contraceptives can help control acne, heavy