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Register every TB patient in NIKSHAY database: IMA to pvt doctors
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged private doctors to notify every tuberculosis patient and register them on NIKSHAY, a web-enabled application developed by the Health Ministry. NIKSHAY is an online tool which aims to create a database of all TB patients for monitoring and research purposes. Dr R V Asokan, secretary general and chairman of IMA, said private doctors have a huge role to play in reporting TB cases and adhering to the standards for TB Care in India (STCI). "They (private) need to realise the urgency of the situation in that a drug sensitive epidemic is being transformed into a drug resistant epidemic. Standards of TB care have to be followed uniformly across the private sector. "India has the largest burden of tuberculosis in the world. Notification of every TB patient is the single most important intervention to meet the government's vision of a TB-free India. IMA is addressing this and is encouraging all private doctors to notify every TB patient in order to
Back pain patterns may pave way for personalised treatments
Scientists have analysed patterns in back pain over time, identifying factors that can help better personalise the medication and therapies to treat different patients. Back pain is among the most frequently reported health problems in the world. The study, published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, identifies patient characteristics and the extent of healthcare and medication use (including opioids) associated with different back pain patterns. The study included a representative sample of the Canadian population that was followed from 1994 to 2011. A total of 12,782 participants were interviewed every two years and provided data on factors including comorbidities, pain, disability, opioid and other medication use, and healthcare visits. During the 16 years of follow-up, almost half (45.6 per cent) of participants reported back pain at least once. There were four trajectories of pain among these participants: persistent (18 per cent), developing (28.1 per cent), recovery
Researchers study patterns of back pain
Researchers have examined the patterns of back pain over time and patient characteristics in relation to the disability.
TN farmer's son gets a new heart under CM's health insurance scheme
A 26-year-old man, whose heart was functioning just 15 per cent, got a new lease of life after a heart transplant at a city hospital under the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. The man, the son of a poor farmer hailing from Nambiyur in Erode district, was admitted to Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital (KMCH) here a week ago After studying his health condition, cardiologists Prashant Vaijyanath and Sureshkumar decided that heart transplant would be the only permanent solution. The surgery was performed with a heart donated from a brain dead person last week. The transplant was done completely free of cost with the aid of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. The entire process right from harvesting the heart from the brain dead person, transporting the organ safe and fast so as to reach the hospital and the transplant surgery had to be completed within a short span of time, KMCH Chairman Nalla G Palanisamy said. "Time ..
Indian labourers facing health hazards from harmful cement chemicals: AIIMS study
Men and women labourers at construction sites who handle cement or are exposed to it are at high risk of contracting skin infections owing to the harmful chemicals it contains, a new study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here has found.
Some nose, throat bacteria less likely to develop into flu: Study
US researchers have identified a cluster of nose and throat bacteria that made their hosts less likely to get flu.
New sleeping pill can help patients wake up in response to threat
Japanese scientists have shown that a new class of sleeping pill that preserves the ability to wake in response to a threat, unlike the commonly prescribed drugs that muffles a sleeping brain's "intruder alert".
This winter control asthma with inhalation therapy (Health Notes)
Whether youre indoors or outdoors, winter will exacerbate asthma attacks. Winter is the most loved season, but it might be unpleasant for patients with lung diseases.
Acute hospitalisation can accelerate cognitive decline in older adults
Hospitalisation may be a more of a major risk factor for long-term cognitive decline in older adults than previously recognised, a new study finds.According to researchers at the Rush University, emergency and urgent hospitalisations are associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline in older adults. The findings of the study are published in the Journal of Neurology."We found that those who have non-elective (emergency or urgent) hospitalisations and who have not previously been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease had a rapid decline in cognitive function (i.e., thinking abilities) compared to the prehospital rates," said Bryan James, a researcher. "By comparison, people who were never hospitalized and those who had elective hospitalizations did not experience the drastic decline in cognitive function."The study compares hospitalisation data and cognitive assessments for 777 older adults. It involved annual cognitive assessments and clinical evaluations.Of the 777 .
Here's how you avoid sugar detox effects
Cutting down on the intake of processed sugar is healthy but not an easy task.Healthline in an article called 'How to Beat Sugar Detox Symptoms and Feel Better Than Ever' gave a few tips to help that sugar detox fatigue and the overwhelming after effects.The article states that the first step to health is cutting the sugar intake. Citing multiple studies, Healthline wrote that sugar affects the brain the same way that addictive substances such as nicotine, cocaine, and morphine do.The mental symptoms of quitting sugar are depression, anxiety, cognitive issues, changes in sleeping patterns and craving. The physical symptoms include- light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, tingling, and fatigue.One of the ways to reduce the sugar detox effects is to cut down on sugar slowly rather than going cold turkey.Adding protein to the diet will be a great way to get over the fatigue that makes you restless after quitting that processed sugar, the article states.Increasing the intake of fiber is also
Emergency hospitalisation linked to early cognitive decline in elderly
A new study now finds that emergency and urgent hospitalisations are associated with an increase in the rate of cognitive decline in older adults.The report was conducted by researchers at Rush University Medical Centre and the results of their study were published in the online issue of Neurology. The study shows that hospitalisation may be a more of a major risk factor for long-term cognitive decline in older adults than previously recognised.Speaking about the study, Bryan James, who is associated with the study, said, "We found that those who have non-elective (emergency or urgent) hospitalisations and who have not previously been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease had a rapid decline in cognitive function (i.e., thinking abilities) compared to the prehospital rates."The epidemiologist and assistant professor in the Rush Department of Internal Medicine further added that in comparison, people who were never hospitalised and those who had elective hospitalisations did ..
Sunscreen, cosmetics compound harming coral: Study
Wearing sunscreen and cosmetics to the beach might seem like a good idea for your skin and beauty, but it is certainly not good for the corals, a recent study has revealed.According to several research studies, up to 14,000 tons of sunscreen end up in the world's oceans every year.To protect coral reefs, the state of Hawaii recently banned sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, two chemicals known to harm coral, with the law set to take effect in January 2021.Another substance, OC, can be found in cosmetics such as hair sprays and conditioners, as well as sunscreens. Although OC is toxic to coral at high concentrations, Didier Stien, Philippe Lebaron and colleagues wondered how it would affect coral at levels more likely to be encountered in the environment.To study this phenomenon further, the researchers exposed coral to OC at various concentrations for a week. They found that the coral was sensitive to the compound at concentrations of 50 micrograms per litre and greater,
Engage with Health min to integrate AYUSH system, modern medicine: Par panel to AYUSH min
A parliamentary committee has asked the AYUSH Ministry to engage with the Health Ministry for integrating AYUSH systems with modern medicine to increase its acceptability as a scientific and a reliable alternate system of medicine. The Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee emphasised that the ministry must focus on increasing the credibility of AYUSH systems by promoting scientific research and upholding strict quality control of AYUSH drugs. Earlier, it had recommended a change in the curriculum to introduce modules of modern medicine in traditional system of medicine and vice versa to bring AYUSH into the mainstream. The committee is of the firm view that the AYUSH Ministry needs to take initiative to promote and integrate Indian systems of medicine with the modern systems to increase their acceptability as scientific and reliable alternate systems of medicine. The committee, in its recent report, appreciated the strategy of the National Policy on Indian Systems of ...
Being closer to nature can reduce distress, behavioural problems in kids
Does your child often feel stressed and depressed? A walk in the woods is likely to improve his/her mood, researchers said.
Bare-handed surgeries as Zimbabwe's health system collapses
A doctors' strike in Zimbabwe has crippled a health system that was already in intensive care from neglect. It mirrors the state of affairs in a country that was full of promise a year ago with the departure of longtime leader Robert Mugabe but now faces economic collapse. Doctors describe grim conditions: Bare-handed surgeries. Plastic bread bags used to collect patients' urine. Broken-down machines. Zimbabwe's health sector, once considered one of the best in Africa, is on its knees. "It's so sad. The hospitals are empty, the patients are being turned away to die somewhere else," said Prince Butau, treasurer of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association, which represents about 1,000 doctors who anchor government hospitals. A new president's promises of change have turned out to be empty. "Affordable quality health care guaranteed," read campaign billboards for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a former Mugabe protege, ahead of the July 2018 election. Six months after he narrowly won the .
USFDA approved leukemia drug more effective than standard treatment
A drug approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016 for treating elderly patients with cancer of the blood and bone marrow has been proved to be significantly more effective than standard therapy, say researchers.
Now, a novel research to advance cancer therapy
A recent study has found that a protein discovered by a group of researchers in their lab prevents the growth and spread of breast cancer. The research was led by Suresh Alahari, Ph.D., the Fred Brazda Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine.The results of the study, which could have a lot of impact on cancer therapy, are published in the OnlineFirst section of the journal Cancer Research.Dr. Alahari discovered the protein Nischarin, which is involved in a number of biological processes that include regulation of breast cancer cell migration and movement.Even though his lab has shown that Nischarin functions as a tumour suppressor, research continues to uncover new information that may lead to better treatments.The current study saw the team investigate Nischarin's function in exosome release.Exosomes are nano-sized vesicles (fluid-filled sacs) that contain proteins, genetic and other material involved both in physiological and ...
Zydus Cadila receives USFDA approval for Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream
This medication is a strong corticosteroid and is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Betamethasone reduces the swelling, itching and redness that can occur in these types of conditions.
Bullying, sexual abuse may trigger binge eating, smoking
People who have suffered bullying or sexual abuse have a lower quality of life similar to those living with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, depression or severe anxiety, a new study has found.
How childhood body composition determines lung health in adults
A new study now finds that lung health in adolescents is determined by the amount of fat mass they had as children.This Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) research has been published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.The study reports that boys and girls with more muscle mass in childhood and adolescence have higher lung function. The researchers also found that boys, but not girls, with more fat mass have lower lung function.Previous studies had looked at the association between overall body mass and lung function, but they found contradictory results."Some studies related higher body mass with higher lung function while others found higher body mass related to lower lung function," said Judith Garcia-Aymerich, senior study author. "We hypothesised that previous contradictory results could be attributed to the fact that overall body mass does not account for the different contribution of fat and muscle mass," she added.Specifically, the ..