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Bullying and sexual abuse linked to binge eating, smoking
Sexual abuse and bullying are related to harmful behaviours like smoking dependence, binge eating, antidepressant use, and reduced quality of life, a recent study suggests.The research suggests that people who suffered from 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.These people are also far more likely to display harmful behaviours like smoking dependence and binge eating.The study, published in BMC Public Health, investigated around 3,000 South Australians who took part in face-to-face interviews using self-labelling questions to measure the age of onset and duration of bullying and sexual assault and their outcomes during home interviews.The study included participants of all ages, urban and rural settings and socioeconomic levels living in South Australia."In Australia, almost half of all adults have experienced bullying and 10 per cent have experienced some form .
This AI technology can identify genetic disorders just by looking at you
A new artificial intelligence technology can pave way for medical breakthrough by accurately identifying rare genetic disorders just by taking a look at a person's face.The technology called DeepGestalt outperformed clinicians in identifying a range of syndromes in three trials, WRAL TechWire reported.According to the study published in the journal Nature Medicine, 8 percent of the population has diseases with key genetic components and have recognizable facial features. The AI could identify syndromes based on the facial features of a person.DeepGestalt was taught to identify possible disorders by a deep learning algorithm using facial images of patients already diagnosed. The system did not identify if the person had a disorder, but identified possible disorders which were already diagnosed, and demonstrated 91 percent accuracy.
Zydus receives final approvals from USFDA for skin ointment, heart medicine
Drug maker Zydus Cadila Saturday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to market Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream that is used to treat a variety of skin conditions. The group also received a final nod for Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets USP that is administered for heart and cholesterol-related cases. "Zydus Cadila has received the final approval from the USFDA to market Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream USP (US RLD DIPROLENE AF), 0.05 per cent. It will be manufactured at the group's Topical manufacturing facility at Ahmedabad," Zydus said in a regulatory filing. This medication is a strong corticosteroid and is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (like eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash), it added. The group also received a final approval for Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Tablets USP (US RLD - Caduet) in various strengths and will be manufactured at the group's formulations manufacturing facility at SEZ, Ahmedabad, the statement said. "This ...
Higher calcium levels may predict heart disease
Specks of calcium in the heart's artery walls could signal early risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in men from South Asian countries, including India, and may help develop treatment methods, researchers say.
Undetectable levels of HIV is untransmittable, say experts
Officials from the National Institutes of Health have said that the results from years of clinical evidence that firmly established that the HIV Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) concept is scientifically sound.According to the experts, U=U means people living with HIV who are able to achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load, i.e., the amount of HIV in the blood, by taking and adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART) as prescribed cannot sexually transmit the virus to others.The results, published in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), saw officials from NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) review the scientific evidence underlying the theory and discussing the implications of widespread acceptance of the message.The new commentary saw NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., and colleagues summarize results from large clinical trials and cohort studies validating U=U. The landmark NIH-funded HPTN 052 clinical trial showed that no
High-fibre diet may lower risk of death, chronic diseases
A new study now finds that people who eat diets that have higher fibre content have lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as stroke or cancer.The study, that was published in the journal The Lancet saw co-author of the study, Andrew Reynolds, a researcher at the University of Otago in New Zealand, state that fibre's health benefits have been recorded by over 100 years of research, reported CNN.The study finds that higher intakes of fibre "led to a reduced incidence of a surprisingly broad range of relevant diseases (heart disease, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer)," reduced body weight and total cholesterol, and reduced mortality, Reynolds wrote. Similar findings were shown with increasing whole-grain intakes.The team was commissioned by the World Health Organization to inform future fibre intake recommendations.Speaking about the study, co-author Jim Mann, professor of human nutrition and medicine at the University of Otago said, "The health benefits of dietary fibre ...
Dying woman seeks caregiver for beloved 15-foot-long plant
A Pennsylvania woman who's dying of cancer is trying to find a home for her beloved 15-foot-long plant. LNP reports Gabrellen Pfarr has a few months to live after deciding not to pursue further treatment for cancer. Now, the 83-year-old wants to find a caring home for the sprawling plant she's been nurturing for 10 years in her Lancaster apartment. She says her husband will move in with family members after she dies, and they don't have enough room or natural light to take on the plant. Pfarr is a retired art teacher who says she doesn't have a green thumb but the plant she describes as a philodendron has thrived nonetheless. She says "it's a beautiful plant" and wants it "to go to someone who can continue to take care of it.
Brain dead person gives new lease of life to five patients
The kidneys, corneas and the heart of a brain dead man were harvested at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research here recently and transplanted on five patients, officials said Friday. A release from the institute said a daily wage labourer of Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu met with an accident last week when he was riding his two-wheeler last week and sustained severe head injury. The patient was initially treated at the government general hospital in Sankarapuram and subsequently at another government hospital in Mundiyanpakkam in Tamil Nadu. The release said the patient was referred to JIPMER as his condition was critical and declared brain dead at the institute. Following the relatives' consent, the patient's organs were harvested. The release said while the kidneys and corneas were transplanted on four patients, the heart was sent to Chennai.
Malaria vaccine found safe in early clinical trial
A vaccine developed with the aim of protecting against pregnancy-associated malaria was found safe in an early clinical trial.
Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Whitefield launches an oncology department
As per the research done by India Against Cancer, in India more than 2 million people are living with cancer and a majority of them do not have access to quality diagnosis and care. To bridge the accessibility gap, Narayana Multispecialty Hospital, Whitefield has launched a dedicated oncology department in its campus.The department was inaugurated in the presence of Shri. N Santosh Hegde, Former Supreme Court Judge and Lokayukta of State of Karnataka, and Dr. Sharat Damodar, Clinical Director - Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center and Sr. Consultant Hematologist & Head - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Narayana Health City.Speaking about the facility, Dr. Sharat Damodar, Clinical Director - Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center and Sr. Consultant Hematologist & Head - Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Narayana Health City, said, "Apart from timely diagnosis, cancer care in India is mired with accessibility. With our newly launched department, we hope to bridge this gap and provide easy access to ...
Seven-colour tea a hot attraction in Bangladesh
A unique seven-colour tea, offering varied flavours in a glass or cup, is now available in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka.
New AI approach outperforms human experts in identifying cervical pre-cancer
Scientists say they have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) based computer algorithm that can identify cervical pre-cancer with greater accuracy than a human expert. The approach, called automated visual evaluation, has the potential to revolutionise cervical cancer screening, particularly in low-resource settings, said researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US. They used comprehensive datasets to "train" a deep, or machine, learning algorithm to recognise patterns in complex visual inputs, such as medical images. "Our findings show that a deep learning algorithm can use images collected during routine cervical cancer screening to identify precancerous changes that, if left untreated, may develop into cancer," said Mark Schiffman from National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US. "In fact, the computer analysis of the images was better at identifying pre-cancer than a human expert reviewer of Pap tests under the microscope (cytology)," said Schiffman, ...
High intake of dietary fibre, whole grains may cut risk of non-communicable diseases: Study
People who eat higher levels of dietary fibre and whole grains may have a lower risk of developing non-communicable diseases, according to a review of studies published in The Lancet journal. Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25 grammes to 29 grammes or more of dietary fibre a day, said researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand. The results suggest a 15-30 per cent decrease in all-cause and cardiovascular related mortality when comparing people who eat the highest amount of fibre to those who eat the least. Eating fibre-rich foods also reduced incidence of coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer by 16-24 per cent. Per 1,000 participants, the impact translates into 13 fewer deaths and six fewer cases of coronary heart disease, researchers said. In addition, a meta-analysis of clinical trials suggested that increasing fibre intakes was associated with lower ...
This AI approach accurate than doctors at detecting cervical cancer
Researchers have developed a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based computer algorithm that can identify cervical cancer with greater accuracy than a human expert, an advance that could revolutionise screening, particularly in low-resource settings.
High-fibre diet lowers risk of death, non-communicable diseases: Lancet
Eating up to 30 grams of naturally-occurring dietary fibre -- such as whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits -- daily may prevent the risks of developing non-communicable diseases, finds a review of studies published in the journal The Lancet.
This winter, take care of your arthritic knee
A certain nip in the air, frequent urge for a steaming cup of tea and an endearing love for sleeping a little longer inside the snuggly quilt is back. The season of blankets, warmers and soups is here!While it brings with itself festive spirit and joy, it is dreaded by the elderly and arthritis patients for it increases their difficulty.With a dip in the mercury, many patients experience increased knee pain, stiffness and unease due to restricted bodily circulations and elasticity of soft tissues caused by atmospheric pressure.Often mistaken as age-related wear and tear or seasonal change, it could be potential signs of arthritis - inflammation of the joints.-Seek medical interventionTimely clinical advice and necessary precautions can go a long way in managing this pain that aggravates with the onset of winter. It can be addressed by making certain lifestyle changes."People tend to become lazy in winters. This can impact the knees and increase the level of pain in cases where people .
Hyderabad police creates green corridor to help transport organs
The Hyderabad traffic police on Thursday here created a 35 kilometres green corridor to enable two ambulances to transport organs.According to Anil Kumar, Additional Commissioner, Traffic, Hyderabad City, "the officers arranged Green Channel for transportation of live organ (Heart) from Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Shamshabad and transportation of Live Organs (lungs, eyes & kidneys) from Yashoda Hospital to Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills."The distance between Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is 35 kilometres which was covered in 30 minutes, while, the distance between Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad to Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills is 12 kilometres that was covered in 12 minutes.The medical team carrying live organs (heart) left at 9.45am from Yashoda Hospital and reached Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 10:15 AM and medical team carrying live organs (Lungs, Eyes & Kidneys) left Yashoda Hospital,
New 3D-printed device may cut chemotherapy's side effects
Scientists have developed a novel 3D-printed device that may reduce the side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss, nausea and heart failure. The device, described in the journal in ACS Central Science, absorbs excess chemotherapy drugs before they spread throughout the body. Doxorubicin, like many chemotherapy drugs, kills more tumour cells when given at higher doses, said researchers, including those from the University of California, Berkeley in the US. However, most patients cannot tolerate large amounts of the drug because it can cause heart failure, among other side effects. The researchers wondered if they could make a device that would filter out doxorubicin from blood at locations outside of the tumour to reduce the likelihood that the drug would harm healthy cells. They used a 3D printer to fabricate tiny cylinders made of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate. Inside the cylinders was a square lattice structure that would allow blood cells to pass through it, with a ...
Novel device to reduce chemotherapy's harmful side effects
Researchers have developed a new 3D-printed device that could help reduce side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss, nausea and heart failure.
Rewarding kids with screen time as bad as sugary treats
Do you reward your child with extra screen time for their good behaviour? According to a study, it may not be a wise idea as they are likely to get addicted to screen time.