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Bottling up your emotions can affect your immunity: Study
Teenagers who tend to suppress their emotions or stress can significantly impact their health which can affect their immunity levels later, according to a new study.
Neanderthal genes behind shape of human skulls: Study
A team of scientists have identified two genes that affect the shape of the modern human's skull and they originate from Neanderthals.
Protein to combat Ebola discovered in humans
Researchers have discovered a human protein that helps in fighting the Ebola virus.
Neanderthal genes give clues to human brain evolution: Study
Humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have heads that are slightly less rounded, revealing genetic clues to the evolution of modern brain shape and function, a study has found. "We captured subtle variations in endocranial shape that likely reflect changes in the volume and connectivity of certain brain areas," said Philipp Gunz from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany. "Our aim was to identify potential candidate genes and biological pathways that are related to brain globularity," said Amanda Tilot from Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics. The researchers took advantage of the fact that living humans with European ancestry carry rare fragments of Neanderthal DNA buried in their genomes, as a result of interbreeding between Neanderthals and the ancestors of modern Europeans. Different people carry different fragments, which are scattered through the genome, according to the study published in the journal Current ...
National conference on pediatric rheumatology begins in Thane
A three-day National Conference of Pediatric Rheumatology commenced here on Friday. The conference has been organised by the Pediatric Rheumatology Society of India and Jupiter Hospital here in association with the Thane Academy of Pediatrics. Over200 delegates from across India are taking part in the conference, which is being held at Jupiter Hospital, the organisers said. Over 50 experts from Europe and Australia are also participating in this event, they said. The objective of the conference is to reach out to all levels of clinical care, pediatric rheumatologists, practicing pediatricians and trainee doctors, and provide a fusion of the latest therapeutic guidelines and approaches to various complex yet common scenarios in day-to-day practice, they said.
Google's new AI model to help detect diabetic retinopathy
Google has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that can detect diabetic retinopathy with a level of accuracy on par with human retinal specialists, the technology giant said.
FICCI Medical Travel Value Awards 2018 Given to 17 Hospitals & Healthcare Service Providers
/ -- Mr. Satyajeet Rajan, Director General - Tourism, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Dr. RN Tandon, Secretary General, Indian Medical Association, presented the 2nd edition of FICCI Medical Travel Value Awards 2018 during the Advantage Health Care India - 2018 Summit at Greater Noida on December 5th 2018. The 'Advantage Health Care - India 2018' summit was organized by FICCI in association with Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and Service and Export Promotion Council (SEPC). This year's excellence awards were presented under the following 15 categories: FICCI Medical Travel Value Awards 2018 Ayurveda Sr. Name of the institution Comment Somatheeram Research Institute and Ayurveda 1 Hospital, Kerala Winner Wellness Centre Kairali Ayurvedic Centre, 1 New Delhi Winner Medical Facilitator HBG Medical Assistance, 1 Gurugram Winner Medical Value Travel Specialist Hospital -Bariatric Surgery Asian Bariatrics Hospital, 1 Ahmedabad Winner Medical Value ...
Cinema, museum visits may ward off depression in elderly: Study
Regular visits to the cinema, theatre or to museums could dramatically reduce the chances of becoming depressed in old age, a study claims. Researchers at University College London in the UK found a clear link between the frequency of 'cultural engagement' and the chances of someone over 50 developing depression. The study is the first to show that cultural activities not only help people manage and recover from depression but can actually help to prevent it. The study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, found people who attended films, plays or exhibitions every few months had a 32 per cent lower risk of developing depression, with those attending once a month or more having a 48 per cent lower risk. "Generally speaking, people know the benefits of eating their five-a-day and of exercise for their physical and mental health, but there is very little awareness that cultural activities also have similar benefits," said Daisy Fancourt, lead author of the study. "People ...
Cinema, museums may ward off depression risk in elderly
Regular exposure to cultural activities like cinema, theatre or museums can keep older adults away from depression, finds a new study.
Apollo Hospitals creates Guinness World Records® by forming largest human image of a human bone
Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, the leading super-specialty tertiary care hospital recently formed the Largest Human Image of a Human Bone and created a Guinness World Records®.The initiative was undertaken to create awareness on knee diseases and arthritis. Over 948 people from all walks of life united to form the largest human image of a human bone, highlighting the need to address the rise in osteoarthritis and knee disease.The event saw participants from Navi Mumbai, Mumbai and Thane as well as surrounding districts participate in creating the formation of the knee joint with immense enthusiasm.Kapil Dev, legendary cricketer and former Indian team skipper was present at the event to support the cause. Commenting on the initiative, he said, "It was commendable to see so many people come together to create awareness on this cause. It is a matter of concern that knee problems are developing in younger people! It was very rare to see this earlier. Through such initiatives, I hope to see
MAHE partners with NIAID TB portals program of NIH, USA
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has partnered with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH) to become a member of the NIAID TB Portals program (SeeDr. Mahadev Rao, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacy Practice initiated this program in Manipal and represents India in the Program's Steering committee. TB Portals is a web-based, open-access repository of socioeconomic/geographic, clinical, laboratory, radiological, and genomic data from mostly drug-resistant TB patient cases with linked physical samples.The Office of Cyber Infrastructure and Computational Biology (OCICB) at the NIAID coordinates the TB Portals Program. The NIAID TB Portals Program is a multi-national collaboration for tuberculosis (TB) data sharing and analysis to advance TB research.A consortium of clinicians and scientists from countries with a heavy burden of TB, especially drug-resistant TB, work together with data scientists and IT ...
Teens dealing with stress positively have a strong immune system
Turns out, teenagers dealing with stress because of their families may affect certain processes in the body, including blood pressure and the immune system.The researchers at the Penn State explored the strategies adolescents used to deal with chronic family stress and their effects on various metabolic and immune processes in the body.Strategies could include cognitive reappraisal -- trying to think of the stressor in a more positive way -- and suppression, or inhibiting the expression of emotions in reaction to a stressor.The team found that when faced with greater chronic family stress, teens, who used cognitive reappraisal, had better metabolic measures."These changes are not something that will detrimentally impact anyone's health within a week or two, but that over years or decades could make a difference," said Hannah Schreier, a researcher. "That may be how small changes in metabolic or inflammatory outcomes may become associated with poorer health or a greater chance of ...
New human protein may help fight Ebola: Study
Researchers have discovered a human protein that helps fight the Ebola virus, and could one day lead to an effective therapy against the deadly disease. The newly discovered ability of the human protein RBBP6 to interfere with Ebola virus replication suggests new ways to fight the infection, according to the study published in the journal Cell. As viruses develop and evolve proteins to bypass the body's immune defences, human cells in turn develop defence mechanisms against those viruses -- an evolutionary arms race that has been ongoing for millions of years. This particular defence mechanism has therapeutic potential, said Judd Hultquist, an assistant professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the US. "One of the scariest parts about the 2014 Ebola outbreak was that we had no treatments on hand; tens of thousands of people became sick and thousands of people died because we lacked a suitable treatment," Hultquist said. "What we envision is a small molecule ..
Know how massage helps ease arthritis pain
Turns out, undergoing a weekly, whole-body massage can help patients with arthritis (in their knees) experience significant improvement in pain and mobility.Researchers at the Duke University suggested that massage can offer a safe and effective complement to the management of knee osteoarthritis, at least in the short term.The finding of the study appeared in the Journal of General Internal Medicine."Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability and affects more than 30 million people in America," said lead author Adam Perlman. "Medications are available, but many patients experience adverse side effects, raising the need for alternatives. This study demonstrates that massage has the potential to be one such option."Scientists enrolled 200 patients with osteoarthritis in their knees. Patients were randomly divided into three groups: those who received a one-hour, weekly Swedish massage for eight weeks; those who received a light-touch control treatment; and those who received no ...
Face masks may protect you from staph bacteria
According to a recent study, face masks appear to provide important protection against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health tracked 101 hog farm workers and 79 household members for four months, taking nasal swabs and asking questions about face mask use.The findings of the study are published in the Journal of Environmental Health Perspectives.The researchers found that for workers who wore face masks consistently during the four-month study, witnessed a 50 to 70 percent reduction in the likelihood of finding dangerous, livestock-derived S. aureus strains in their swabs and household members appeared to be protected too."Face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) could be effective in reducing occupational exposure to livestock-associated S. aureus and preventing the spread of these bacteria to workers and their families," said study's lead author Christopher D. Heaney.The chronic use of ...
Nirupam Sen put on life support system
Former West Bengal minister and senior CPI(M) leader Nirupam Sen has been put on life-support system at a city-based hospital after his health condition deteriorated, doctors said Friday. The condition of 71-year-old Sen was critical, the doctors said. Sen, who has been fighting kidney ailments was admitted to the hospital and put on life-support system on Wednesday evening, they said. Sen was the Commerce and Industry minister in the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee government and was also a former politburo member of the CPI(M).
India's synonymy with chai (December 15 is International Tea Day)
India has been dancing to the beat of "Cha-Cha-Cha" with every cup of tea consumed and every soul comforted by the taste of brewed magic, be it regular or masala.
Woman in UK dies after all teeth removed
A disabled woman died here in the UK after having all her teeth removed by a dentist at an NHS trust criticised for its "drastic" full extractions from other vulnerable patients.
India's tea exporters focus on Chinese market
India's tea export to neighbouring China is expected to touch 15 million kg (mkg) by the end of next calendar year, an official said on Thursday.
Rusan Pharma launches Parkinson's Disease drug
Drug maker Rusan Pharma Thursday said it has launched a drug to treat Parkinson's disease. The drug -- Aposan -- is used to treat motor fluctuations in patients with Parkinson's Disease which are not sufficiently controlled by oral medications currently available in the country. The company said it has developed the drug, which would be available in the form of injections, pen and continuous infusion pumps, indigenously and has received approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI). "The company has always put forward indigenously developed high technology advanced delivery products in the Indian market," Rusan Pharma MD Kunal Saxena said in a statement. The company wants to ensure that the treatment is affordable and accessible to all Parkinson's disease patients, he added.