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Punjab CM advised rest following suspected viral fever
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh was on Wednesday advised bed rest after he developed slight fever.The Chief Minister was taken to PGI after he developed fever and complained of slight body ache. The doctors conducted various tests, the reports of which were normal, said an official statement.The doctors suspect that he's suffering from "routine viral" and have advised him rest, besides medication, added the statement.
Amarinder complains of fever, doctors in PGI advise him rest
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh was taken to PGIMER here on Wednesday for a medical checkup after he complained of slight fever and body ache, officials said. Singh, 76, was advised bed rest even as doctors conducted various medical tests on him, an official spokesman said. "Amarinder Singh was on Wednesday advised bed rest. The chief minister was taken to PGI after he developed fever and complained of slight body ache. The doctors conducted various tests, the reports of which were normal," he said. The doctors suspect that he was suffering from routine viral and have advised him rest besides medication, the spokesman added.
Experts call for investments to address manpower and resource crunch in burn care
Leading doctors on Wednesday called for greater investments to address manpower and resource crunch in burn care and sought funds for undertaking research for arriving at cost effective treatments for burn patients. Experts also stressed on running prevention and awareness campaigns at the district level to lower burn incidence while outlining problem areas, and ways to improve burn care in India. The problem areas were divided into social conundrum, economic factors, shortage of trained manpower, and poor infrastructure for communication and coordination to address manpower and resource crunch, they said. The 19th Congress of the International Society for Burn Injuries from November 30 here will press forward specialised burn care in resource restricted countries of the world, said the ISBI president Dr William G Cioffi said. "It is our privilege to host our Congress in India. The ISBI is looking forward to share its learnings from around the globe as well as learn from experts ...
'Why women are less healthy than men in old age'
Genes that act late in life could explain why women have poorer health than men in older age, according to a study. Scientists have long wondered why older women are less healthy than older men, given that men at any given age are more likely to die than women (a puzzle known as the "male-female, health-survival paradox"). The answer, according to scientists from the University of Exeter in the UK, is "intralocus sexual conflict -- genes that benefit one sex but harm the other. The researchers used mathematical models and experimental data on flies to show that such genes can easily spread if they take effect after female reproduction stops. "Shared genes tether the sexes together in an evolutionary tug of war," said Professor David Hosken from the University of Exeter. "Selection is trying to push females and males in different directions, but the shared genome means each sex stops the other from reaching its optima," Hosken said. "Basically, certain genes will make a good male but a
Habitual tea drinking can lower risk of fracture
Habitual tea drinking can lead to higher bone density, particularly for women, and lower the risk of bone fractures, according to a prospective study of 450,000 adults by Chinese researchers.
Slurry powder menace in Jalore invokes health issues
Jalore is well known for its Granite business in the state of Rajasthan, but the villagers of the area are bearing the brunt of the industry as the production of Granites from various factories across the village has led to the spreading of slurry powder in the area.The locals alleged that slurry powder, as well as the fragments of Granites and other materials from the factories, is being dumped on the roads in Jalore, ignoring the adverse impact it can bring on the residents.According to medical experts, the slurry powder can cause problems in the nervous system and even the smallest concentrations of it can cause death."The problem is grave in the city, but the administration has been ignoring it, this causes a slow death," Praveen Khandelwal, a resident said.Another resident, Thakra Ram said, "Slurry powder cause all sort of lungs disease and due to these Granite factories and the wellbeing of the locals are being overlooked."Slurry powder also causes unpleasant irritation or ...
Polio cases touch 20 in Afghanistan
The number of polio cases recorded in Afghanistan has risen to 20 this year, after a new case was confirmed in the southern region, the Ministry of Public Health said on Wednesday.
Hair regrown on damaged skin on lab mice
US researchers have regrown hair strands on damaged skin by stirring crosstalk among skin cells that form the roots of hair, an advance that may help search for better drugs to restore hair growth.
Endurance, not resistance training, has anti-ageing effects: Study
Endurance exercise, such as running, swimming, cross-country skiing and cycling, will help you age better than resistance exercise, which involves strength training with weights, a study has found. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, looked at the effects of three types of exercise -- endurance training, high intensity interval training and resistance training -- on the way cells in the human body age. Researchers from Leipzig University in Germany found that endurance and high intensity training both slowed or even reversed cellular ageing, but that resistance training did not. Our DNA is organised into chromosomes in all the cells in our bodies. At the end of each chromosome is a repetitive DNA sequence, called a telomere, that caps the chromosome and protects its ends from deteriorating. As we grow older, the telomeres shorten and this is an important molecular mechanism for cell ageing, which eventually leads to cell death when the telomere are no longer able to ...
Opioid use may up hip fracture risk in Alzheimer's patients
Using strong painkiller opioids doubles the risk of hip fracture among people with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
Scientists regrow hair on wounded skin
Researchers have regrown hair strands on damaged skin by stirring crosstalk among skin cells that form the roots of hair. The findings by researchers at the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in the US better explain why hair does not normally grow on wounded skin. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, may help in the search for better drugs to restore hair growth. It examined the effect of distinct signalling pathways in damaged skin of laboratory mice. Experiments focused on cells called fibroblasts that secrete collagen, the structural protein most responsible for maintaining the shape and strength of skin and hair. Researchers activated the sonic hedgehog signalling pathway used by cells to communicate with each other. The pathway is known to be very active during the early stages of human growth in the womb, when hair follicles are formed, but is otherwise stalled in wounded skin in healthy adults. Researchers said this possibly explains why hair ...
Novel freeze-dried polio vaccine can be stored without refrigeration
Scientists have developed a freeze-dried polio vaccine that can be stored for weeks without refrigeration, allowing the drug to be transported to remote areas all over the world to completely eradicate the infectious disease. The injectable vaccine, kept at room temperature for four weeks and then rehydrated, offered full protection against the polio virus when tested in mice, researchers said. "Stabilisation is not rocket science, so most academics don't pay much attention to this field," said Woo-Jin Shin, from University of Southern California in the US. "However, no matter how wonderful a drug or vaccine is, if it isn't stable enough to be transported, it doesn't do anyone much good," said Shin. Polio is on the brink of complete eradication, with just 22 reported cases worldwide in 2017. The highly infectious disease, which causes lifelong paralysis and disability mostly in young children, is a fading memory in many places. Yet in countries where vaccination rates are spotty, ...
Novel freeze-dried vaccine could spell end of polio
A novel polio vaccine that does not require refrigeration could someday be used all over the world to deliver the final blow to the contagious disease that mainly affects children under five years of age, say researchers.
Link found between stigma, cognitive performance in people with HIV
Stigma related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) impairs cognition in men living with the condition, finds a study.The findings of the McGill University study have been published in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.The participants filled out a questionnaire asking how much stigma they experience. Their answers were related to their results in cognitive testing and mental health questionnaires.Researchers found that HIV-related stigma had direct effects on cognitive test performance and anxiety. There was also a direct but weaker link between stigma and depression. Through its effects on cognition, stigma was found to reduce participation in social activities and impair function in everyday life.This study is the first to draw a direct connection between stigma and cognitive performance in people with HIV. The mechanisms through which stigma affects cognition are unclear, but might range from the impact of chronic stress on the brain, to psychological effects ...
Why too much screen time disrupts sleep
By now, we all know that spending too much time staring at screens - be it computers, phones, iPads - plays havoc with sleep. But do you know why?Researchers have pinpointed how certain cells in the eye process ambient light and reset our internal clocks, the daily cycles of physiological processes known as the circadian rhythm. When these cells are exposed to artificial light late into the night, our internal clocks can get confused, resulting in a host of health issues.The study, conducted by Salk Institute researchers, has been published in the journal Cell Reports.The results may help lead to new treatments for migraines, insomnia, jet lag and circadian rhythm disorders, which have been tied to cognitive dysfunction, cancer, obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and more."We are continuously exposed to artificial light, whether from screen time, spending the day indoors or staying awake late at night," said Salk Professor Satchin Panda, senior author of the study. "This .
Gurugram gets CT Scanner and Ophthalmology unit for pets
A computed tomography (CT) scanner and ophthalmology unit was inaugurated at CGS Hospital DLF Phase 3, Gurugram recently. The inauguration was followed by a mesmerizing performance of Shubha Mudgal, the famous Hindustani classical singer.The CT scan machine for pets with the price of 2 Crore will be first in India. Presently, machines that are used for humans scan pets too. The new machine will make the surgical approach easier and reduce the surgical time as the installment of these will aid the veterinarians in spotting the exact location of the tumors. With the help of this, the levels of canine and feline cancers could be better recognized. Also, it could prove to be helpful in cases of injuries.The new ophthalmology unit will help to treat eye-related ailments including cataract which has become common in dogs. In India, the treatment of this is currently not available. CGS Hospital is a part of Charitable Trust under DLF Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DLF Ltd. The hospital
Public healthcare in India: Need to move from 'biggest' to 'finest' (Comment)
India's public healthcare system is sick. In late September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration launched Ayushman Bharat, meaning Long Life India, to address this illness.
Medvarsity Online Ltd. Awarded for Excellence in Training & Development at ABP Healthcare Leadership Awards 2018
/ -- Medvarsity, a pioneer in online medical training, has been awarded the 'Excellence in Training & Development in Healthcare Education' award at the 4th edition of the ABP Healthcare Leadership Awards, 2018, in Mumbai. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/790754/Medvarsity_ABP_Healthcare_Award.jpg ) Through this, ABP News aims to identify businesses and individuals with various expertise from the field of Healthcare. The award recognized the company's contribution to strategic training and development in the educational field. Medvarsity has built a portfolio of end-to-end healthcare training programs for its students, over the period of 18 years. It offers courses specially designed for MBBS Doctors and AYUSH in various advanced skill set which will be beneficial for their career growth to a great extent. Additionally, it also caters to Nurses, Dentists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Medical Technicians & Managers as well, through its exclusive courses. "It's a ...
Benchmarks trade near day's high; media shares advance
Key benchmarks were hovering near day's high in mid-morning trade. At 11:20 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 219.32 points or 0.62% at 35,732.46. The Nifty 50 index was up 46.95 points or 0.44% at 10,732.55. Positive cues from other Asian shares boosted investors sentiment.
Gene-edited baby trial 'paused': China scientist
The Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies said Wednesday the trial had been paused, following an international outcry over the highly controversial procedure. He Jiankui told a packed Hong Kong medical conference that he had successfully altered the DNA of twin girls born to an HIV-positive father. A total of eight volunteer couples-- HIV-positive fathers and HIV-negative mothers -- had signed up to the trial, with one dropping out before it was halted. "I must apologise this result was leaked unexpectedly," said He. "The clinical trial was paused due to the current situation," he added.