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Lesbian, gay, bisexual students at higher risk of self-harm
Students who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are at a higher risk of self-harm when compared to heterosexual individuals, a recent study suggests.The research also shows that low self-esteem may explain the increased risk of self-harm in LGB students. Self-harm typically includes behaviour such as cutting, hair pulling, scratching, burning or non-lethal overdoses."Young people's mental health is a national concern and this study confirms that lesbian, gay or bisexual young people have elevated rates of suicidality and self-harm compared with heterosexual youth. We know much less about how LGB young people seek help for their mental health problems, or what type of support would be effective," said Dr. Elizabeth McDermott, lead author of the study, which appeared in the journal of Archives of Suicide Research.Of the LGB students who completed an online questionnaire, 65 per cent had carried out non-suicidal self-harm over their lifetime compared to 41 per cent of heterosexual ...
Alembic Pharmaceuticals receives USFDA approval for Temazepam Capsules
Temazepam Capsules USP 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg and 40mg have an estimated market size of US$ 48 million for twelve months ending December 2017 according to IQVIA.
Granules gets USFDA approval for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER Tablets
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Lung disease associated with dementia in later life
According to a recent study, lung disease in middle age could be a risk factor for dementia or cognitive impairment later in life.The findings have been published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.Lead author Pamela L Lutsey of the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, and a group of researchers report that both restrictive and obstructive lung diseases were associated with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and with mild cognitive impairment. The link was stronger for restrictive lung diseases, such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis, than it was for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)."Preventing dementia is a public health priority, and previous studies have suggested that poor lung health, which is often preventable, may be linked to a greater risk of developing dementia," said Dr Lutsey."In this study, we looked at the long-term association between poor lung function and the risk of developing dementia, ...
Nawaz Sharif anxious about brother's cancer scare
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has expressed concerns over a medical report of his brother and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif, which diagnosed the latter with cancer.Shehbaz, who is currently in custody on charges of corruption in the Ashiana Housing Scheme case, was allowed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to meet his elder brother, at the Minister's Enclave in Islamabad. The siblings talked about their well-being and the current political situation in the country.During the meeting, Nawaz was anxious about Shehbaz's medical report, The Express Tribune reported quoting sources.On November 25, Shehbaz underwent a medical examination at a private hospital in the Pakistani capital. The NAB officials brought Sharif to the medical facility, where his blood tests and Computed Tomography (CT) scan were conducted.The Pakistani opposition leader is expected to get his CT scan report on Tuesday, following which doctors would brief him on ..
Granules gets USFDA nod for narcolepsy treatment drug
Drug firm Granules India Tuesday said its subsidiary has received approval from the US health regulator for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride extended-release tablets used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. The US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) has approved the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) filed by Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc, subsidiary of Granules India Ltd, through its US agent First Time US Generics LLC, for Methylphenidate Hydrochloride extended-release tablets USP, 10 mg and 20 mg, Granules India said in a filing to BSE. The approved product is the therapeutic equivalent of the reference listed drug Ritalin SR sustained-release tablets 20 mg of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, it added. The company said Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc shall market and distribute the product shortly. Shares of Granules India were trading at Rs 90 apiece, down 0.61 per cent from previous close, on BSE.
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for insomnia treatment drug
Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the US health regulator for Temazepam capsules, used for treatment of insomnia. The company has got approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market the drug in the strength of 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg and 40mg, Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a BSE filing. The approved abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) is the therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug product (RLD) Restoril Capsules. Quoting IQVIA sales data, the company said, Temazepam capsules 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg and 40mg had an estimated market size of USD 48 million for 12 months, ending December 2017. The company's stock was trading at Rs 567 apiece, up 1.33 per cent, on the BSE.
Not just respiratory system, air pollution may also severely affect eyes: Doctors
If you think it is just the lungs or the respiratory system which get affected by polluted air containing high levels of toxic gases and suspended particles -- think again. Medical experts say poor air quality can cause several problems for the eyes as well, including corneal damage.
National festival for CCI children inaugurated
A national festival for children living in Child Care Institutions (CCIs) was launched Monday to provide them a platform to showcase their skills and realise their hidden talents, Women and Child Development Secretary Rakesh Srivastava said. The four-day festival, 'Hausla 2018', of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) was inaugurated by Srivastava here. 'Hausla 2018' has seen the participation of more than 600 children from CCIs across 18 states. They are set to take part in various competitions like painting, athletics, football, chess, speech and writing, the WCD ministry said in a statement. The theme for the event is 'child safety'. Speaking at the inauguration, Srivastava said the idea behind the event was to provide a national platform to the children from CCIs to showcase their talent, realise their hidden talents and to take it forward in their lives. He said the event would instill confidence in the children to be successful. Other than various competitions, ...
Delhi hospital uses novel non-surgical method to repair heart valve
Doctors at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute here have performed the country's first successful MitraClip procedure to repair the leaking heart valve of a 69-year-old man, thereby avoiding the standard open heart surgery for such conditions, the hospital claimed on Monday.
Congo starts first-ever trial testing Ebola drugs
Congo has begun the first-ever trial to test the effectiveness and safety of four experimental Ebola drugs, the first time scientists have directly compared such treatments, the World Health Organisation said Monday. The UN health agency described the multi-drug trial as "a giant step" that would "bring clarity about what works best." "While our focus remains on bringing this outbreak to an end, the launch of the randomized control trial in DRC (Congo) is an important step toward finally finding an Ebola treatment that will save lives," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Since the beginning of the Ebola outbreak in the North Kivu province in August, four therapeutic drugs have been used to treat patients, namely mAb 114, ZMapp, Remdesivir and Regeneron, according to Congo's Health Ministry. To date, more than 160 people have been treated with these experimental drugs. Patients won't be treated much differently than before, but scientists will now have a clinical ...
Brewhouse Ice Tea secures $2 mn loan from Singapore's Food Empire Group
Bottled ice tea brand Brewhouse Ice Tea Monday said it has secured USD 2 million loan from Singapore-based FMCG firm Food Empire Group to expand its footprint and product offerings. Food Empire Group had previously invested USD 6,00,000 in Positive Food Ventures in November 2017. Positive Food Venture Pvt Ltd, maker of bottled ice tea brand Brewhouse, has secured a loan of USD 2 million from Food Empire Holdings, the company said in a statement. "Currently, we are present at over 2,000 points of sale in major cities and are expanding our operation pan India. We plan to invest the loan amount from Food Empire Group towards expanding our reach to 10,000 points of sale in 2020 and to introduce newer and interesting variants," Brewhouse Ice Tea founder Siddharth Jain said. The brand started operations in Delhi in May 2017 and at present has presence in over 10 cities, including Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Lucknow and are retailing with .
Lupin receives USFDA approval for Potassium Chloride for Oral Solution
Lupin's Potassium Ch oride for Oral Solution USP, 20 mEq is the generic version of Pharma Research Software Solution, LLC's Potassium Chloride for Oral Solution, 20 mEq. It is indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of hypokalemia with or without metabolic alkalosis, in patients for whom dietary management with potassium-rich foods or diuretic dose reduction is insufficient.
Lupin receives USFDA approval for Clomipramine Hydrochloride Capsules
Lupin's Clomipramine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg is the generic version of SpecGx LLC's Anafranil Capsules, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg. It is indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Stay healthy with dried fruits, health bars
As healthy living has become a catchword these days, people have taken to eating dried fruits and health bars. Experts say these can give natural nutrients.
Trazadone causes falls, fractures in elderly: Study
While there is a growing need to reduce antipsychotic use, trazadone -- a drug frequently used as an alternative -- is associated with similar risk of falls and major fractures in elderly as atypical antipsychotics, warns a new study.
Nurses launch indefinite strike at GMCH and JMCH
The All Assam Nurses Association (AANA) launched an indefinite strike from Monday in the premises of Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) demanding 'same post same salary'. GMCH Superintendent Dr R Talukdar said, "no nursing service in the hospital has been allowed to be affected. Layered service of nurses have been engaged". Talukdar and JMCH PRO Dr Nilotpal Bhattacharjee said nurses and faculty from the Regional Nursing Colleges attached to both the Medical Colleges, nursing supervisors and nurses undergoing training in the hospital, paramedical interns were pressed into service for providing nursing care to patients. Members of the AANA staged protests in the two hospitals' premises with banners and placards demanding that the state government resolve the anomalies related to grade pay structure published in the 7th Pay Commission report and service rules, restoration of the abolished designation of 'staff nurses'
Maha: Measles-Rubella vaccination drive to begin on Tue
A six-week Measles-Rubella vaccination drive for children between the ages of nine months and 15 years will begin Tuesday in Maharashtra, state Health Minister Deepak Sawant said. He informed that 3.38 crore children will be covered in the campaign and MR vaccines will be provided free of cost at government hospitals and dispensaries. A 2016 report mentioned that 49,000 children died from measles infection annually in the country, of which 8000-10000 deaths took place in Maharashtra. Over 13.20 crore children have been administered the vaccine so far and 650 of them had reported side-effects, the report said. "The vaccine is safe and children will be kept under observation for an hour after they are administered it. The aim is to eliminate Measles and control Rubella by 2020," Sawant told reporters.
Kerala's first lead-poisoning detection and treatment centre opens
Kerala on Monday saw the opening of its first lead-poisoning detection and treatment centre here, as people increasingly take to traditional medicines that are believed to contain heavy metals.
Having a romantic crush can influence your shopping trend: Study
Having a romantic crush on some can increase the urge to seek variety in your purchases in a bid to reassert a sense of control over your life, scientists suggest. Crushes often evoke a sense of uncertainty because it is unclear whether an individual's romantic feelings for another will be reciprocated. This compels people to switch from their favourite foods or brands and seek variety as a symbolic means of reasserting control. The researchers discovered this trend in a series of studies, including one when they asked participants to imagine that they were planning to buy yogurt at a local grocery store. They could either purchase a variety pack that included five different flavours or a pack that contained five servings of one flavour. Then the participants answered demographic questions, including one about whether they currently had a romantic crush. The results showed that people who had a romantic crush were more interested in purchasing the variety pack of yogurt than people ...