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Mexican tetra fish may offer heart failure treatments in humans

A Mexican fish's gene that enables the specie to repair its heart after damage can one day aid in heart failure treatments in humans, say researchers.

Antioxidants may prevent cognitive deficits in diabetics

Regular consumption of antioxidants may help reduce cognitive difficulties in patients suffering from diabetes, suggests a study conducted on mice.

Anabolic steroids may raise risk of premature death in men

Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids such as testosterone may face a higher risk of early death, warns a new study.

Mother's weight determines child's BMI: Study

Besides genetic factors, mother's weight can directly influence a child's body mass index (BMI) in adolescence, finds a new study.

98 mn Indians may have diabetes by 2030: Lancet study

Nearly 98 million people in India may have type 2 diabetes by 2030, according to a study unveiled Wednesday which found that the number of adults with the disease worldwide is expected rise by over a fifth. The study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, found that the amount of insulin needed to effectively treat type 2 diabetes will rise by more than 20 per cent worldwide over the next 12 years. Without major improvements in access, insulin will be beyond the reach of around half of the 79 million adults with type 2 diabetes who will need it in 2030, said researchers from Stanford University in the US. The findings are of particular concern for the African, Asian, and Oceania regions which the study predicts will have the largest unmet insulin need in 2030 if access remains at current levels. Results showed that worldwide, the number of adults with type 2 diabetes is expected rise by more than a fifth from 406 million in 2018 to 511 million in 2030. Over ...

14-month-old Pak child undergoes operation for 'giant heart' at Delhi hospital

A Pakistani infant, who was diagnosed with a condition of a "giant heart", received a new lease of life after undergoing an operation at a city hospital, doctors said Wednesday. The 14-month old baby, having a "complex and unusual heart disease", was recently operated at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) in Delhi. The baby, a native of Pakistan, was brought to the hospital with an inability to feed properly and was having recurrent chest infections and every crawling movement was interrupted due to breathlessness, the hospital authorities said. "He was not able to grow, weighing only 6.5 kg at the time of admission," the SGRH said in a statement. According to Neeraj Aggarwal, Paediatric Cardiologist at the hopsital, "Detailed work revealed that left-sided blood receiving chamber of the heart (left atrium) was hugely dilated, four times the expected size (called 'Giant Left Atrium'), which was pressing on the nearby airway structures in the chest." "Also there was a large hole between .

Pakistani kid with unusual heart disease successfully treated in Delhi

A 14-month-old child from Pakistan who was born with an unusual heart disease successfully underwent a surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, authorities said on Wednesday.

Fish genes hold key to repairing damaged hearts: Study

Scientists have identified a gene behind the Mexican tetra fish's ability to repair its damaged heart, an advance that may hold clues for future treatments in humans. Researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK found that the tetra fish living in the rivers of Northern Mexico have retained their ability to repair their heart tissue even after millions of years. However, the fish in one particular cave, called Pachon, have lost this amazing ability. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, compared the genetic code of the river fish to that of the cave fish to discover what special mechanisms are required for heart repair. The researchers found three areas of the fish genome were implicated in the fish's ability to repair their hearts. They also compared the activity of genes in the river versus the cave fish in the period after heart injury. Two genes, lrrc10 and caveolin were much more active in the river fish and could be key in allowing the river fish to repair ...

Mindful drinking, eating can prevent hangover

You're enjoying beer, cocktails with friends, and before you know it, night turns into day, and you wake up with a massive hangover.You're not alone. According to a study conducted at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, about 76 per cent of adults experience some type of hangover after a drinking session. The findings are published in the journal Addiction.Hangover symptoms include fatigue, dehydration, a headache or muscle aches, dizziness, shakiness, rapid heartbeat."Just in the previous decade, we are seeing more sophisticated clinical and preclinical research advance our understanding of all that is involved in a hangover," said Laura Veach, a researcher. "Briefly, we have indications that the immune system and an inflammation response are involved when that hangover alarm goes out, from the central nervous system, when the blood alcohol concentration finally gets to zero. The absence of alcohol in the body at that point is often where the hangover symptoms are at their worst."So .

Indivior backs FY view, warns of generic rival hit; shares fall

(Reuters) - Shares of drugmaker Indivior Plc fell as much as 10 percent on Wednesday, a day after the company lost a legal battle that will allow an Indian generic rival to sell a copycat version of its blockbuster film-based opioid addiction treatment.

Maulvis to help catalyse vaccine drive in Thane

The Thane district administration in Maharashtra has roped in maulvis to spread awareness in their community about the vaccine to prevent infectious diseases like measles and rubella among children. The step has been taken to remove all misconceptions from people's minds about the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine, Collector Rajesh Narvekar told reporters here on Tuesday. The district administration will start the MR vaccination drive from November 27 and it will continue for about six weeks, he said. "Maulvis have been roped in to spread the awareness and make the vaccination programme a success," Narvekar said. The vaccination drive will cover nearly 26.86 lakh children between the age of nine months and 15 years. "Our endeavour is to ensure 100 per cent coverage," he said. Last year, there were seven measles cases in the district while this year, five such cases have been reported so far, the collector said. Besides, there were three cases of rubella in 2017 but no case has

Indivior sticks to FY outlook, warns of hit from generic rival

(Reuters) - British drugmaker Indivior Plc stuck to its full-year forecast on Wednesday even after a U.S. court allowed an Indian generic rival to sell a copycat version of Indvior's blockbuster opioid addiction treatment drug.

Aspirin and omega-3 safe, lower bowel cancer risk: Study

Intake of aspirin and omega-3 is safe and effective at reducing chances of bowel cancer in high-risk patients, according to a new clinical trial.

Sleep length can be linked with increased risk of fractures

Sleep length can be associated with an increased risk of fractures, a recent study has suggested.According to the findings of the research, compared with women who slept seven to eight hours each night, women who slept for 5 hours or 10 hours had about 25 per cent increased odds of experiencing recurrent falls.Short sleep was associated with an increased risk of all fractures, and upper limb, lower limb, and central body fractures, but not with an increased risk of hip fractures. The findings of the study are published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.The analysis included 157,306 women enrolled in the Women's Health Initiative, with an average follow-up time of 7.6 years for falls and 12.0 years for fractures. The annualized rate of recurrent fall events was 10.6 percent among women reporting 5 hours of sleep per night, 7.0 percent among women sleeping seven to eight hours per night, and 11.8 percent among women sleeping 10 hours per night."Falls are an important public ...

Men's health checklist: Things men can do for good health

Whether it is cigarette, alcohol or an unhealthy diet, researchers suggest that these activities can cause many diseases, including high blood pressure, lung cancer, depression and more, especially in men.Getting just 30 minutes of moderate activity a day can help improve your health, including your heart health.Experts from a variety of scientific, medical and public health disciplines have highlighted some of the most important health tips that men can follow for a healthier, fitter life.-Have regular check-ups: Even if you feel healthy, regular health checks such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, prostate checks are essential to catch any problems early and stay in good health. Mental health is just as important, and seeking help for mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, can be critical.-Reduce alcohol use: The harmful use of alcohol killed nearly 3 million people in 2016; 75 per cent of whom were men. Drinking too much, or too often, increases your immediate

Lupin launches generic of Xenazine in US

Drug maker Lupin Wednesday announced the launch of Tetrabenazine tablets, used for the treatment of involuntary movements associated with Huntington's disease in the United States. The company had received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) earlier this year to market the drug in the strengths of 12.5 mg and 25 mg tablets, Lupin said in a BSE filing. Tetrabenazine tablets is indicated for the treatment of chorea (neurological disorder characterised by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders) associated with Huntington's disease. The approved product is the generic equivalent of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC's Xenazine tablets. Quoting IQVIA MAT September 2018 data, Lupin said Xenazine tablets had annual sales of USD 153 million in the US. Lupin shares were trading 0.15 per cent up at Rs 850 apiece on BSE.

Focus: BioMarin sets stage early for hemophilia cure off-Broadway

NEW YORK (Reuters) - BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc is turning to the theater to establish its name with hemophilia patients, long before its experimental cure for the bleeding disorder could reach the market.

Lupin launches Tetrabenazine Tablets

Lupin's Tetrabenazine Tablets, 12.5 mg and 25 mg are the generic equivalent of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC's Xenazine tablets. It is indicated for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease.

Dr. Reddy's shares spike after favourable generic drug ruling

(Reuters) - Shares of Indian drugmaker Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd jumped nearly 9 percent on Wednesday, their sharpest intraday gain in a year, after a U.S. court allowed the company to sell a copycat version of Indivior Plc's opioid treatment Suboxone Film.

Apple Watch can soon protect users from UV light exposure

The new Apple Watch can help prevent sunburn, premature skin ageing and even skin cancer as the US Patent and Trademark Office have approved its patent on monitoring ultraviolet (UV) light exposure.