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Know how head injuries lead to serious brain diseases
In a recent study, biologists discovered how head injuries adversely affect individual cells and genes that can lead to serious brain disorders.The researchers at the University of California studied more than 6,000 cells in 15 hippocampal cell types -- the first study of individual cell types subject to brain trauma. Each cell has the same DNA, but which genes are activated varies among different cell types. Among the 15 cell types are two that were previously unknown, each with a unique set of active genes.The life scientists provide the first cell 'atlas' of the hippocampus -- the part of the brain that helps regulate learning and memory -- when it is affected by traumatic brain injury. The team also proposed gene candidates for treating brain diseases associated with traumatic brain injuries, such as Alzheimer's disease and post-traumatic stress disorder."Every cell type is different," said Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, co-senior author of the study, which was published in the journal ..
Don't only think of survival of new-borns, but also their sight (November 17 is World Prematurity Day)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World Prematurity Day every year on November 17, to put the spotlight on premature babies.
US paves way to get 'lab meat' on plates
US authorities on Friday agreed on how to regulate food products cultured from animal cells -- paving the way to get so-called "lab meat" on American plates. The Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration agreed to share regulation of cell-cultured food products, they said in a joint statement, following a public meeting in October. While technical details have yet to be confirmed, the FDA would oversee the collection and differentiation of cells -- when stem cells develop to specialized cells -- while USDA would oversee production and labeling of food products. "This regulatory framework will leverage both the FDA's experience regulating cell-culture technology and living biosystems and the USDA's expertise in regulating livestock and poultry products for human consumption," the statement said, adding that the agencies see no need for legislation on the matter. The question of whether to approve cell-cultured food products has never really arisen in the US. In ...
Alphabet unit halts glucose-detecting contact lens project
(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's life sciences division Verily said on Friday that it was putting on hold one of its oldest and highest-profile projects, a smart contact lens designed to help monitor sugar levels.
Alphabet's life sciences unit halts glucose-sensing lens project
(Reuters) - Verily, Alphabet Inc's life sciences division, is putting on hold one of its oldest and high-profile projects, a smart lens to help monitor sugar levels.
Alphabet's Verily pauses project on glucose-sensing lens
(Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Verily said on Friday it is pausing research on glucose-sensing lens, one of its earliest projects.
Elephant hospital inaugurated in Mathura
A hospital to treat injured, sick and ageing elephants was inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Friday. Wildlife SOS, a conservation non-governmental organisation, has established the fully-equipped hospital in collaboration with the state Forest Department. The hospital has the latest technology and medical facilities, including hydrotherapy, wireless digital X-ray, ultrasonography. Located in Churmura village in Farah block, the hospital is equipped with a medical hoist for lifting elephants requiring critical care, a pathology laboratory, digital weighing machine, elephant restraining device and a dedicated indoor treatment enclosure for longer medical procedures. An observation deck will allow veterinary students and interns to observe and learn elephant treatment routines from a safe distance. It was inaugurated by Agra Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar. "There are hundreds of elephants in India suffering from poor health, blindness, lameness and severe distress. ..
Baby given date for heart surgery in 2024 by AIIMS, gets help from HCFI
Three-month-old Nancy, who was given a date for heart surgery in February 2024 by the AIIMS, will now undergo an operation next week at a private hospital after her parents approached the Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI) for help. Nancy has a hole in her heart and required an urgent surgery, a senior HCFI official said. According to her father, Ajay Kumar, a resident of Faridabad, the baby had a cough and breathing problems following which she was admitted at Safdarjung hospital where she was diagnosed with large VSD with severe pulmonary artery hypertension. Safdarjung authorities advised Nancy's family to take her to AIIMS for surgery following which they visited the premier hospital mid-October. She underwent several tests which confirmed she that had a hole in her heart and the doctors at AIIMS said that she needed to undergo a surgery for the same. "They asked us to deposit Rs 57,000 but gave us a date for surgery in February 2024, citing long waiting period. We cannot wait .
India's first elephant hospital opens in Mathura
India's first specialized hospital for elephants was on Friday formally opened by Agra Divisional Commissioner Anil Kumar at Farah block's Churmura village.
Assam govt poised to treat cancer at doorstep
Assam government is poised to treat cancer at the doorstep and has tied up with Tata trust in PPP mode to provide cancer facilities in the state, Health and Family Welfare Commissioner and Secretary Anurag Goel said on Friday. "Assam Government is soon going to treat cancer at the doorstep. The state government has tied up with Tata Trust in a Rs 2000 crore project in PPP mode to provide cancer care facilities in the state", Goel said at the CII North East Healthcare Conclave here. The conclave has been organised with the aim to bring to the fore issues of developing an efficient health care ecosystem in the north east region. Goel also emphasised the need for developing quality workforce for sustainable growth in the healthcare sector. K H Palin, CMD of Shija Hospitals and Research Centre in Imphal said the north east being a biodiversity hotspot offers immense opportunities to promote the region as a destination for alternative medicine. Sudhakar Manav, CEO, Apollo ...
Skin care rules for men this winter
Men nowadays have become equally conscious and cognisant of their skin. However, it is important to take steps wisely.
New jury fails to reach verdict in J&J South Carolina talc cancer trial
(Reuters) - A second South Carolina jury on Thursday failed to reach a verdict in the retrial of a case by a woman whose family said her long-term use of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder led to her death from asbestos-related cancer.
Association of surgeons gets new president
Director of KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases Dr P Raghu Ram was Friday elected as president of the Association of Surgeons of India. The association is the largest surgical organisation in the Asia-Pacific region and represents the surgical fraternity across India, a press release said. Established in 1938,the association is considered to be the'Voice for Surgery' in the country, the release said. Raghu Ram is a Padma Shri Awardee and also the winner of Dr BC Roy National Award.
People sensitive to caffeine's bitterness drink more coffee: Study
People who are more sensitive to coffee's bitter taste actually drink more of the brew, a study suggests. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found that the sensitivity is caused by a genetic variant. "You'd expect that people who are particularly sensitive to the bitter taste of caffeine would drink less coffee," said Marilyn Cornelis, assistant professor at Northwestern University in the US. "The opposite results of our study suggest coffee consumers acquire a taste or an ability to detect caffeine due to the learned positive reinforcement (ie stimulation) elicited by caffeine," Cornelis said. "People who have a heightened ability to taste coffee's bitterness -- and particularly the distinct bitter flavour of caffeine -- learn to associate good things with it," she said. In the study population, people who were more sensitive to caffeine and were drinking a lot of coffee consumed low amounts of tea. The study also found people sensitive to the bitter flavours of .
Sucking your baby's pacifier may benefit their health: Study
Sucking your baby's pacifier may lower the level of the antibody linked to the development of allergies and asthma, a study claims. Researchers theorise parents may be passing healthy oral bacteria in their saliva that will affect the early development of their child's immune system. "Although we can't say there's a cause and effect relationship, we can say the microbes a child is exposed to early on in life will affect their immune system development," said Eliane Abou-Jaoude from Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) in the US. "From our data, we can tell that the children whose pacifiers were cleaned by their parents sucking on the pacifier, those children had lower IgE levels around 10 months of age through 18 months of age," Abou-Jaoude said. The study, being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology meeting in Seattle, US is believed to be the first of its kind in the US to evaluate the association between pacifier cleaning methods and the antibody ...
Your genes make you tea or coffee lover: Study
Are you a tea or coffee person? The answer may lie in your genetic predisposition towards bitter tastes, say researchers.
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce preterm birth risk: Study
Increasing the intake of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy reduces the risk of premature births, says a new research.
North Korea running low on TB meds, experts fear epidemic
The withdrawal of a major international aid organisation threatens to leave tens of thousands of tuberculosis patients in North Korea without the medication they need and could spiral into a severe crisis if it is not addressed soon, according to health experts familiar with the situation in the North. The dwindling stockpile of crucial medications follows the abrupt departure of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, an international aid organisation whose grants to North Korea supported the treatment of 120,000 TB patients last year. Its support officially ended in June despite an outcry among health officials in North Korea and in the international community that it could spark a major epidemic. Neurosurgeon Kee Park, of the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at Harvard Medical School, said in an email to The Associated Press that the situation is extremely dire and likely to get dramatically worse in the years ahead if it is not properly dealt with. The .
Nursing Conclave - 'NurCon 2018' Held
/ -- Nursing Training needs radical change in its curriculum: Experts in Healthcare & Training at NurCon 2018 With an initiative of Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, Nursing Conclave - NurCon 2018 the third edition held in Mumbai saw a huge number of participation of nursing professionals from various hospitals and nursing colleges across the city and state. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/786043/NurCon_2018.jpg ) A day-long conclave on Nursing was inaugurated at the hands of Prof. Shashikala Wanjari - Vice-Chancellor and Honorary Colonel of SNDT Women's University, Mumbai and Swapna Joshi - Professor, College of Nursing, Tata Memorial Hospital. The event was also graced by the presence of eminent personalities like Dr Niranjan Hiranandani - Co-founder & MD of Hiranandani Group, Dr Sujit Chatterjee - CEO of Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital. The key people behind organising this entire NurCon 2018 are Ms . Valsa Thomas - Chairperson, NurCon 2018 and Ms . Saly Suseel - ...
19-year-old dies after inhaling deodorant to get high
A 19-year-old recovering drug addict died after inhaling deodorant in an attempt to get high, doctors who treated him in the Netherlands have revealed in a case report to highlight the fatal consequences of inhaling chemicals.