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Columbia Asia Hospital thanks stakeholders before exiting its Ahmedabad operations
Columbia Asia Hospital Pvt. Ltd. (Columbia Asia) has decided to close its operations of Ahmedabad unit.Spread across 1 lakh square feet area, the Group's world class Ahmedabad facility will be taken over by Zydus Hospitals.Hospital management has decided to exit from operations and hand over the unit to Zydus Hospitals on October 30th. This decision comes after much deliberation at the highest level, taking in the best interest of all relevant parties.Thanking all stakeholders who have been a part of the experience of operating in Ahmedabad, Dr. Nanda Kumar Jairam, CEO said, "It was a difficult decision, but the Management of Columbia Asia has taken a decision to exit our Ahmedabad operations. We have had some great experiences and although there were tough times, the support of our stakeholders have always sailed through. I would like to thank the community, its stakeholders, doctors, medical staff and local authorities for the support all these years. We have made detailed plans to .
Exercise may prevent fall risk for older adults with Alzheimer's
A new study has suggested that exercise may decrease the risk of falling for older adults who have Alzheimer's disease and mental health challenges.The study appeared in the American Journal of American Geriatrics Society.Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a brain disease that causes changes that kill brain cells. AD is a type of dementia, which causes memory loss and problems with thinking and making decisions. People with AD and other forms of dementia have difficulties performing the daily activities others might consider routine.Dementia takes a toll on those who live with it and it also places a burden on caregivers. Along with problems connected to memory, language, and decision-making, dementia can cause neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as depression, anxiety, changes in mood, increased irritability, and changes in personality and behaviour.People who have AD/dementia also have twice the risk of falls compared to people without dementia. About 60 per cent of older adults with dementia .
Teenager undergoes rare intestinal surgery at Delhi hospital
A 16-year-old boy from Kanpur was blessed with a new lease of life after doctors here successfully treated him with a rare intestinal disorder.
Dr Reddy's gets 8 observations from USFDA for Duvvada plant
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Tuesday said US health regulator has issued eight observations after inspecting its formulations plant at Duvvada, Visakhapatnam. "The audit of our formulations manufacturing facility at Duvvada, Visakhapatnam, by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), has been completed today. We have been issued a Form 483 with eight observations, which we are addressing," the company said in a regulatory filing. As per the USFDA, a Form 483 is issued to a firm's management at the conclusion of an inspection when investigator has observed any conditions that in its judgment may constitute violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and related Acts. It notifies the company's management of objectionable conditions. The Hyderabad-based company's shares today ended 2.48 per cent up at Rs 2,597.70 on the BSE.
Quality education is important for healthcare services: Naik
Union Minister Shripad Naik Tuesday said quality education in Ayush educational institutes is important for providing healthcare services. The Ayush systems of healthcare consist of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. "Quality education in the sphere of Ayush systems of healthcare in educational institutes and centres of excellence is important for providing quality healthcare service," Naik said on the occasion of a foundation stone laying ceremony of a hostel of National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH) here. The Union Minister of State for Ayush urged all the stakeholders of the institute to strengthen the Ayush systems of healthcare with quality service to all patients visiting the institute. The minister said the institute should set new milestones of excellence in the sphere with result-oriented healthcare service as patients from across the country as well as from foreign countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Malaysia visit the ...
German ex-nurse admits killing 100 patients
A former nurse in Germany on Tuesday admitted murdering 100 patients in his care, on the first day of his trial in the town of Oldenburg.
Boy dies of swine flu in Coimbatore
An eight-year old boy suffering from swine flu died Tuesday at the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, sources in the hospital said. N Sanjay, hailing from Samathur in nearby Pollachi, was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago for suspected dengue fever, but later doctors diagnosed him to be suffering from the H1N1 influenza. He died Tuesday afternoon without responding to treatment, the sources said. Two other patients were undergoing treatment for dengue, four for swine flu and 12 with symptoms of the flu while and 61 people were being treated for viral fever, they said.
Sniffer dogs could detect malaria in people: Study
Scientists say they have trained dogs to sniff out tell-tale aromas of malaria using clothes from people infected with the deadly disease. Freya, a Springer Spaniel, is one of the dogs who has been trained to sniff out the scent of malaria, said researchers from Durham University in the UK. Freya's highly sensitive nose could help provide the first non-invasive test for the disease, they said. Sniffer dogs could potentially be deployed at ports of entry to identify passengers carrying malaria to prevent the spread of the disease across borders and to ensure people receive timely antimalarial treatment. Researchers found that dogs could scent malaria in samples of socks worn by infected children. "While our findings are at an early stage, in principle we have shown that dogs could be trained to detect malaria infected people by their odour with a credible degree of accuracy," said Steve Lindsay, a professor at Durham University. "This could provide a non-invasive way of screening for ..
How to make your skin glow with Vitamin E
Autumn has just set in and with this change in season our skin also begins to change and transform. To rescue our skin from the ever so changing weather and hydration drenched condition, Vitamin E acts as a super powerful hydration and anti-oxidant range so make sure you are adding this as part of skin nutrient.
Officer among eight soldiers injured in Kupwara
Eight soldiers, including a Major, were injured on Tuesday in an accidental explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Two of them were reported to be in critical condition.
Radiation therapy cuts low risk of recurrence of breast cancer
According to a recent study, a subset of patients with low-risk breast cancer is highly unlikely to see cancer return following breast conservation surgery but can lower that risk even further with radiation therapy.These 12-year follow-up data from the only prospective, randomized trial to compare recurrence outcomes after treatment for low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) were presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).In this long-term update, patients with "good risk" DCIS defined by the research team as cancer found only on a mammogram or incidentally during a breast biopsy for another reason, continued to experience extremely low recurrence 12 years after breast conservation surgery.Those who underwent whole breast radiation therapy (WBRT) and those who also opted to take tamoxifen experienced the lowest recurrence rates, but even those who received no further treatment following surgery did not experience any ...
Medica Hospital Trauma Team saves a critically injured young man
Md. Salim (name changed), a 30-year old man from Burdwan, was saved by the rapid medical intervention and prompt surgical and therapeutic treatment by Medica Hospital Trauma Team.Md. Salim, after initial tests, scans and X-rays at a local hospital, was diagnosed with a dislocated collarbone, injured ribcage, and other external injuries. The condition gradually started worsening since his arrival at the local hospital. Being critically injured, he was referred to Kolkata for consistent shortness of breath which was not relieved in spite of giving oxygen.When he reported to a private hospital in Kolkata, his shortness of breath was acute and he was unable to lie down. Immediately after admission, the emergency physician's team thoroughly examined Salim and found that his worsening respiratory distress was somehow not related to multiple rib fractures. Under medical observation, the patient underwent an X-Ray chest as well as a CT scan, which is the basic step of a Trauma Protocol.These .
Bigger brains linked with greater cancer risk: Study
The more brain cells you have, the higher is the risk of developing brain cancer, according to a study. A large brain means more brain cells, and the more cells you have, the more cell divisions that can go wrong and create mutations that lead to cancer, said Even Hovig Fyllingen, a PhD candidate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). "Aggressive brain cancer is a rare type of cancer, but once you have it, the chance of survival is relatively low," Fyllingen said. "Several studies have shown that the size of different organs is an important factor in cancer development. For example, women with larger breasts have a greater risk of breast cancer. We wanted to check if this was also the case for brain tumours," he said. The research used data from the Nord-Trondelag Health Study which comprises health data and blood samples collected in multiple waves of data gathering from thousands of Norwegians in the Nord-Trondelag county region. Fyllingen compared the data to
Bigger brains increase cancer risk?
According to the findings of a recent study, bigger brains are associated with greater risk of cancer.The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) study has been published in the journal Neuro-Oncology."Aggressive brain cancer is a rare type of cancer, but once you have it, the chance of survival is relatively low," researcher Even Hovig Fyllingen said.-Lifestyle matters lessFor some types of cancer, lifestyle makes a big difference. People who smoke have a greater risk of lung cancer than non-smokers, for example. A person's lifestyle matters less for brain tumour development.A large brain means more brain cells. And the more cells you have, the more cell divisions that can go wrong and create mutations that lead to cancer.-Big organs, bigger risk"Several studies have shown that the size of different organs is an important factor in cancer development. For example, women with larger breasts have a greater risk of breast cancer. We wanted to check if this was also the ...
Bigger brains linked to higher cancer risk: Study
Having a bigger brain is directly associated with higher risk of brain cancer, says a new research.
Novel vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk
Researchers have tested a vaccine, S100A9, that may be able to replace oral blood thinners to reduce the risk of secondary strokes caused by blood clots, without increasing the risk of serious bleeding or triggering an autoimmune response, according to a new research.
Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd rises for third straight session
The stock is quoting at Rs 2569.85, up 1.46% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd is up 5.84% in last one year as compared to a 0.9% slide in NIFTY and a 2.2% slide in the Nifty Pharma index.
'Lovesick' makes its India premiere at MAMI
The highly acclaimed documentary about two HIV+ singles finding true love in each other through a 'matchmaking' doctor premiered at the JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, Monday. Directed by Ann S Kim and Priya Giri Desai, the 70-min documentary follows Padma Shri recipient Dr Suniti Solomon, who discovered India's first case of HIV in 1986. "Lovesick" chronicles her way to help fight the epidemic: by becoming a matchmaker to the spouses for her HIV+ patients. "I read an article about Dr Suniti and I turned around to Ann and said, 'Don't you think it'll make a great movie?' She had spent time in India studying and travelling and I'm an Indian American who grew up in California and spent all my summers in Bangalore. "We both had an understanding of this place. We thought let's go to India and connect with the doctor. The worst thing that can happen is we will get a fun trip out of it, the best thing is we can find a great story," Priya said after the premiere. The duo began filming in 2008
SIS Medical Launches Sales in India
/ -- SIS Medical, a Swiss manufacturer of innovative cardiology products, has obtained approval in India for its high-pressure balloon catheter OPN NC - Super High Pressure PTCA Balloon. This represents an important milestone for the company based in Frauenfeld, capital of the Thurgau canton, in the expansion of its presence in Asia and in its internationalization strategy. In future, SIS products will be sold in India in cooperation with Translumina Therapeutics, one of the leading local manufacturers of stents. SIS Medical sees considerable potential in this market, as the number of cardiological diseases is rising sharply and more and more people have access to high-quality medicine. Willi Zwahlen, Managing Director and founder of SIS Medical, says: "We see considerable potential for our high-pressure balloon catheters in India, one of the world's largest markets for medical technology. Here, many people suffer from calcification of their blood vessels due to a high level of ...
Nepal PM's health condition improving, say doctors
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's health has improved, said doctors at Manmohan Cardiovascular and Transplant Center, Maharajgunj on Tuesday.Prime Minister Oli, who was rushed to the hospital on Monday after suffering lung infection, will remain admitted in the Intense Care Unit (ICU) for the next few days, the doctor added.The medical centre has also issued a health bulletin and stated, "The tests of his (Prime Minister Oli's) blood, as well as the X-ray of his chest and others, are positive and his condition is improving is informed here though."The 66-year-old Prime Minister, who had undergone a kidney transplant in 2007, is said to have a weak immune system."His condition now is stable. He has an infection in chest and we are working on to stop the infection from spreading to his kidneys. We have tested for Swine-flu also and the result is negative. He will be here in the hospital for a few more days," Professor Doctor Uttam Krishna Shrestha of the center informed over the ...