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3 Indian-Americans named in Time magazine's Health Care 50 2018 list

The list included physicians, scientists, business and political leaders, whose work is transforming healthcare

6 children dead, 12 sick in viral outbreak at rehab center in US

A severe viral outbreak at a New Jersey rehabilitation center for "medically fragile children" has left six youngsters dead and 12 others sick, the state Health Department said Tuesday. There have been 18 cases of adenovirus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of New York, the New Jersey Health Department said in a statement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an email that it is providing technical assistance to the state. In the past 10 years, cases of severe illness and death from the type of infection found at the facility have been reported in the United States, said CDC spokeswoman Kate Fowlie in an email, though it's unclear how many deaths there have been. The strain afflicting the children is usually associated with acute respiratory illness, according to the CDC, which on its website instructs health workers to report unusual clusters to state or local health departments. The Health ...

Kraft Heinz to sell part of Indian businesses to drugmaker Zydus - Bloomberg

(Reuters) - Kraft Heinz Co has agreed to sell a portfolio of its Indian businesses, including children's drink brand Complan, to Indian drugmaker Zydus Wellness Ltd, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

Biogen's Spinraza drives third-quarter profit beat

(Reuters) - Biogen Inc on Tuesday handily beat Wall Street expectations for third quarter profit, led by strong demand for its new blockbuster muscle disease treatment Spinraza.

Week 34 of pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk: study

Women's bodies undergo a "striking" change during a specific week of pregnancy that can significantly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer later in life, scientists said Tuesday. Previous research has highlighted how women under the age of 30 can reduce their risk of contracting breast cancer later in life by having a baby. But a new study by experts in Denmark and Norway claims to have identified the precise week of pregnancy when the change occurs. "If you deliver a child at week 33 you get the child, which is great, but you don't get the bonus of having a lower risk of breast cancer for the rest of your life," Mads Melbye, from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Clinical Medicine and lead study author, told AFP. "It's a very distinct change in risk when you go from week 33 to week 34." A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks and a baby born before 37 weeks is considered premature. Melbye and his team studied a huge database of nearly four million women in Denmark and .

AbbVie rheumatoid arthritis drug succeeds in late stage trial

NEW YORK (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Tuesday said its experimental rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment showed significant improvement in physical function, pain and quality of life compared with the commonly prescribed generic drug methotrexate in a late stage clinical trial.

More than 3 lakh children vaccinated in Nagaland

As part of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign, more than three lakh children have been vaccinated in Nagaland, a Health department official said Tuesday. The Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign was launched in the state on October 3 and 3,30, 292 children have been vaccinated till October 22, deputy director in the Health department, Dr Razuokhrieu Rio said. He said that the vaccination was conducted in 2,686 schools through 1,086 outreach sessions. Health department sources said that the vaccination percentage in the state as of now stands at 73.64 per cent. The vaccination campaign will go on till the first week of November, Rio added.

Decoded: How smell of lavender helps you unwind

Scientists have discovered that the fragrant flower lavender is relaxing and may help people unwind and could even be a safer alternative to anti-anxiety drugs.

Laurus Labs to expand its footprint in US, China

: City-based drug-maker Laurus Labs Tuesday said it sold the US Food and Drug Administration-approved tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), used to treat hepatitis B virus, to CASI Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA. Discussions were on to allow Laurus to continue to manufacture and market the TDF in the US and to potentially supply abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) to China, a press release said here. Founder and chief executive officer of Laurus Lab Satyanarayana Chava said in the release that the transfer of TDF ANDA for its use in China enhances the strategic focus of the company to leverage on development and manufacturing capabilities in the markets where its presence was not strong. Partnering with CASI Pharmaceuticals would enable Laurus Labs monetise its assets in China while building a robust pipeline and commercialise quality drugs in other markets, he said in the release.

France clears use of anti-spasm drug to treat alcoholism

French health authorities said Tuesday they have approved the use of a muscle relaxant to help treat people addicted to alcohol. The ANSM national drug agency said it had cleared Baclofen, first developed in the 1970s, for alcoholism after a trial period that began in 2014, following years of off-label use in several countries. But officials warned that the drug could have harmful side-effects, and limited its dosage to 80 milligrammes per day, down from 300 milligrammes previously. Critics of the drug says its use to treat alcoholism has not been sufficiently proven, with some questioning the wisdom of trying to stop dependence on a product by replacing it with a pill. But a French drug oversight agency said last year that while Baclofen had not been definitively shown to be efficient in treating alcoholism, it had shown "clinical benefits in some patients". In its trial with 132 heavy drinkers, it found that 80 percent either became abstinent or turned into moderate drinkers. By ...

Novel app to improve lives of people with OCD: Study

Researchers have developed a novel "brain training" app that could help people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to manage their symptoms, including excessive handwashing and contamination fears that affects up to 46 per cent people.

Sun Pharma launches psoriasis treatment drug Ilumya in US

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Tuesday said it has launched its plaque psoriasis treatment drug Ilumya (tildrakizumab-asmn) in the US market. Ilumya in the strength of 100 mg/mL is now available in the US for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis, the company said in a statement. "The availability of Ilumya is an important milestone for Sun Pharma as we expand our specialty medicine portfolio in the US," Sun Pharma North America CEO Abhay Gandhi said. Ilumya offers a new, safe and effective treatment option for people who are still struggling to manage their moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, he added. "We understand the importance of patient and physician choice, and are committed to making Ilumya among the most cost-effective treatments in the market today," Gandhi said. The company is working closely with relevant stake holders to ensure that Ilumya, a monoclonal antibody, is accessible to the patients across the US who may benefit from this new treatment option, Sun ...

Lack of good oral health may up hypertension risk (Lead, correcting intro)

Ensuring good dental health is as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet for the management of high blood pressure (BP), according to a new research.

Philips launches first start-up programme for AI in healthcare

Global health technology firm Philips selected 19 start-up companies for its first global start-up collaboration programme that is focused on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

Narayana Health City treats three patients with related donor liver transplant

Narayana Health City successfully treated three patients suffering from chronic liver disease through related donor liver transplant.The doctors sourced matching livers from the recipients' family members and carried out the transplants at Narayana Health City. Patients included 39 year old Sathish Babu, 44 year old VenkataSwamy Reddy and 12 year old Sugita Sathiyaseelan.Hailing from Dommasandra, Anekal 39 year old Sathish Babu was a known case of chronic liver disease owing to alcoholism. He was being treated at Narayana Health City where the doctors advised him to undergo a liver transplant. Luckily for Sathish Babu, his sister was found to be a matching donor.VenkataSwamy Reddy, a 44 year old farmer was diagnosed with chronic liver cancer for which he was being treated at Narayana Health City. As his condition was not improving, he had to undergo a liver transplant. Fortunately for Mr. Reddy, his brother was a perfect match.12 year old Sugitha Sathiyaseelan, a student from ...

Breathing through nose boosts memory consolidation: Study

Breathing through the nose may improve the transfer of experience to long-term memory, according to a study. The finding, published in the journal JNeurosci, adds to the growing evidence for the influence of respiration on human perception and cognition. Building on previous research in animals and humans, Artin Arshamian from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and colleagues compared the effects of nose breathing and mouth breathing during a one-hour consolidation period after participants were exposed to various odours. Nose breathers, whose mouths were taped over during the consolidation period, showed increased odour recognition compared to mouth breathers, whose noses were clipped during consolidation. Although the study did not measure brain activity, the researchers suggest that nose breathing may facilitate communication between sensory and memory networks as memories are replayed and strengthened during consolidation. The study provides evidence that, in addition to its effects .

Kids spending more time with screens than outdoors: Study

Children are spending more time in front of the screens and less time outdoors, even in rural areas, according to a study of middle-school students in the US. Researchers at North Carolina State University and Clemson University in the US found that gaps between screen time and outdoor time were most pronounced for girls, African American students, and eighth graders. "Middle school can be a turning point for many activities because priorities shift and young people's lives become more and more structured. This often results in fewer opportunities for outdoor recreation," said Lincoln Larson, an assistant professor at North Carolina State University. "This is a problem because connection to nature plays a positive role in young people's physical health and psychological development," Larson said. "We want to understand how recreation choices might influence youth at this formative time," said Edmond Bowers, an associate professor at Clemson University. Research on the impact of ...

Lack of good oral health may up hypertension risk

Besides a healthy lifestyle and diet, dental health also plays a significant role in triggering high blood pressure (BP), according to a new research.

Father's exercise can boost kids' health in adulthood: Study

For men planning to start a family, hitting the gym can help their children with a healthy metabolism.

Why is it important to breathe through nose?

Did you know! Nose breathing could enhance memory consolidation, according to a study.The research has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience.The findings add to growing evidence for the influence of respiration on human perception and cognition.Building on previous research in animals and humans, Artin Arshamian and colleagues compared the effects of nose breathing and mouse breathing during a one-hour consolidation period after participants were exposed to various odors.Nose breathers, whose mouths were taped over during the consolidation period, showed increased odor recognition compared to mouth breathers, whose noses were clipped during consolidation.Although this study did not measure brain activity, the researchers suggested that nose breathing might facilitate communication between sensory and memory networks as memories are replayed and strengthened during consolidation.The study provided evidence that, in addition to its effects on memory encoding and retrieval, nasal