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4-year-old girl gets skull implant in Pune
After suffering from serious injuries in an accident, the skull of a four-year-old girl was recently implanted using polyethylene bone at Pune's Bharati Hospital.The surgery of Ishita Jawale was performed earlier in May after she suffered severe head injuries in an accident. Due to blood clot in the skull, the doctors took the decision to remove the bones of the skull in order to get rid of the clot.Commenting on the same, Dr. Jayant Kewal, Deputy MD of Bharati Hospital said," After CT scan, it was revealed that if something was not done to remove the clot, then the child might die. We had only one option and that was to remove the skull and we opted for it."He informed that in order to bring the girl's face back to shape, they implanted the polyethylene bone. The girl was admitted in the hospital for one-and-a-half months and she will be kept under observation till she is 14-year-old.Dr.Vishal Rokane, the Neurosurgeon who performed the treatment, said that the decision to perform the
Mood-boosting foods for workaholics
Working long hours under stress and eating irregularly and mindlessly can lead to depression. So make sure you are eating right, say experts.
U.S. FDA panel backs Celltrion copycat of Roche blood cancer drug
(Reuters) - Celltrion Inc's <068270.KS> biosimilar of Roche Holding AG's blockbuster cancer drug, Rituxan, on Wednesday won unanimous backing from an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CVS, Aetna win U.S. approval for $69 billion deal
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Health Corp won U.S. antitrust approval for its $69 billion acquisition of health insurer Aetna Inc, the Justice Department said on Wednesday, paving the way for a combination with potential to cut U.S. healthcare costs for consumers.
Hospital pilot project: Visually-challenged women engaged to detect breast cancer
A leading private hospital in Delhi has teamed up with National Association for the Blind (NAB) to engage visually-challenged women in early detection of breast cancer by harnessing their pronounced tactile capabilities. After undergoing training, two of these women have joined the hospital as Medical Tactile Examiners (MTEs), as they are being called, as part of a pilot project. Fortis Hospital at Vasant Kunj in association with National Association of Blind India have launched 'Discovering hands' -- a unique breast screening technique for early detection of breast cancer for women across all ages. 'Discovering Hands' is a unique initiative from Germany that trains visually impaired women, using their highly developed tactile sense to identify the minutest abnormalities in the breasts. In a nine-month long training programme supported by Bayer Crop Science, visually-impaired women are trained to screen patients of all age groups and also detect breast cancer. These MTEs have helped ..
Maha FDA issues 'stop work' notices to outlets linked with food delivery apps
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday issued "stop work" notices to over a hundred outlets listed on Swiggy, Zomato, Foodpanda and Uber Eat platforms, an official statement said. The action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006 as these companies were "found selling food items without proper permissions from the state authorities," the FDA said. It also said that in some cases the food items "sold" by these outlets were found to be of low quality. These firms are in the business of home delivery of ready-to-eat food from restaurants and hotels. Stop work notices were issued to 85 outlets linked with Swiggy, 50 of Zomato, three outlets of Foodpanda and two of Uber Eats. The decision comes into effect immediately and hence from tomorrow these outlets will have to stop operating, said the FDA release. FDA commissioner Pallavi Darade, assistant commissioner Suhas Bharadwaj and other officials recently inspected 347 outlets of these four ..
NHRC notice to Health Min, Delhi govt over a city hospital not having MRI machine since 2016
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Health Ministry and Delhi government over reports that a city-run hospital does not have a functional MRI machine since February 2016. The Delhi government's G B Pant Hospital is a referral centre for neurology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, gastrointestinal surgery and psychiatry, for which MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is a crucial test for diagnosis and timely treatment. The NHRC, in a statement on Wednesday, said it has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that the facility does not have a functional MRI machine since February 2016. The panel has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issue of violation of right to life and health of the people. Accordingly, it has issued notice to the Delhi chief secretary and the secretary of he Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, seeking reports on it within four weeks. The report sought by the NHRC would include the present .
CVS, Aetna win U.S. approval for $69 billion merger
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pharmacy chain CVS Health Corp won U.S. antitrust approval for its $69 billion acquisition of health insurer Aetna Inc, the Justice Department said on Wednesday, paving the way for a combination the companies say can help cut soaring U.S. healthcare costs.
Paramount Bed supports healthcare workers in Japan through Paratechno
Paramount Bed, a specialist in manufacturing hospital beds, has eased the lives of healthcare workers in Japan through its 'Paratechno' Company which enables medical staff to engage in treatment efficiently.Yoshitaka Kubo, the President of Paratechno says, "We believe that our mission is to provide a safe and secure environment for our customers, and we aim to achieve that by product support and peripheral service under 'Paramount Bed' policy of striving to become a necessary presence for the creation of medical treatment environment."Paratechno's skilled staff is fully familiar with the structure of a hospital bed and how it's used. "I am working so patients can feel as comfortable as possible when hospitalized. This special room also has a concierge service", says a Paratechno staff member working at NTT Medical Center in Tokyo.Yoshimi Katsumata from the Medical Center says, "As elderly patients increase, the method of nursing is evolving every day. I think it is very good to ...
Sleeping too much can affect your mental skills: Study
While lack of proper sleep has been known to affect health, a new study has showed that people who sleep less or more than an average of seven to eight hours per night are more likely to develop impairments in their mental skills.
This DNA alteration may lower impact of high-carbohydrate diets
Love to eat high-carbohydrate diets, including pasta, breads, cookies, and sugar-sweetened beverages, but worried about their health effects? People naturally endowed with an alteration in their DNA could likely be at a distinct advantage over those who do not.
Unseen infections behind stunted growth in many kids: Lancet
Deadly pathogens are causing unrecognised infections that are stunting growth and mental development in healthy children living in developing countries including India, a study has claimed.
TN healthcare model worthy of emulation by other states: Guv
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit Wednesday lauded the state's healthcare delivery system and said it was worthy of emulation by other states. Addressing a gathering at a private hospital here, he said the Tamil Nadu model was the best prototype in healthcare delivery system in resource-limited settings in the country. "It is no wonder that Tamil Nadu serves as a hub for medical tourism in the eastern part of the globe," he said, adding that the state has always been an important centre for medical diagnosis and treatment. "It (healthcare model) is worthy of emulation by other states engaged in developing a better healthcare delivery system," he said. On infant and maternal mortality rates, he said the state enjoyed an impressive record on both indicators. "The state ranks first in the country in terms of number of children immunized and takes pride in the thousands of eminent medical practitioners specialising in various fields of medicine," he said.
Anti-psychotic drug may combat deadly breast cancer
A commonly-used anti-psychotic drug could also be effective against a form of breast cancer, that is most difficult to treat, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Bradford in the UK also showed that the drug, Pimozide, has the potential to treat the most common type of lung cancer. Anti-psychotic drugs are known to have anti-cancer properties, with some, albeit inconclusive, studies showing a reduced incidence of cancer amongst people with schizophrenia. The research, published in the journal Oncotarget, is the first to identify how one of these drugs acts against triple negative breast cancer, with the potential to be the first targeted treatment for the disease. "Triple negative breast cancer has lower survival rates and increased risk of recurrence. It is the only type of breast cancer for which only limited targeted treatments are available," said Mohamed El-Tanani from the University of Bradford. "Our research has shown that Pimozide could potentially fill this ..
Bacterium causing stomach cancer may play role in colorectal cancer
Turns out, a bacterium known for causing stomach cancer might also increase the risk of certain colorectal cancers, according to a study led by Duke Cancer Institute researchers.The finding was published in the Journal of Gastroenterology, and describes an association between antibodies to H. pylori bacteria and an increased risk of colorectal cancers, although it does not establish the bacteria as a definitive cause.In an analysis of more than 4,000 colorectal cancer cases culled from large, diverse cohort studies, the researchers found a significant correlation between colorectal cancer incidence and those who had been infected with a virulent strain of H. Pylori."The link between infection and cancer is intriguing, particularly if we can eradicate it with a simple round of antibiotics," said lead author Meira Epplein, Ph.D., co-leader of Cancer Control and Population Sciences at Duke Cancer Institute.Epplein and colleagues collected data from 10 large regional and national studies,
Merck Foundation plans to conduct 5th edition of Merck Africa Asia Luminary in Senegal
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany plans to conduct 5th Edition of 'Merck Africa Asia Luminary' under the patronage of The President of The Republic of Senegal, Macky Sall and The First Lady of Senegal, Marieme Faye Sall, and in partnership with the Ministry of Health of Senegal."Merck Foundation is very proud to welcome our guests of honor and keynote speakers, The First Ladies of 14 African Countries; First Lady of Benin, First Lady of Botswana, First Lady of Burkina Faso, First Lady of Burundi, First Lady of Central African Republic, First Lady of Chad, First Lady of Gambia, First Lady of Ghana, First Lady of Guinea -Bissau, First lady of Lesotho, First Lady of Niger, First lady of Sierra Leone and First Lady of Zambia," said Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation."Together we will work on strong strategy to build healthcare capacity and provide the necessary training to establish a strong platform of experts in Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer and .
World Mental Health Day: Deepika urges people to open up
On the occasion of 'World Mental Health Day', Deepika Padukone, who opened up about her battle with depression in 2015, has shared an important message for the awareness of the widely stigmatised illness.The 'Padmaavat' star took to social media to share a video in which she stressed that depression is like any other disease that requires interference."In 2014, I was diagnosed with clinical depression. But in India, 90 per cent of people who suffer from depression don't seek help. Depression is like any other illness that requires intervention," she said.Deepika further urged those, who have experienced any kind of mental illness, to share their story using hashtag 'NotAshamed.'The 32-year-old revealed in 2015 that she was struggling with anxiety and depression. Since then, the actor has been actively involved in spreading awareness about the illness. She also founded the Live Love Laugh foundation to promote mental health care.Apart from her, other actors, including Sidharth Malhotra
Treatment at young age could reverse autistic behaviour in tuberous sclerosis
A new study has found that drug treatment at a young age can reverse social impairments related to tuberous sclerosis, a condition related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the same intervention was not found to be effective at an older age.The research, published in the Journal of Cell Reports, sheds light on the crucial timing of therapy to improve social impairments in a condition associated with ASD.Many of the hundreds of genes that likely regulate complex cognitive and neuropsychiatric behaviours in people with autism still remain a mystery. However, genetic disorders such as tuberous sclerosis complex, or TSC, are providing clues. Patients often have mutations in the TSC1 or TSC2 gene, and about half develop ASD.The researchers, led by Peter Tsai, MD, PhD, at UT Southwestern Medical Center, used a mouse model in which the TSC1 gene is deleted in a region of the brain called the cerebellum."There were several mouse models of TSC previously published, but they all had ..
Anti-psychotic drug may treat aggressive breast cancer
A commonly-used anti-psychotic drug could also be effective against triple-negative breast cancer, the most difficult form of the disease to treat, new research has found.
Humans can recall an average of 5,000 faces in a lifetime
Ever wondered how many faces you can remember in your lifetime? Scientists have found that on an average, humans can recall a staggering 5,000 faces from their personal lives, the media, and famous personalities.