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New ML-tool uses DNA to predict height and cancer risk

Researchers have developed a new DNA tool that uses machine learning to accurately predict people's height and assess their risk for serious illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

'New inhaler may help treat migraine without medicine'

Some migraine patients can cut down on medication or stop using it completely with the help of a newly developed inhaler which changes the composition of the air we breathe, scientists claim. Patients who suffer from migraine with aura, which is where they experience either sensory or visual disturbances before the painful headaches begin, were examined in the study published in the journal Cephalalgia. Eleven patients participated in the pilot study, which will now be followed by a large clinical trial. Migraines occur as part of a chain reaction during which the veins in the brain contract and the blood cannot therefore supply the brain with sufficient oxygen, researchers said. "We utilise CO2 and oxygen, which are the body's natural molecules for mobilising its own defence against migraine attacks," said Troels Johansen from Aarhus University in Denmark. "The inhaler expands the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen by up to seventy per cent and thereby stops the ...

Vitamin D supplements may not boost bone health: Lancet study

Intake of vitamin D supplements may not prevent fractures or falls, or improve bone mineral density in adults, a large-scale study claims. The meta-analysis of 81 randomised trials, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, also found no differences in the effects of higher versus lower doses of vitamin D. Researchers from the University of Auckland in New Zealand conclude that there is little justification to use vitamin D supplements to maintain or improve musculoskeletal health. The exception is for the prevention of rare conditions such as rickets and osteomalacia in high risk groups, which can occur due to vitamin D deficiency after a prolonged lack of exposure to sunshine, they said. Vitamin D supplements have long been recommended for older people to treat or prevent osteoporosis, with some early evidence suggesting benefits for bone health. However, recent large-scale reviews have reported no effect of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density, ...

Neanderthal genes helped early humans combat flu, hepatitis

Inter-breeding with Neanderthals gave early human beings the ability to fend off dangerous diseases similar to flu and hepatitis, says a research.

Aspirin may lower risk of ovarian cancer

Taking a low-dose of aspirin daily may help women lower their risk of developing ovarian cancer by 23 per cent, suggests a new study.

New inhaler can help treat migraine without medicine: Study

Some migraine patients can cut down on medication or stop using it completely by using a newly developed inhaler which changes the composition of the air we breathe, results of a clinical trial say.

Casio completes new facility to produce G-Shock watches

World's top watchmaker "Casio", has completed the building of new facility this spring, which will help in the production of G-Shock watches.Yamagata Casio is the only domestic production base of Casio group's manufacturing for producing mainly "G-shock" watch, projectors and medical machines. It is aiming to improve the quality of 'Made in Japan' by pursuing high-reliability manufacturing that represents the watch.Casio products are made by integrated manufacturing that combines advanced digital engineering and craftsmanship, from mould designing, manufacturing, and processing of products with decorative parts.The role of the production base is to perform optimal QCD (quality, cost, and delivery time) through the stable launch of new products with cost reforms.President of Yamagata Casio, Takumi Fukushi said, "As the sole production base in Japan, Yamagata Casio is aiming at the pursuit of high-quality production, especially "Made in Japan" absolute quality. There are three bases in .

Vitamin D supplements do not boost bone health: Lancet

Intake of Vitamin D supplements does not prevent fractures or falls, or improve bone mineral density in adults, especially in women, claimed a new Lancet study.

'Why huskies have blue eyes decoded'

DNA testing of over 6,000 dogs has revealed that a duplication on canine chromosome 18 is strongly associated with blue eyes in Siberian Huskies, scientists say. The research, published in the journal PLOS Genetics, is the first ever consumer genomics study conducted in a non-human model and the largest canine genome-wide association study to date. Although two genetic variants are known to underlie blue eye colour in some dogs, these do not explain the trait in some other dogs, like Siberian Huskies, said researchers at Embark Veterinary, a dog DNA startup company in the US. The researchers used a diverse panel of 6,070 genetically tested dogs with owners that contributed phenotype data via web-based surveys and photo uploads. They found that a duplication on chromosome 18 near the ALX4 gene, which plays an important role in mammalian eye development, was strongly associated with variation in blue eye colour, primarily in Siberian Huskies but also in non-merle Australian ...

GNH India Completes 200 Successful Audits

/ -- A global source for priority medicines, GNH India Pharmaceuticals Ltd., has completed 200 successful audits with its last audit conducted from USA. GNH India was audited by an organization from the USA on 26th July, 2018, which marked the 200th quality audit. These audits are an independent and systematic examination to determine whether activities and related results comply with planned arrangements and the effective implementation of the same arrangements. With the 200th audit, GNH India now stands as the only merchant exporter to be audited by government agencies, multinational companies and clinical trial organizations from all five continents. On this achievement, Dr. Piyush Gupta, Director, GNH India, remarked, "Audits stand as a medium to ascertain the validity and reliability of the information and details claimed by an organization. GNH India has always proven to hold its flag high when it comes to the assessment of its internal system and services to provide aid to the

Weight loss drug effective for diabetes remission: Study

Intake of lorcaserin -- a weight-loss drug -- can help decrease risk for diabetes, induce diabetes remission as well as reduce the risk of diabetes complications in obese and overweight patients, a study has found.

Antibiotic may may kill dangerous skin cancer cells: Study

An existing antibiotic may selectively kill dangerous cells within melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, a study claims. The research, published in the journal Cell Chemical Biology, found the drug, called nifuroxazide, showed promise for complementing existing melanoma therapies. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in the UK tested the drug's effect on melanoma cells in mice and samples from human tumours. They caution more research is needed to determine if it will be effective in people. Within a single tumour there can be variation in the properties of the cells, with some more dangerous than others, in terms of their potential to support growth or become resistant to drug treatment. Many of the more dangerous cells in melanoma tumours produce a lot of an enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1). Current research into therapies has focused on blocking ALDH1, but in this study the researchers went a step further and aimed to selectively kill cells producing high

Fiinovation Celebrates 10 Years of Social Alliances

/ -- The celebration was marked by the felicitation of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, and Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee Fiinovation, a research-based organization that offers expertise in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arena marked 10 years of successful social alliances on 29th September 2018 at Hyatt Regency by felicitating the unwavering and revolutionary efforts of Dr. M.S. Swaminathan- an Indian geneticist also referred as Father of Green Revolution, Dr. Bindeswhar Pathak- Indian sociologist, founder of Sulabh International, and Dr. Bhaskar Chaterjee, referred to as the Father of CSR instrumental in framing and issuing the CSR guidelines for Public Sector. In continuation to its unwavering commitment to serving the community, the organization also organized its 6th Annual Blood Donation Drive in association with Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital with the theme 'Gift A Life' and contributed 100+ blood units to the blood bank. The 10th year Foundation Day celebrations on ..

Daytime naps help process unconscious information: Study

A short bout of sleep during the day may help weigh up pros and cons and gain insight before making a challenging decision, according to a study. Researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK aimed to understand whether a short period of sleep can help us process unconscious information and how this might affect behaviour and reaction time. The study, published in the Journal of Sleep Research, measured changes in people's brain activity and responses before and after a nap. Sixteen healthy participants across a range of ages were recruited to take part in an experiment. Participants carried out two tasks - the masked prime task and a control task where participants simply responded when they saw a red or blue square on a screen. Participants practiced the tasks and then either stayed awake or took a 90-minute nap before doing the tasks again. Using an electroencephalogram (EEG), which records the electrical activity naturally produced in the brain, researchers measured the ...

Gastric banding helps in slowing down prediabetes: Study

A new study has found that gastric banding, a type of bariatric surgery for weight loss, is as effective as taking a pill of Metformin to slow down prediabetes.A study by America's National Institute of Health confirmed the truth behind it.In a study which involved Beta Cell Restoration through fat mitigation study, out of 88 participants, half of them were randomly assigned to receive a gastric banding procedure, involving placement of a band around the upper part of the stomach to slow digestion, while the others received the drug metformin, which is the most common first-line medication for people with prediabetes and early type 2 diabetes.It was found that both the gastric band group and the metformin group had similar results that showed similar insulin sensitivity and relatively stable function of insulin-producing cells, with small improvements in blood glucose levels.These results were a part of a set of three clinical trials designed to find ways to reverse or slow the loss ..

Cadila Healthcare sweetens after EIR from USFDA

Cadila Healthcare rose 0.9% to Rs 386.15 at 10:49 IST on BSE after the company's biologics manufacturing facility received an Establishment Inspection Report from the USFDA.

Sensex regains 35,000 in volatile trade

Volatility ruled the roost in early trade as the key benchmark indices cut initial losses triggered by negative Asian stocks. At 9:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was down 123.36 points or 0.35% at 35,045.80. The Nifty 50 index was down 59.40 points or 0.56% at 10,539.85. The Sensex regained the psychological 35,000 level soon after sliding below that level in early trade.

Lupin gains after launching generic Potassium Chloride Oral Solution

Lupin rose 1.08% to Rs 861.80 at 9:32 IST on BSE after the company announced the launch of generic Potassium Chloride Oral Solution USP, 20 mEq/15mL (10%) and 40 mEq/15 ml (20%).

Interest rate sensitives in spotlight ahead of RBI's rate decision

Shares from interest rate sensitive auto, banking and realty sectors will be in focus ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision today, 5 October 2018. The resolution of the MPC will be unveiled at 14:30 IST today, 5 October 2018.

Daytime naps help process unconscious information

The age-old proverb -I'll sleep on it- has now proven to be a scientifically sound advice.According to a new study which measured changes in people's brain activity and responses before and after a nap suggests that a period of sleep may help weighing up pros and cons or gain insight before making a challenging decision.The Medical Research Council-funded study, led by University of Bristol researchers, aimed to understand whether a short period of sleep can help us process unconscious information and how this might affect behavior and reaction time.The findings further reveal the benefits of a short bout of sleep on cognitive brain function and found that even during short bouts of sleep we process information that we are not consciously aware of.While previous evidence demonstrates that sleep helps problem-solving, resulting in enhanced cognition upon waking; it was not clear whether some form of conscious mental process was required before or during sleep to aid problem-solving.In .