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AP CM to lay foundation of Tata Trusts' Cancer Institute in
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu would unveil a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone for the cancer centre to be set up here, by Tata Trusts in collaboration with TTD, tomorrow. Before laying the foundation, Naidu along with Tata Trusts' Chairman Ratan Tata would partake in the groundbreaking ceremony at 25 acres of land allotted on lease to Tata Trusts for implementing the cancer care programmes by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), an official told PTI. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last year by Tata Trusts and TTD, which manages the affairs of Tirumala temple for constructing Sri Venkateswara Institute of Cancer Care and Advanced Research.
Fortis CFO Gagandeep Singh Bedi quits
Fortis Healthcare today said its Chief Financial Officer Gagandeep Singh Bedi has resigned citing personal reasons. The Board of Directors of the company at its meeting held today have considered Bedi's resignation from the services of the company, and accepted the same, with effect from September 30, 2018, Fortis Healthcare said in a filing to BSE. The resignation is due to personal reasons, it added. Shares of Fortis Healthcare today closed at Rs 148.70 per scrip on BSE, down 0.07 per cent from the previous close.
Sharp fall in encephalitis cases in UP this year: Govt
Uttar Pradesh has seen a drastic fall in cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) this year, thanks to the concerted efforts of six state government departments, UP health minister Sidharth Nath Singh said today. There has been a sharp decline in AES cases this year compared to the number of patients admitted to the BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur with the disease last year, he said. The health minister's statement comes a day after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told the state Assembly that there were only six deaths due to the disease in August this year, compared to the death of 86 children in August last year. Singh said from January 1 to August 28 this year, 319 such cases were reported in the BRD Medical College Hospital and 63 deaths took place, compared to 640 cases and 154 deaths during the same period last year. The chief minister had also said that 80 patients were admitted in the facility this month against 400 cases ...
Release Parrikar's health bulletin, Congress tells Goa BJP
The Congress in Goa has demanded a medical bulletin listing the health condition of ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who was on early Thursday rushed to a US hospital for treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer.
Cannabis extract may offer treatment for psychosis: Study
A single dose of the non-intoxicating compound of cannabis -- cannabidiol -- can help reduce brain function abnormalities seen in people with psychosis, results of a clinical trial, led by an Indian-origin doctor, has revealed.
GreenBrrew all set to dominate Indian market with flavored green coffee
GreenBrrew, an Indian brand of green coffee, is all set to dominate Indian market with flavored green coffee in two exciting variants i.e. lemon and strong.Already enjoying the strong popularity among coffee enthusiasts with its natural flavor, GreenBrrew is a name synonymous to healthy choice for 'coffee-time' on the go.According to the Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health, drinking sugary beverages has been shown to increase the number of calories a person consumes later in the day, possibly because sweetened drinks may prompt cravings for sweet, carbohydrate-rich foods, for example.Drinking sugary beverages also amplifies the risk of weight gain in people who have a genetic predisposition to obesity.While scientists haven't reached a consensus as to whether or not green coffee can enhance the weight loss efforts, drinking green coffee in lieu of soda, sports drinks or other high-calorie beverages is undoubtedly a step in the right direction."It's an excellent source of ...
How gold-plated nanoparticles aid in early cancer detection
Researchers have developed a novel, low-cost finger prick blood test that deploys gold-plated nanoparticles for early detection of cancer.
Sharp fall in encephalitis cases in UP this year
Uttar Pradesh has seen a drastic fall in cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) this year, thanks to the concerted efforts of six state government departments, UP minister Sidharth Nath Singh said today. There has been a sharp decline in AES cases this year compared to the number of patients admitted to the BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur with the disease last year, he said. "A total of 1,427 AES and JE cases were reported till August 9, 2018 in the state which led to 111 deaths," the health minister said. Singh said over 5,400 cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanese Encephalitis were reported in the state in 2017, leading to 748 deaths, compared to 4,353 such cases and 715 deaths in 2016. According to the official figures, AES continued to be a bigger killer than JE in the northern state. The minister said among the 111 deaths so far this year, 108 were due to AES and three due to JE. Nearly 90 per cent of encephalitis cases and
India-Japan partnership group led by Sanjeev Sinha holds 'India-Japan Healthcare Forum'
Sanjeev Sinha, President of India-Japan Partnership Fund and Group led a series of bilateral interactions on healthcare in Tokyo, including multiple focused meetings and a roundtable during July and August 2018.Opening the forum Sinha pointed out the strong appetite for funding and technology transfer from Japan to India in the healthcare domain. He emphasized on the Japanese government's support on the matter, referring to his discussions with Japanese Prime Minister's Office and other ministries and government agencies for collaboration with India.Sinha outlined the challenges and the solutions as evidenced in his interactions with the wide-ranging stakeholders in many on-going efforts from Japan to build hospitals overseas. He advocated a holistic approach of funding the premium quality Japanese technology in India by the abundant low-cost Japanese capital for enhanced overall feasibility, as undertaken by India-Japan Partnership Fund, he noted.Sinha elaborated on the sophisticated
Exposure to arsenic, lead may up heart disease risk: Study
Exposure to arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium may significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, a study has found. An international team, led by Rajiv Chowdhury from the University of Cambridge in the UK, reviewed the results of studies that had looked at the association of environmental toxic metals with coronary heart disease, stroke and composite cardiovascular disease. They identified 37 separate studies published before December 2017 involving almost 350,000 participants, according to the study published in The BMJ journal. A total of 13,033 coronary heart disease, 4,205 stroke and 15,274 cardiovascular outcomes were reported across the studies. Exposure to arsenic was found to be significantly associated with a 23 per cent greater relative risk of coronary heart disease and a 30 per cent greater relative risk of composite cardiovascular disease. However, there was no evidence of an association with risk of stroke. Exposure to cadmium and copper was also associated ..
Renal transplant at IGMC Himachal from February
The facility of renal transplant would be available at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) here from February next year, Health and Family Welfare Minister Vipin Singh Parmar informed the state Assembly today. Replying to a question by Congress MLA from Kasumpti, Anirudh Singh, during question hour, Parmar said, "Trained medical, paramedical staff and upgraded operation theatre is required for renal transplant". Medical and paramedical staff from nephrology and urology departments have been sent for three-month training to AIIMS Delhi and PGI Chandigarh for that, he said. Subsequently the renal transplantation in IGMC would start in February next year, he added. Earlier Singh said patients from the state had to go to PGI or AIIMS for renal transplant due to unavailability of the facility in Himachal.
Home monitoring of BP helps treating hypertension faster, say experts
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a leading public health challenge globally due to its high prevalence and related morbidity and mortality. Today, not only the adults, but even the teenagers are becoming victims of hypertension due to their lifestyle and food habits.Expressing concern over the growing challenges of hypertension in India, doctors from different states congregated under one platform to discuss the issues related to it and to chalk out better ways to deal with the global burden of hypertension during a national level conference held under the aegis of Indian Society of Hypertension in New Delhi.As per reports, compared to 20-34 year olds, the risk of hypertension is 6-8 times higher in elderly people and 2-3 times in people in the 35-59 age group."In India both hypertension and diabetes are 15 to 20 years early in comparison to Europe. We are getting hypertension in adolescent age as well. There are two types of hypertension -- one at the extreme of ages which is ..
Even low exposure to arsenic, lead may up heart disease risk
Even low levels of exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment like arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium pose a significant risk to cardiovascular health, finds a study, led by one of an Indian-origin.
Father's diet could affect offspring's health: Study
Lack of protein in a father's diet affects sperm quality which can have a direct impact on the long-term health of their offspring, a study has found. Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the UK fed male mice a poor quality diet which resulted in their offspring becoming over-weight, with symptoms of type 2 diabetes and reduced expression of genes which regulate the metabolism of fat. The study, published in the journal PNAS, shows that both sperm and the fluid they are carried in (seminal plasma) from male mice fed a low protein diet could affect the long-term metabolic health of their offspring. There has been much research showing that sperm from men who are overweight, smoke, drink excessively or who have type 2 diabetes are often of poorer quality than sperm from healthy, fertile men. "It is well understood that what a mother eats during pregnancy can affect the development and health of her child," said Adam Watkins, an assistant professor at the University of ...
Can eating late breakfast, early dinner help in losing weight?
Struggling to cut down your body fat? Eating breakfast late, but having an early dinner may help, suggests a pilot study.
Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod to market 2 products
Drug firm Zydus Cadila today said it has received final approval from the US health regulator to market Gemfibrozil tablets and Aripiprazole orally disintegrating tablets in the US. The company has received USFDA's final clearance to market Gemfibrozil tablets in strength of 600 mg and the other product in strengths of 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg, Zydus Cadila said in a statement. "Both the drugs will be manufactured at the group's formulations manufacturing facility at Moraiya, Ahmedabad," it added. Gemfibrozil tablets are used together with diet to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis, Zydus Cadila said. The drug is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack or other heart complications in people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not benefitted from other treatments, it added. "Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic. The drug is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, ...
New tech can predict fatal heart attacks: Study
A new technology that can flag patients at the risk of deadly heart attacks years in advance has been developed by scientists, including one of Indian origin. Created by researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK and colleagues, the technology analyses computed tomography (CT) images of the fat surrounding the arteries to detect the inflamed plaques that can cause heart attacks. It uses a new biomarker, called the Fat Attenuation Index (FAI), which has been tested for the first time in a large study published in The Lancet journal. Heart attacks are usually caused by inflamed plaques in the coronary artery causing an abrupt blockage of blood getting to the heart. The challenge for doctors is knowing which plaques are most likely to cause blockages, and therefore which patients should be treated with more aggressive therapies. The team has shown that the most dangerous plaques release chemical messengers which modify the surrounding fat. "This is an exciting new technology which
Zydus receives USFDA final approval for Gemfibrozil Tablets USP and Aripiprazole Orally Disintegrating Tablets USP
Gemfibrozil Tablets are used together with diet to treat very high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people with pancreatitis. Gemfibrozil is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack or other heart complications in certain people with high cholesterol and triglycerides who have not benefitted from other treatment methods.
New vaccine to offer treatment for acne
Do you often suffer from acne? Take heart, a potential vaccine that targets the bacterial toxins may soon be on the anvil, say researchers.
Want to shed flab? Change your breakfast, dinner timings: Study
Modest changes to breakfast and dinner timings can reduce body fat, lowering the risk of developing obesity and related diseases, according to a study. During a 10-week study on 'time-restricted feeding', researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK investigated the impact of changing meal times on dietary intake, body composition and blood risk markers for diabetes and heart disease. Participants were split into two groups - those who were required to delay their breakfast by 90 minutes and have their dinner 90 minutes earlier, and those who ate meals as they would normally (the controls). The study, published in the Journal of Nutritional Sciences, found that those who changed their mealtimes lost on average more than twice as much body fat as those in the control group, who ate their meals as normal. The study provides "invaluable insight into how slight alterations to our meal times can have benefits to our bodies," said Jonathan Johnston from the University of ...