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Medical expenditure major concern among Indians: Study

Cost of medical treatment in India has emerged as a major concern for the citizens as 44 per cent of them think that getting treated is expensive, according to a new study.

Effects of binge drinking may last longer than thought

The effects of a heavy binge drinking session may last longer we think, affecting a person's thoughts and performance even after the alcohol has left the bloodstream, a study has found. The research, published in the journal Addiction, highlight that impairments in cognition seen when individuals are drunk are still present the day after, when there little to no alcohol left in the bloodstream. Researchers from the University of Bath in the UK showed how hungover individuals have poorer attention, memory and psychomotor skills such as coordination and speed when compared to when sober. The findings have important implications when it comes to activities performed when hungover, including driving. For example, while hungover, individuals might typically wait until they believe there is no alcohol in the system before driving. These new results suggest that we could still be impaired in terms of the cognitive processes required, even after alcohol has left the bloodstream. In addition, .

Senator John McCain passes away

Republican Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain passed away on Saturday (local time) at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness.The news was confirmed by the senator's daughter Meghan McCain, who penned an emotional post on her father's demise on Twitter, captioned " I love you forever - my beloved father @SenJohnMcCain"Last year, McCain was diagnosed with primary glioblastoma, a type of brain tumour, and was operated upon to remove a blood clot, in Phoenix, Arizona. In April this year, the senator underwent surgery once again to treat an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis.Considered a staunch critic of Donald Trump, McCain had called on the US President to cease his attacks on the American press, when he was undergoing treatment in his home state. He also called the Trump administration's attitude towards the press "inconsistent at best and hypocritical at worst," in an op-ed published in the Washington Post.Following McCain's demise, the US President ...

US Senator John McCain dies aged 81

US Senator John McCain, the Vietnam war hero turned senator and presidential candidate, has died aged 81.

Effects of a hangover last longer than you think

A hangover is the most commonly-reported negative consequence of alcohol consumption, and its effects on our thoughts and performance may last longer than we think, according to a new study.A research conducted by psychologists at the University of Bath highlights that impairments in cognition seen when individuals are drunk are still present the day after when there is little to no alcohol left in the bloodstream.Across the board, they highlight how hungover individuals have poorer attention, memory and psychomotor skills such as coordination and speed when compared to when sober.The researchers suggest that their findings have important implications when it comes to activities performed when hungover, including driving.For example, while hungover, individuals might typically wait until they believe there is no alcohol in the system before driving. These new results suggest that we could still be impaired in terms of the cognitive processes required, even after alcohol has left the ..

Connecting medical data can help people: Rahul

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said there was a huge amount of medical information such as diagnostics, X-rays and MRIs and connecting them can help cure a person by deciphering how others were treated.

Campaign to create brand 'Assam Tea': Assam Minister

Assam Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary today said a campaign will be launched to popularise tea from the state by creating brand 'Assam Tea' in the international market and improve its quality. Briefing reporters after his meeting with the tea industry stake holders here, Patowary said tea industry giants, various tea associations and workers unions apprised him about the issues nagging the ailing Assam Tea industry. The issues pointed out were high cost of production against low price of realisation, excess production of Assam tea at 80 million kg, need for fixing supply-demand price, surplus production due to increased supply of green leaves by small tea growers, he said. Noting the problems, the state government formed a committee today headed by Additional Chief Secretary Industry and Commerce Ravi Kapoor with Tea Board of India Director and others as it's members to address the industry's issues, the minister said. The committee will work on how to create ...

J&J implants:Health ministry to form committees in states for hearing patients' grievances

Amid reports of "faulty" hip replacements surgeries by multinational company Johnson and Johnson, the Union Health Ministry has decided to form committees at the state levels so that they can receive such complaints from affected patients. The move comes after reports appeared in the media, saying the pharma giant "suppressed" facts on the harm of surgeries afterwards which was conducted on patients in India using "faulty" hip replacement systems. According to reports, the expert committee, set up to investigate complaints about hip implant devices also has suggested that the company pay compensation of around Rs 20 lakh to the affected patients. The Health Ministry said following the reports which appeared in the media, it has directed the formation of state level committees for hearing the grievances. "The compensation to the patients will be decided based on examinations done on them. Now we have to assess how many (patients) are affected due to it. That is why state committees ...

Union Ministers lay foundation of satellite campus of AIIMS

Union Ministers J P Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan today laid the foundation for establishment of a satellite campus of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar at Samalpur near Balasore town. "A 300 bedded multispecialty hospital will be established over 24.91 acres of land, as a satellite centre for AIIMS multi-speciality," Nadda, the Union Health Minister said at a meeting after laying the foundation stone. He said the construction of OPD Building and two blocks of Staff Quarters (Phase-I) is expected to be completed within 15 months with the project cost of Rs 35.76 crore. The satellite centre for AIIMS Bhubaneswar is intended to widen and improve patient care services by creating state-of-the-art infrastructure, bringing specialised healthcare services within reach of people in the region, reducing the average distances served by an institution, catering to the region specific diseases and reducing disease burden in region and adjoining areas, the Union Health Minister said. Stating that .

Rahul explores UK's affordable healthcare model to form blueprint for India

India's low public-health spending is one reason why citizens often turn to the private sector for healthcare

AMU doctors save 7-month-old girl with critical heart disease

Doctors at the Aligarh Muslim University's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) successfully performed a four-hour-long operation to set right a severe congenital anomaly that had threatened the life of a seven-month-old girl.

Two-in-one pill could boost treatment for BP

A single pill with two drugs could transform blood pressure treatment as most of the patients are often reluctant to take more than a pill, according to a research.

Healthcare must be affordable for common man: Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said today that doctors must interact with patients and their families with compassion and noted that medical facilities and healthcare must be affordable for common man. Naidu said the doctors should adopt the approach of giving healing touch to their patients. "Such approach will give the patients a healing touch and help them feel better during their treatment," the vice president said while addressing the first convocation of the AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar here. Referring to late former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had laid the foundation stone for AIIMS, Bhubaneshwar in 2003, Naidu said, "It was an attempt to reduce regional imbalance in healthcare and tertiary sector." He said the focus should be more on rural healthcare and strengthening of medical infrastructure in the country. "Doctors, nurses and medical workers should also be well trained to cope with new frontiers of medicine, treatment and research. This will bridge the gap between ...

Women in England to be allowed to take abortion pill at home

Women seeking to end early pregnancies in England soon will be allowed to take an abortion pill at home under a new government plan set to take effect by the end of the year. Currently, women undergoing medical abortions up to the 10th week of a pregnancy must take two pills at a clinic 24 to 48 hours apart. The new plan would allow them to take the second pill at home. Supporters said the current requirement puts women at risk of having miscarriages while they are travelling home from a clinic. Chief Medical Officer for England Sally Davies said today the move helps ensure women "receive safe and dignified care." Lesley Regan, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, praised the plan for providing women compassionate care and more choice.

Adityanath lauds doctors for being named for Dr BC Roy award

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday congratulated three doctors from the state for being named by the Medical Council of India (MCI) for the coveted Dr BC Roy National Award.

Prince's family files suit against his former doctor

The family of late rock legend Prince is suing his former doctor who prescribed him pain medication.

Hangovers might last longer than you think

If you think the effects of a booze session on your thoughts and performance may get over the next day, you may be wrong. It lasts longer than a day, say researchers, cautioning people to avoid activities such as driving.

Air pollution can damage your kidneys: Study

Polluted air increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) which occurs when a person's kidneys are damaged, or cannot filter blood properly, researchers, including one of Indian origin, have found.

Doctors should serve in rural areas before getting promotion: Naidu

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said that every doctor should serve at least 3 years in rural areas before getting a promotion.

McCain stops cancer treatment as remarkable life nears end

Arizona Sen John McCain has discontinued medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer. That from his family yesterday. It's a likely indication that the war hero, presidential nominee and longtime leading lawmaker is nearing the end of his life. McCain has surpassed expectations for survival, but "the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict," the family said. "With his usual strength of will, he has now chosen to discontinue medical treatment." The six-term GOP senator, who would turn 82 next week, has been away from the Capitol since last December.