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Hypertension in pregnancy increases risk of autism, ADHD in kids

Hypertension is a common complication seen in pregnancy and a leading cause of maternal and foetal morbidity.Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) include chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia (de novo or superimposed on chronic hypertension) and white coat hypertension.HDP's create a hostile environment in the uterus as a result of multiple pathophysiological changes including reduced placental blood flow, maternal inflammation, and oxidative stress."These changes can potentially alter foetal development, which may increase the risk of long-term vascular, cognitive and psychiatric complications in the newborn child. HDP has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), " said Dr. Alka Gupta, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, La Femme, Shalimar Bagh.The signs of autism spectrum disorder include problems in 2 key areas - social ...

Autistic women lack access to reproductive planning: Study

Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities like autism and Down syndrome have nearly double the rate of having another baby within a year of delivering compared to women without such disabilities, indicating a lack of access to reproductive planning, a new study has found.

Coronary artery compression in kids more common than you think

Cardiologists have noted that the incidence of coronary artery compression in children fitted with epicardial pacemakers may be more common than previously believed.Children who require pacemakers or defibrillators often need to have wires placed on the outside of their heart due to their size or unique anatomy. In rare instances, these wires can place the child at risk for "cardiac strangulation," which can lead to compression of the heart muscle and coronary arteries (the blood vessels that feed the heart) over time.Lead investigator Douglas Y. Mah, said, "Coronary artery compression is thought to be rare. Its true incidence, however, may be higher than we believed either due to a lack of awareness or lack of reporting in the literature."The sudden death of a child with an epicardial pacemaker following coronary artery compression prompted investigators to enhance surveillance of all patients with epicardial pacing or defibrillation systems.After reviewing the records of all ...

Inappropriate medication linked to higher risk of fracture, mortality

Initiation of potentially inappropriate medication is associated with a higher risk of fractures and mortality, according to a new study.It was found that the initiation of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) is associated with a higher risk of fracture-specific hospitalisations and mortality. Initiation of a PIM is also associated with higher hospital costs.The study was conducted on the basis of collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland, Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea) and The Social Insurance Institution of Finland.PIMs are defined as medications which have potential risks higher than their clinical benefits. In this study, PIMs were defined according to the Meds75+ database maintained by the Fimea.The study also indicated that the risk of fracture-specific hospitalisations and mortality is higher when initiating PIMs. Previous studies conducted in Europe have not investigated hospital costs associated with PIM use with as long a follow-up as this study.PIM ...

Marijuana safe to treat epilepsy in kids: Study

Consuming a marijuana-based drug may be safe in treating children with severe epilepsy, results of a clinical trial has showed.

Boss' incivility can lead to bad parenting: Study

Do you behave rudely with your employees? Besides leading to low performance, high levels of stress, impaired attention, your incivility at workplace is also likely to negatively affect their parenting skills and behaviour towards their children, says a study.

Communist veteran Somnath Chatterjee passes away

Communist veteran and former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee passed away at a private hospital here this morning following multiple organ failure, a senior hospital official said. He was 89 and survived by wife, a son and two daughters. Chatterjee passed away at around 8.15 am after his condition deteriorated following yesterday's "mild heart attack", the official said. Chatterjee was suffering from a kidney-related ailment and was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition on Tuesday last. "He suffered a multiple organ failure and had stopped responding to treatment since late last night. He passed away this morning at around 8.15 am," the official told PTI. He had suffered cardiac arrest, systemic sepsis, renal failure along with respiratory problems and underlying diabetes, a senior doctor, who was treating Chatterjee, said. Chatterjee had suffered a mild heart attack yesterday morning, but was revived. Last month, the former speaker had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. He

Repeat pregnancy higher in women with intellectual, developmental disabilities

Turns out, women having both intellectual and developmental disabilities have higher chances of having a baby within a year as compared to the ones without such disabilities.According to a new study, rapid repeat pregnancy within one year of a previous live birth is associated with smaller babies, preterm birth, neonatal death and other adverse effects. It also indicates a lack of access to reproductive health care, such as pregnancy planning and contraception.About one in 100 adults have an intellectual or developmental disability, such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome and other nonspecific conditions that cause intellectual and developmental limitations.Lead author of the study, Hilary Brown said, "Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities are more likely than those without such disabilities to be young and disadvantaged in each marker of social, health, and health care disparities. They experience high rates of poverty and chronic ...

Rude coworkers may affect your parenting style

Children could be unintended victims of workplace incivility, say scientists who found that women who encounter rude coworkers are more likely to engage in stricter parenting practices, negatively affecting their kids. Workplace incivility is any behaviour that is rude, disrespectful, impolite or otherwise violates workplace norms of respect. This behaviour shows a lack of concern for others, said Kathryne Dupre, of Carleton University in Canada. Some examples of workplace incivility include ignoring or making derogatory remarks about someone, taking credit for the work of others, passing blame for your own mistakes, avoiding someone or shutting people out of a network or team. To better understand the effects of workplace incivility spill-over at home, the researchers conducted an online survey of 146 working mothers and their spouses. Mothers were asked about their experience with incivility in the workplace as well as feelings of effectiveness as a parent. Their spouses were asked .

IT shares in demand

Key benchmarks turned range bound in negative terrain in mid-morning trade. At 11:17 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was down 224.58 points or 0.59% at 37,644.65. The Nifty 50 index was down 65.65 points or 0.57% at 11,363.85. Trading sentiment took a hit as global cues turned weak on back of rout in Turkish currency.

Blue light from digital devices could accelerate blindness

Blue light from digital devices including smartphones could accelerate blindness, researchers have found.

Great loss for us: Mamata on Chatterjee's demise

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condoled the death of former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee by calling it a great loss.

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee passes away

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee passed away at a private hospital here this morning following multiple organ failure, a senior hospital official said. He was 89 and survived by wife and two daughters. Chatterjee passed away at around 8.15 am after his condition deteriorated following yesterday's "mild heart attack", the official said. Chatterjee was suffering from a kidney-related ailment and was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition on Tuesday last. "He suffered a multiple organ failure and had stopped responding to treatment since late last night. He passed away this morning at around 8.15 am," the official told PTI. Chatterjee had suffered a mild heart attack yesterday morning, but was revived. He was undergoing treatment in the ICCU. Last month, the former speaker had suffered a hemorrhagic stroke. He was under treatment for the past 40 days and was discharged from the hospital just for three days after his health showed signs of improvement. However, his ..

Somnath Chatterjee on ventilator support, but stable: Hospital

Former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee was put on ventilator support after he suffered a heart attack, but was "stable", an official of a private hospital said today. "He is undergoing dialysis. In such cases it happens at times that the heart stops giving support. Chatterjee suffered a mild heart attack this morning, but was revived. He is in the ICCU. He is stable and responding to treatment but still on ventilation," the official told PTI tonight. Eighty-nine-year-old Chatterjee, who is suffering from a kidney-related ailment, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. Last month, the former speaker had suffered a haemorrhagic stroke. "He has been under treatment for the past 40 days. Chatterjee was discharged from the hospital just for three days after his health showed signs of improvement. However, his condition deteriorated last Tuesday and he had to be hospitalised again," the official said. A 10-time Lok Sabha MP, Chatterjee was a central committee member of the CPI(M), ...

Ex-Speaker Somnath Chatterjee 'stable but critical' after heart attack

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was hospitalised in a critical condition last week, suffered a heart attack on Sunday morning, a hospital official said.

India 66/6 at tea, trail England by 223 runs

India were 66 for six in their second innings at tea on day four, trailing England by 223 runs in the second Test here today. Early tea was taken due to rain. Earlier today, England declared their first innings at 396 for seven. Brief scores: India 107 and 66/6 in 32 overs (Pujara 17; Broad 4/16). England 396/7 decl in 88.1 overs (Woakes 137 not out, Bairstow 93; Shami 3/96).

Advisor Kumar pays surprise visit to GMC hospital in Jammu

K Vijay Kumar, the advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra, today paid a surprise visit to the Government Medical College hospital here and took stock of the medical facilities. Accompanied by senior civil and police officials, Kumar inspected emergency ward and in-patient units of the hospital, an official spokesman said. He also inspected the OPD and was briefed by the principal and medical superintendent about the availability of patient care facilities, the spokesman said. During his visit, the advisor interacted with many patients admitted in the hospital and their attendants and enquired about the medical facilities being provided to them. He directed the health department's officials to take necessary measures for improving sanitation and patient care services at the hospital, the spokesman said. Earlier, the advisor chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress on implementation of key flagship schemes and programmes and overall developmental scenario in Jammu ...

Somnath Chatterjee put on ventilator support after heart attack

Former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee was put on ventilator support today after his condition deteriorated following a heart attack, an official of a private hospital said. Eighty-nine-year-old Chatterjee, who is suffering from a kidney-related ailment, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. "He is undergoing dialysis. In such cases it happens at times that the heart stops giving support. Chatterjee suffered a mild heart attack this morning, but was revived. He is in the ICCU and has been put on ventilation. He is responding to treatment," a senior hospital official told PTI. Last month, the former speaker had suffered a haemorrhagic stroke. "He has been under treatment for the past 40 days. Chatterjee was discharged from the hospital just for three days after his health showed signs of improvement. However, his condition deteriorated last Tuesday and he had to be hospitalised again," the official said. A 10-time Lok Sabha MP, Chatterjee was a central committee member of the

Aspirin may help prevent HIV: Study

An affordable, globally available drug - low-dose aspirin - could help prevent HIV transmission, scientists say. HIV infection rates remain unacceptably high, especially among young African women. Researchers including those from University of Manitoba in Canada tested the effect of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA or aspirin) and other anti-inflammatory drugs on HIV target cells in a group of Kenyan women who were at low risk for HIV. The pilot study, published in the Journal of the International AIDS Society, built on existing knowledge about the role of inflammation in HIV transmission. Transmission of the virus requires a susceptible target cell in the human host. Activated immune cells are more susceptible to HIV infection than resting cells. It is known that inflammation brings activated HIV target cells to the female genital tract. The researchers found that Aspirin was the most effective anti-inflammatory drug. It reduced the number of HIV target cells in the female genital tract by .

AI system can adjust dosage to make cancer treatment less toxic

MIT researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can help reduce toxic chemotherapy dosing for the most aggressive form of brain cancer, potentially improving the quality of life for patients. Glioblastoma is a malignant tumour that appears in the brain or spinal cord, and prognosis for adults is no more than five years. Patients must endure a combination of radiation therapy and multiple drugs taken every month. Medical professionals generally administer maximum safe drug doses to shrink the tumour as much as possible. However, these strong pharmaceuticals still cause debilitating side effects in patients. Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US detail a model that could make dosing regimens less toxic but still effective. Powered by a "self-learning" machine-learning technique, the model looks at treatment regimens currently in use, and iteratively adjusts the doses. Eventually, it finds an optimal treatment plan, with the lowest ...