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Two sets of conjoined twins admitted to AIIMS for surgery

Two sets of conjoined twins have been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, nearly nine months after doctors at the premier institute successfully separated a pair of twins from Odisha. The two sets of twins, one from Uttar Pradesh and the other from Delhi, are joined at the hip and a team of experts is evaluating their condition, a senior doctor at the hospital said today. The children are under the supervision of Dr Minu Bajpai, professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery at the hospital. The twins from Uttar Pradesh are around three months old and were admitted to AIIMS on June 30. The twins from Delhi are less than a month old. They were referred to AIIMS from the Swami Dayanand Hospital. According to the doctors at AIIMS, they are studying the complexities in the anatomy of the babies. "We are investigating both the cases," one of the doctors said. Last year, the doctors at the premier hospital had performed a surgery in two phases to separate the .

Can changing expectant mothers' diet help prevent autism?

The mother's microbiome -- the collection of microscopic organisms that live inside us -- can determine the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders in her children, suggests a study.

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

The head of Udupi-based Shiroor mutt Sri Laxmivara Teertha Swamiji died today at a private hospital at Manipal , doctors said, adding there is suspicion of poisoning. "There is suspicion of poisoning and toxicological samples have been sent. However, his condition continued to deteriorate rapidly in spite of the best efforts of the medical team," The 54-year old pontiff was admitted to KMC Hospital in Manipal in the neighbouring Udupi district after he vomitted blood and complained of breathlessness yesterday, the mutt sources said. The hospital said the seer was found to be critically ill with breathlessness, severe hypotension and massive gastrointestinal bleeding when he was brought and that he had history of diarrhoea prior to this episode. A team of doctors provided medical care in the form of ventilator support, blood transfusion and dialysis but his condition deteriorated rapidly and he was declared dead, the hospital said. KMC medical superintendent Dr Avinash Shetty said as

Regular sunscreen use can cut deadly skin cancer risk by 40 per cent

Using sunscreen regularly can reduce the risk of a potentially deadly form of skin cancer by 40 per cent, according to a world-first study released today. Researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia conducted a study of around 1,700 people aged between 18 and 40 years. They found that regular use of sunscreen reduced the risk of melanoma by 40 per cent compared to those who rarely used it. "The association of sun exposure and sunburn with melanoma risk, particularly in childhood, is well established and this study showed that regularly using sunscreen was protective against the harmful effects of sun exposure," lead researcher Anne Cust, an associate professor at University of Sydney, was quoted at saying by 'Xinhua' news agency. About two in three Australians are diagnosed with melanoma or other types of skin cancer by the time they are 70 years old. However, it is still difficult to get people to regularly apply sunscreen, and a number of factors determine the likelihood .

Trump thanks Novartis, Pfizer for not raising drug prices

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump thanked two major drug companies on Thursday for not raising their prices and said his administration was working toward substantially cutting prescription-drug prices.

Your canine friend can help reduce ADHD symptoms in kids

Besides remaining loyal and man's best friend, dogs can also provide therapy that can effectively treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), say researchers.

HIV infection doubles heart disease risk: Study

People infected with HIV are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease as those uninfected with the deadly virus, a study has found. Analysis of global figures, published in the journal Circulation, reveals that HIV-associated cardiovascular disease has more than tripled in the past 20 years as more people are living longer with the virus. The greatest impact is in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific regions, with Swaziland, Botswana and Lesotho particularly affected. The study led by the University of Edinburgh in the UK will help to target treatments to people facing the greatest risk, helping to maximise resources in countries with limited healthcare funding. "This study has important implications when planning cardiovascular preventative policies in low resource countries where the burden of HIV remains high and that of cardiovascular disease is growing," said Anoop Shah, Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology at the University of Edinburgh. An international team of experts reviewed ..

Therapy dogs may help treat ADHD symptoms: Study

Therapy dogs may be effective in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a first-of-its-kind study has found. The study, published in the journal Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin (HAIB), involved children aged 7 to 9 who had been diagnosed with ADHD and who had never taken medicines for their condition. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine in the US randomised participants to compare benefits from evidenced-based, "best practice" psychosocial interventions with the same intervention augmented by the assistance of certified therapy dogs. A therapy dog is trained to provide affection, comfort and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, and schools. The research indicates children with ADHD who received canine assisted intervention (CAI) experienced a reduction in inattention and an improvement in social skills. "Our finding that dogs can hasten the treatment response is very meaningful, said Sabrina ...

CT scan may increase brain tumor risk

A new study shows that CT Scans, commonly used in medical imaging, may increase the risk of brain tumors.The use of computed tomography (CT) scans has dramatically increased over the last two decades.While CT scans have greatly improved diagnostic capabilities, they also deliver higher radiation doses than any other test. Therefore, radiation protection is a concern. Especially among children, who may receive higher radiation doses, are more open to radiation-related malignancies than adults. Children also have more time to show effects.Leukemia and brain tumors are the most common malignancies caused by radioactivity among children and young adults. Researchers have therefore evaluated brain tumor and leukemia risks following exposure to radiation from CT scans in children.From a nationwide group of 168,394 Dutch children who received one or more CT scans between the year 1979 and 2012, researchers found cancer incidents and vital status by recording linkage.The study found that ...

Eating fish may help prolong life: Study

Consuming fish and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of early death from diseases like cancer, and heart disorders, a study has found. In the study of 240,729 men and 180,580 women who were followed for 16 years, 54,230 men and 30,882 women died. Higher fish and long-chain omega-3 fatty acid intakes were significantly associated with lower total mortality, according to the study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. Researchers from Zhejiang University in China found that men who had highest fish consumption had nine per cent lower total mortality, 10 per cent lower cardiovascular disease mortality. They were also six per cent less likely to die of cancer, and had 20 per cent lower respiratory disease mortality. Women had eight per cent lower total mortality, 10 per cent lower cardiovascular disease mortality, and 38 per cent lower Alzheimer's disease mortality. Fried fish consumption was not related to mortality in men, whereas it was associated with

Sunscreen can reduce skin cancer risk by 40% in youth: Study

Young adults who regularly use sunscreen reduce their risk of skin cancer by 40 per cent, a study has found.

HIV infection doubles heart disease risk: Study

People infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease, a new study has found.

Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic erectile dysfunction drug

Drug firm Lupin today said it has received tentative approval from the US health regulator for its Tadalafil tablets, indicated for treating erectile dysfunction and prostate gland enlargement. The clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for marketing Tadalafil tablets in strengths of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg, in the US, Lupin said in a statement. The product is a generic version of Eli Lilly and the company's Cialis tablets in the same strengths, it added. As per IQVIA MAT April 2018 data, Tadalafil tablets in these strengths had annual sales of around USD 1,949.2 million in the US, Lupin said. Tadalafil is indicated for treatment of erectile dysfunction and signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, it added. Shares of Lupin were trading at Rs 804.50 per scrip on BSE, down 0.65 per cent from the previous close.

Omega 3 supplements may not protect your heart: Study

Taking omega 3 through food or supplements is likely to have little or no effect on our risk of experiencing heart diseases, stroke or death, a new study challenging previously held theories says.

Sugar improves memory in older adults

Turns out, increasing blood sugar levels improves memory and performance in older adults and makes them feel happier during a task.A study conducted at the University of Warwick found that sugar improves memory in older adults and makes them more motivated to perform difficult tasks at full capacity.The researchers gave young (aged 18-27) and older (aged 65-82) participants a drink containing a small amount of glucose and got them to perform various memory tasks. Other participants were given a placebo, a drink containing artificial sweetener. They then measured participants' levels of engagement with the task, their memory score, mood, and their own perception of effort.They founded that increasing energy through a glucose drink can help both young and older adults to try harder compared to those who had the artificial sweetener. For young adults glucose did not improve either their mood or their memory performance.However, older adults who had a glucose drink showed significantly ...

Man's best friend could help reduce ADHD symptoms

Therapy dogs are effective in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, finds a study.The UCI School of Medicine research involved children aged 7 to 9 who had been diagnosed with ADHD and who had never taken medicines for their condition.The study randomized participants to compare benefits from evidenced-based, "best practice" psychosocial interventions with the same intervention augmented by the assistance of certified therapy dogs.Results from Schuck's research indicate children with ADHD who received canine assisted intervention (CAI) experienced a reduction in inattention and an improvement in social skills.And, while both CAI and non-CAI interventions were ultimately found to be effective for reducing overall ADHD symptom severity after 12 weeks, the group assisted by therapy dogs fared significantly better with improved attention and social skills at only eight weeks and demonstrated fewer behavioral problems.No significant group ...

Lupin receives USFDA tentative approval for Tadalafil Tablets

Lupin's Tadalafil Tablets USP, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg is the generic version of Eli Lilly and Company's Cialis Tablets, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg. It is indicated for the treatment of: erectile dysfunction, the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia erectile dysfunction and the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

People with HIV infection twice at risk of heart disease

According to a global study, HIV infection doubles the risk of heart disease.Analysis of global figures reveals that HIV-associated cardiovascular disease has more than tripled in the past 20 years as more people are living longer with the virus.The greatest impact is in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific regions, with Swaziland, Botswana and Lesotho particularly affected.Researchers say the findings will help to target treatments to people facing the greatest risk, helping to maximise resources in countries with limited healthcare funding.An international team of experts, led by the University of Edinburgh, reviewed studies from 153 countries to determine the rate of heart disease in people living with HIV.They also calculated the number of years lost as a result of death or ill-health in each country to measure the disease's global impact - or so-called health burden.The research, which included studies with almost 800,000 people, found the risk of cardiovascular disease among ...

5 natural methods to beat stress (Health Tips)

A study of 200,000 respondents by Optum has found that 46 per cent of the Indian workforce reports suffering from some form of stress.

Zydus Cadila receives USFDA final approval for Piroxicam Capsules USP

In line with this, the group now has 209 approvals and has so far filed over 330 ANDAs since the commencement of the filing process in FY 2003-04.