Page 52 - Health Medical Pharma
Here's why you should apply sunscreen indoors too
It's a known fact that sunscreen saves your skin from the adverse effects of UV rays. Applying it while stepping out of your house is a must, but you need to do it while staying indoors as well, say experts.
Soaring temperatures lead to 10 to 15 heatstroke cases per day in Hyderabad
Due to the rising temperatures in Hyderabad the heat stroke cases have seen a drastic increase. According to K.Shankar, Superintendent of Government Fever Hospital, at least 8 to 10 cases have been arising daily from the last 15 days."Due to rising temperatures, we are receiving 4 to 5 heat stroke cases daily while some other government hospitals are receiving up to 10 cases. We have appointed a special team to treat these cases immediately. We have all pieces of equipment to ascertain the condition of the patient and we also have all medicine related to heat stroke like Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS), Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen," Shankar told ANI."I request the people, if anyone around you is unconscious for longer than few seconds, and has symptoms like severe vomiting, diarrhoea and spots on the skin that may be red or pale, take him immediately to a hospital" he added.Mohammed Nayeemuddin, father of a young boy who was suffering from dehydration told ANI that the soaring ...
Soy food cuts fracture risks in breast cancer survivors
Eating soy-rich food can decrease the risk of bone fractures in pre-menopausal breast cancer survivors, suggests a new study. The higher soy intake was linked to 77 per cent reduced risk of osteoporotic fractures in younger women, the study showed.
Heart disease risks in overweight, obese kids similar
Overweight and obese adolescents have similar increased risks of developing heart disorders, say researchers.
Alkali Metals receives Establishment Inspection Report for Visakhapatnam Unit
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
CDSCO raises alarm about Medtronic pacemakers
India's apex drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued an alert about battery depletion issues in some pacemakers sold by the US-based medical device manufacturer Medtronic.
Fast-acting nasal spray can help treat depression: Study
An antidepressant nasal-spray can be a safe and effective way to treat depression in patients who do not respond to existing treatments, a study has found. Being common and treatment resistant, individuals with depression are often unable to relieve their symptoms despite trying anti-depressants, researchers said. According to the study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, esketamine nasal spray, in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, offers a new fast-acting treatment for people that have not responded to other depression treatments. "Not only was adjunctive esketamine therapy effective, the improvement was evident within the first 24 hours," said Michael Thase from the University of Pennsylvania in the US. "The novel mechanism of action of esketamine, coupled with the rapidity of benefit, underpin just how important this development is for patients with difficult to treat depression," said Thase. The study was conducted on nearly 200 adults with moderate to severe ..
Women with sleep apnea at greater cancer risk
Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men with the condition, warn researchers.
Soy-rich diet associated with fewer fractures in breast cancer survivors
Diets high in soy foods are associated with a decreased risk of osteoporotic bone fractures in pre-menopausal breast cancer survivors according to a new study.Breast cancer is a prevalent disease in women which is associated with a decrease in their bone mineral density.Going under many treatments for breast cancer can cause premature menopause and decrease bone mineral density. This leads to a higher incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures among survivors compared to healthy women in the same age range."The menopausal transition is known to be a period of high risk for bone loss, and given the relative scarcity of data related to fracture risk among younger women with breast cancer, this study marks an important contribution to this body of literature," said the paper's lead author, Evelyn Hsieh.The study was published in the Journal JNCI Cancer Spectrum.During the course of the study, researchers studied the impact that BMI, exercise, and soy-rich food consumption had on bone ...
Women with sleep apnoea more likely to have cancer than men
A recent study finds that women who are deprived of sleep and suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than men.The study was published in the journal, 'European Respiratory Journal'OSA, where the airways close completely or partially many times during sleep, reduces the levels of oxygen in the blood, and common symptoms including snoring, disrupted sleep and feeling excessively tired.The new research suggests that people who experience more closures of the airways during sleep and whose blood oxygen saturation levels drop below 90 per cent more frequently are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than people without OSA.It was also also found that cancer was more prevalent among women with OSA than men, even after factors such as age; body Mass-Index (BMI), smoking status and alcohol consumption were taken into account, suggesting women with OSA may be at greater risk of being diagnosed with cancer than men with OSA.Athanasia Pataka, ...
Common chemicals can increase risk of metabolic disorders: Study
Do you know that your everyday exposure to everyday harmful chemicals can land you into serious trouble?A recent study has found that people exposed to chemicals called Phthalates, increasing the risk of metabolic disorders.The study was discussed in the meeting, 'ECE 2019'Researchers found a correlation between levels of phthalate exposure and markers of impaired liver function, which are indicators of increased risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease.These findings suggest that more actions may need to be taken to reduce people's exposure to these potentially harmful, yet commonly used chemicals.Phthalates are common additives used in manufacturing to produce plastics and they can be found in numerous everyday items including milk, bottled water, instant coffee, perfume, makeup, shampoo, toys and food packaging.Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals has previously been implicated in causing serious harm to fertility and development, as well as increased obesity risk in ...
Placental stem cells can regenerate heart after attack: Study
Stem cells derived from the placenta can regenerate healthy heart cells after an attack, according to study conducted in animal models. The findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), may represent a novel treatment for regenerating the heart and other organs. "Cdx2 cells have historically been thought to only generate the placenta in early embryonic development, but never before were shown to have the ability to regenerate other organs, which is why this is so exciting," said Hina Chaudhry, from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the US. "These findings may also pave the way to regenerative therapy of other organs besides the heart," Chaudhry said. "They almost seem like a super-charged population of stem cells, in that they can target the site of an injury and travel directly to the injury through the circulatory system and are able to avoid rejection by the host immune system," she said. The researchers had previously ...
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for overactive bladder treatment drug
Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals Tuesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for Solifenacin Succinate tablets, used for treatment of overactive bladder. The approved products is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug, Vesicare tablets of Astellas Pharma US, Inc. The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) Solifenacin Succinate tablets in the strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg, Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a BSE filing. Quoting IQVIA sales data, the company said, Solifenacin Succinate tablets 5 mg and 10 mg had an estimated market size of USD 967 million for 12 months, ending December 2018. The company said it now has a total of 94 ANDA approvals from the USFDA. Shares of Alembic Pharmaceuticals were trading at Rs 533.40 apiece, up 0.77 per cent, on the BSE.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals receives USFDA approval for Solifenacin Succinate Tablets
The approved ANDA is therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Vesicare Tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg, of Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Solifenacin Succinate Tablet is a muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
Glenmark Pharma gets USFDA nod for overactive bladder treatment drug
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received final approval from the US health regulator for Solifenacin Succinate tablets, used for treatment of overactive bladder. The approved product is a generic version of Vesicare tablets of Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, has been granted final approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Solifenacin Succinate tablets in the strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg," the company said in a BSE filing. Quoting IQVIA sales data for the 12 month period ending March 2019, Glenmark Pharma said the Vesicare tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg market achieved annual sales of approximately USD 942.7 million. The company's current portfolio consists of 154 products authorised for distribution at the US marketplace and 58 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) pending approval with the USFDA. Shares of Glenmark Pharma were trading 0.39 per cent higher at Rs 577.91 apiece on BSE.
Every fourth patient visiting AIIMS dissatisfied: Survey
In a shocking result, a government survey has found that every fourth patient visiting the AIIMS is dissatisfied with treatment and other facilities at the premier institute.
Dental care helps drug abuse patients recover: Study
Oral health care not only helps drug abuse patients recover physically but also improves their quality of life, suggests a new study.
Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke: Study
Consuming up to one egg per day or moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol does not increase the risk of stroke, according to a study from the University of Eastern Finland.Furthermore, no association was found in carriers of the APOE4 phenotype, which affects cholesterol metabolism. The study was published in the 'American Journal of Clinical Nutrition'.Findings from earlier studies addressing the association of dietary cholesterol or egg intake with the risk of stroke have been contradictory. Some studies have found an association between high dietary cholesterol intake and an increased risk of stroke, while others have associated the consumption of eggs, which are high in cholesterol, with a reduced risk of stroke.The dietary habits of 1,950 men aged between 42 and 60 years with no baseline diagnosis of cardiovascular disease were assessed at the onset the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study, KIHD, in 1984-1989 at the University of Eastern Finland. APOE phenotype
Hindu Rao resident doctors go on strike, appeal to President for mass suicide permission
Resident doctors of North Delhi Municipal Corporation-run Hindu Rao hospital went on an indefinite strike Monday over "recurring problem" of non-payment of salaries, partially affecting health services at the facility. They said they tried to operate a parallel Out Patient Department (OPD) but the hospital authorities prevented them from doing so. The doctors wrote to the President of India seeking his permission for "suicide". In the letter, the doctors said, "Our situation has turned pathetic and we are unable to take care of our families. We do not even have money for food... So we seek your permission for suicide." The doctors say they have not been paid salaries for three months. They demanded that the hospital be handed over to the central government, if the local government and the municipal corporation are unable to run it. "Its not just a question of three months' salaries, we are facing this recurring problem. The Delhi government and the NDMC should give up this hospital if
Walking, cycling reduce obesity risk in kids: Study
Do your children go to school walking or riding a bicycle? If your anser is in affirmative, then they are less likely to be obese than those who use car or public transport, suggests a new study.