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Anxiety, depression can trigger smartphone addiction
People who are less emotionally stable and suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to be addicted to their smartphones, according to a research.
Grilled meat can make your BP levels soar: Study
Unable to resist eating at least two servings of grilled, broiled, or roasted fish, chicken or beef a week? Beware! High-temperature cooking releases chemicals that may raise your blood pressure levels, a precursor for many cardiovascular diseases, finds a Harvard study.
Suven Life Sciences rises after securing product patents
Suven Life Sciences rose 0.65% to Rs 170.30 at 13:45 IST on BSE after the company said it secured product patents in Norway, South Korea and Singapore.
Certain bacteria may promote pancreatic cancer
Bacteria may promote pancreatic cancer, a new research has revealed.According to an American Association for Cancer Research-led study, bacteria may promote pancreatic cancer by suppressing the immune system.The study was conducted by George Miller and Deepak Saxena."The gut microbiome has been studied in many different cancers, including liver and colorectal cancer, and is shown to affect cancer progression," said Miller. "Because the pancreas is remote from the gut, it is considered a sterile organ, and there haven't been many studies that looked at the role of the gut microbiome in pancreatic cancer."Bacterial load was significantly higher in pancreatic tumor samples from patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma compared with pancreatic tissue from normal individuals, and in studies using mice, eliminating certain "bad" bacteria slowed the growth of pancreatic cancer, reversed immune suppression, and upregulated the immune checkpoint protein PD1.The researchers also compared .
A new ray of hope for breast cancer patients!
A new ray of hope has been found for breast cancer patients.A newly designed three-part molecule could be the one answer patients with a certain form of breast cancer are looking for, according to a study conducted by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University.This chimera, created by a team at the Georgia Cancer Center, has the ability to simultaneously decrease the expression of three growth factors that are over-expressed in some cancers.The growth factors are human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 (HER3), and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).The new chimera interferes with HER2 and HER3 signaling and ultimately leads to cancer cell death."When HER2 is expressed in a cell, you'll usually find high expression of HER3, too," said researcher Hongyan Liu.Extensive studies have found that 20-30 percent of breast cancers are characterized by over-expression of HER2, which makes the cancer cells grow and divide faster, ...
Flu, pneumonia increase heart attack risk
Flu and pneumonia can increase the risk of having a heart attack and stroke by six times, states a study.The research found that several different organisms that cause respiratory infections also increase heart attack and stroke risk, including S. pneumoniae bacteria and influenza.The researchers say that the findings suggest that getting vaccinated against these two infections could also have a role in preventing heart attack and stroke, along with preventing infection in the first place.In general, respiratory infections are thought to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke by causing inflammation, which can lead to the development of blood clots. The influenza virus and S.pneumoniae, the most common pneumonia causing bacteria, can also have harmful effects on the heart muscle.The new research found that having flu or pneumonia increases the risk of having a heart attack for up to a week after infection, and the risk of having a stroke is increased for one month.Lead ...
Drugs prescribed to kids are often inappropriate
The drugs which are often prescribed for hospitalized kids are inappropriate, a global study has suggested.According to the study conducted by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, nearly a third of all antibiotics prescribed for hospitalized children globally were intended to prevent potential infections rather than to treat disease.A large proportion of these preventive, or prophylactic, prescriptions also were for broad-spectrum antibiotics or combinations of antibiotics, or were for prolonged periods, which can hasten the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and drug-resistant infections."This pattern and high rate of prophylactic prescribing indicates a clear overuse of antibiotics," said study author Markus Hufnagel."Hopefully, our study results will help to raise awareness among health professionals about appropriate prescribing of antibiotics in children," Dr. Hufnagel said.The study provided a snapshot of antibiotic prescriptions for 6,818 children who were ...
New anti-cancer protein discovered
Researchers have discovered a new protein that prevents the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells in the liver. The protein, called LHPP, can serve as a biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of liver cancer, according to the research published in the journal Nature. The researchers led by Michael N Hall from the University of Basel in Switzerland show that the loss of LHPP promotes tumour growth and reduces the chance of survival of cancer patients. The incidence of liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma, is steadily increasing, researchers said. Hepatocellular carcinoma is usually diagnosed at a very late stage when the liver is already severely damaged and hence overall prognosis is poor. Detection of the anti-cancer protein LHPP as a biomarker may allow clinicians to provide better treatment options. Liver tumours develop from mutated cells that grow and proliferate uncontrollably. Anti-cancer proteins, so-called tumour suppressors, prevent uncontrolled cell .
Water Retention: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
We all know that approximately 70% of the human body comprises of water, present both inside and outside of the cells.Our organs, muscles and even bones have high water content. Water is the essence of our existence but sometimes our body holds on to too much of it. Such excessive fluid build-up in the body leads to water retention."Sudden swelling, puffiness or bloating of feet, ankles, hands, fingers and face can seem like weight gain. But, when no amount of dieting or exercise helps and the swelling persists with pain, it can be water retention," said Dr. Pooja Chaudhary, Wellness Consultant, Healthians.What is water retention?Water retention or fluid retention (medically known as edema) is defined as an excessive build-up of fluid in the circulatory system, body tissues or cavities in the body which can lead to swelling of the hands, feet, ankles and legs. Water retention or edema can be triggered by a lot of different things.Causes of water retention: Water retention could be ...
CPR training for all must to save lives: Experts
Imagine walking on the road and suddenly seeing a passerby suffering from chest pain and collapsing. Would you be able to give a lifesaving Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Most likely, no.
Suven Life gets patents from Norway, S Korea, Singapore
Suven Life Sciences today said that it has been granted a patent each by Norway, South Korea and Singapore corresponding to new chemical entities (NCEs) for the treatment of disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The patents are valid till 2027, 2034 and 2036, respectively, the company said in a BSE filing. "We are pleased by the grant of these patents to Suven for our pipeline of molecules in the CNS arena, which are being developed for cognitive disorders with high unmet medical need with a huge market potential globally," Suven Life CEO Venkat Jasti said. The granted claims of the patents are being developed as therapeutic agents and are useful in the treatment of cognitive impairment associated with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimers disease, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Huntingtons disease, Parkinsons and Schizophrenia. Suven Life Sciences shares were trading 1.77 per cent up at Rs 172.20 on BSE.
Venezuela boxer succumbs to injuries during bout
Venezuela's boxer Yeison Cohen has passed away, aged 28.Cohen was in intensive care for 15 days after suffering brain haemorrhage during a bout on March 2 in Barranquilla, reports the Xinhua News Agency.A number of deaths have rocked the world of boxing in recent weeks.Earlier, Canadian boxer David Whittom, 39, had died after he was placed into a coma for ten months following a fight.British boxer Scott Westgarth also died at the age of 31 after suffering some fatal injuries in a bout.
Cabinet approves continuation of National Health Mission (NHM)
The Cabinet has also approved continuation of the Prime Minister's Development Package for Jammu & Kashmir 2015 - Stepping up of support under creation of Infrastructure in District Hospitals, Sub-district Hospitals and Primary Health Centers over 5 years - with effect from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2020 with a budgetary support of Rs. 625.20 crores as total centrally-funded scheme.
Ailing BJP leader's son seeks help from PM Modi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mohd. Shahzad Khan's son has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party leaders to help his ailing father, who is suffering from liver infection.Mohd. Shaqib Khan said on Wednesday that they have not received any kind of help from anywhere till now and wanted the BJP to help them as his father has given 20 years to the party.Speaking to ANI, he said, "My father has given 20 years to the BJP, now, I want the party and its leaders to help us. But no help is coming from anywhere in anyway."He further said that his father has a liver infection and requires a liver transplant and till now his father has not been admitted to any hospital."We went to AIIMS on Saturday, but my father did not get admitted there. He has a liver infection and doctors say that he'll have a liver transplant," he added.
Cabinet okays National Health Mission till March 2020
In a major boost to health infrastructure, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the National Health Mission (NHM) with effect from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2020 with a budgetary support of Rs 85,217 crore as Central share.
Govt extends NHM till March 2020 with Rs 85,217 cr budget support
In a major boost to health infrastructure, the government today cleared a proposal for continuation of the National Health Mission till March 31, 2020 with a budgetary support of Rs 85,217 crore, according to an official statement One of the key objectives of the mission would be to reduce 'Out Of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE)' on health care, it said. The proposal which was approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will continue to strengthen the public health systems, particularly in high-priority districts that include aspirational districts. During the extended period, National Health Mission will seek to improve key health indicators such as Neo-natal Mortality Rate (NMR), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Under-Five Mortality Rate (U5MR), Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Total Fertility Rate, it said. Besides, the programme will strive to reduce incidence of communicable diseases, and improvement in coverage and utilisation of routine immunisation services ..
TB survivors release report identifying key issues patients face
Ahead of the World TB Day, a community of tuberculosis survivors here has released a report in which they have identified and analysed key issues that impact the patients suffering from the disease. They have also come out with recommendations on tackling TB. The 'Tuberculosis - India's Ticking Time Bomb: The Survivors' Manifesto' has been introduced by Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Deputy Director General, World Health Organisation (WHO) and edited by Chapal Mehra, convener of The Survivors Against TB (SATB) group. "For the first time, survivors and patients have identified issues that matter to us and are relevant for addressing TB. We have the lived experience of surviving TB and know the challenges within the system. This manifesto both identifies key problems and provides solutions from our perspective, says Keyuri Bhanushali, a copywriter and TB survivor who contributed to this volume. The volume is divided into eight chapters and examines varied aspects of TB in India from diagnosis ..
Goa CM responding well to treatment in US
Further treatment on Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has begun and he is responding well, said Parrikar's Personel Secretary (PS) Rupesh Kamat.Kamat further said that the next review will be done in two weeks.Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is in the United States of America for further medical treatment.Earlier, Kamat had said, "As advised by the doctors at Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, the chief minister is leaving tonight to U.S.A. for further treatment."The former defence minister was hospitalised at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on February 15, following mild pancreatitis problems and was discharged from there on February 22.
Even patients above poverty line can't afford to treat rare diseases: HC
Even people above the poverty line cannot afford the treatment of rare genetic diseases, the Delhi High Court has observed. Asking the Centre to consider its 'National Policy for Treatment of Rare Diseases' for such patients, Justice Manmohan said the government could consider granting subsidy in graded form and that too, inversely proportional to the income of the patients or their guardians. "The Central Government is also directed to expeditiously consider possibilities for reducing the price of drugs for 'Orphan Diseases'," the court said. The court was hearing a batch of pleas filed by patients of rare diseases like Gaucher who have been denied treatment at ESIC hospitals and do not have the capacity to bear the cost of Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT). Petitioners' advocate and activist Ashok Agarwal has been highlighting how poor patients have been running from pillar-to-post to get treatment. In one such case, a man lost most of his vision while awaiting even the first round .
Anaemia during pregnancy may double mortality risk: Study
Pregnant women with anaemia are twice as likely to die during or shortly after pregnancy, compared to those without the condition, according to a study. The study involved over 300,000 women across 29 countries.