Page 562 - Health Medical Pharma
Cycling responsible for maximum fractures in males: Study
While regular cycling has been associated with various health benefits, including a healthy heart, bones as well as decrease in body fat, a new study has shown that the recreational sport is the number one cause of cervical fractures in men.
Novel antibody therapy may help fight Ebola
Scientists have identified an innovative antibody delivery method could offer an effective way to prevent and treat Ebola infection, potentially saving hundreds of lives. More than 11,000 people died during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa from 2013-16, demonstrating both the deadly nature of the virus and the limitations of the medication used to fight it. "Our goal is to make an antibody-based therapy that can protect against all strains of Ebola, and potentially Marburg virus, as well," said Sarah Wootton, from University of Guelph in Canada. "It would be used to stop the spread of the virus in outbreak situations," she said. Monoclonal antibody therapies (mAbs) hold promise for the treatment of Ebola virus infections. However, mAbs are costly to produce and provide only short-term immunity, Wootton said. The new approach, described in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, delivers a monoclonal antibody gene through a viral vector, something that has been done before, most notably ..
Women with larger waistline are at higher risk of anxiety
Ladies, take note. If you are middle-aged with some extra kilos you may have an increased chance of developing anxiety, a new study has warned.
New antibody delivery method may help treat Ebola infection
Scientists have developed an innovative antibody delivery method that could offer an effective way to prevent and treat Ebola infection.
Soft-drinks vs lassi: Why kids choose junk food decoded
Kids in low and middle income countries who recognise logos of popular fast-food chains are more likely to prefer junk food and sugar sweetened beverages over traditional and home cooked meals, according to a study conducted in countries including India, Pakistan and China. "Why would a five year old say that they want a Coca Cola over a lassi? Kentucky Fried Chicken over a stir-fried chicken and vegetable dish made by mom?" said Dina Borzekowski, research associate professor at University of Maryland. "Our findings draw attention to the insidious and pervasive nature of marketing and how it impacts children's health," said Borzekowski. Researchers from University of Maryland in the US investigated the links between marketing and media exposure and the preference for international foods and beverages in Brazil, China, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Russia. The kids who easily identified the logos of international food and beverage brands, such as McDonald's, KFC and Coca-Cola, were ...
No difference in diet plans when comes to long-run
Turns out, there is little to no difference among the long-term effectiveness of diet plans.Whether you pick low-carb, low fat or another diet plan, scientific research, conducted by the Endocrine Society, indicated that each can help some people achieve modest long-term weight loss with potential improvement in health risks.The authors found the Mediterranean Diet and DASH diet provide demonstrated benefits for improving cardiovascular disease, and in lower calorie versions may be beneficial for weight loss.Given the number of diets, medications and surgical procedures available to treat obesity, the best approach for each individual depends on genetics, health and how well they can adhere to a particular regimen, the statement's authors concluded.Still, maintaining long-term weight loss remains challenging, and individuals with obesity should expect to regain weight when they stop treatment."The stigma around this disease makes it difficult to address obesity as a public health ...
New links between heart attacks and inflammatory bowel disease
Strong connections have been found between heart attacks and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a new study has revealed.As per the study conducted by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, more than 22 million patients that suggests a strong connection between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and the development of heart disease and heart attacks.The research was conducted by Muhammad Panhwar and Mahazarin Ginwalla, researchers from the University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease. IBD is an umbrella term for two chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract - Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.While studies have shown a clear increased risk of heart disease in other chronic inflammatory conditions such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, this link is unclear in patients with IBD.Researchers used myocardial infarction (heart attack) as ..
This index may overestimate transplant benefits in COPD patients
A new finding suggests that an index may overestimate transplant benefits in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients.According to a research done by American College of Chest Physicians, in models controlling for BODE (body mass index, obstruction, dyspnea and exercise capacity) score and incorporating lung transplantation as a competing endpoint, the risk of death was higher in the BODE validation cohort.COPD remains the leading indication for lung transplantation worldwide and accounts for one-third of all lung transplants performed.In order to qualify for a lung transplant, patients receive an evaluation and undergo rigorous testing to identify and exclude those with an excessive burden of co-morbid conditions.The BODE score is an evaluation used to inform prognostic considerations for potential lung transplantation patients. This scoring system is widely used but has yet to be validated in the context of lung transplant.In a new study, researchers aimed to determine .
Steps towards a future free of drug-induced hearing loss
A new research has compiled a study detailing the hearing loss issue, caused by drugs and solvents.The Oregon Health & Science University-study is orchestrated by five of the nation's leading hearing experts and focuses on hearing loss caused by drugs and solvents - how it occurs, how to treat it, and how to prevent it."We're trying to elevate ways for the human population to avoid losing this important sensation for experiencing and communicating with the world around us," said co-author Peter Steyger."Ototoxicity is a threat to hearing at any age and hearing loss remains a significant side effect of chemotherapy. This review highlights how far we've come in understanding that threat and provides us with a road-map for developing more effective ways to recognize and address the problem," added co-author Jian Zuo.In people, hearing cells don't regenerate, so the loss is irreversible. That's why it is crucial to understand the mechanisms that affect hearing and how to prevent loss .
UK just put its public on diet
In an attempt to tackle the growing obesity problem in the country, the UK government has called out on its food industry for a 20 per cent cutback in the calorie levels of core food products, by the year 2024.According to a report by Public Health England, an agency of the UK's Department of Health and Social Care, overweight boys in England consume 500 extra calories every day. Girls in the same weight category exceed the recommended limit by 290 calories a day.It also mentions the launch of the latest 'One You' campaign, encouraging adults to follow the 400-600-600 routine, which involves consuming 400 calories at breakfast, and 600 for lunch and dinner, as adults in the nation consume in the excess of 200-300 calories every day.The report indicated that the expenditure that the National Health Service has to incur to treat obesity-related conditions every year runs around the six billion pounds mark.The government has thus decided to take matters into their own hands and ...
Assembly passes 3rd supplementary demands
Bihar Assembly today passed the third supplementary demand for grant of Rs 5603.30 crore of the current financial year 2017-18 as well as the Bihar Appropriation Bill 2018 amid boycott by opposition MLAs. The Appropriation Bill is required for withdrawal of the supplementary demand from the treasury to meet various outstanding expenditure in addition to those sanctioned in the budget 2017-18. Health Minister Mangal Pandey, the in-charge minister, tabled the Bihar Appropriation Bill 2018 which was passed by the voice vote. Opposition RJD and Congress legislators staged a walk out during a debate on third supplementary expressing dissatisfaction over the minister's reply. While giving reply on behalf of health department, Pandey outlined the priorities and achievements of his department. The government has ensured the appointment of doctors, para medical staff and technical staff apart from constructing different types of hospitals in the state, the minister said. The ...
Mother's liver saves her infant
A one-and-half-year-old girl from Iraq suffering from a rare inherited liver disorder was given a new lease of life after her mother donated a part of her liver.
Parrikar to undergo treatment in USA
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will travel to United States of America (USA) tonight for medical treatment.Personal Secretary (PS) to Chief Minister Parrikar Rupesh Kamat said, "As advised by the doctors at Lilavati hospital in Mumbai, the Chief Minister leaving tonight to USA for further treatment."Yesterday, Parrikar had informed that he might travel abroad for curing his medical ailment.In a video message, Parrikar stated that he would travel abroad, depending on the advice given to him by the doctors here, and also thanked the natives of his state for their well wishes at his time of recovery.Before heading to Mumbai, Parrikar yesterday called a meeting with Chief Secretary, Dharmendra Sharma and Principal Secretary to CM P. Krishnamurthy and formed a cabinet advisory committee to take administrative decisions in his absence.On a related note, Parrikar was hospitalised at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on February 15 following mild pancreatitis problems and was discharged .
Tea production falls in January
Tea production during January this year declined to 17.15 million kilograms from 19.16 million kilograms in the same month of 2017, registering a fall of 10.49 per cent. According to Tea Board data, the decline in estimated tea production of 2.01 million kilograms was due to crop loss in north India. Assam's production in north India in January was almost flat at 1.32 million kgs, as compared to 1.31 million kgs produced in the corresponding month of 2017. West Bengal's production for the month stood at 3.33 million kgs, down by 25.66 per cent from 4.48 million kgs produced in the same month of 2017. In south India, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, the tea production decreased by 5.87 per cent to 12.34 million kgs in January 2018 as against 13.11 million kgs produced in same month last year.
Novel blood test may detect Zika more accurately
A new blood test may extend the window of accurate detection from weeks to months after the onset of Zika infection, giving clinicians a powerful new tool to screen for Zika throughout pregnancy, a new study led by an Indian-orgin researcher suggests.
Govt directs Fulfords India to maintain hepatitis injection production
Department of Pharmaceuticals said it has invoked powers under the Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013 to direct Fulfords India to maintain production, distribution and availability of Viraferonpeg 100 mcg injection in the market. The injection is used for treatment of chronic hepatitis C. "In order to maintain normal production, distribution and availability of the formulation Viraferonpeg 100 mcg injection in the market, it has been decided to invoke the powers of Section 3 (i) of DPCO, 2013," Department of Pharmaceuticals said in a letter to Fulfords India Ltd. The company is directed to continue to maintain the same level of production and availability as during the period from November 2013 to November 2015 of the Viraferonpeg 100 mcg injection, it added. Fulfords India has also been asked to submit a weekly report along with production plan for the next week to National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) and DOP, the letter dated March 5, 2018 said. "The order will be valid ..
4,592 persons died due to cancer in Hry in 2017
As many as 4,592 persons died due to cancer in Haryana in 2017, the State Assembly was informed here today. The cancer deaths in the state were 3,380 in 2015 and 3,782 in 2016, the Assembly was informed in reply to a question raised by INLD MLA Parminder Singh Dhull. The highest number of cancer deaths last year took place in Faridabad district (771), followed by 501 deaths in Yamuna Nagar, 440 in Jind and 354 in Rohtak district. Panchkula district had the least number of cancer deaths (five) last year. In reply to another related question, the State Assembly was informed that Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), biopsy and pap smear for early detection of cancer are being performed free of cost in various civil hospitals of the state. Cancer patients in Haryana are also allowed to travel in Haryana Roadways buses for free. The state government spent over Rs 2.27 crore from January 2015 to January 2018 for treatment of cancer patients under various schemes. No direct financial ...
Researchers find rare mineral in plants for first time
In a first, researchers have discovered on alpine plants a rare mineral that holds potential as a new material for industrial and medical applications.
Bacteria resistant to last-resort antibiotic found
Scientists have detected "heteroresistance" to colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, in Klebsiella pneumoniae, a bacterium that causes blood, soft tissue and urinary tract infections. Researchers from Emory University School of Medicine in the US had observed heteroresistance to colistin in other bacteria, called Enterobacter, previously. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), which include Klebsiella, were listed as one of the top three urgent antibiotic resistant threats in 2013 by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Various types of Klebsiella are estimated to be responsible for 10 per cent of infections acquired in health care facilities. "This is concerning because Klebsiella is a more common cause of infection than Enterobacter, and these isolates were carbapenem-resistant, which means that they might actually be treated with colistin," said David Weiss, professor at Emory University School of Medicine. "To our knowledge, this type of heteroresistant ...
Deadly measles outbreak as Philippines reels from vaccine row
A health scare over a pioneering dengue vaccine is partly to blame for a decline in child immunisation and a deadly measles outbreak in the Philippines, a senior health official said today. The government has reported four outbreaks of measles, one of the world's leading killers of children, since December, a period coinciding with the row over the dengue vaccine which some parents blamed for child deaths. Manila suspended the Dengvaxia vaccine last December and threatened to sue Sanofi shortly after the French pharmaceutical firm disclosed that it could worsen symptoms for people not previously infected by the dengue virus. Government programmes against other deadly but preventable diseases became collateral damage, with immunisation rates down below 60 percent in January, Health Undersecretary Enrique Domingo said. This compares to at least 80-85 percent last year, he said. "We have eradicated measles like 10 years ago but it's coming back due to the low rates of vaccination within .