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Eating almonds, peanuts may boost colon cancer survival
People with colon cancer who regularly eat nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, cashews and peanuts may be at significantly lower risk of cancer recurrence and mortality, researchers say.
Botox improves final appearance after reconstructive surgery
Botox improves appearance of facial scars in reconstructive surgery, a new study has reported.According to the study conducted by Wolters Kluwer Health, in patients undergoing reconstructive surgery of the face, treatment with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A, or Botox) can improve the final appearance of surgical scars."This study demonstrates that early post-surgical botulinum toxin injections can produce better, narrower, and flatter facial surgical scars," according to the study by XiaoXi Lin and colleagues.The results added to the growing list of clinical applications for BTX-A - beyond its cosmetic use in treating facial lines and wrinkles.The study included 16 patients undergoing facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the authors' department over a four-month period. The patients averaged 12 years of age.Most were undergoing surgery for some type of disfiguring facial birthmarks, such as a melanocytic nevus or port wine stain.In each patient, half of the facial scar was randomly .
Tummy-tuck surgery reduces back pain and incontinence
Tummy-tuck surgery or abdominoplasty which is conducted to restore the pre-pregnancy shape of the abdomen can also improve back pain and urinary incontinence after childbearing.According to a new study done by the Penn State, although abdominoplasty is classified as a cosmetic procedure, it also improves two of the most common physical complaints experienced by women after labor and delivery."Abdominoplasty has a proven functional benefit as well as a cosmetic benefit," comments lead author D. Alastair Taylor.The study included 214 women undergoing abdominoplasty with repair of the abdominal muscles at nine Australian plastic surgery centers. Many women seek tummy tuck surgery to restore the shape and appearance of the abdomen after childbearing.The women's average age was about 42 years, with an average of 2.5 deliveries. Before and after surgery, the women completed questionnaires rating their disability from back pain and urinary incontinence: two very common problems after ...
Children and teens also affected by opioid misuse crisis
Turns out, children and teens are not left untouched by the opioid misuse crisis.According to the lead author Ellen Raney of the study conducted by Wolters Kluwer Health, "The magnitude of the problem of prescription opioid use by children and teenagers is overwhelming".The researchers presented findings from a POSNA survey of opioid prescribing by pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, along with recommended strategies to reduce opioid prescribing and potential misuse among children and adolescents.Dr. Raney and coauthors traced the roots of the opioid epidemic to policies of the 1980s and 1990s advocating opioid treatment of pain as a 'moral imperative'.Dependence or addiction to opioid medications may occur as quickly as two months in about one-third of people. According to one estimate, 16 percent of the US population has an opioid addiction--outnumbering those with heart disease, diabetes, and cancer."Though it receives less attention, the dilemma in the pediatric and teenage population
Mortal remains of Kanchi Sankaracharya to be laid to rest today
The last rites ceremony of Kanchi Sankara Mutt's senior seer Jayendra Saraswathi began on Thursday in Kanchipuram.The last rites, known as the 'Brindavana Pravesha Karyakramam' in Vedic context, are likely to continue until noon today.Scores of people gathered to pay their last respects to Kanchi Shankaracharya, who passed away on Wednesday after prolonged illness.Tamil Nadu governor Banwarilal Purohit also paid tribute to Kanchi Shankaracharya.Kanchi Shankaracharya is likely to be laid to rest beside his guru, Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi.The 82-year old head of the Kanchi Mutt was suffering from diabetes and had collapsed at the mutt with shortness of breath and was admitted to Chennai's Ramachandra hospital last month.He was 69th pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham and was named by Chadrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal as his successor on March 22, 1954.
Patients may have longer lives after hip replacement
Hip replacement surgery not only improves quality of life but is also associated with increased life expectancy, compared to people of similar age and sex, experts have suggested.According to a study led by Wolters Kluwer Health, patients undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) have a slightly improved survival rate compared to the general population, through a decade after surgery.Peter Cnudde and his colleague. Dr. Cnudde, who conducted the study, said, "Our study suggests that hip replacement can add years to life as well as adding 'life to years'--increasing the chances of longer survival as well as improving the quality of life."The researchers analysed postoperative survival rate in nearly 132,000 patients undergoing THA in Sweden from 1999 through 2012.Average age at hip replacement was about 68 years. During a median follow-up of 5.6 years, about 16.5 percent of patients died.Survival after THA was longer than expected compared to people of similar age and sex in the .
Obesity not linked with respiratory illness
Seems like, obesity is not one of the risk factors for acute respiratory illnesses.A new study conducted by the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that although obesity has been considered a risk factor for more-severe cases of the flu, it is not a risk factor for severe acute respiratory illnesses, including the flu.The study findings were unexpected, said the study's lead author, Elizabeth Halvorson."Published data from studies undertaken during the 2009 pandemic flu season showed it was a risk factor, but there weren't many studies investigating the association between weight and severity of acute respiratory illnesses in children or adults during other winter respiratory seasons," Halvorson said. "We undertook this study thinking that obesity would put patients at greater risk for other respiratory illnesses."The researchers enrolled 3,560 children and adults who came to the emergency department with acute respiratory illness over consecutive winter respiratory seasons from .
Delhi: Doctor allegedly mishandles girl inside operation theater
A girl was allegedly mishandled by a doctor inside an operation theater here at a private hospital.The victim, who allegedly underwent a surgery that was necessary, said the doctor "may have done something" after giving the patient anesthesia."I got admitted in October for a surgery which wasn't supposed to be done. In the operation theater, I was given anesthesia and the doctor might have done something to me. I've gone through surgery; I know how anesthesia works and when someone does something," she told ANI.The victim further claimed that the doctor allegedly scooped out a piece of flesh from her body and showed it to her."Because of the damage caused by the doctor, my health has drastically deteriorated. I can't sit or stand, and I'm forced to take painkillers every day due to the pain," she added.An FIR has been filed against the doctor, and the investigation is underway.
Cipla teams up with Roche Pharma to sell cancer therapy drugs in India
Drug firm Cipla and Roche Pharma India has said that they have entered an agreement under which Cipla will promote and distribute tocilizumab and Syndyma, the 2nd brand of Roche's cancer therapy bevacizumab in India. This partnership is in line with Cipla and Roche's efforts to improve healthcare and increase access to innovative, life-changing medicines in India, particularly to patients who currently do not have access to such, Cipla said in a filing to BSE. Commenting on the development, Cipla MD & Global CEO Umang Vohra said: "The prevalence of cancer and rheumatoid arthritis is widely spread across India, and Cipla can contribute to provide broader access to innovative medicines like tocilizumab and bevacizumab." The company looks forward to promote and distribute the drugs in India, he added. "At Roche, improving access to the critical medicines that patients need is an integral part of what we do," Roche Pharma India MD Lara Bezerra said. This partnership will significantly
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Group of 41 from Maha hospitalised for food poisoning in Guj
Forty-one people, 31 of them women, from Maharashtra were hospitalised last night due to food poisoning, medical authorities today said. Dr R Pandey, superintendent of the SSG Hospital here, said that they suffered from diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach aches after having their evening meal yesterday. "It is a case of food poisoning. Two of them are under observation. The police has been intimated," the official said. One of the patients said that the group, all from Maharashtra, had come to the city to take part in a company training programme related to call centres.
Cabinet approves signing of pact with Macedonia in health sector
The Union Cabinet today gave its nod to signing of a pact between India and Macedonia on cooperation in health sector. The pact will cover a host of sectors including cooperation in capacity building and short-term training of human resources in health and, exchange and training of doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts. It will also cover areas like assistance in development of human resources and setting up of healthcare facilities. "A working group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation," an official statement said.
India successfully test-fires ATGM Nag
India today successfully test-fired Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) Nag in desert conditions, defence sources said. The Nag ATGM has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and today's flight tests have once again proved their capability, they said. Director General (Missiles and Strategic Systems) G Satheesh Reddy said the technologies pertaining to ATGM to engage targets in different conditions have been established with the successful tests. "Anti Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) NAG were successfully flight-tested today in desert conditions against two tank targets at different ranges and timings," a source said. "With this, the developmental trials of the missile have been completed and it is now ready for induction," the source said. DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Defence Research & Development, S Christopher, congratulated the NAG team for the achievement.
Cabinet approves India-Macedonia MoU on health
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Macedonia on cooperation in the field of health.The MoU covers capacity building and short-term training of human resources in health, exchange and training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts.It also provides for assistance in the development of human resources and setting up of healthcare facilities.A working group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation.
Anti-tank missile Nag successfully tested, induction-ready now
The Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) Nag was successfully flight-tested in desert conditions against two tank targets at different ranges and timings, paving the way for its induction into the Army, official sources said on Wednesday.
Axio Bio gets USFDA nod for first aid product Axiostat
Med-tech startup Axio Biosolutions today said it has received US health regulator's approval for its first aid dressing product Axiostat that stops bleeding within 2-3 minutes of its application. Axiostat has become the first Indian wound care product to receive 510(K) FDA clearance in the US for its pioneering haemostatic dressing, the company said in a statement. The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) clearance allows Axiostat to be marketed in the US as over-the-counter (OTC) product. "This is a validation of the performance, safety and efficacy of Axiostat in bleeding control. We developed Axiostat to be a world-class quality product and this clearance reiterates that," Axio Biosolutions CEO Leo Mavely said. Earlier this year, Axio Biosolutions had raised USD 7.4 million in a Series B funding round led by Ratan Tata's UC- RNT, along with existing investors Accel Partners and IDG Ventures India.
Vaccination for foot-and-mouth disease delayed, govt concedes
The Maharashtra government today told the Legislative Assembly that vaccination of cattle for the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is delayed as it hasn't taken a decision on procurement after an earlier tender was scrapped. The Opposition had targeted animal husbandry and dairy development minister Mahadev Jankar over the issue during the winter session too. When Opposition leaders raised the issue today through a calling attention motion, Jankar wasn't present. Minister of state for animal husbandry Arjun Khotkar said, "I am not aware of any tender procedure of this vaccine procurement hence, I cannot say anything about the issue. "I am aware of the chief minister's assurance during the winter session that he would take some steps, but so far no action has been taken...Hence, the government could not vaccinate the livestock in the state," Khotkar said. The minister also admitted that the Union government had issued a letter of caution. "I am aware of the letter issued by .
HC concern over doctors' safety, warns of contempt if steps not taken
The recent frequent attacks on doctors at hospitals here came under the scanner of the Delhi High Court, which today directed the authorities to take adequate measures to ensure safety and security of the medical professionals, warning of contempt if steps were not taken. The high court took note of a news report that two resident doctors were allegedly assaulted yesterday by a patient's attendants and relatives at the Lok Nayak Hospital, which is governed by the Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC). A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar warned the authorities of contempt action if they did not ensure safety of doctors, saying it had on earlier occasions also stressed the need to provide security to them at public hospitals due to the violence they have had to endure at the hands of patient's attendants and relatives. "Violence cannot be tolerated or permitted against the doctors. Despite direction of this court to give protection to doctors, the matter
Sea swimming may lead to stomach flu, ear aches
The next time you visit the sun-soaked beaches, think twice before taking a plunge into the sea. Researchers have found that people who swim, bathe or take part in water sports in the sea are substantially more likely to experience stomach flu, ear aches and other types of illness than those who do not.
50 new gene regions behind schizophrenia risk found
Researchers have discovered 50 new gene regions that increase the risk of developing schizophrenia. The team at Cardiff University in the UK used state-of-the-art information about brain development to accurately pinpoint new genes and biological pathways implicated in this disorder. The study, published in the journal Nature Genetics, examined genetic data in 100,000 individuals including 40,000 people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, researchers said. They also found that some of the genes identified as increasing risk for schizophrenia have previously been associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders, including intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. "These findings are another important step on the long road to new treatments for schizophrenia and will be crucial for identifying potential new drugs, which will become an increasing focus of our work in the coming years," said Mike Owen from Cardiff University. Another significant and unexpected finding was ...