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Early childhood poor nutrition linked to hearing loss
Under nutrition in the preschool years is associated with hearing impairment later in life, a study suggests.Hearing loss is the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide, and an estimated 80 percent of affected individuals live in low- and middle-income countries.The study, led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, analyzed the relationship between the hearing of more than 2,200 young adults in Nepal and their nutritional levels as children 16 years earlier.The findings suggest that nutritional interventions in South Asia could help prevent hearing loss.Prevalence estimates of hearing impairment among children and young adults in South Asia range from 14 to 28 percent of the population."Our findings should help elevate hearing loss as a still-neglected public health burden, and one that nutrition interventions in early childhood might help prevent," says Keith West Jr., the principal investigator of the study.The lead author was Susan Emmett, MD, ..
Delhi state government takes a step forward for rare diseases
As an important step towards expediting the process of providing treatment to rare disease patients, the Delhi state government, in the High Court, has proposed the setting up of a Technical cum Administrative Committee for rare diseases.It will also set up a state corpus for the treatment of rare disorders. The government of India has allocated Rs. 100 crore corpus for these disorders under the national policy for rare diseases and would contribute funds towards the states in the ratio of 60:40.One of the significant mandates of the committee include identification and accreditation of institutions which will carry out the diagnosis and treatment of rare conditions. Moreover, there will also be a Rare Disease Board and will review the patient applications and handle other technical details.The same would then be forwarded to the state technical committee which will accordingly decide upon the funding of a particular patient. The applications which the state board will review would be
Preserving fertility in women with cancer
Many cancer treatments affect the ability to become pregnant, temporarily or permanently.Fertility preservation (FP) is an effort to retain the fertility of cancer patients, thereby improving their quality of life."Due to the tremendous rise in risk of cancer, it becomes essential to opt for preserving fertility. After the cancer treatment, a woman's body might recover naturally and produce mature eggs that can be fertilized. However, the medical team may recommend waiting for six months to two years before trying to get pregnant. The length of time depends on the type of cancer and the treatment used," said Dr. Priti Gupta Fertility & IVF Expert, First Step IVF Clinic, New Delhi.Fertility Preservation Options:-Egg freezingEgg freezing is a well known method of preserving fertility in women. It might be a good choice for women who do not have a partner. For egg freezing, mature eggs are removed and frozen. Once the woman is ready to become pregnant, the eggs can be thawed, ...
Salt, Sugar and Stress: The 3 Sins
Do you often give in to the temptations of your taste buds?Indulging in that extra slice of cake, another piece of sweet, sprinkling extra salt over your food can seem completely harmless at that time but can eventually lead to various health issues."Lack of self control and poor lifestyle choices make us more susceptible to various life-threatening diseases. Consumed in the hustle-bustle of everyday life we hardly pay attention to our health. The pressure of maintaining balance between work, family and friends can take a huge toll on our physical and mental health," said Dr. Snehal Singh, Lifestyle Management Consultant, Healthians.Several studies have revealed that to stay healthy, it is important to have control over the 3 Sins, which include:- Salt: the necessary evilCan you even imagine your food without salt? It is the essence of all our meals. It helps in the retention of fluids in the body and maintaining the pH levels of blood. It is only obvious to love salt but too much of
Patient allegedly thrashed by hospital staff in Mathura
A woman patient was allegedly beaten up by staff at the District Hospital in Mathura after they refused to release her before her treatment was completed.The woman got into a scuffle with the hospital staff, who was trying to get her back to her bed as she was injured.Upon continuous argument between the patient and the hospital staffs, the violence broke out after which hospital staff decided to set her loose."We told her to wait till her treatment is complete but she was adamant on leaving. She didn't even give her details. We tried taking her inside when she turned violent and started hitting us. We left her and she went away," a hospital staff told ANI.The woman's abrupt behaviour baffled the staff who later reported the incident to the police.
Indian-American doctor charged with health care fraud
An Indian-American doctor and two others in the US have been charged in an indictment filed for their alleged participation in a health care kickback scheme. 60-year-old Indian-American doctor Padmini Nagaraj, Muhammad Kaleem Arshad, 62, and Joseph A Haynes, 61, were charged with one count of conspiracy to receive illegal health care kickbacks and three counts of receiving illegal health care kickbacks. Arshad and Nagaraj were also charged with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and five counts of health care fraud, the Department of Justice said yesterday. All the three are from Louisiana. The indictment alleges that the three doctors, who were affiliated with a company that provides outpatient psychiatric services, conspired with the owner of a New Orleans home health agency to take bribes in exchange for referring psychiatric patients for medically unnecessary home health services. Haynes, who worked at the company as a marketer, allegedly helped to ..
No plans to ban ads of 'high fat, sugar and salt foods': Government
The government has no plans to impose a ban on advertisements of "high fat, sugar and salt foods" (HFSS), Parliament was informed on Thursday.
Outcome of board meeting of HealthCare Global Enterprises
At meeting held on 08 February 2018
IIT-KGP, AIIMS to come together for "unique joint initiatives"
IIT Kharagpur and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are exploring opportunities for "unique joint initiatives" in academics and research, including a super-speciality hospital. Senior professors of both the institutions are in discussion to take the initiatives forward. "IIT Kharagpur and AIIMS are planning some unique joint initiatives in academics and research that will open new directions in education and take technology-enabled healthcare directly to the people at large," said Prof P P Chakrabarti, Director, IIT Kharagpur. The institutions are looking forward to strengthen ongoing activities through collaborative education programmes, research and collaboration for management and analysis of hospital data, he said. "Both institutions have unique strengths and through this collaboration, we hope to explore and exchange them. IIT Kharagpur has expertise in developing medical devices and diagnostics, medical imaging and analysis, systems modelling, big ...
Gilgit-Baltistan registers alarming malnutrition rate
The deteriorating rate of malnutrition and infant mortality rate in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) raises serious concerns over poor health scenario in the region.A survey report of Scaling up Nutrition unit of planning and development department of Gilgit-Baltistan says the infant mortality rate in the region is 74 percent whereas under-five mortality rate is 92 percent.According to the survey, birth registration rate here is only 19 percent while the child labour rate is 45 percent and rate of marriage before the age of 18 is 43 percent.The program consultant Dr. Nadir Shah made a presentation in the workshop on nutrition with all stakeholders where secretary planning and development Babar Aman and Minister for Information Fida Husain were also present.GB Secretary planning and development Babar Aman said on the occasion that it is the responsibility of health department to take necessary measures for better health conditions in the province.Dr. Nadir Shah said that the reasons behind ...
Lupin launches ADHD treatment tablets in US market
Drug firm Lupin today announced the launch of its Clonidine Hydrochloride extended-release tablets used in treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the US market. The launch of the company's tablets, which are in the strength of 0.1 mg, is after receiving approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), Lupin said in a statement. The company's product is a generic version of Concordia International Corp's Kapvay tablets, it added. The tablets are "indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications," Lupin said. Kapvay tablets had annual sales of approximately USD 66 million in the US, as per IQVIA MAT December 2017 data, it added. Shares of Lupin today closed at Rs 814.45 per scrip on BSE, up 0.80 per cent from its previous close.
First hip joint replacement surgery in Jammu region gives youth new life
In the first such surgery at a government hospital in Jammu region, a 23-year-old youth suffering from Avascular Necrosis (AVN) -- interruption in blood supply to the bone -- was given a new lease of life through total hip joint replacement surgery.
Lord Swraj Paul to invest in cancer research firm
NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul announced today that he has agreed arrangements with the University of Wolverhampton to invest in a spin-out company that is developing a new anti-cancer drug. The new company, Disulfican Ltd, has been formed to build on research carried out by Prof Weiguang Wang, Professor of Experimental Cancer Therapeutics at the University of Wolverhampton. It will receive an investment of around 200,000 pounds from the varsity and the Caparo Angad Paul Fund, set by Paul in memory of his late son Angad. Led by Wang, the Cancer Research Group (CRG) is developing a treatment based on Disulfican an existing drug used to treat alcoholism - which had showed promising results in pre-clinical testing as a new anti-cancer therapy. Initial research was conducted by the CRG within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, where Lord Paul is the Chancellor. "We are very excited about the prospects for PLGA- Encapsulated ...
Gilgit-Baltistan registers an alarming malnutrition rate
The deteriorating rate of malnutrition and infant mortality rate in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) raises serious concerns over poor health scenario in the region.A survey report of Scaling up Nutrition unit of planning and development department of Gilgit-Baltistan says the infant mortality rate in the region is 74 percent whereas under-five mortality rate is 92 percent.According to the survey, birth registration rate here is only 19 percent while the child labour rate is 45 percent and rate of marriage before the age of 18 is 43 percent.The program consultant Dr. Nadir Shah made a presentation in the workshop on nutrition with all stakeholders where secretary planning and development Babar Aman and Minister for Information Fida Husain were also present.GB Secretary planning and development Babar Aman said on the occasion that it is the responsibility of health department to take necessary measures for better health conditions in the province.Dr. Nadir Shah said that the reasons behind ...
Oracle launches new cloud-based eClinical solution
Technology giant Oracle on Thursday announced the launch of a new holistic, unified cloud-based eClinical solution intended to bring new drugs to the market in a timely manner, while maintaining quality and safety.
Cabinet approves scheme for augmenting human resources for health and medical education
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Old chemical compounds may lead to new antibiotics: Scientists
Chemical compounds identified in the 1940s but discarded for having weak antibiotic properties could now be used for developing new antibiotics against drug-resistant infections, researchers say.
Gift your loved ones a healthy heart this Valentine's Day with California Walnuts
Ditch the old-fashioned chocolates and flowers! This Valentine's Day, treat your special someone to a gift that's both heartfelt and good for the heart. Find the perfect balance between heavenly and healthy by gifting your #BAE heart nourishing walnuts that go beyond regular temptations and make them skip a beat the healthy way.Here are the reasons why walnuts top the list of unique gifting options this Valentine's DayFor over two decades, walnuts have been shown to improve cardiovascular risk factors by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol by 9-16%, and diastolic blood pressure by 2-3 mmHg - Two risk factors that are major contributors to heart disease risk.Walnuts, also known as the 'King of Nuts', are the only nuts that are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based essential omega-3 fatty acid that has positive anti-inflammatory effects. Research has found that omega-3 fatty acids may decrease the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) in those with high ...
New drug therapy may hold promise for asthma patients
A team of American and Chinese scientists have developed a new non-toxic treatment that could lead to more effective drug therapy for millions of individuals with asthma and other respiratory disorders.
Delhi-NCR generates 5,900 tonnes medical waste annually: Assocham
With an increase in the number of healthcare facilities, Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad collectively generate over 5,900 tonnes of medical waste annually, a survey showed here on Thursday.