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Drugmaker GSK wins fresh Advair reprieve as Novartis copy delayed
LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline has won another reprieve for its blockbuster Advair lung drug after U.S. regulators delayed approval of a generic copy from Novartis's Sandoz division.
Doctor held for allegedly harassing nursing student
A doctor was today arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a nursing student, police said. The student lodged a complaint against the doctor, working at a private hospital in the city, that he was sexually harassing her, they said. She was working as an intern at the hospital. The doctor has been remanded to 15 days judicial custody.
This protein can up survival during flu
A specific protein can help reduce inflammation and improve immunity for survival during the flu, a recent study has found.The Penn State-research studied the survival and lung function of mice with influenza in the lab and found that GM-CSF - a protein that modifies the immune response to the flu, may also help reduce lung inflammation and improve survival during influenza.They found that the mice that had been given large amounts of a special cytokine - molecules that warn other cells that there's an infection or other trauma in the body - called GM-CSF, had better survival and lung function than the other mice.Researcher E. Scott Halstead said that the results suggested that the GM-CSF could be a potential therapeutic strategy for treating the flu."Influenza can be bad, which this flu season is kind of showing, so we're always trying to find new strategies to deal with it," Halstead said.He further noted, "Previous research has shown that mice with naturally higher levels of GM-CSF
What causes Erectile Dysfunction in males?
Erectile Dysfunction or sexual impotence is a condition where men have trouble in getting an erection, maintaining an erection or witness a lack of sexual desire.In present times, it is not merely a medical condition but a word which has become synonymous to the 'lack of power' in an individual.Hence, in the traditional Indian scenario, the patients suffering from this disease, which is often referred to as 'Impotence', prefer to conceal the problem and face the consequences rather than seeking timely medical support."The cases of Erectile dysfunction have risen significantly in the past decade. While men believe that the main cause for the disorder is aging, it isn't necessarily true. Changing lifestyles, stress, lack of exercise excessive smoking and drinking can have substantial impact on a person's sexual health," said Dr. S.S. Vasan, Manipal Fertility, Bengaluru."We must also keep in mind that India is the diabetic capital of the world and has high incidence of hypertension and ..
Diet may help prevent spread of deadly breast cancer: study
Limiting the intake of foods rich in asparagine such as dairy, beef, poultry and eggs may potentially help prevent the spread of a deadly type of breast cancer, researchers including one of Indian origin claim. Researchers found that by limiting asparagine in laboratory mice with triple-negative breast cancer, they could dramatically reduce the ability of the cancer to travel to distant sites in the body. In the study, published in the journal Nature, the team used dietary restrictions to limit asparagine among other techniques. Foods rich in asparagine include dairy, whey, beef, poultry, eggs, fish, seafood, asparagus, potatoes, legumes, nuts, seeds, soy and whole grains. Foods low in asparagine include most fruits and vegetables. "Our study adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests diet can influence the course of the disease," said Simon Knott, associate director at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the US. If further research confirms the findings in human cells,
Protein that may boost survival of flu patients identified
Scientists have identified a protein that may improve lung function and boost survival rates in patients of influenza. The protein GM-CSF modifies the immune response to the flu, and may also help reduce lung inflammation. The researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the US studied the survival and lung function of mice with influenza in the lab. They found that the mice that had been given large amounts of a special cytokine - molecules that warn other cells that there is an infection or other trauma in the body - called GM-CSF, had better survival and lung function than the other mice. The results, published in the journal Respiratory Research, suggests that GM-CSF could be a potential therapeutic strategy for treating the flu. "Previous research has shown that mice with naturally higher levels of GM-CSF might be protected from the flu," said E Scott Halstead, assistant professor at Pennsylvania State University. "We gave the mice GM-CSF after they got the ...
No proposal to ban junk food advertisements on television:Govt
The government today said there is no proposal at present to ban advertisements of junk food on television, while nine major food business operators have decided not to advertise products with high fat on children's channels. Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that bodies like the Food and Beverage Alliance of India (FBIA) have already decided to voluntarily restrict food and beverage advertisements concerning children. On whether the government proposes to impose a ban on telecast of junk food and cold/soft drinks advertisements on television, Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani said in a written reply that "presently there is no such proposal". Nine major food business operators have decided not to advertise products with high fat, salt or sugar on children's channels, she said. While asking supplementaries, some MPs raised concerns about junk food affecting the health of
This marker could help find heart attack patients most at risk
Researchers have found a new blood test that could help identify why some patients are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease risk after suffering a heart attack.The research from University of Sheffield may help scientists to identify new targets for reducing the risk and eventually lead to more effective treatments.During the study, the team of researchers, led by Professor Rob Storey analysed blood plasma samples from more than 4,300 patients with acute coronary syndrome as they were discharged from hospital.They measured the maximum density of a clot and the time it took for the clot to break down - known as clot lysis time.After adjustment for known clinical characteristics and risk factors, the study found that the patients with the longest clot lysis time had a 40 per cent increased risk of recurrent myocardial infarction or death due to cardiovascular disease.Professor Storey said: "We have made huge strides over the last two decades in improving prognosis following heart ...
Diet may help halt breast cancer spread: Study
Limiting the intake of foods rich in asparagine including dairy, beef, poultry, eggs, fish, nuts, soy and whole grains, while increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables may potentially help halt the spread of a deadly type of breast cancer, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, suggests.
New blood test to identify people at heart disease risk
A new blood test could identify patients who are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease after suffering a heart attack, scientists say. The research published in the European Heart Journal may help scientists to identify new targets for reducing the risk and eventually lead to more effective treatments. Researchers, led by Professor Rob Storey from the University of Sheffield in the UK, analysed blood plasma samples from more than 4,300 patients with acute coronary syndrome as they were discharged from hospital. They measured the maximum density of a clot and the time it took for the clot to break down - known as clot lysis time. The study found that the patients with the longest clot lysis time had a 40 per cent increased risk of recurrent myocardial infarction or death due to cardiovascular disease. "We have made huge strides over the last two decades in improving prognosis following heart attacks but there is still plenty of room for further improvement," ..
Here's why you feel hungrier as you lose weight
On a weight loss spree but feeling hungrier after losing those extra pounds?A recent study has shed light on why it can be so hard for you to maintain a healthy weight after substantial weight loss.The study studied appetite in patients who participated in a comprehensive 2-year weight loss program, and found clues as to why maintaining weight loss long term is so difficult.After two years all the study participants had lost weight. But everyone was also hungrier than when they started. The key appears to be in the balance between hunger and satiety hormones in people who have lost a lot of weight.-Gold standard obesity treatment"We gave 34 patients with morbid obesity the gold standard in obesity treatment over a period of two years," said Catia Martins, an associate professor in the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's (NTNU) Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine.Patients started out weighing 125 kilograms on average. They were first admitted for three weeks at a
Tracking oxygen saturation helps identify vulnerable preemies
According to a recent study, tracking oxygen saturation and vital signs can help in identifying vulnerable, more sensitive, pre-term babies.The Children's National Health System research monitored 27 babies admitted to the Children's Hospital's neonatal intensive care units (NICU).The research team led by Khodayar Rais-Bahrami separated these subjects into two groups: Low birth weight (LBW) i.e. less than 1.5 kg or 3.3 pounds and moderate birth weight (MBW) i.e. more than 1.5 kg.Then, they looked for correlations between information extracted from NIRS, such as tissue oxygenation which is specific tissue oxygen saturation, StO2, and the balance between oxygen supply and consumption - fractional tissue oxygen extraction, FTOE - and various vital signs.Critically ill infants in NICU require constant monitoring of their vital signs. Invasive methods, such as using umbilical arterial catheters to check blood pressure, are the gold standard but pose significant health risks.Low-risk ...
Novel blood test may help you measure your heart health
Researchers have found a new blood test that could provide a clue as to why some patients are at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease risk after suffering a heart attack.
Protein that may improve survival during flu identified
Researchers have identified a protein that modifies the immune response to the flu and may also help reduce lung inflammation and improve survival during influenza.
'Hospital on wheels', a safe place for sexual health services?
It has come to light that young adults consider the Mobile Health Units (MHUs) as a safe place that provides a portable and convenient method for bringing healthcare to communities.According to a new study, MHUs or 'Hospital on wheels' provide a portable and convenient method for bringing healthcare to communities.Led by the University of Chicago, the study was carried by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Innovation (Ci3) in Sexual and Reproductive Health department.The team conducted interviews and surveys with medical staff and adolescent patients on UChicago Medicine's Comer Children's mobile health unit.The pilot study found that the majority of the patients surveyed, predominantly Black and Latino adolescents, ages 14 to 21, from several urban neighbourhoods in Chicago, expressed interest in learning about sexual health through the MHU.More than half of them said that they were likely to obtain birth control on an MHU.Also, 92 percent of the youth reported they would ..
Over-the-counter painkillers may influence emotions: study
Over-the-counter pain medicines such as Ibuprofen may influence how people process information, experience hurt feelings, and react to emotionally evocative images, research has found. In a study published in the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, scientists reviewed previous research suggesting that over-the-counter pain medicine may influence individuals emotions. Led by Kyle Ratner, researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the US, the team found that, women who took a dose of ibuprofen reported less hurt feelings from emotionally painful experiences, such as being excluded from a game. Men showed the opposite pattern. Those who took a dose of acetaminophen were less emotionally distressed while reading about a person experiencing physical or emotional pain and felt less regard for the person, researchers said. Painkillers also affected the ability to process information. Compared to those who took placebos, people who .
Centre approves rationalisation of autonomous bodies under Health dept
The Centre approved the proposal for closure of Autonomous Bodies, namely, Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) and Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK).Their functions are proposed to be vested in the Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW).The rationalisation of these autonomous bodies will involve inter-ministerial consultations and review of existing bye laws of these bodies.The time frame for the implementation is one year.Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) was set up as a registered society to provide financial medical assistance to poor patients receiving treatment in designated central government hospitals.An advance is placed with the Medical Superintendents of such hospitals who will then provide assistance on a case to case basis.Since the DoHFW provides funds to the hospitals, the grants can be given from the Department to the hospital directly. RAN functions can, therefore, be vested in DoHFW.The managing committee of RAN Society will meet to dissolve the Autonomous Body (AB) as per .
Free health treatment for tea workers in WB
An Australian NGO named "Hands on India" in collaboration with a Siliguri based NGO is providing free Chiropractic health treatment to workers of Gulma Tea Estate near Siliguri.There are presently 317 tea gardens in Terai-Dooars region and 87 gardens in Darjeeling hills and more than five lakhs people are directly or indirectly involved in this industry.Every year India is producing around 1,300 million kg of tea and North Bengal is sharing 230 million kg, earning huge amount of foreign money, but the health condition of the garden workers does not seem good as they are not getting proper medical treatment.It was also found that some of the gardens do not have proper health care centers.The tea garden workers are also seen suffering from critical diseases, but due to lack of money they are helpless.Following the crisis, this Australian NGO has come forward to help the garden workers who appreciated the help saying, "We get better medical treatment here because we do not have money to .
U.S. senators ask FDA to reject Philip Morris' iQOS application
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Ten U.S. senators called on the Food and Drug Administration to reject Philip Morris International Inc's application to market its iQOS smoking device as being less risky than cigarettes, according to a letter to the agency's commissioner.
Quack accused of infecting 40 persons with HIV arrested
A quack accused of infecting around 40 persons with HIV due to use of same syringe on several patients in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh was arrested on Wednesday, police said.