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Online bullying may lead to depression in teens: Study

Teenagers who experience cyberbullying are more likely to suffer from poor sleep and depression, a study has found. Although research has examined the relationship between online bullying and depression, the study is one of few to explore the connection between cyber victimisation and sleep quality. Researchers from the University at Buffalo in the US surveyed more than 800 adolescents for sleep quality, cyber aggression and depression. "Cyber victimisation on the internet and social media is a unique form of peer victimisation and an emerging mental health concern among teens who are digital natives," said Misol Kwon from the University at Buffalo. "Understanding these associations supports the need to provide sleep hygiene education and risk prevention and interventions to mistreated kids who show signs and symptoms of depression," Kwon said. At severe levels, depression may lead to disrupted school performance, harmed relationships or suicide. The risks of allowing depression to ...

Anger more harmful than sadness for older adults

Anger is more harmful than sadness for older adults and may lead to health complications -- potentially increased inflammation which is associated with chronic illnesses like heart disease, arthritis and cancer, say researchers.

Scientists upset by AYUSH Ministry advisory

The Indian research community has been rudely shaken and dismayed by an unusual "Advisory" issued by the Ministry of AYUSH virtually barring non-AYUSH scientists from undertaking any research work on AYUSH drugs and treatments.

Imaging technique could enable surgeons to see and remove malignant tumour with ease

Researchers have developed a new imaging technique that could enable surgeons to clearly see malignant growth that is often difficult to completely eliminate. The technique uses a synthetic version of a compound found in scorpion venom.The study was published in the journal Neurosurgery.The new imaging technique uses a special high-sensitivity near-infrared camera, along with the imaging agent tozuleristide, or BLZ-100. The agent contains a synthetic version of an amino acid compound found in scorpion venom.Like the natural form of the compound, the synthetic version is not toxic and binds to tumour cells. It is attached to a fluorescent dye that glows when stimulated by a near-infrared laser.Viewed through the camera, the imaging agent might allow neurosurgeons to detect the boundaries between tumours and healthy brain tissue during surgery, improving the opportunity for surgeons to remove tumour cells while sparing normal brain tissue."With this fluorescence, you see the tumour so ..

There could be link between eating, stress and reproductive function: Study

Chronic stress, eating and reproductive problems are inter-linked in human beings, according to a study conducted on mice.The study published in the Journal of Endocrinology suggested that high levels of the hormone ghrelin that stimulates appetite and is also released during stress could be harmful to some aspects of reproductive function.Researchers found that by blocking the ghrelin receptor in female mice, they were able to reduce the negative effect of chronic stress on a key aspect of ovarian function.Senior co-author Dr Luba Sominsky said the study, showed the need for further research on the long-term impact of chronic stress on fertility and the role of ghrelin in regulating these effects.But the current findings could have implications for those with underlying fertility issues, Sominsky said."Stress is an inseparable part of our lives, and most of us deal with it quite efficiently, without major health problems," Sominsky said."This means young and otherwise healthy women ..

Lupin launches generic seizure drug in US

Drug firm Lupin Friday said it has launched in the US its generic Clobazam tablets used for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with epilepsy that begins early in life. The company has launched Clobazam tablets in the strengths of 10 mg and 20 mg, after having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration, Lupin said in a statement. The product is a generic version of Lundbeck Pharms LLC's Onfi tablets in the same strengths, it added. As per IQVIA MAT March 2019 data, Clobazam tablets, in the two strengths, had an annual sales of around USD 479 million in the US, Lupin said. The tablets are indicated for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients two years of age or older, it added. Shares of Lupin were trading at Rs 849.70 per scrip on BSE, down 1.67 per cent from the previous close.

Lupin launches Clobazam Tablets

On 10 May 2019

HC notice to TN govt over plea for probe into hospital deaths

The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government on a petition seeking constitution of a team of doctors and senior police officials among others to probe the death of five patients at a government hospital here. It also directed the state government to provide fair compensation to the families of those who died at Government Rajaji Hospital Wednesday allegedly after the ventilator support system collapsed due to power outage. When the petition by A Veronica Mary, an activist, came up, a division bench of justices R Swaminathan and M Dhandapani issued notice to the state government, directing it to file a report on its stand on the demand for probe. The bench also asked the government to file a report on forming a panel to upgrade infrastructure in all government hospitals across the state. The court said both the reports should be submitted on May 29. The petitioner sought a direction to set up a team comprising bio-medical engineers, doctors from AIIMS, ..

Doctors' body demands probe into TN hospital deaths

Condemning the death of three patients in Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai on Tuesday night allegedly due to disruption in the supply of oxygen owing to a power cut, an association of doctors has demanded an investigation into the incident.

Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: Study

According to a recent study, obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world's rural areas than in the cities.As part of the study, a team of researchers analysed the height and weight data of more than 112 million adults across urban and rural areas of 200 countries and territories between 1985 and 2017.Height and weight can be used to calculate BMI, an internationally recognised scale which tells us whether an individual has a healthy weight for their height.The study, involving a network of more than 1000 researchers across the world, found that from 1985 to 2017, BMI rose by an average of 2.0 kg/m2 in women and 2.2 kg/m2 in men globally, equivalent to each person becoming 5-6 kg heavier.More than half of the global rise over these 33 years was due to increases in BMI in rural areas. In some low- and middle-income countries, rural areas were responsible for over 80 per cent of the increase.The team found that since 1985, average BMI in rural areas has increased by 2.1 kg/m2 in both

Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore launched 'Department of Women and Child Care'

Apollo Hospital, Sheshadripuram, one of the premier multi specialty hospitals in India launched their "Department of Women & Child Care" recently at Bangalore for the well being of the mother and the child and the women who are delivering.Comprising of a 43-bedded adult Intensive Care Unit and a 4-bedded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the hospital is well equipped with all that is necessary at the face of an emergency and to enhance safe delivery."As a wholly patient-centric organization, Apollo Hospitals have been at the forefront of introducing international standard care protocols across its medical facilities. In keeping with this ethos, the new women and child care facility at Apollo Hospitals Seshadripuram will offer cutting edge multidisciplinary maternity care steered by highly skilled medical professionals dedicated to providing young mothers and newborns with world-class care", said Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group.Furthermore, as ...

Doctors' association demands inquiry into death of 3 patients in govt hospital

Dr GR Ravindranath, General Secretary of Doctor's Association for Social Equality, on Thursday demanded a fair inquiry into the deaths of three patients who were on ventilator support, allegedly due to a power cut, at a government hospital here.Speaking to ANI on the incident at Rajaji hospital, Ravindranath said: "I demand a fair inquiry into this accident. A retired judge should be appointed for the same, only then will we be able to find out the truth. Reportedly, the incident happened due to a power cut. The administration did not take any steps to restore power immediately."The deceased have been identified as Mallika, Palaniyammal and Raveendran.

Obesity rising faster in world's rural areas than cities, finds study

In some low- and middle-income countries, rural areas were responsible for over 80 per cent of the increase

Stress in early life may up depression risk: Study

Facing adversities in early life may put people at the risk of developing negative thinking, which could lead to major depressive disorder, a study has found. The findings, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, provide biological and psychological evidence to support work first proposed in the 1960s. Researchers from the University of Bristol in the UK used a rodent model of early life adversity to show that offspring are much more sensitive to negative biases in their cognition when treated with the stress hormone, corticosterone. The research has shown a dose of corticosterone had no effect in normal rats but caused a negative bias in the early life adversity animals. The study also found that the early life adversity rats were less likely to anticipate positive events and failed to properly learn about reward value. These impairments in reward-related cognition are particularly interesting as one of the main features of depression is a loss of interest in previously ...

VR can help improve quality of life for dementia patients: Study

Virtual reality (VR) technology may vastly improve the quality of life for people with dementia by helping them recall past memories, reduce aggression and improve interactions with caregivers, a study has found. Eight patients aged between 41 and 88 who are living with dementia including Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease took part in the study published in Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Each patient used a VR headset to 'visit' one of five virtual environments (VEs) of a cathedral, a forest, a sandy beach, a rocky beach, and a countryside scene, said researchers from the University of Kent in the UK. Sixteen sessions were monitored with feedback gathered from patients and their caregivers. "VR can clearly have positive benefits for patients with dementia, their families and caregivers," Jim Ang from the University of Kent. "It provides a richer and more satisfying quality of life than is otherwise available, with many positive ..

Tips to keep skin healthy in pollution

Considering the level of pollution, keeping one's skin healthy can be tough. Cleansing and using ayurvedic herbs such as Neem and Tulsi is important, say experts.

Risk of Parkinson's more for those who got appendix removed

Patients who had their appendix removed were more than three times as likely to develop Parkinson's as those who had not, according to a recent study.Analysis of over more than 62 million patients records studying the relationship between the gut and the debilitating nervous system disorder revealed that patients who had an appendectomy are more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those whose appendix remained in place."Recent research into the cause of Parkinson's has centred around alpha synuclein, a protein found in the gastrointestinal tract early in the onset of Parkinson's. This is why scientists around the world have been looking into the gastrointestinal tract, including the appendix, for evidence about the development of Parkinson's," explained lead author, Mohammed Z. Sheriff in the Meeting of Digestive Disease WeekPrevious findings on appendectomies and Parkinson's have been inconsistent, with some studies showing no relationship.Researchers analysed and identified ..

Childhood maltreatment can lead to e-cigarette use during young adulthood: Study

Young adults who experienced maltreatment as children are more prone to use e-cigarettes, researchers have claimed.In a study conducted on 208 individuals aged between 18-21 years, childhood maltreatment was related to negative urgency or the tendency to act rashly when distressed. This, in turn, was associated with higher use of e-cigarettes.According to the study published in the Journal of American Journal on Addictions Keywords, the impulsive nature of negative urgency may link childhood maltreatment to e-cigarette use as children get older."Many young adults who have experienced abuse or neglect in their childhood struggle with substance abuse. Our study looked at e-cigarette use specifically and found that an individual's childhood maltreatment experiences might play a role in their use of e-cigarettes during their transition to adulthood," said lead author Dr Sunny H. Shin.

Paras Hospital Opens Free Cancer Care Centre for Cancer Patients

/ -- Paras Healthcare MD, Dr D. Nagar inaugurated the Cancer Care Centre; the centre comprises 20 bunk beds and washrooms In order to ease the economic burden on cancer patients, the hospital took this philanthropic step; the hospital shall provide food at a cost as low as 20 rupees Paras HMRI hospital , Raja Bazaar, Patna has made arrangements to provide free accommodation to not just cancer patients being treated at its cancer centre but their relatives/acquaintances as well, within the hospital premises. The centre has been named Cancer Care Centre. The building was inaugurated by Dr D. Nagar, Managing Director, Paras Health Care. It is now open as a dormitory which houses 20 beds for both males and females. However, separate arrangements have been made for female patients. The centre consists of bunk beds with bed frames stacked on top of each other. Patients will be accommodated on the lower frames while their relatives will be able to occupy the upper frames of the bed. It ...

Obesity in early pregnancy linked to higher risk of abortion: Study

A recent study has observed that obesity in the early months of pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of abortion.Researchers have, therefore, observed that appropriate weight before and during pregnancy is a must to avoid the risk of neonatal deaths and other complications in trimesters.In a prospective study of 18,481 primigravidas, obesity in early pregnancy was linked to higher risks of spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, and large birth weight in newborns.On the other hand, being underweight during pregnancy was linked to a higher risk of early neonatal deaths as well as low birth weight."Women who plan pregnancies and their prenatal care providers may wish to weigh these findings to decrease the related risks," wrote senior author, Dr. Jianmeng Liu, in the study published in the Journal of Obesity.The findings highlight the importance of maintaining weight before and during pregnancy.