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Poor air quality puts young cancer survivors at risk of hospitalisation
A recent study claims that air pollution puts young cancer survivors at higher risk of hospitalisation due to respiratory issues.The details were published in the Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.Better treatments developed through research have resulted in a dramatic increase in the rates of childhood cancer survival; today, nearly 80 percent of children diagnosed with cancer will survive their disease.However, these survivors may experience long-term detrimental health issues related to their cancer treatment.In this project, researchers sought to better understand what a polluted environment means for the health of cancer survivors who may already be at a higher risk for illness because of the type of cancer treatment they received.The team examined the medical records of nearly 4,000 childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors. They tracked when and how often those survivors required emergency room treatment or were admitted to a hospital due to ...
Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd rises for third consecutive session
Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd is quoting at Rs 2899.75, up 1.41% on the day as on 12:54 IST on the NSE. The stock is up 39.62% in last one year as compared to a 10.7% spurt in NIFTY and a 6.43% spurt in the Nifty Pharma index.
Virtual vocal tract can generate speech from brain signals
Scientists have created a virtual vocal tract -- completes with lips, jaw and tongue -- that can generate natural-sounding synthetic speech by using brain signals. The brain-machine interface created by neuroscientists at University of California, San Francisco in the US could one day restore the voices of people who have lost the ability to speak due to paralysis and other forms of neurological damage. Stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease) often result in an irreversible loss of the ability to speak. Some people with severe speech disabilities learn to spell out their thoughts letter-by-letter using assistive devices that track very small eye or facial muscle movements. However, producing text or synthesised speech with such devices is laborious, error-prone, and painfully slow, typically permitting a maximum of 10 words per minute, compared to ...
Blood thinners could reduce heart failure risks
Use of low dose blood thinner could effectively bring down the heart failure risks, found a new study.The study published in JAMA Cardiology revealed that using blood thinners in patients with worsening heart failure, coronary artery disease or irregular heart rhythms was associated with a 17 per cent reduced risk of thromboembolic events, such as stroke and heart attack.Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle doesn't effectively pump blood. Certain conditions that narrow arteries, such as coronary artery disease or high blood pressure, gradually weaken or stiffen the heart, reducing its ability to fill and pump efficiently. Researchers say these conditions elevate patients' risk for subsequent issues."We found that 17 per cent of patients with heart failure due to not enough blood being pumped out of the heart, coronary artery disease and normal sinus rhythm (the heart's electrical impulse) experience thromboembolic events. This was ..
Prolong antibiotic consumption linked to greater risk of cardiovascular disease in women
A recent study claims that women aged 60 or more, who take antibiotics for two or more months stay at higher risk of heart attack or stroke.The details were published in the Journal of European Heart.Professor Lu Qi, the director says that a possible reason why antibiotic use is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease is that antibiotics alter the balance of the microenvironment in the gut, destroying "good" probiotic bacteria and increasing the prevalence of viruses, bacteria or other micro-organisms that can cause disease."Antibiotic use is the most critical factor in altering the balance of microorganisms in the gut. Previous studies have shown a link between alterations in the microbiotic environment of the gut and inflammation and narrowing of the blood vessels, stroke, and heart disease," he said.The researchers studied 36,429 women. They studied factors that could affect results, such as age, race, sex, diet and lifestyle, reasons for antibiotic use, overweight or
Glenmark Receives Approval From Russian Ministry of Healthcare to Market Momate Rhino Metered Nasal Spray as an Over-the-Counter (OTC) Product
/ -- Momate Rhino (Mometasone Furoate 50 mcg) metered nasal spray as an OTC product is indicated in the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients above 18 years of age Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a research-led, integrated global pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has received approval from the Ministry of Healthcare, Russia to market Momate Rhino (Mometasone Furoate 50 mcg) metered nasal spray as an over-the-counter (OTC) product for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients above 18 years of age. (Logo: http://mma.prnewswire.com/media/451507/PRNE_Glenmark_Logo.jpg ) "Glenmark has built strong capabilities in the area of respiratory and is among the leading players in this therapy in several markets globally. Russia is an important market for us and we are consistently looking to expand product offerings. We believe OTC is an interesting space and this approval for Momate Rhino nasal spray will help enhance our ...
Researchers uncover how bad cholesterol enters the walls of artery
Researchers have unveiled how bad cholesterol enters the artery which leads to narrowing of the blood formation due to the formation of plaque. The narrow blood vessels cause heart attack and strokes, according to a study.The study published in the journal Nature reveals for the first time how a protein called SR-B1 (short for scavenger receptor class B, type 1) ferries LDL particles into and then across the endothelial cells that line arteries.The study also found that a second protein called dedicator of cytokinesis 4, or DOCK4, partners with SR-B1 and is necessary for the process.Since low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol entry into the artery wall drives the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, and atherosclerosis leads to heart attacks and strokes, future treatments preventing the process may help decrease the occurrence of these life-threatening conditions, said Dr. Philip Shaul, senior author of the study.In the early stages of atherosclerosis, ..
Glenmark gets Russian Healthcare Ministry nod to market nasal spray
Glenmark Pharma Thursday said it has received approval from Russia's Healthcare Ministry to market Momate Rhino metered nasal spray as an over-the-counter (OTC) product for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients above 18 years of age. "Russia is an important market for us and we are consistently looking to expand product offerings. We believe OTC is an interesting space and this approval for Momate Rhino nasal spray will help enhance our presence in this segment," Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Senior Vice President and Head Asia, Russia & CIS region Csaba Kantor said. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Vice President and Business Head - Russia - Oxana Pozdnyakova said, allergic rhinitis affects a significant number of people in Russia. "The approval to market Momate Rhino as an OTC product paves way for the company to widen patient accessibility of this medicine, which is particularly important at the start of the allergy season," Pozdnyakova said. Shares of ...
Milk from egg-laying mammal may pave way for novel antibiotics
The milk of Echidna -- an egg laying mammal -- contains a novel anti-microbial protein that may be used as alternatives to the present antibiotics, scientists have found. The research paves way for novel antibiotics that can help fight against infections that are resistant to existing drugs Researchers at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) here found ways to produce the anti-microbial protein (AMP) in large quantities using E coli bacteria. The AMP creates punctures in the cell membranes of multiple bacterial species, according to the research team led by Satish Kumar at CCMB. Unlike mammals which directly give birth to their young ones, Echidna (also known as spiny anteaters) are unique egg laying mammals found only in Australia and New Guinea. Their young ones hatch out of eggs at a very early stage of development and depend completely on their mothers' milk. However, the mammary glands of the female Echidna are devoid of nipples. So, in contrast to mammals with ...
Half a million UK children missed measles jab
More than half a million children in the UK were not given a crucial measles jab between 2010 and 2017, an analysis by children's charity the Unicef reveals.
Glenmark receives approval to market Momate Rhino metered nasal spray in Russia
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1-yr olds should've no screen time, those under 5 not more than 60 minutes daily: WHO
Infants under the age of one year should not be exposed to electronic screens at all and "sedentary" screen time for children under five must not be more than an hour a day, according to the WHO's new guidelines. The guidelines were issued as part of a campaign to tackle the global obesity crisis and ensure that young children grow up fit and well, particularly since development in the first five years of life contributes to children's motor and cognitive development and lifelong health. In recommendations specifically aimed at under-fives for the first time, the UN health agency said that about 40 million children around the globe - around six per cent of the total - are overweight. Of that number, half are in Africa and Asia, it noted. The World Health Organization (WHO) said that children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are to grow up healthy. "Achieving ..
Egg laying mammals become source of novel anti-microbial
A novel Anti-Microbial Protein (AMP) found in the milk of egg laying mammals Echidna can be used as alternatives to the antibiotics used in livestock, researchers said.
Indian Navy evacuates sick Australian sailor from ship
The Indian Navy has evacuated an Australian Navy Officer from HMAS Collins, returning to Australia from Chennai, after she developed acute abdominal pain, an official said on Wednesday.
Trump says sending 'armed soldiers' to US-Mexico border
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the US is sending armed soldiers to the southern border after Mexican soldiers recently "pulled guns" on US troops. Trump appeared to be referring to an April 13 incident in which Mexican troops reportedly questioned and pointed their weapons at two US troops conducting surveillance on the border. "Mexico's Soldiers recently pulled guns on our National Guard Soldiers, probably as a diversionary tactic for drug smugglers on the Border. Better not happen again!" he tweeted. "We are now sending ARMED SOLDIERS to the Border. Mexico is not doing nearly enough in apprehending & returning!" US defense officials told CNN last week that two US soldiers were in an unmarked vehicle conducting surveillance on the American side of the border when they were approached by five to six Mexican military personnel. The officials said the Mexican soldiers pointed their weapons at the US troops, removed a soldier's sidearm and returned it to their unmarked ...
Why your wife won't admit she snores as loud as you
Women are more likely to under-report their snoring problem as compared to men, says a new study.
Dr Batra's Launches its 10th International Clinic in Abu Dhabi
/ -- Caters to the growing demand for Homeopathy in the Gulf region Dr Batra's Homeopathy, India's leading chain of homeopathy clinics, announces the launch of its first clinic in Abu Dhabi to cater to the growing demand for homeopathy in the Gulf region. After successfully providing safe and natural homeopathic treatment to over 1.5 million patients the world over, the world's leading homeopathy brand brings innovative, safe and natural homeopathic solutions to Abu Dhabi. (Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/846836/Dr_Batra_s_Homeopathy_Logo.jpg ) (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/846797/Dr_Mukesh_Batra_Dr_Batra_Healthcare.jpg ) (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/876496/Dr_Batra_s_Abu_Dhabi_Clinic.jpg ) The brand, Dr Batra's, is synonymous with homeopathy. Dr Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri recipient for medicine (Homeopathy) and India's leading homeopath, founded Dr Batra's Multi-Specialty Homeopathy as a patient-driven institution in Mumbai in 1982. Since then the company
First medical device for treating ADHD approved in US
In a first, a medical device that can treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through mild electrical pulses has been approved for use in the US. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted marketing of the prescription-only device, called the Monarch external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (eTNS) System, last week. It is one of the first non-drug treatment of its kind to be sanctioned by the FDA and is suited for patients aged between seven to 12 years of age, who are not under prescription ADHD medication. ADHD is a common neurobehavioural disorder that begins in childhood. The symptoms include difficulty in staying focused, paying attention and controlling impulsive behaviours. The diagnosis of ADHD requires a comprehensive evaluation by a health care professional. For a person to receive a diagnosis of ADHD, the symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity must be chronic or long-lasting, impair the person's functioning and cause the person to fall .
Regional regulatory cooperation must for improving availability and quality of medical products: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Wednesday called for strengthening regulatory cooperation and collaboration among countries in south-east Asia to improve the availability, quality and safety of medical products. The efforts of South East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN), WHO, to increase access of quality medical products is crucial to achieving universal health coverage and the sustainable development goals for ensuring healthy lives for all, said Regional Director of WHO, South East Asia Region, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, addressing the annual meeting of SEARN representatives from countries of the region. The WHO is committed to supporting the SEARN to enhance country cooperation, and in doing so, work towards sharing regulatory resources, she said. The meeting, which will develop a five-year strategic plan of action for the network, will also review progress made on quality assurance and standards of medical products, regulatory practices, vigilance of medical products, an ...
Aam Panna to Lassi: These summer drinks offer numerous health benefits
Is the scorching heat leaving you tired and dehydrated? Try one of the traditional thirst busters to beat the heat and feel energized all over again.Even in urban times, when we have substitutes for almost everything, nothing can replace the goodness of freshly made lassi, tangy aam panna, jaljeera water, refreshing sugarcane juice, and mango shake.Not only these drinks are tasty and easy to make, but also offer numerous health benefits. Here are some of the health benefits of five evergreen summer drinks.Aam Panna:If you are a fan of tangy flavour, this drink will be your summer best friend. Not only Aam Panna prevents dehydration, but it also improves digestion and helps fight diabetes.Aam Panna is prepared from raw mangoes, fresh mint, sugar, salt and roasted cumin powder, which makes it rich in vitamins A and B, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and iron.Lassi:This old Punjabi drink serves as a healthy and refreshing summer drink. Traditionally, this was taken after a meal to