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This gene could reduce brain swelling after stroke

Researchers have found that a dose of the TRIM9 gene could facilitate the brain-healing after a stroke. Also, the gene could reduce the damage caused in concussion and encephalitis as well.The study published in the journal Cell Reports described a key gene, TRIM9, involved with compressing inflammation in the brain, as well as what happens when the injured brain gets an added boost of that gene.When a person has a stroke, the brain responds with inflammation, which expands the area of injury and leads to more disability.The gene, TRIM9, is abundant in the youthful brain but grows scarce with age, just when people become more at risk from stroke.In a lab model of stroke, researchers found that older brains with low TRIM9 levels, or engineered brains missing the TRIM9 gene entirely, were prone to extensive swelling following a stroke.But when the scientists used a harmless virus to carry a dose of the gene directly into TRIM9-deficient brains, the swelling decreased dramatically and ...

Diabetes in pregnancy ups the risk in kids later

Children and youths whose mothers had diabetes during their pregnancy are themselves at an increased risk of the disorder, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.

Want to learn a new skill? Take short breaks: Study

Taking short breaks, early and often, may help our brains learn new skills, according to a study. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health in the US found that our brains may solidify the memories of new skills we practiced a few seconds earlier by taking a short rest. The results, published in the journal Current Biology, highlight the critically important role rest may play in learning. "Everyone thinks you need to 'practice, practice, practice' when learning something new. Instead, we found that resting, early and often, may be just as critical to learning as practice," said Leonardo G Cohen, senior investigator at NIH. "Our ultimate hope is that the results of our experiments will help patients recover from the paralysing effects caused by strokes and other neurological injuries by informing the strategies they use to 'relearn' lost skills," Cohen said in a statement. Marlene Bonstrup, a postdoctoral fellow in Cohen's lab, looked at brain waves recorded from healthy ...

Metropolis Healthcare sees modest debut

Shares of Metropolis Healthcare were trading at Rs 944 at 11:08 IST on BSE, a premium of 7.27% over the initial public offer price of Rs 880.

Teeth-whitening products can damage tooth: Study

While teeth-whitening products may guarantee a bright smile, according to recent findings these products are capable of harming protein-rich tooth layers.In three new studies, researchers found that hydrogen peroxide, the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath the tooth's protective enamel.The tooth is made of three layers: the outer tooth enamel, an underlying dentin layer and connective tissue that binds the roots to the gum. Most studies of whitening strips have focused on tooth enamel, which contains very little protein. Kennan's research team focuses on dentin, which makes up most of the tooth and has high levels of protein, most of which is collagen.It is well established that hydrogen peroxide can penetrate the enamel and dentin. Previous work by the researchers showed that collagen in the dentin layer decreased when teeth were treated with whitening strips."We sought to further characterize what the ...

Safe workout, fitness tips for pregnant women

One of the biggest stereotypes in our society is that pregnant women should avoid anything strenuous but keeping fit during the nine months is one of the most important factors that keeps the mother and baby healthy. Do cardio and dont shy away from strength training, say experts

Alembic Pharmaceuticals receives USFDA approval for ANDA Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.03% have an estimated market size of US$ 76 million for twelve months ending December 2018 according to IQVIA.

Body mass index plays significant role in progression of multiple sclerosis: Study

A recent study has identified a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are overweight or obese.Following an extensive longitudinal investigation, conducted by the research team as part of this study, the researchers found that individuals who were overweight or obese had higher levels of blood lipids called ceramides, which placed markers on the DNA of monocytes, making them proliferate. Monocytes are blood cells that can travel to the brain and damage nerve fibers, and two years into their diagnosis, study participants with higher levels of ceramides and monocytes also had greater loss of motor skills and more brain injury."Our study identifies important correlations between ceramide levels, body mass index, and disease progression in MS patients," said Patrizia Casaccia, lead author of the study.As part of the study, researchers found that overweight and obese individuals with MS have higher ceramide levels than ...

People with more muscle power tend to live longer: study

Here's yet another reason to hit the gym and lift weights. According to a recent study, by increasing your muscle power, you can prolong your life."Rising from a chair in old age and kicking a ball depends more on muscle power than muscle strength, yet most weight-bearing exercises focus on the latter. Our study shows for the first time that people with more muscle power tend to live longer," said Professor Claudio Gil Araujo, lead author of the study.Power depends on the ability to generate force and velocity and to coordinate movement. In other words, it is the measure of the work performed per unit time; more power is produced when the same amount of work is completed in a shorter period or when more work is performed during the same period. Climbing stairs requires power - the faster you climb, the more power you need. Holding or pushing a heavy object (for example a car with a dead battery) needs strength."Power training is carried out by finding the best combination of speed and

Eggs for breakfast benefit those with Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 Diabetes (TED) should opt for eggs for breakfast, a recent study suggests.According to the findings, a high-fat, low-carb breakfast (LCBF) can help those with T2D control blood sugar levels throughout the day."The large blood sugar spike that follows breakfast is due to the combination of pronounced insulin resistance in the morning in people with T2D and because typical Western breakfast foods -- cereal, oatmeal, toast and fruit -- are high in carbohydrates," said Jonathan Little, lead author of the study published in the Journal of the American Journal of Clinical NutritionAccording to Little, breakfast is consistently the "problem" meal that leads to the largest blood sugar spikes for people with T2D. The research shows that eating a low-carb and high-fat meal first thing in the morning, is a simple way to prevent this large spike, improve glycemic control throughout the day, and can perhaps also reduce other diabetes complications.Study participants, with ...

India facing shortage of 600,000 doctors, 2 million nurses: Study

India has shortage of an estimated 600,000 doctors and 2 million nurses, say scientists who found that lack of staff who are properly trained in administering antibiotics is preventing patients from accessing live-saving drugs. Even when antibiotics are available, patients are often unable to afford them. High out-of-pocket medical costs to the patient are compounded by limited government spending for health services, according to the report by the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy (CDDEP) in the US In India, 65 per cent of health expenditure is out-of-pocket, and such expenditures push some 57 million people into poverty each year. The majority of the world's annual 5.7 million antibiotic-treatable deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries where the mortality burden from treatable bacterial infections far exceeds the estimated annual 700,000 deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers at CDDEP in the US conducted stakeholder interviews in Uganda,

At least 3 BP measurements gives accurate data of patient's condition: Study

At least three repeated measurement of blood pressure during a clinic visit is required to reduce inaccurate classification of a patient's true condition and prevent misdiagnosis, a recent study has stated. The study recently published in the Journal of Human Hypertension was conducted by researchers at Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), AIIMS, New Delhi, and the Economics and Planning unit of the Indian Statistical Institute. Either due to patient load or lack of awareness among physicians, often single blood pressure measurement is used to diagnose and manage hypertension. This results in many people being diagnosed as having high blood pressure and often receive treatment they may not need. The study found 63 per cent higher prevalence of hypertension when estimated through a single blood pressure measurement, compared to an average of multiple measurements. It has implications for India's newly launched National Health Mission in India under which the health and wellness ...

WhatsApp spreading anti-vaccine news in India: WSJ

Facebook has yet again come under critical observation in India after its instant messaging app WhatsApp with 300 million users in the country became a medium for the rapid spread of anti-vaccine misinformation.

New procedure to cure cancer-related erectile dysfunction

Researchers have found a procedure to cure erectile dysfunction in prostate cancer patients.The research published in European Urology claimed that the procedure had a 71 per cent success rate, with two participants achieving their first erection in 12 years.The study is a first to report this procedure, which can restore the ability to have satisfactory sexual intercourse and improve sexual quality of life in men with erectile dysfunction following a nerve-sparing or non-nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy.Of the 8500 Australian men with prostate cancer who have a radical prostatectomy each year, at least 70 per cent experience erectile dysfunction. Many are unaware of the risk or suffer in silence.Treatment usually involves injections or a prosthesis, which can have side effects. The improved technique, pioneered in Brazil, uses a nerve removed from the patient's leg to restore erectile function.The new procedure has been developed by Microsurgeon and University of Melbourne ...

Madagascar measles epidemic kills more than 1,200 people

Babies wail as a nurse tries to reassure mothers who have come to vaccinate their children. They fear a measles epidemic that has killed more than 1,200 people in this island nation where many are desperately poor. As Madagascar faces its largest measles outbreak in history and cases soar well beyond 115,000, resistance to vaccinating children is not the driving force. Measles cases are rising in the United States and other parts of the world, in part the result of misinformation that makes some parents balk at a crucial vaccine. New York City is now trying to halt a measles outbreak by ordering mandatory vaccinations in one Brooklyn neighbourhood. In Madagascar, many parents would like to protect their children but face immense challenges including the lack of resources. Just 58 per cent percent of people on Madagascar's main island have been vaccinated against measles, a major factor in the outbreak's spread. With measles one of the most infectious diseases, immunization rates need .

Public should seek medical help if they suspect rabies exposure: Study

A new research has highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the rising risks of rabies and advised to seek medical treatment on time. People wait an average of 10 days before seeking medical advice following exposure to potentially rabid animals overseas, according to the study.The study was discussed in the meeting ECCMID 2019 and was presented this year at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in April, which states that the average delay in seeking treatment following bat exposures in the UK was almost three days."The findings highlight the importance of raising public awareness around the risks of rabies, both for travellers visiting rabies-infected countries and from bat exposures in the UK", says one of the researchers at the Head of Rabies and Immunoglobulin Service for Public Health England.Symptoms generally take 2 to 3 months to appear, but can develop in as little as a week (following ..

UK University awarded 2.1 million euros to develop technology to monitor how to walk

Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the UK have been awarded a whopping 2.1 million euros to help develop a technology to monitor how well people walk, a vital sign of health and wellbeing. The project, which also includes researchers from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involves developing a system that uses small sensors worn on the body so that people's walk can be easily monitored and assessed by doctors and health professionals. Funded by the European Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking - a public-private partnership that funds health research and innovation - the research is part of a pioneering European project named MOBILISE-D, which aims to revolutionise assessment of mobility loss using digital technology. This could lead to enhanced clinical trials and better clinical management. MOBILISE-D marks a fantastic opportunity for the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospital to contribute to a technology-based revolution .

'Human brains may directly connect to cloud networks in future'

Our brains may someday be able to directly connect to vast cloud-computing networks in real time, allowing us to gain a Matrix-style instant access to the world's knowledge by simply by thinking about a specific topic, scientists claim. According to a research published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, exponential progress in nanotechnology, nanomedicine, artificial intelligence (AI), and computation will lead this century to the development of a "Human Brain/Cloud Interface" (B/CI). The B/CI concept was initially proposed by futurist-author-inventor Ray Kurzweil, who suggested that neural nanorobots could be used to connect the neocortex of the human brain to a "synthetic neocortex" in the cloud. Our wrinkled neocortex is the smartest, 'conscious' part of the brain, according to the researchers from University of California, Berkeley and Institute for Molecular Manufacturing in the US. Robert Freitas, senior author of the research, proposed neural nanorobots would provide ...

Abnormal proteins associated with aggressive behaviour among dementia patients

In a recent study, scientists have observed an association between certain proteins and dementia sufferers' tendency, to commit criminal acts.The research published in the journal JAMA Network Open studied deceased patients who were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal dementia."This study is unique in that we studied deceased patients, something that means we are 100 per cent sure of the dementia diagnosis, which is not always established while the patients are alive," said Madeleine Liljegren, a researcher."In addition, we observed that the likelihood of committing criminal acts was nine times higher among patients with frontotemporal dementia who had accumulations in the brain of certain abnormal proteins, above all TDP-43, compared with those who had accumulations of tau protein. The TDP-43 proteins seem therefore to be particularly associated with developing criminal behaviour among people with frontotemporal dementia," she added.When a person who previously has ..

WB: Unaware of 'paid leave' concept on polling day, tea garden workers lose day's pay

Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], Apr 14 (ANI): As per a notice issued by the state government to tea companies, the Tea garden workers in North Bengal will get a 'paid leave' to participate in the electoral process, however, most of the workers are unaware of this announcement.Alok Chakraborty, Central Committee President, INTUC (National Union of Plantation Workers) said, " Tea garden workers especially those who stay in remote areas are completely unaware of paid leaves concept and the tea companies for their own benefits do not even bother to inform them of this existing notice."A tea estate worker from North Bengal said, "I know that voting is my right and I go to the polling booth to cast my vote however my company declares it as an off day and we lose a day's pay."With tea export business witnessing a boom, the present scenario of tea market is pleasant but the condition of tea garden workers remains poor.A study shows that with the increasing demand for Indian tea in the ...