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Ranbaxy joins hand with Cipla to co-market ciprofloxacin

...is the most potent fluoroquinolone with the widest spectrum bactericidal activity. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Hence, Ciproflxacin is being extensively used for blind therapy of infections. Accordin...

Pharma majors gear to supply anti-anthrax drug

...cer in the U.S. Ciprofloxacin is a U.S. FDA wide spectrum antibiotic for the treatment of anthrax and belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of drugs which has a global market of $3.85 billion and is reportedly growing at 16 percent per annum. In India, Ciprofloxacin is the second largest molecule after Amoxy...

Magnetic resonance angiography in clinical medicine

...nts, and the wide field of view, may influence the spectrum of indications such that the focus is particularly on patients for whom these risk factors should be avoided....

Broccoli's role against cancer

... Johns Hopkins, may protect against a much broader spectrum of diseases.A new study shows that the compound, sulphoraphane, helps cells defend themselves for two or three days against highly reactive and toxic molecules called oxidants.// Unlike standard anti-oxidants that use the molecular equivalent of ha...

Mild Depression may guard aged women

... reflects an average range of emotion. "Maybe this spectrum of moods is more the norm," he said. Blazer said it's unrealistic to expect individuals to always feel happy, "like you should be popping out of bed with a big smile on your face." Dolores Gallagher-Thompson, a research psychologist at Stanford Uni...

Hypertensives could benefit regular alcohol consumption

...oprotein(a) concentrations occurred over the whole spectrum of apo(a) phenotypes. The investigators found that there was no difference in lipoprotein(a) concentrations between teetotallers and occasional drinkers. However, they found that median lipoprotein(a) concentrations were 21% lower in light drinkers ...

Early diagnosis for autism from blood tests may be possible

...t autism from the blood tests of children. Autism spectrum disorder is a range of disorders that can be seen in a mild to the most sever form. The characteristics of the disease are varying nature of ineffective communication skills; poor levels of social interactions, restricted repeated and stereotyped pat...

PET Scan find the Area of Brain Responsible for Anorexia Nervosa

... understand brain dopamine function across a whole spectrum of disorders, with respect to its contribution to the avoidance of food and other stimuli in anorexia nervosa on one end, and the desire for stimuli, such as in food and drug use on the other," added Dr. Frank, a fellow in child psychiatry. More res...

Premature Babies More Likely If Women Have Higher Protein Albumin In Urine

...r albuminuria (albumin is major part// the protein spectrum in the body) are more likely to have pre-mature babies according to a study. A simple, inexpensive test for urinary albumin may help doctors to predict mothers-to-be at risk who are likely to deliver early. A study was released in the American Journ...

Obesity better handled with gastric bypass surgery

...t would provide a solution to obesity and the vast spectrum of diseases associated with it. Description: Gastric bypass surgery is here for those who are tired of losing weight by strenuous exercises and vigorous dieting. It is also now possible to manage your calorie intake at one go. Medindia on Ob...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) linked to Diabetes

... a difficult condition to study as there is a wide spectrum of conditions that look like PCOS but is not. For instance, research has shown that 40 per cent of obese women with PCOS have impaired glucose tolerance. But, this does not mean that all obese women with PCOS are diabetic. Thin women with PCOS are ju...

Researchers Develop Device For Detecting Atherosclerotic Plaques

...rs. Just as a prism splits white light into a full spectrum of color, laser light focused on tissues is re-emi...luable because some emissions overlap on the light spectrum but have different “decay” characteristics. Source: Newswise ...

Popularity Of Homeopathy On The Increase

...ays. Trained homeopaths, meanwhile, cover a wide spectrum of diseases including cancer, alcoholism and psychological disorders. Homeopathy is only excluded where cell structures have been destroyed. Diabetes, for instance, cannot be treated by homeopathy, according to Steuernagel. Most health insurance po...

T-waves to sweep over imaging technology

... the terahertz (THz) region of the electromagnetic spectrum -- defined by frequencies from 0.1 to 10 THz, just between infrared light and microwave radiation. The waves have already invited research in a multitude of diverse sectors such as the semiconductor materials, medicine, manufacturing, space, and def...

Genetic Eye Disorder Can Have Other Implications

...d motor development, and 2 met criteria for autism spectrum disorder with cognitive and behavioral impairment. In addition, 7 had malformations or complete absence of one or both internal carotid arteries, one of the two carotid arteries that are the main suppliers of blood to the brain. Source: Newswie...

Mushroom found to contain powerful antibiotic

...antimicrobial drugs that will render today's broad spectrum drugs obsolete. The compound showed no evidence of toxicity and is excreted without change, which is an encouraging finding. However, further studies will be needed to see if it is safe to use in humans. It is very likely, however, that the effic...

The Polymicrobial Nature Of Diabetic Foot Infections

... diabetic foot infections, one should consider the spectrum of causative organisms, their resistant patterns, efficacy, and safety. Awareness of the causative organisms in diabetic foot infections and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern is essential for the institution of antimicrobial therapy....

Fungal spores in the pillows can trigger an asthma attack

...e are aware that patients at the severe end of the spectrum of asthma are more likely to be hypersensitive to fungi than others with asthma and if you think that fungi could be a trigger for you, you should consult your doctor and try to avoid the trigger by cleaning the bed and disinfections of your pillow”....

Tigecycline – New Generation Tetracycline With Broad Spectrum Antibacterial Activit

...scovered 50 years ago and were found to have broad spectrum antibacterial activity against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria. Following their initial widespread use, a high incidence of tetracycline resistance among many bacteria has led to tetracyclines being relegated to second- or third-line th...

Development of kidney disease in adults with pre-diabetes

...on of risk for CKD appears to be linear across the spectrum of glycemic status, and known diabetes is a strong and independent risk factor for CKD. Findings from this study suggest that concomitant vascular disease risk factors explain most of the increased odds of development of CKD seen among participants...

Smokers Are Prone To Number Of Psychiatric Disorders

...tudy compared smokers and nonsmokers with the full spectrum of anxiety disorders across a range of theoretically relevant characteristics including symptoms of anxiety, depression, negative affect and functional impairment. In the study to be published in Journal of Anxiety Disorders (available online 3 O...

Fluorescent markers to distinguish Trypanosoma brucei strains causing Sleeping Sickness

.... The markers presented in this study broaden the spectrum of tools available for experimental studies on multiple-genotype infections. They are fundamentally different from isoenzyme analysis and other genotyping approaches in that they allow the distinction of parasite genotypes based on an easily recogniz...

Simple Eye Movement Test For Early Detection Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

...rs classified under the broader term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is tremendously valuable," says Dr. Reynolds, who is part of a $1.25-million Queen's-led team focusing on fetal alcohol syndrome, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. "Now we can begin to identify specific deficits in these ...

Foetal alcohol syndrome: has an answer as a test now!

...s classified under the broader term foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is tremendously valuable," said Reynolds. "Now we can begin to identify specific deficits in these children." People with FAS may have problems with learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, and/or hearing, which often lead ...

Viewing Loss Of Virginity As A Social Phenomenon

...loss of virginity affects men and women across the spectrum is included in a book called Virginity Lost: An Intimate Portrait of First Sexual Experiences. This is the first book of its kind and // throws light on the changing views regarding one of the most important events in life. We all read and hear the s...

Child-friendly initiative For Lead-Based Paint Work: EPA, USA

... as a component in paint. Lead is known to cause a spectrum of health problems ranging from cognitive impairment and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Frequent hand-to-mouth behavior among children below six years increases their risk of lead poisoning, as their developing nervous systems are high...

US Academy honors 15 for major contributions to science

... to recognize unusual achievement within the broad spectrum of experimental psychology – goes to Marvin M. Chun, professor of psychology, interdepartmental neuroscience program and cognitive science program, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; and to Frederick M. Rieke, investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Inst...

Sensor Can Detect "Unhealthy" Molecules In Breath

...it has the potential to be used to analyze a broad spectrum of conditions from asthma, to cancer and metabolic disorders such as diabetes." Contact Simon Hunter simon.hunter@manchester.ac.uk University of Manchester http://www.manchester.ac.ukv...

Menopause pauses memory, posing unforgettable problems

...d mood swings. A detailed study involving a larger spectrum of cognitive tests is required to establish this link completely. Source : Eureka Alet...

New Drug Promises Hope In Multiple Drug Resistant And Latent TB Treatment

...illing of the same. The other drugs target a broad spectrum of non-pathogenic microorganisms that enables development of drug resistance. Nearly all isolates have been shown to be susceptible to the compound and no resistance has been observed. The compound is the first ever known to combat latent infection...

'Winter Blues' Treated by Breakthrough Lighting Technology

...hnology combines a specific wavelength in the blue spectrum with a high intensity offset scotopic light to pro...ronmental Products' complete line of Daylight full spectrum lighting products, visit http://www.sunwaveusa.com or call 800.339.9572 / 303.527.1500. Media Cont...

Oral Cancer Cases Causing Concern

...lled 'age specific incidence rate and pathological spectrum of oral cancer' and has uncovered some very disturbing figures.// The study tracked annual data from the tumor registry between 1990 to 2000. Out of a total of 40,559 biopsies monitored by the department, 759 biopsies were of the oral cavity. Facto...

Easy Access To Healthcare Services Essential For Better Survival Rates

... used to seeing young people with cancer, the wide spectrum of cancers contracted by TYAs, physicians poorly trained in caring for TYAs with cancer, and, most importantly, the lack of participation in clinical trials for this age group." Some countries belatedly were waking up to this problem, he said. In ...

A new disease: couch potato: needs drug therapy

...you take there are people at the severe end of the spectrum who benefit greatly from a medical label and from therapy including medication. I think that people who react negatively to this debate about disease mongering do a disservice to the genuinely ill."...

India Fashion Week Reveals - 'The Story Of Desire'

...ng about fashion, you are talking about the entire spectrum of lifestyle, including art", she added: "There is a complementary and supplementary relationship between fashion and art."...

Lack Of Social Skills Linked To Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

...of the brain to process faces//. Known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is characterised by varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interaction and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviour. It had been thought that lack of social skills was due to abnormaliti...

Alcohol Intake During Pregnancy Is Bad For The Baby’s Hear

...on in human kids. These kids develop fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) later in their life. They suffer from a variety of behavioral alterations such as altered sleeping,eating patterns, attention deficits, depression symptoms, abnormal brain wave activity, fragmented rapid eye movement and slow-wave s...

Survey Finds That Autism Is Becoming More Widespread

...lated from the world around them. There is a large spectrum of symptoms, marked by poor language skills and an inability to handle social relations. As of now there is no cure, but many problems can be bettered by intensive behavioural therapy. ...

PI-103 Effective against Brain Cancer

...ach acts in the body – has stalled progress. Broad spectrum drugs that inhibit many related kinases inevitably cause toxicity and are poor drug candidates. To overcome this hurdle, Kevan Shokat, PhD, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at UCSF, and Zachary Knight, a postdoctoral fellow in his lab, ...

Anti-Sense Drugs and Nanotechnology Offer New Hope In Cancer Fight

...ers at the Northwestern University. Cancer and a spectrum of other disorders arise as a result of a subtle alteration in the genetic material (mutation). Mutation in a gene results in excessive production of copies of certain proteins that can pave way for cancer and other disorders. The conventional drug...

From Excitement To Health - Coke To Serve All

... match rival Pepsi in terms of offering a complete spectrum of beverages but says no to snacks, a factor that has contributed to good showing by its competitor. ‘We are currently an impulse driven brand, focussed around excitement. Now we would like to enlarge this and appeal on health factors as well,’ Sin...

Excessive Alcohol Consumption May Cause Ill health Of The GI System

...tudies on alcohol consumption have revealed a wide spectrum of risks and benefits. Researchers from the University of North Carolina took a closer look at the effects of alcohol consumption on the risk of colorectal adenomas (polyps) and found that, surprisingly, moderate amounts of alcohol may have a protect...

Autism In Children is Mostly Diagnosed Only at Older Age

...anded to include milder conditions known as autism spectrum disorders; these include Asperger’s syndrome and p..., and 90 percent of those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age 2 received a diagnosis of autism or an autism spectrum disorder at age 9. Parent int...

Well-Planned Surgeries Also Carry Health Risks

...er. A few studies have been done across the broad spectrum of the topic, including whether short-term surgical complications, such as infections or pulmonary problems, predict an increase in long-term complications and whether mutations in genes involved in inflammation result in higher stroke rates after ca...

IOF world congress to discuss osteoporosis: a multi group of experts to attend

...of patients with osteoporosis relies on the entire spectrum of health care professionals, not just physicians.” The presenters for the congress were:- ? Ina Radziunas, Canada (nursing) ? Prof. Susan Barr, Canada (dietetics) ? Dr. Darien Lazowski-Fraher, Canada (physiotherapy) ? Azeena Ratansi, Ca...

Growth Factors Help Neurons to Reach Their Correct Destination

...connectivity in the brain may also underlie autism spectrum disorders and mental retardation. The multitasking members of the FGF growth factor family regulate blood vessel formation, wound repair, lung maturation, and development of skeletal muscle, blood and bone marrow cells. The Salk study adds on more jo...

An analysis of pros and cons of health education at the workplace

...s can incorporate risk-reduction strategies into a spectrum of services supporting a healthy work environment and managing employee health. "The time is right for occupational and environmental physicians to vigorously collaborate with all the key stakeholders in HP/DP to create the integrated health protecti...

Drug Action Week to Highlight Effects of Alcohol

...ek. The role of alcohol in several fetal alcohol spectrum disorders that cause physical and mental disabilit... organizers believe the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Kimberley is as high as one in five. As child health nurse Leanne Crough says, ‘Drink...

Special Behavioral Therapies made Women more likely to Attempt Suicide

...isorder. People with the condition have a multiple spectrum of disorders are marked by emotional instability, difficulty in maintaining close relationships, eating disorders, impulsivity, chronic uncertainty about life goals and addictive behaviors such as using drugs and alcohol. They also have a very high s...

Collaborative use of Imaging Techniques proved effective in Cardiovascular Diagnosis – ESC Recommend

...nces in imaging technology now provide a wonderful spectrum of diagnostic tools to investigate heart and vascular disease, but much less is known about which test performs best in which circumstances and which test might have the greatest impact on improving treatment’ said Alan Fraser, President of the Europ...

User Charges At AIIMS Rolled Back

...le and more than 100 MPs from across the political spectrum had urged the government immediately withdraw the "anti-people" measure. The MPs had recently met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and submitted a memorandum pointing out that the "huge increase" in the user charges had put a tremendous burden on poor ...

National Autism Conference In US Expected To Draw Thousands In Attendance

...tive educational programming for those with autism spectrum disorders. Close to 90 speakers, including many internationally respected leaders, will present at the conference, sharing the latest research and about autism and related issues. Speakers include renowned medical professionals, teachers, behaviour a...

Broad Spectrum Antibiotic Available for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

...and there are few other antibiotics with a similar spectrum of activity expected this decade. "Until now, the lack of available antibiotic options for these more difficult to treat bacteria has necessitated the use of combination therapies – two or more different antibiotics – to fight the resistant bacteri...

Novel Approach Assists in Locating Leads for Drug Discovery

...ith the capacity to identify chemicals with a wide spectrum of biological activities."In their study published in PNAS, researchers from the NIH Chemical Genomics Center used quantitative high-throughput screening to test the activity of varying concentrations of more than 60,000 chemical compounds against py...

Cell Behavior Better Understood with Nano Probe

...municates with other cells and reacts //to a broad spectrum of complex biomolecules surrounding it. This would help to better create drugs that are capable of targeting some of the most devastating human diseases. Most sophisticated tools currently used for studying cell communications suffer from significa...

Scientist Study New Treatment Modality for Psychiatric Disorders Using Mice

...4 per 1,000 children have autism or another autism spectrum disorder, making these disorders about as common as Type I juvenile diabetes. This rate is higher than for other childhood disabilities, including Down's syndrome, cancer, cerebral palsy, hearing loss and vision impairment. Although the number of ...

Recognition for 75 Years with Type 1 Diabetes!!

...s come from all walks of life and represent a wide spectrum of life experiences, cultural backgrounds and geographic locations. Joslin has awarded medals to individuals across the United States and around the world, including people living with diabetes in Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, Hungary, Japan, N...

Multiple Parts of the Brain Affected by Autism

...cial and non-social domains, by people with autism spectrum conditions. "Previously the social difficulties have received a great deal of research attention. "But this new study reminds us that the causes of autism have more pervasive effects....

Scientists Claim Encouraging Progress On Hereditary Diseases

...ological and genetic functions relevant to a broad spectrum of disorders. The Hereditary Disease Foundation (http://www.hdfoundation.org) was founded in 1968 and is dedicated to finding a cure for Huntington's disease and related disorders. The HDF's unique combination of creating and funding innovative, st...

Latest Enhancements to the Free Access Grid Toolkit Now Available

...asic and applied scientific research across a wide spectrum of disciplines, ranging from high-energy physics to climatology and biotechnology. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations to help advance America's scientific leadership and p...