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Tag: "aware" at medical news

Loss of weight

...t, the manufacturer of sibutramine, has said it is aware of 34 deaths globally in patients taking the drug, but insists there is no evidence that the drug was the cause of the deaths.Millions of patients have taken the drug since it was launched in 1997....

A question on study of Adult Stem Cell

...usion," Lander said. "Now that they have been made aware of what to look for, it should not take too long before such researchers make the necessary observations to resolve this question." While the studies showed cell fusion in a petri dish is possible, "that's a long way from showing that fused cells ha...

A remedy to overcome dandruff

...reat dandruff by using a medicated shampoo, but be aware that you may// need to switch brands from time to time, as individual products may lose their effectiveness. Ideally, wash your hair with the shampoo every day or so, and make sure it actually comes into contact with your scalp by leaving it for a fe...

Stem Cells Have Few Mutations

... ``points out something important to we need to be aware of'' in studying human embryonic stem cells and their possible medical application.But he noted that mouse stem cells are known to be more prone to mutation than are human stem cells and that what is found in mice often does not apply to humans....

Gestational Diabetes linked to Chromosomal defici

...However, many males with an extra X are never even aware of it. In girls, the extra X is known as triple-X syndrome, but it, too, often creates no apparent problems. According to Moore and her colleagues, their findings support the theory that some women who develop gestational diabetes may have "underlyi...

Care for footwear not required diabetic patients

...lity footwear. People with diabetes should be well aware that good foot care is an essential// part of managing their condition. For the poor circulation that is typical in diabetes leaves the foot vulnerable to ulceration and other problems which can lead to serious complications if left unattended. It'...

Evading sports injuries

...ad injury. If you need to, do take lessons - being aware of the correct technique and form will help protect you from injury....

Antidepressants increase gastric bleeding

...d a peptic ulcer. It's something doctors should be aware of when treating depression in older patients....

Look out for sepsis

...critical care centre felt that, everyone should be aware of the dangers of sepsis, a life-threatening respo...versity of Belgium, thinks everyone should be more aware of the possibility of sepsis. Symptoms include fever and shaking chills, reduced mental alertness mi...

Reduction in melanoma death rate

...per cent. This is probably because people are more aware of the signs of skin cancer, and seek help at an earlier stage. There is still room, say the researchers, for changes in sun exposure behaviour - for cases of melanoma are still increasing....

Special proteins to fight TB identified

...the disease without any symptoms and without being aware of the fact that they are harboring the infection within themselves....

Drink more fluids during exercise

...imum need for fluids,// henceforth, you'll be well aware of the need to keep your fluid levels topped up with regular drinks. There are a lot of so-called energy drinks around, which seem to promise to help your performance and banish fatigue. The questions arises whether one should use them or not. Keep...

The hazards of domestic travel

... wildlife and sports appeals to many. Please be aware of the special hazards involved in this kind of trip, say experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Wildlife, such as bear, cougar and moose which you may come into contact with, can be unpredictable. There's also a risk of infection from l...

Awareness of oral cancer is low

...y observe that many people are still not very much aware of oral cancer and its risk factors. Oral and thro...erts at New York University shows, not everyone is aware of the risk. The survey was part of a three day oral cancer screening programme. Of the 750 partic...

Heart attack kills one in every 10 Indians

... around the City the next two days, to make people aware of habits that could lead to heart disease. Brochures and badges (on World Heart Day) were also distributed at the venue. Meanwhile, one of the City's many and new slimming centres had a "Heart for life" offer for its visitors. VLCC with centres in ...

Treating varicose veins

... you're worried about developing the condition, be aware that the main risk factors are a family history, pregnancy, and a history of blood clots....

Women's stroke indications vary from men's

...lert to any unusual symptom, and doctors should be aware that stroke - especially among women - won't always present in the conventional way....

Wash your hands to keep healthy!

..., disease free lives. However, many of us are not aware that just a simple habit of hand washing could help us reduce the risk of many infections. Everyday life does not involve// many activities that would get our hands dirty, apart from heavy house work and gardening, and this is probably the reason why...

Stroke also in list of common childhood ailments

...na said that many parents and neurologists are not aware of the risk of strokes in the very young. This results in the strokes being diagnosed late or not diagnosed at all. There is also very less knowledge about prevention of strokes and very few accepted treatments for stroke in the very young. Dr.Debora...

Care with a touch!

... that in the recent years people are becoming more aware of alternative therapies which have been shown by research to have a positive effect. Among these therapies, Therapeutic touch therapy and massage therapy have received much scrutiny. Researchers, who explained that touch is a natural and essential i...

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