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Health Task Force For India

...doctors, nurses and lab technicians. This has been highlighted by the national commission on macroeconomics and health in its report,” a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said. “There were also growing opportunities with India emerging as a major international centre for low cost healthcare. The fact...

Pregnancy Complication Reduced By Calcium Supplementation

...o reduce the associated risk. The researchers have highlighted the need for further studies to establish the beneficial effects of calcium supplementation for enhancement of maternal and child health....

Children Of Smoking Parents Face Increased Risk Of Bacterial Infection

...ncer, heart attacks and emphysema. A new study has highlighted that smoker’s children// harbor high levels of Streptococcus pneumonia, a bacteria that can cause pneumonia, sinusitis and meningitis. Nothing, not even a hike in the cigarette price, ban on smoking seems to help people quit smoking. Let us hope th...

Air Pollution Exposure Increases Risk Of Heart And Respiratory Disease

...re to air pollution and health disorders have been highlighted by numerous environment based studies. Of late, the effect of air pollution on human health is being perceived as a major public health problem, demanding for establishment of stricter standards regarding permissible levels of particulate matter in t...

Coffee Increases Heart Attack Risk In Slow Caffeine Metabolizers

...sumed by millions, worldwide. Several studies have highlighted the possibility of cardiovascular disease as a consequence of coffee consumption. The data available, regarding the health benefits and risks of coffee consumption, is however, controversial and inadequate. The enzyme cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) ...

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Trial Criteria to Be Redefined

... The drug was found to block this effect. It was highlighted that the inhibition of immune cells, could lead to an increased susceptibility to infections. In fact, PML is an infection that usually affects immunocompromised individuals such as transplant recipients, AIDS victims etc. The drug was withdrawn fr...

Referral Schemes Blamed By GPs For Treatment Delay

...riate care can be provided. They have additionally highlighted the need for a strong link between GPs and consultants and a transparent system that would ensure a quick and reliable health care access. 'In some parts of the country referral management schemes are mismanagement schemes. Where may be local clini...

Non-Coding RNA Vital For Gene Activation And Protein Expression

...ed by protein expression. The present research has highlighted that non-coding RNAs can have a wide range of functions than what is foreseen at the moment. Genetic manipulation techniques can be developed to activate rather than silence the so-called genetic junk to determine fate of a specific cell. With our ...

HIV/AIDS Vaccine Trial To Be Initiated Soon

...icipate in the trial on a voluntary basis. He also highlighted the need for increased financial and political support, to achieve the predefined research objectives. Both KEMRI and the Foundation have been involved in conducting vaccine trials over the past eight years. The Kenya based research foundation see...

Gold Therapy- A Potential Treatment For Autoimmune Diseases

A new research has highlighted the use of platinum and gold in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. The mechanism of how gold helps in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases // has remained a mystery. It has now been found that platinum or gold can p...

Polyphenols in Green Tea Cause Liver Damage At High Doses

...ound is inadequate. The researchers have therefore highlighted the need for extensive clinical trials involving large number of patients to determine the risk-benefit ratio. The study does not advice refraining from drinking black/green tea but has urged caution among those who would want to exploit the anti-o...

Unhealthy Gums Increase Risk Of Premature Delivery

...held at New York. Participants at the conference highlighted the accumulating evidence regarding increased risk of serious illness in association with gum disease. They further reflected the need for a collaborative work between both dentists and medical health professionals. Periodontal disease is a common ...

Vitamin D May Help In Fight Against Tuberculosis

... of Africans and Asian to TB. The researchers have highlighted the need for clinical trials to investigate the beneficial effect of Vitamin D supplementation in prevention of TB. If successful, we might perhaps be one day able to modify an individual’s susceptibility to TB, more specifically in the vulnerable ...

Chromium Exposure: Health Risk Of Workers Ignored

...by George Washington University and Public Citizen highlighted the incomplete data published with respect to hexavalent chromium and lung cancer. The results of the study can be found in the Environmental Health journal. The carcinogenic chemical was even featured in the movie, ‘Erin Brockovich’. The metal is ...

Anthrax Spores May Resist Water Treatment

...d for effective disinfection of anthrax spores was highlighted in the ASM Biodefense Research Meeting, held recently. // It has now been found that anthrax spores may develop resistance against the currently adopted disinfection methods due to their improved ability to attach and adapt to the interior of water p...

High Stress Levels Linked To Female Mortality

A new study has highlighted that women exposed to high levels of financial and emotional stress are more likely to die soon than those who have a smooth sail through life. The following finding has been projected by the Statistics //Canada study that evaluated the stress levels...

East And West Meet Under The Aegis of NY Academy Of Sciences'

...ipated in the conference. Basically the conference highlighted Chinese achievements in (1) chemical biology (2) infectious diseases (3) genomic medicine, and (4) neuroscience. In Chemical biology section, Chinese researchers were urged by Gregory Verdine, Harvard College professor of chemical biology and Virgini...

Drug Combination Offers Hope in Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis Treatment

...ducted by researchers at Washington University has highlighted a new combination drug treatment for asthma and chronic bronchitis. The new treatment modality claims to even restore normal breathing in affected individuals. // Experiments conducted on animal models have revealed promising findings, the results ...

Sex Health Clinics Unable To Meet Increasing Demand

...Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College, London has highlighted the need for more number of nurses and other para-medical staff. Currently, as little as 50% of the cases are able to get an appointment with a sex health clinic within 48 hours of initial contact. Lack of proper access to services related to sexua...

Chinese Herbs Do Not Increase Survival Rate Of SARS Victims

... providing symptomatic relief. The researches have highlighted the need for more such studies to establish a definitive clinical advantage with the use of Chinese herbs....

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