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Bird Flu Alert Sounded In Tamil Nadu

...oncern among forest health officials regarding the possibility // of a bird flu epidemic in Tamil Nadu. The H5N1 form of the bird flu virus, that is held responsible for a majority of the cases, is not uncommon amongst water birds that migrate to the sanctuary from November to February. Air, saliva, excreta ...

High Decibel Levels Raise Heart Disease Risk

...cine, 'The paper provides further support for the possibility that noise, a hazard so common we tend to take it for granted, is contributing to the burden of cardiovascular disease.' He believes that taking steps to reduce environmental and workplace sounds could be beneficial to the health in the long run....

Risk Of Birth Defects Slightly Increased Due To IVF

...ifferent regions of the world, suggested a greater possibility of birth defects in IVF babies, the study is the f...een pointed to increase birth defects owing to the possibility of multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets) and premature delivery. More studies are clearly indicated...

Fruit Bats Act As Carriers of Ebola Virus

...the people. But the research has not ruled out the possibility of other species also being reservoirs for the virus. The Ebola virus results in a death through internal hemorrhaging among human beings, and a handshake is more than sufficient to transmit the disease from one person to another. The virus has also ...

Improperly Placed And Heavy Backpacks Lead To Back Pain In School Children

...comfort and safety.// It has even warned about the possibility of back pain as a result of the excessive pressure over the shoulders. Alarmingly, more than 7000 school-going children present in the emergency room for treatment of injuries related to backpacks or book bags according to a survey conducted by Con...

Fructose is a tricker and not all that sweet!

...t we can say that there is evidence supporting the possibility that it could have a contributory role - if not a major role.' 'It may well be we don't need to cut out carbohydrates but just certain types of carbohydrates,' Johnson said. 'So this may be an alternative to the Atkins type of approach, which cuts o...

US Officials To Discuss Effectiveness Of Plan To Face Bird Flu Threat

...has been reported or documented so far, there is a possibility that it might happen if the virus mutates itself to a more virulent form. If this were to happen, it is predicted that the effects would be devastating as the virus is resistant to attacks by the human immune system. The disease has already claimed...

Cheap Indian devices sought to treat sleep disorder

...e has clinics. The specialists are looking at the possibility of setting up clinics in the country in association with the Indian Dental Forum. "The group will focus on dental sleep medicine and open clinics for cost- effective treatment and oral devices," said Rummers. Oral or sleep apnea appliances are devi...

Dieting Makes People Miserable

...e of each 5 kilograms per square meter reduces the possibility of suicide by 15%. Sources from the anti-diet pressure group Hugs International have revealed that slimming and dieting tends to make people miserable. There are also possibilities that there is a higher level of serotonin in people who eat more, w...

Canada May Not Permit Bextra To Reenter Market

...weighed by the cardiovascular risks, including the possibility of // triggering strokes and heart attacks, according to an expert safety panel. The drug is also known to cause severe skin reactions which can even prove to be fatal. Pfizer had earlier withdrawn the drug which belongs to the cox-2 inhibitors cl...

UN Fears Earthquake Victims Could Turn To Drugs

... in the region, the authorities want to avert this possibility altogether and hence have launched awareness campaigns to control the same, "A particular concern to us is the excessive use of tranquillizers, opiate-based painkillers and cannabis. On the other hand, drug abusers in a traumatized population are man...

Stem Cell Treatment For Children With Brain Injury To Be Initiated

...e main advantages of the present study is that the possibility of an immune rejection is unlikely, as the study participants would be receiving their own cells. ...

Reindeer Provide Valuable Insights Into Sleep Disorders

...his observation has for the first time suggested a possibility of an on/off mechanism of the body clock, which can be adjusted to remain active or inactive depending on the climatic condition. It has been suggested that if by some means this effect (switching off the biological clock) is induced in individuals...

Haj Pilgrims Being Tested For Presence Of Bird Flu Infection

...e has been an increasing global fear regarding the possibility of a viral mutation that would enable the human-human transmission. The probability of this event happening would be more if infected people were allowed to mingle with people suffering from seasonal flu. "Anyone found to have an illness is sent ba...

Mathematical Model Can Now Help Predict Asthma Risk

...a person can exhale can now be used to predict the possibility of an asthma attack before a month using a mathematical tool. //It is believed that this finding would help alleviate the suffering of asthma patients and lead to the development of better treatment strategies. An internationally accepted system ca...

The MRSA Superbug May Yet Be Overcome

...d come to an end once and for all. There is also a possibility that a strain belonging to the MRSA family may come into existence at a later date which will be capable of resisting antibiotics of every description. The superbug takes advantage of the poor hygiene standards of patients admitted in hospitals. ...

Gene Can Keep Brain Cells Alive

...f Biological Chemistry.// The results suggest the possibility for new drugs that might regulate the gene and protect Parkinson’s patients from further cell damage. Parkinson’s disease is a disorder that occurs when dopamine cells in the brain die or are damaged, making it increasingly difficult to relay movemen...

Immune Response Of Human Beings Can Be Re-energized

...e of CD8 T cells in mice. The discovery raises the possibility that CD8 cell exhaustion can be reversed in human patients, reinvigorating the immune system's defenses against chronic viral infections ranging from hepatitis to HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. "CD8 T cells that have fought viral infections retai...

Boy Refused Compensation For HIV Infection Following Hospital Admission

...have a negative infection status, highlighting the possibility of HIV transmission through blood transfusion. Authorities, owing to lack of proper available proof regarding the issue have turned down the case. The victim’s parents had claimed a compensation for the mental trauma and other forms of medical expe...

High Prevalence of AIDS among Indian Truck drivers

...orker interacts with a trucker, there is a greater possibility of realizing the importance of safe sex. "Besides, they must be educated on the use of condoms. They should also be motivated to seek early and complete treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Communicating messages through peer educators compr...

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