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Babies Found with Mysterious Bone Fractures

...ff obstetrics and paediatric wards to visitors and setting up closed-circuit television. Source-IANS...

Innovative treatment for Skin Cancer

...t what we have done is take it out of the hospital setting into the home. "You can have more than one plaster on at a time, covering multiple areas of affected skin. We have tried it on more than 20 patients so far and the results are comparable with standard hospital PDT treatment. "We hope it could be ...

Prime Minister Calls For Early Warning System On Epidemic Outbreaks

...// including chikungunya and dengue and called for setting up an early warning system on epidemic outbreaks. According to health ministry, over 160 people have died this year due to spread of dengue across the country. In the case of chikungunya, Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss has disclaimed any deaths d...

Distribution of Flu Vaccines Unpredictable

...viders know that visibility of doses in the retail setting does not equate to preferential distribution to this setting." According to the CDC some providers may get vaccine before others, depending on the manufacturer or distributor they used. This was proved by Steve Wright of Maxim Health Systems said h...

Antacids also control oral bacteria

...acterial troublemaker that plays a crucial role in setting the stage for gum disease. When it's not secreting irritating chemicals itself, F. nucleatum acts as a binding site for other dangerous oral bacteria that cannot directly attach to tooth surfaces on their own. These bacteria, dubbed "secondary colo...

Stop Exploiting Children ! Anti Obesity Charter On Junk Food Ads

...a regulator, has not recommended a total ban while setting out the guidelines, expected later this month. But health groups are insisting on more stringent action against advertisements for unhealthy foods. Dr Francesco Branca of the WHO said the the industry was for self-regulation, but added: "Early indi...

Doctors Protest against Regulation Changes

...le doubt." The BMA has also rejected the idea of setting up an independent tribunal to judge serious complaints made against doctors. In its response to the CMO, it said, "Any transfer of adjudication from the GMC could only be properly considered once the credentials, funding and accountability of any n...

HIV/AIDS Epidemic Scare In Bhutan

...high stigma (attached to the disease) were seen as setting the stage for potentially large scale HIV epidemic in the country," Kuensel said. The report quoting the Information and Communication Bureau (ICB) of Bhutan's health ministry said 88 percent of the people infected with virus were young, a majority ...

Bihar to get eight new private medical colleges

...an Medical Foundation is to invest Rs.1 billion in setting up a college. Bettiah, in west Champaran district, has attracted two proposals - one by Medicontrivers India Ltd and the other by Kerala-based Universal Empire Group. Rajeshwar Thakur, a doctor in the Bihar capital, is to invest Rs.3 billion and ...

Safe Software A Must For Doctors

...ult with the health care sector and IT industry in setting standards for clinical software. 'A regulatory framework will create an important industry standard for clinical software and interoperability, will enhance take-up and use of electronic information and communications systems in the health sector, ...

Research Questions Use of Sleep Meds for Patients with Apnea

...S, FOSQ, nadir oxygen saturation, or CPAP pressure setting among the three groups. Despite randomization, the standard care group had a higher apnea/hypopnea index than the other two groups. “When used consistently, CPAP is a highly effective therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea,” said Mark J...

Joslin Diabetes Center Launches Veraxa Health

... practice, endocrinology office, or other clinical setting without the need for pupil dilation. By improving access to eye care, JVN increases the rate of ongoing disease surveillance and facilitates appropriate and timely referral of patients to eye care specialists when needed. Preserving vision and impr...

Holiday Gluttony Can Spell Disaster for Undiagnosed Diabetics

...idemic is surging and people don’t realize they’re setting themselves up to develop diabetes. They’re like ticking time bombs,” said Dr. Manisha Chandalia, an endocrinologist at UT Southwestern. “Without treatment, high levels of blood sugars in the body can damage blood vessels and nerves over time, leading...

A Computer Network Contract For NHS Approved In Scotland

...n. The centre was set up by Atos, and cost ￡7m for setting up.It will also be operated by Atos. Mr Kerr said: "Currently, most health information is stored on paper files that are kept in different places. "The services provided for in this contract will help prepare for the future and ensure that patien...

Government to Set up World Class Institute of Public Health

...rt the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) in setting up of world class Institutes of Public Health in India. PHFI is an autonomous// body. The Government of India proposes to contribute as one-time grant upto Rs. 65 crore only to the initial Rs.200 crore PHFI corpus. PHFI initially proposes to set u...

Depression After Heart Attack Means More Heart Problems

... part of today’s clinical practice in a cardiology setting any time a patient is referred to the ICU with a heart attack,” Dr. von K?nel said. “Depressed patients should be treated with counseling, referral to a psychotherapist and/or antidepressant medication – preferably an SSRI (selective serotonin reupta...

ESI to Set Up Model Hospitals in Each State

... State. ESIC has given in principle approval for setting up of Hospital at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh to be run as Model Hospital. Pondichery have so far not given their consent for handing over the hospital to the ESI Corporation to be set up as Model Hospital. Further, Standing Committee of ESIC in its 169t...

Survey Reveals Rejection of NHS Database Scheme

...ly linked up with this campaign protesting against setting up of data base. However, he voiced his support in opposing the government’s decision to set up data bases and to introduce identity cards. Sir Malcolm opined that it has to be ensured that suitable safeguards are put in place to avoid potential...

Trouble For Lone Ranger Junkies

...itting, as opposed to those who do so, in a social setting or in groups. The results stem from a study spreading over nine years and involving 6000 teens that were involved in a drug prevention campaign. They were quizzed at different phases of their school life such as middle school and high school as w...

Dr. Reddy's To Invest $100 Mn In Andhra

...and Visakhapatnam. Besides, we are also looking at setting up two new plants in Andhra Pradesh as part our Special Economic Zone plan,' Reddy told IANS at the New Zealand High Commission here. Reddy was in the capital Thursday to announce the launch of Polypill - a first-of-its-kind tablet to tackle heart d...

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