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Doctors at risk- the ugly side of the noble profession

...ays adding that health care workers have to walk a tight rope most of the times.The most common form of threat was verbal threat but even life threats were also reported. Even female doctors were not spared. But very few doctors, who were physically assaulted, actually reported the incident to the police.T...

Hike in drug licence fee could hit several SSI units in TN

...me when the industry in the state is reeling under tight market conditions with many companies on the brink of closure. // The drug manufacturing licence fee in the state has been raised from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 5000 per product. The new rate for product inspection is pegged at Rs. 300 per product if a comp...

Medicaid cuts leave patients in a lurch

... the state governments are finding themselves in a tight corner with finances being scarce. This has led to the state government to seek for further Medicaid cuts. The physician across the country feel that these cuts would result in dire consequences for patient care. To add to the woes the Texas House ...

Tight necktie may raise glaucoma risk

...ntraocular fluid into the venous system, wearing a tight necktie could increase the risk of glaucoma, accor...almology. The new findings indicate that wearing a tight necktie produces a significant rise in intraocular pressure in patients with and without glaucoma. A...

Chemicals in clear plastics can cause learning difficulties

...at are used as food grade materials for making air tight containers, drinking water bottles, even feeding bottles for infants. The scientists from Yale School of Medicine did the study to find out about the long-term exposure to BPA. The researchers have found that low doses of BPA in female rats lead to ...

Contraceptive pills may lead to deformities in babies

...at are used as food grade materials for making air tight containers, drinking water bottles, even feeding bottles for infants. Research findings may be taken as analogical to humans and the result may be of grave concern, says the researchers of the study. , Bisphenol-A, BPA, oral contraceptive, ethinyle...

Plastic to cause breast cancer

...at are used as food grade materials for making air tight containers, drinking water bottles, even feeding bottles for infants. This is a contaminant that can cause health problems on long-term exposure. Drawing parallels from an animal study, scientists of the study said that exposure to bisphenol-A in th...

Lower risk of cardiovascular disease from tight glucose control

Research has proved that tight glucose control can lower the risk of cardiovascul...sease in people// with diabetes type 1. Keeping a tight glucose control on the blood sugar levels mean that for patients with diabetes is to keep their bloo...

Diet to lose weight, and gain prosperity too?

...tate University say that as you lose weight// with tight control in your diet, you tend to prosper as well. The study found that the links between weight loss and wealth gain are quite strong among white female population of America. Black men and white men also gained wealth along with lost weight, but t...

Study Warns About The Use Of Popular Asthma Drug To Stop Children's Coughs

...ith you. Take a puff from the inhaler Loosen any tight clothing and sit-up. Open the windows of the room if room is warm and humid. If no immediate improvement felt during an attack, continue to take one puff of inhaler every minute for 3 to 5 minutes or until symptoms improve. If your symptoms do no...

Acupuncture May Be An Effective Treatment Against Tension-Headaches

...both sides of the head, sometimes accompanied by a tight feeling in the head and neck muscles. Usually they begin slowly and gradually during mid-day. Non-recurrent such headaches may be dealt with the over-the-counter painkillers, but recurrence in a severe form needs intervention from the physicians. w...

A Mirror Miracle!

..., light only passes easily through the skin over a tight range of infrared wavelengths but slicon surfaces dont reflect well at these wavelengths. And if the mirror was highly polished it would quickly loose its finish under the skin as it will breakdown. But making the silicon sheets porous it can reflect...

Exubera could mean the end of an insulin injection era for diabetics

...ether adult Type 1 diabetics can expect to achieve tight glycemic control with Exubera. Up to two-thirds of all diabetics do not adequately control their blood sugar, according to the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists. Poor control over the long term can lead to blood vessel and organ damage,...

Incorrect lifestyle may be the cause of male infertility

...ity are traffic pollution, laptops, mobile phones, tight pants and hot tubs, nappies, smoking, overeating, ...infertility. Scientist also discourage the use of tight pants and hot tubs as they can lead to overheating sperm-producing cells in testicles, which lowers ...

Severe Hypoglycemia And Spatial Memory In Children With Type 1 Diabetes

...uld be used in assessing the benefits and risks of tight glycemic control of type 1 diabetes at very young ages. Linking the cognitive effects to changes in brain structure or function and everyday behavior would be useful in predicting the ultimate functional outcome of children with type 1 diabetes as we...

Snappy Mobiles Known To Cause Snappish Behavior in Families

... the situation, the child and the work scene! This tight rope balancing can cause a build up of stress and abet an impending blow-up in family unions. The important message of the study is that, cell phones and pagers allow increased intrusion in communication between work and home, and those who report...

Poor Quality of Cabin Air in the Plane Can Cause DVT, After A Long Flight

Airlines are in a tight spot after it was suggested that , one of the major causes of DVT after long flights, could be poor cabin air quality//.DVT is not caused by mere sitting in cramped conditions on long flights according to researchers, who suggest that cabin air qual...

Australia Ready to Meet the Challenges of Bird Flu

...ossible as Australia's strict biosecurity laws and tight surveillance stems the spread of the disease. The H5N1 strain of avian flu originated in Asia and has since spread to the Middle East, Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe. Most affected countries have recorded the deadly disease only in birds, but ne...

Bottleneck: High on Spirits Can Cause A Dispirited Liver, Leading To Cirrhosis!

...r the board regularly, its time to cork the bottle tight and do something worthwhile to kick the tendency. // Medical experts have issued a wake –up call to the inebriated, that cirrhosis, a disease of the liver is not far away, and is like a ticking time bomb, waiting to explode. Infact, figures show t...

Self Harm Under Supervision

...red alternatives like holding ice cubes or wearing tight elastic bands. "We have a duty of care, but there is a difference between that and taking a Big Brother approach," said nurse Chris Holley, who is running the St George's project. People who indulge in self-harm are mainly women who do it as a mean...

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