Research suggests diabetes could be due to failure of beta cell 'hubs'
Jul 25, 2016, at 10:04 pm
London, July 25 (IBNS) The significant role of beta cell ‘hubs’ in the pancreas has been demonstrated for the first time, suggesting that diabetes may due to the failure of a privileged few cells, rather than the behaviour of all cells.
2252 persons with minor, major injuries treated in various hospitals, says J&K govt
Jul 24, 2016, at 03:23 am
Srinagar, July 23 (IBNS) Amid violence in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday informed that in past 10 days, 2252 persons with minor and major injuries have been treated in various hospitals.
Warning on tobacco product packages to cover 85 per cent of display area
Jul 22, 2016, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi, Jul 22 (IBNS): Union Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) Anupriya Patel, informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that the central government has mandated that the size of health warnings on tobacco product packages will be 85 per cent of the main display area.
Nigeria: Health disaster in Borno State, says MSF
Jul 21, 2016, at 03:26 pm
Abuja, July 21 (IBNS) The health situation in Borno State in northeast Nigeria is critical. At least 500,000 people who are either displaced or cut off in enclaves outside the State capital of Maiduguri are in urgent need of food, medical care, drinking water and shelter.
Cabinet approves establishment of new AIIMS at Gorakhpur
Jul 21, 2016, at 04:14 am
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for establishment of new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
Medical records show long-term effects on patients of 'mini-strokes'
Jul 21, 2016, at 01:53 am
Birmingham, July 20 (IBNS): New findings from the University of Birmingham challenge the 'transient' nature of 'mini-strokes' and provide insight into the long term impact of an under-recognised condition.
Sharing our thoughts can help beat stress, says expert
Jul 20, 2016, at 04:42 am
Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS): Stress creates anxiety and anxiety creates disorder, which is harmful for a normal human life. Stress when clubbed with obsessive compulsive disorder makes the person unmanageable and is on border line personality disorder. But expert opines that one can beat stress by following certain tips.
Sanofi India expands diabetes portfolio, launches two diabetes drugs in India
Jul 19, 2016, at 07:49 pm
Kolkata/Mumbai, July 19 (IBNS): Sanofi-Synthelabo (India) Private Limited announced the launch of two drugs for type 2 diabetes patients in India: Lyxumia (lixisenatide) and Zemiglo (gemigliptin), an official release said.
Jul 19, 2016, at 12:27 am
Geneva, July 18 (IBNS) A new WHO report highlights the need to intensify national action to meet the global targets governments have agreed to protect people from heart disease, cancers, diabetes, and lung diseases.
Cancer-fighting gene immunotherapy shows promise as treatment for HIV
Jul 17, 2016, at 04:01 am
Boston, July 16 (IBNS): A type of immunotherapy that has shown promising results against cancer could also be used against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Zika epidemic likely to end within three years, says study
Jul 16, 2016, at 03:09 am
London, July 15 (IBNS) The current Zika epidemic in Latin America is likely to burn itself out within three years, suggests new research.
Botched up cataract surgery:NHRC sends notice to the Telangana govt
Jul 15, 2016, at 11:17 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission on Friday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that in Hyderabad, 7 persons lost an eye each after botched up cataract surgery at the government run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital.
8-year-old undergoes first Electrophysiology study done on a child in Eastern India
Jul 15, 2016, at 04:49 am
Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah, announced the first Electrophysiology (EP) Study done on an 8 year old girl in Eastern India.
Samantha Kochhar appointed Deputy Chief Expert for Hair by World Skills International
Jul 13, 2016, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi, July 13 (IBNS) In what is a matter of great honour for the Indian hairdressing community, renowned hair designer and make up artist, Samantha Kochhar, has been appointed the Deputy Chief Expert Hairdressing by World Skills International.
Jul 11, 2016, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi,July 11 (IBNS) Apollo Hospitals today announced that it recently signed a MoU with Stanford University for the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart Initiative (SAATHI) related to South Asians and Chronic Disease.
Kerala imposes fat tax on fast foods
Jul 09, 2016, at 03:56 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, July 9 (IBNS): In a first for the nation, Kerala on Friday imposed a 14.5 percent fat tax on fast foods sold through branded outlets, reports said.
Research finds that antibiotics are unnecessarily prescribed for conjunctivitis in children
Jul 07, 2016, at 10:57 pm
Birmingham, July 7 (IBNS) New research from the University of Birmingham has found that a number of policies used by childcare providers for conjunctivitis are contrary to national guidance, and lead to unnecessary prescription of antibiotics and exclusion of children from nurseries.
RTIICS concludes World Brain Tumor Awareness month
Jul 06, 2016, at 04:56 am
Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Rabindranath Tagore International Institute Of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS), a leading multi-specialty hospital in Eastern India recently concluded the 'World Brain Tumor Awareness Month' by organizing an interactive session to discuss various aspects of the brain tumor management which saw participation of more than 150 people including brain tumor survivors, their relatives and a panel of doctors from Neurology, Neuro-Surgery and Oncology department at the hospital.
Jul 06, 2016, at 12:56 am
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tanzania in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy.
Indus Net Technologies help people thank their Doctors on ‘Doctor’s Day’16’
Jul 04, 2016, at 09:16 pm
Kolkata, July 4 (IBNS): Observing Doctors’ Day, Cipla with Indus Net Technologies (as digital partners) have developed a project named TXDoctor.in which is a responsive website for thanking Doctors on this Doctors Day celebrated on July 1.
Organ donation should become a social movement: J P Nadda
Jul 03, 2016, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): While noting that donating organs is a gift of life and is an altruistic, egalitarian and essentially moral act, J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare urged people to come forward and donate organs to save lives.
Contact lenses help fit into social circle, feel 60% Indian youth:Survey
Jul 01, 2016, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): A recent iConnect-Unframe, all India survey commissioned by Bausch + Lomb India, reveals that young Indians between the age group 13-20 years are increasingly adopting contact lenses to fit in their social circle. Linking it to self-confidence, close to 60% of contact lens users wear them to feel accepted and blend with the peers.
South Korea: 6th Zika case confirmed
Jul 01, 2016, at 09:13 pm
Seoul, July 1 (IBNS): South Korea on Friday confirmed sixth Zika virus infection in a woman, media reports said.
UN, global health officials meet in South-east Asia to discuss security preparedness
Jul 01, 2016, at 03:17 pm
New York, July 1 (Just Earth News): After recent outbreaks of Ebola, Zika and yellow fever, senior health officials from the United Nations, Governments and other institutions are prioritizing global health security preparedness given ongoing concerns about national health systems that are weak, fragmented and under-funded.
New research shows exposure to household air pollution increases heart disease
Jul 01, 2016, at 03:39 am
Mumbai, June 30 (IBNS): The increased risk of developing heart disease due to daily air pollution exposure is highlighted in several new studies, reports Blueair, a global leader in mobile indoor air cleaning technologies.
Most Common Genetic Disorders in India
Jul 01, 2016, at 12:00 am
Family genes are very influential. Various genetic disorders pass on to children through their parents or grandparents and found in the family lineage or ethnicity. While carriers may not suffer from this disorder and live a healthy life, if both partners are carriers the risk of an affected child is as high as 25%. A study by IGENOMIX shows out of 138 Non Consanguineous couple couples 6% had a high-risk of transmission to their offspring. This number is as high as 17% in case of consanguineous couples especially in countries like Dubai.
Botched up cataract surgery: NHRC sends notice to Tamil Nadu government
Jun 29, 2016, at 10:11 pm
Chennai, June 29 (IBNS) The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday said it has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that sixteen patients lost their vision after a botched up cataract surgery at the Government Hospital, Mettur in Salem District of Tamil Nadu from June 14- 16.
Godrej appliances to contribute towards 30% reduction in global vaccine wastage
Jun 29, 2016, at 10:08 pm
Mumbai, June 29 (IBNS): Over two million children under the age of five die every year in India and another one million or more are disabled for life due to a lack of vaccination or the administration of ineffective vaccines.
Eye Q super speciality hospital gets national award for excellence
Jun 29, 2016, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) Eye Q, a super speciality hospital, has been accorded with the national award for excellence in healthcare 2016.
67 million children are infected by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, says study
Jun 29, 2016, at 03:53 am
Sheffield, June 28 (IBNS) A new study examining the burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) across the globe has highlighted the importance of the disease among children.