Friday, April 26, 2024

Health

Green corridor created to transport kidney of brain-dead man in Mohali

MOHALI: A green corridor was created on Sunday between Fortis Hospital and Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali to transport a kidney harvested from a brain-dead man. The harvested kidney was successfully transplanted by a team of doctors at Max Super Specialty Hospital in 50 years patient, who was suffering from kidney failure.The Punjab police were roped in to create green corridors by clearing traffic for an ambulance to swiftly transport a kidney.

How do food emulsifiers increase risk of diabetes?

NEW DELHI: Emulsifiers like xantham gum and guar gum, which help enhance the appearance, taste, texture, and shelf life of ice creams, cookies, yoghurts, and mayonnaise, can also raise the risk of diabetes, said experts here on Thursday.

Indian-origin researcher unravels link between depression and heart disease

NEW DELHI: Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) partly develop from the same gene module, said a team of researchers establishing the long-presumed link between the two conditions.

'Illness To Wellness' and ILBS caution against rising cases of liver disease, stress urgent need to create awareness

NEW DELHI: The ‘Illness to Wellness’ initiative, a national campaign aimed at generating awareness on various mind and body conditions and providing holistic and broad stakeholder engagements with the overall objective of promoting healthy living, in collaboration with the highly reputed Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) focused on spreading awareness on the critical issue of liver disease, highlighting the essential precautions necessary for maintaining optimal liver health on the occasion of World Liver Day (April 19).

mRNA vaccine tech can be harnessed to prevent deadly diseases: Report

NEW DELHI: The success of mRNA vaccine technology as seen during the recent Covid-19 pandemic offers hope for using the platform to reduce preventable illness across multiple disease areas, according to a report on Wednesday.

How stress can affect your body

NEW DELHI: Stress may not only affect you mentally but is also detrimental to your physical health, said doctors here on Tuesday.

New machine learning models to boost diagnosis of women's heart disease

NEW DELHI: As cardiovascular diseases in women remain underdiagnosed compared to men, new machine learning models that use sex-specific criteria may help overcome this as well as boost treatment outcomes, according to a study.

Harvested kidney transported to waiting recipient in Mohali in 10 minutes

CHANDIGARH: With the assistance of Punjab Police, a 'green corridor' created between two hospitals in Mohali near here enabled the transport of a kidney harvested from a brain-dead man to its waiting recipient in only 10 minutes.

1 in 8 parents requires kids to eat everything on their plate: Study

SAN FRANCISCO: While most parents of preschool kids aim to give their children a balanced or nutritional diet, one in eight parents requires their children to eat everything on their plate, a new study revealed on Monday.

Using dietary treatment, over 70 pc of patients reduced IBS symptoms: Study

NEW DELHI: In a new study a group of researchers found that dietary treatment is more effective than medications in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and by doing so, more than seven out of 10 (70 per cent) patients had significantly reduced symptoms.

World needs better robotics surgeons to improve patient outcomes: Experts

NEW DELHI: As robot-assisted surgeries gain momentum globally, including in India, it is time to train surgeons employing the latest technological advances to improve patient outcomes, experts said on Sunday.

Experts urge parents to wean children off social media

LUCKNOW: After the tragic death of 19-year-old Shivansh who fell into a water tank and died while making a reel for social media, psychology experts have asked parents to work in coordination with the schools to provide love, recognition and validation that young people seek on social media, even while putting their lives in danger.

New immunotherapy to fight cancer, keep healthy cells safe

NEW DELHI: A team of US researchers has developed a new immunotherapy technique that uses cytokine proteins as a potential treatment, effectively targeting tumours without causing harm to healthy cells.

New shoe insole technology to reduce diabetic foot ulcer risk

NEW DELHI: Diabetic foot ulcers -- a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalisation and leg, foot, or toe amputations -- can now be reduced using a new shoe insole technology, said researchers.

Liver diseases in kids up due to junk food, sugar consumption

LUCKNOW: Medical experts have found that one in three children have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), primarily caused by excess sugar consumption.

S. Korea to shift Covid’s pandemic status to endemic from next month

SEOUL: South Korea is set to fully shift to an "endemic" approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, lifting some last-remaining mandates, including indoor mask requirements for hospitals, from next month, officials said on Friday.

UP SDMA issues heatwave advisory for voters

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has issued an advisory for voters, especially senior citizens and individuals with special needs, in anticipation of the impending heatwave and high temperatures expected during the polling days.

Boys born to mothers with HIV more vulnerable to death in infancy: Study

NEW DELHI: Children, especially boys, born to women with HIV infection have an increased risk of immune abnormalities, including a high risk of death, finds a study.

IIT-K and BFI forge partnership to accelerate healthcare innovation in India

KANPUR: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) and Blockchain For Impact (BFI) have announced a strategic partnership, under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Programme to nurture innovations and driving advancements in healthcare in India.

Gene therapy holds promise for blood disorder haemophilia: Doctors

NEW DELHI: Gene therapy offers hope of a cure to people with haemophilia, a hereditary blood disorder, where a person is born without one clotting factor in the blood, required for forming a blood clot, said doctors on World Haemophilia Day on Wednesday.

How daytime sleep can raise dementia risk

NEW DELHI: If you think you can compensate for your night’s sleep during the daytime you may be wrong, said Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a Hyderabad-based neurologist on Wednesday.

Indian study shows whole-genome sequencing key to detect drug-resistant TB early

NEW DELHI: With India aiming to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) may play a significant role in identifying cases of drug-resistant TB early and improving outcomes, reveals a study on Tuesday.

Elon Musk shares health advice on severe neck and back pain

NEW DELHI: Disc replacement surgery may be a game-changer for people experiencing severe neck or back pain, said billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday.

Using marijuana for severe morning sickness may worsen health of mother & baby

NEW DELHI: Taking marijuana for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy may cause brain problems in newborns as well as worsen the mother’s health, according to a study on Monday.

Remove Bournvita from category of ‘health drinks’: Govt tells e-commerce firms

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued an advisory to the e-commerce companies, directing them to remove all drinks and beverages including Bournvita from the category of ‘health drinks’, on their portal and platforms.

Women less likely to be given CPR than men in public places, finds study

NEW DELHI: According to a research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress in Spain on Monday, bystanders are less likely to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to women than men, particularly if the emergency takes place in a public area. Getting a first aid and CPR course could be crucial in life-threatening emergencies; students can be the next heroes.

Parkinson’s disease: Why it is striking people under 50

NEW DELHI: While advancing age remains a prominent risk factor for Parkinson’s disease, health experts on Thursday expressed concerns over the increasing early onset of the neurodegenerative disease, among people under the age of 50.

Hospital sinks highest source of multidrug-resistant bacteria: Study

NEW YORK: The risk of spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria is highest in hospital sinks, said a study on Thursday.

How a healthy diet can help people with Parkinson's

NEW DELHI: Diet plays a key role in managing Parkinson's disease, as it can raise the risk of weight loss and malnutrition, said experts on World Parkinson's Day on Thursday.

Bangalore Doctors Successfully Treat 1.2-yr-old Infant with Type 1 Laryngeal Cleft

BANGLORE: Type 1 laryngeal cleft is a rare medical condition with a low incidence of 1 in 10,000-20,000 births. While these clefts are not common, they severely affect the breathing and swallowing of children, in particular.

Study links colourless, odourless gas with the rise in lung cancers in non-smokers

NEW YORK: Lung cancer has traditionally been thought of as a "smoker's disease". However, the tremendous rise of the deadly disease in non-smokers indicates their long-term, high exposures to radon gas, according to a study.

Indian research shows dance & music therapy can slow Parkinson’s disease

NEW DELHI: Dance and music therapy combined with meditation can help slow down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative brain disorder, according to a new research by the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai released on Wednesday.

Last 10 years transformed Indian medical education, added more doctors: Amitabh Kant

NEW DELHI: The last 10 years have transformed India’s medical education and have added more to the country, said Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO on Wednesday.

Lifestyle diseases wreaking havoc

NEW DELHI: In an explosive revelation from GOQii's India Fit Report 2024 titled "Thriving at Any Age: The Blueprint for Healthy Longevity," a shocking 45 percent of India's population hovers dangerously close to being classified as Unhealthy. This alarming statistic underscores a nation on the cusp of a health emergency, juxtaposed with a glimmer of hope for a monumental shift towards collective wellness. The data, derived from over 6 million users, serves as a dramatic wake-up call, signalling an urgent need for transformative action in India's health and wellness trajectory.

Homoeopathy adopted in many countries as simple, accessible treatment: President Murmu

NEW DELHI: Many countries have adopted homeopathy as a simple and accessible treatment method, said President Droupadi Murmu here on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day.

Hormone therapy safe in women older than 65 years: Study

NEW YORK: Taking hormone therapy (HT) may be safe and promote long-term health in women, especially after 65 years of age, revealed a large study on Wednesday, challenging previous research that linked increased risks for various cancers and heart disease with the therapy.

Exercise during evening may offer more health benefits against obesity

SYDNEY: While mornings have traditionally been known as a good time for exercise, a new study on Wednesday showed that engaging in physical activity in the evening may have more health benefits for people with obesity.

President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate homoeopathic symposium on Wednesday

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu is expected to inaugurate a two-day homoeopathic symposium on the occasion of World Homoeopathy Day on Wednesday in the national capital.

How often should adults check their BP levels?

NEW DELHI: Adults aged between 18 and 40 must get their blood pressure checked every three years to gauge any underlying diseases, and to enable a faster diagnosis and treatment, said doctors here on Tuesday.

India among top 10 countries with two-thirds of hepatitis B & C burden: WHO

NEW DELHI: India is among the top 10 countries of the world that represent nearly two-thirds of the burden of hepatitis B and C combined, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report released on Tuesday.

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