Researchers identify inflammatory biomarkers indicating brain injury

Jul 10, 2017, at 09:53 pm

London, July 10 (IBNS): Researchers at the University of Birmingham have identified inflammatory biomarkers which indicate whether the brain has suffered injury.

New study links antibiotic resistance to common household disinfectant triclosan

Jul 10, 2017, at 09:45 pm

London, July 10 (IBNS): Scientists from the University of Birmingham have discovered a link between a major mechanism of antibiotic resistance and resistance to the disinfectant triclosan which is commonly found in domestic products.

Sufferers of both Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnoea could lose eyesight within four years

Jul 10, 2017, at 09:39 pm

London, July 10 (IBNS): Research led by the University of Birmingham has discovered that patients who suffer from both Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnoea are at greater risk of developing a condition that leads to blindness within an average period of less than four years.

New device designed by Duke University team may make cervical cancer testing more affordable

Jul 10, 2017, at 07:38 pm

North Carolina/US, Jul 10 (IBNS): Indian-American professor Nimmi Ramanujam and team have developed a new handheld device that will make screening for cervical cancer more accessible and affordable, according to media reports on Monday.

Learning with music can change brain structure, says study

Jul 09, 2017, at 02:40 am

London, July 8 (IBNS): Using musical cues to learn a physical task significantly develops an important part of the brain, according to a new study.

Sugar intake during pregnancy is associated with allergy and allergic asthma in children, finds study

Jul 09, 2017, at 02:15 am

London, July 8 (IBNS): The team, which included researchers from University of Bristol, used data from a world-leading birth cohort study, the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), also known as ‘Children of the 90s’.

New way of predicting kidney function could improve chemotherapy dosing for many cancer patients

Jul 09, 2017, at 02:05 am

London, July 8 (IBNS): Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new statistical model which estimates kidney function in patients with cancer.

Marijuana can increase a teenager's risk of psychosis, finds study

Jul 09, 2017, at 01:25 am

Toronto, July 8 (IBNS): An UdeM study confirms the link between marijuana use and psychotic-like experiences in a Canadian adolescent cohort.

Four clinical trials suggest doctors focus on heart disease, not just glucose, says study

Jul 09, 2017, at 01:03 am

New York, July 8 (IBNS): Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and exacerbated by type 2 diabetes, yet diabetes treatment regimens tend to focus primarily on blood sugar maintenance. This common approach to type 2 diabetes management can leave patients at risk for heart attack and stroke. But results from four recent randomized clinical trials suggest that using medications that offer glucose control while reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease could improve patient outcomes.

Training of Robotic Surgeons to spur growth of da Vinci Surgical Robots

Jul 08, 2017, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, July 7 (IBNS): Eminent Robotic surgeons have urged senior specialist surgeons in the country to train themselves ahead of the spread of Surgical Robots in their hospitals.

Failure of contraceptives, unplanned pregnancies worrying UK doctors

Jul 07, 2017, at 08:22 pm

New Delhi, Jul 7 (IBNS): One in four women using contraceptives are getting pregnant in the UK, a recent study said.

Oral sex, lack of protection helping gonorrhea to spread: Doctors

Jul 07, 2017, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi, Jul 9 (IBNS): Oral sex and the lack of use of protection is developing antibiotics resistant bacteria that is spreading gonorrhea, the World Health Organisation said.

Saima Hossain appointed WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Autism in South-East Asia Region

Jul 07, 2017, at 03:16 am

New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Saima Wazed Hossain, a globally renowned champion for the cause of autism spectrum disorder, has been appointed as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Autism in South-East Asia Region.

India declares itself free from highly pathogenic avian influenza from Thursday

Jul 06, 2017, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, Jul 6 (IBNS): India declares itself free from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 and H5N8), from June 6, 2017, and notified the same to World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), announced the Union Ministry of Agriculture, on Thursday.

Eminent Fortis, Max, Medanta, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Surgeons launch da Vinci Surgical Robot on wheels

Jul 06, 2017, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi July 4 (IBNS): To address constraints to expansion of robotic surgery into smaller towns in India--non availability of trained surgeons, cost of computer assisted procedures and equipment--Vattikuti Technologies and Intuitive Surgical Inc.

Bihar: 70,000 people suffering from viral fever

Jul 05, 2017, at 12:44 am

Patna, July 4 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): Around 70,000 people in Bihar have fallen victim to viral fever in the past one fortnight, officials said on Tuesday.

J P Nadda chairs high level review meeting on control of vector borne diseases

Jul 04, 2017, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, held a high level meeting to review the preparedness of the Ministry for prevention and control of vector borne diseases (dengue, malaria, chikungunya) in the country, here on Tuesday.

Roving da Vinci Surgical Robot on wheels to drive into smaller towns and cities

Jul 03, 2017, at 06:04 pm

New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Robotic Surgery has made its mark in top Indian cities - its precision and accuracy helping surgeons achieve superior patient outcomes. Now it is set to make inroads into tier two cities in the country as well.

West Bengal minor girl found with 3 kidneys

Jul 02, 2017, at 03:45 pm

Kolkata, Jul 2 (IBNS): In a rare disorder, a 11-year-old girl from West Bengal's West Medinipur district, has been found with three kidneys after she went to a hospital in neighbouring Jhargram district for recurrent abdominal pain, reports said.

Bengal Chamber hosts group discussion on “Trust-The Currency of Healthcare”

Jul 02, 2017, at 03:06 am

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): When India celebrates Doctors’ Day in honour of doctor and former CM of West Bengal Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted a group discussion on “Trust-The Currency of Healthcare”, here on Saturday.

No detectable limit to how long people can live, says study

Jul 02, 2017, at 02:41 am

Toronto, July 1 (IBNS): Emma Morano passed away last April. At 117 years old, the Italian woman was the oldest known living human being.

Ignoring chest pain can be fatal, says Dr Arijit Bose

Jul 01, 2017, at 07:39 pm

Kolkata, July 1 (IBNS): Ignoring chest pain can be dangerous as this can be an enduring cardio-vascular complication that can be fatal if not treated on time, warned Dr. Arijit Bose, Senior Consultant at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.

MIAL organises two-day free eye checkup & spectacle distribution camp for airport cabbies

Jun 30, 2017, at 12:37 am

Mumbai, June 29 (IBNS): GVK MIAL, the company that administers Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), on Thursday commenced a two-day free eye screening and spectacle distribution camp for airport taxi drivers.

Apollo Hospitals extends Air Ambulance services to second-tier cities

Jun 27, 2017, at 10:24 pm

Kolkata, June 27 (IBNS): Apollo Hospitals, a multi-specialty chain of hospitals, on Tuesday announced the extension of its air ambulance services network to several smaller cities and towns like Madurai, Mysore, Kakinada, Karaikudi, Karur, Trichy and Vizag through its current hubs in Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore.

Research finds cancer hi-jacks natural cell process to survive

Jun 27, 2017, at 12:17 am

Washington, June 26 (IBNS): Cancer tumours manipulate a natural cell process to promote their survival suggesting that controlling this mechanism could stop progression of the disease, according to new research by the Universities of Birmingham and Oxford.

Study finds link between job stress, junk food and sleep

Jun 24, 2017, at 11:25 pm

London, June 24 (IBNS): Stress during the workday can lead to overeating and unhealthy food choices at dinnertime, but there could be a buffer to this harmful pattern.

Study uncovers link between male hormones and metabolic disease in polycystic ovary syndrome

Jun 24, 2017, at 12:10 am

London, June 23 (IBNS): A study has shown that abdominal fat tissue is a major source of increased male hormones in women with PCOS.

People who go to bed late have less control over OCD symptoms, says study

Jun 22, 2017, at 03:02 am

New York, June 21 (IBNS): A late bedtime is associated with lower perceived control of obsessive thoughts, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute wins Prime Minister’s Award

Jun 21, 2017, at 12:56 am

New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute has been selected as the first recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for outstanding contribution to promotion and development of Yoga.

Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat may lower cholesterol as well as drugs in context of a healthy diet, says study

Jun 17, 2017, at 12:47 am

Dallas, June 16 (IBNS): The American Heart Association continues to recommend replacing saturated fats with poly- and mono-unsaturated vegetable oil to help prevent heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association advisory, published in the association’s journal Circulation.