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POSTED February 7, 2012 - 14:51 | POSTED BY Rachna Pandya

Odisha Govt Sets Out Culling To Check Avian Flu

After the farm authorities detected bird flu, the Odisha government on Saturday declared prompt culling at the infected Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO) and since then around 45,000 birds have been culled, confirms state reports.

The rapid response teams are set to cull the rest of the infected areas at the CPDO farm, to eradicate the remaining 9,000 birds in the farm.

Avian flu H5N1 virus at CPDO

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  Brain
POSTED February 7, 2012 - 12:06 | POSTED BY munish2425

Negligent Staff At Hedgewar Hospital May Face Inquiry

Things don’t seem to be going on the right path for the doctors of Hedgewar hospital after they have been charged for negligence by parents of Nakul Bhargava, an 11 year old victim, police has registered an FIR under the section 308 of IPC.

Although the boy was treated for a wound at Hedgewar hospital but blood continuously dripped from his head and it was accompanied with vomiting and headache.
  Dental
POSTED February 7, 2012 - 14:45 | POSTED BY Rachna Pandya

Deficiency Of Skillful Professionals In Healthcare Sector

Indian health care sector is meteorically booming and would contribute a big chunk to the nation’s GDP in the forthcoming years. But, the industry is facing serious deficiency of skillful professionals, say the industry experts.

Health-care industry in India is still unexploited and the sector needs adequate regulations to attract investments stated Prathap C Reddy, the Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group.
  Blood
POSTED December 17, 2011 - 13:39 | POSTED BY munish2425

Iron deficiency ups risk of blood clots -- study

A new study by researchers at Imperial College London claims that people are at high risk of dangerous clots, medically termed as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), if they have low levels of iron in body.

DVT is a condition in which blood clots form in a vein deep within the body, leading to pain and swelling. These clots can prove fatal if not treated in time.
  Skin, Hair, Nails
POSTED January 3, 2012 - 16:40 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

A new anti-wrinkle cream on the horizon

A new line of anti-ageing face creams that have the potential to soften wrinkles and repair damaged skin is expected to hit shelves this year in the UK.

The new range produced by French cosmetics company L'Oréal can “trick” human skin cells into regenerating themselves.
  Cancer
POSTED January 25, 2012 - 17:04 | POSTED BY munish2425

Luteolin rich diet effective for bowel cancer patients

A latest study done by the researchers in South Korea has shown a link between bowel cancer and diet. The study shows how diet rich in fruits and vegetables can decelerate the growth of cancerous cells in the body, especially colon.

Foods like apples, apricots, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, beans, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, oranges, green pepper etc.
  Heart
POSTED January 18, 2012 - 21:27 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Prolonged sitting at desk damages physical and mental health

While sitting for long hours is already known to spur health problems, it’s also bad for your mental well-being, findings of a new study show.

According to the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the British Psychological Society, professionals whose job profiles demand prolonged sitting hours run a risk of higher body mass
  Kidney
POSTED October 31, 2011 - 18:10 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Cranberry juice more effective than extracts in thwarting urinary tract infections

There may be some truth in the medical folklore that drinking cranberry juice is a simple preventive treatment for urinary tract infections according to a recent study.

Cranberry juice is more effective than the proanthocyanidins (PAC’s), extracted from the fruit in arresting the occurrence of the painful disease, claims a new study.
  Gynecology
POSTED December 15, 2011 - 15:44 | POSTED BY Jaspreet Virk

Anti-malarial drugs relatively safe during early pregnancy -- study

The belief that anti-malarial drugs during the early stage of pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage has been debunked!

Researchers at the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU), part of the Wellcome Trust-Mahidol University-Oxford University Tropical Medicine Research Programme, have found that anti-malarial drugs are sa
  Eyes
POSTED September 23, 2011 - 12:02 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

1st human stem cell trail offers hope to blind

Doctors at Moorfields Eye hospital in London will soon begin Europe’s first official trial surgery that uses human embryonic stem cells in patients after getting the green flag from the regulators.

UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has given approval to Advanced Cell Technology (ACT), a biotech company based in Massachusetts to use the controversial stem cells to treat young
  Infants
POSTED January 24, 2012 - 08:52 | POSTED BY munish2425

Death toll continue to rise in Malda Medical hospital

Difficult days do not seem to end for Malda Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) as on Wednesday four more death cases were reported. With this the number of infant deaths rose to 255, counting the number from 8th November.

The parents who lost their newborns in the past 24 hours include Hasina Biwi who lost her four hour old son.
  Mental Health
POSTED January 20, 2012 - 14:36 | POSTED BY munish2425

Facebook linked to depression- a study

A recent study done at Utah Valley University has shown that Social Networking Sites like facebook can be a major etiological factor for depression.

The pictures and messages posted on the walls are although pleasing to the owner of that profile but at the same time it can be depressing for the viewers, thinking that everyone apart from them is h
  Surgery
POSTED October 17, 2011 - 12:59 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Epilepsy surgery effective in controlling seizures

Epilepsy surgery is effective in controlling seizures over long term, researchers have found.

According to the findings of the recent research, nearly half of epilepsy sufferers who underwent epilepsy surgery remained free from seizures for about a decade.

The study
  Liver
POSTED October 24, 2011 - 15:53 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

RCP recommends new drinking norms – avoid alcohol three days a week

Experts at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) opine that drinking everyday makes people more likely to slip into a cycle of binge drinking, raising their risk of liver disease and other life-threatening illnesses.

According to the new drinking limits suggested by the RCP men should have no more than 21 units of alcohol a week and women should be restricted to 14 units.
  Lungs
POSTED October 22, 2011 - 16:28 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Lung cancer vaccine on the horizon

Going by the success shown in early clinical trials, an effective lung cancer vaccine to fight the lethal disease may be on the horizon.

Researchers found the cancer vaccine TG4010 used in conjunction with standard chemotherapy slows down the growth in advanced non-small-cell-lung cancer (NSCLC).
  Bones
POSTED December 2, 2011 - 13:08 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Dieting? Eat protein-rich foods to protect bones

Taking a diet rich in proteins, especially dairy products, may help protect bones during weight loss, findings of a new research suggest.

Obese and overweight women who try to shed extra pounds through dieting often end up with brittle bones.
  Allergies
POSTED December 21, 2011 - 16:00 | POSTED BY munish2425

Obese kids more likely to develop asthma -- study

Obese children who do not shed their extra weight when they grow up are at a high risk of suffering from asthma, a new study warns.

Looking at the increased cases of obesity and asthma, researchers conducted a study to see whether asthma is linked to obesity and body mass index (BMI) or not.
   
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