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Untitled Interactive Signs Multi-million Contract Deal to Develop ML-Based Systems

/ -- India-based digital marketing/software development agency, Untitled Interactive has been awarded a five year contract to develop Machine Learning systems to study and predict disease behaviour in patients suffering from diabetes, cancer and heart ailments. The pitch which went on for more than a year, had the start-up company developing multiple prototypes to enable machine learning with the highest predictability rate among the competition. The contract is a major milestone for the company with its solutions being deployed on a wide scale. "Untitled Interactive has always upheld the belief that technology is to be utilised for a much greater purpose. With this contract, Untitled is on the map for bigger challenges to steer humanity towards a better promising future. The ML systems will be the first of their kind to enable disease prediction before it even shows up on the physical body. Our teams have been closely associated with medical researchers to understand the progression

Obesity ups risk of being bullying victim, perpetrator

Researchers have found that obese adolescents are not only significantly more likely to experience bullying, but chances of them being perpetrators are also higher, compared to their healthy weight peers.

Magazines tend to exaggerate fertility at advanced reproductive age: Study

Popular magazines featuring older pregnant celebrities on their covers with no mention of the risks attached to it, contribute to women's belief that they can safely put off pregnancy until later ages, a recent study suggests.The findings have shown that popular magazines commonly feature older pregnant celebrities on their covers with no mention of the risks of advanced maternal age pregnancy or the advanced reproductive technologies and methods needed to achieve these pregnancies.According to the team of researchers, by downplaying fertility decline with advancing age, these magazines tend to contribute to women's belief that they can safely put off pregnancy until later ages.As part of the study, published in the Journal of Women's Health, the researchers examined 416 magazine issues aimed at reproductive-aged women and found that fertility was highlighted on one-third of the covers, which included the mention of 240 different celebrities.More than half were of advanced maternal ...

Protest at Kolkata hospital after patient's kin attacks doctor

Junior doctors at NRS Medical College and Hospital went on strike here on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient who died on Monday.The junior doctors locked up the hospital gates, stopped work at the outpatient department (OPD) and started a dharna as a mark of protest against the attack. However, patients later broke open the gates to enter the hospital.Adequate security has been deployed in the wake of the incident.Earlier, the family members of the deceased patient had staged a protest alleging medical negligence on behalf of the doctor.Health Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said four people have been arrested in connection with the case."Emergency is open and talks are on. Four people have been arrested in connection with attack on doctors," said Bhattacharya.The doctor who was attacked is reportedly admitted in the ICU after sustaining grievous injuries..

Kolkata: Relatives clash with junior doctors in govt hospital after patient dies

A clash erupted between junior doctors and relatives of a patient at a state-run hospital here late Monday night after the 75-year-old died due to alleged negligence, police said Tuesday. An intern was injured in the clash and regular services at Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital were disrupted as the junior doctors began a sit-in, demanding better security, they said. Family members of Mohammed Shahid, a resident of Tangra, allegedly assaulted some junior doctors at around 11 pm last night after he died. As a result, a clash broke out, virtually turning the hospital premises into a battleground, the police said. Shahid's family members were also angry over a delay in handing over his body, they added. A large team of police personnel from Entally police station intervened and restored to lathicharge to bring the situation under control, a senior Kolkata Police officer said. More than 50 doctors shut the gates of the medical institution and began a sit-in on Monday night, .

Sleeping with lights on linked to weight gain in women

Women who sleep with artificial lights on tend to gain weight or develop obesity, a recent study has claimed.The study, published in the journal 'JAMA Internal Medicine', is the first to find an association between any exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping and weight gain in women.The results suggested that cutting off lights at bedtime could reduce women's chances of becoming obese.Lead author Yong-Moon (Mark) Park said, "The research suggests a viable public health strategy to reduce obesity incidence in women."The research team used questionnaire data from 43,722 women. The participants, aged 35-74 years, had no history of cancer or cardiovascular disease and were not shift workers, daytime sleepers, or pregnant when the study began.The study questionnaire asked whether the women slept with no light, a small nightlight, light outside of the room, or a light or television on in the room.The scientists used weight, height, waist and hip circumference, and body mass ...

Can seizures be predicted before they happen?

Scientists have discovered a pattern of molecules that appear in the blood before seizures, which may lead to the development of an early warning system for epilepsy patients.FutureNeuro and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) researchers have discovered molecules in the blood that are higher in people with epilepsy before a seizure happens. These molecules are fragments of transfer RNAs (tRNAs), a chemical closely related to DNA that performs an important role in building proteins within the cell.As per researchers involved in this study, which was published in the 'Journal of Clinical Investigation', tRNAs are cut into fragments when cells are stressed. Higher levels of the fragments in the blood could reflect that brain cells are under stress in the build-up to a seizure event.Using blood samples from people with epilepsy, the researchers found that fragment levels of three tRNAs "spike" in the blood many hours before a seizure."People with epilepsy often report that one of

People look for same 'type' of person they break up with

If you have come out of a relationship and decide to date someone else, chances are higher of you falling in love with a person who shares similar traits with your past partner, says a study.

Unhealthy gut promotes breast cancer spread: Study

An unhealthy, inflamed gut can drive breast cancer to become much more invasive and promote the spread of the disease to other parts of the body. According to the researchers from the University of Virginia in the US, following a healthy diet and lifestyle can help reduce severity of breast cancer. The study found that disrupting the microbiome of mice caused hormone receptor-positive breast cancer to become more aggressive. Altering the microbiome, the collection of microorganisms that live in the gut and elsewhere, had dramatic effects in the body, priming the cancer to spread. "When we disrupted the microbiome's equilibrium in mice by chronically treating them antibiotics, it resulted in inflammation systemically and within the mammary tissue," said Melanie Rutkowski, from the University of Virginia. "In this inflamed environment, tumour cells were much more able to disseminate from the tissue into the blood and to the lungs, which is a major site for hormone receptor-positive ...

Radiation elevates cardiac risk in lung cancer patients: Study

Patients getting treated for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are at a risk of heart attack and heart failure, a recent study has observed.According to the study published in the 'Journal of the American College of Cardiology', the average radiation dose delivered to the heart was associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and death.Among patients who did not have pre-existing coronary heart disease, risk of having a major cardiovascular event after treatment exceeded the rates of people considered at high risk of such events."This is alarming data -- to think that one in 10 of the patients I'm treating for this type of cancer will go on to have a heart attack or other major cardiac event," said Raymond Mak, study's senior author."These cardiac events are happening earlier and more often than previously thought. More patients are living long enough to experience this risk of cardiac toxicity. We need to start paying attention to this ...

Medica Hospital brings a smile to an elderly man: TAVR - A non-surgical procedure offers the cure

A 76-year old patient Bikash Dutta (name changed on request), from North East Region, Digboi, Assam, with past history of heavy smoking, was admitted with shortness of breath on exertion and chest pain in a city-based Medica Super-specialty Hospital.Echocardiogram revealed severe obstruction of the main valve of his heart, aortic valve. With all his comorbidities, like lung disease, advanced age, Dutta, belonged to intermediate to the high-risk category for open heart surgery for replacement of the heart valve. At the same time, he was not at all ready to undergo heart valve surgery under general anaesthesia with a cut open of his chest wall.An alternative option in such a situation was valve replacement through a small puncture in his groin artery and taking the valve with the help of a catheter. This is a new procedure which has been established in such patients yielding good results. It is known as TAVR. Patients who are scared of open heart surgery for aortic valve operation may ..

Blood markers may help predict seizures before they happen

Scientists have identified a pattern of molecules that appear in the blood before a seizure happens, a finding that may pave the way for predicting seizure in epilepsy patients before they happen. Researchers at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland discovered molecules in the blood that are higher in people with epilepsy before a seizure happens. These molecules are fragments of transfer RNAs (tRNAs), a chemical closely related to DNA that performs an important role in building proteins within the cell, according to the research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation (JCI). When cells are stressed, tRNAs are cut into fragments. Higher levels of the fragments in the blood could reflect that brain cells are under stress in the build up to a seizure event. Using blood samples from people with epilepsy, the team found that fragment levels of three tRNAs "spike" in the blood many hours before a seizure. "People with epilepsy often report that one of the most difficult aspects ..

Artificial light during sleep linked to weight gain in women: Study

Sleeping with a television or light on in the room may lead to weight gain or obesity in women, a study has found. The research, published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, is the first to find an association between any exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping and weight gain in women. The results suggest that cutting off lights at bedtime could reduce women's chances of becoming obese. The researchers from the US National Institutes of Health used questionnaire data from 43,722 women in the Sister Study, which examines risk factors for breast cancer and other diseases. The participants, aged 35-74 years, had no history of cancer or cardiovascular disease and were not shift workers, daytime sleepers, or pregnant when the study began. The study questionnaire asked whether the women slept with no light, a small nightlight, light outside of the room, or a light or television on in the room. The scientists used weight, height, waist and hip circumference, and body mass ..

1mg's Ayurveda Resource - Scientifically Traditional

/ -- The ancient science of Ayurveda has been around for centuries and the fact that its treatment has no adverse side effects has turned more and more people across the globe in favor of Ayurvedic medicines and treatments. With its roots in India, this natural healthcare system fosters a balanced and dynamic integration of body, mind and soul, while incorporating all modern lifestyle factors. In Ayurveda, every herb has a certain therapeutic action having a major impact on one of the three primary forces or doshas (vata, pitta, kapha) which play an important role in our life. All of us harness the powers of these in varied proportions, which forms the basis of our nature and health. An imbalance within these forces can lead to physical and mental illness. Keeping this in mind, 1mg has introduced a one-stop information portal in both Hindi and English (http://www.1mg.com/ayurveda, http://www.1mg.com/hi/patanjali) having thoroughly researched and useful information on Ayurvedic ...

Mulayam in Gurugram hospital for routine check-up, say family sources

Samajwadi party founder and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav is admitted at a private hospital here for his routine check-up, family sources said.The Samajwadi leader was brought to Delhi from Lucknow in a chartered plane on Monday night and was admitted in Gurugram's Medanta hospital.Family sources stated that he was shifted to the hospital on the advice of Dr Naresh Trehan who has in past also catered to Yadav's health issues.On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had met Mulayam and his son and party President Akhilesh Yadav at SP veteran's residence in Lucknow.Mulayam was discharged from Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences on June 9. His medical reports have come out to be normal, sources said.The SP leader was admitted to the hospital on Sunday due to high levels of blood sugar and was being treated by doctor Bhuvan Chandra Tiwari.

USFDA finds zero 483 observations and grants NAI to Centaur Pharmaceutical's finished dosage facility in Pune

Mumbai based Centaur Pharmaceuticals' finished dosage facility in Pune was audited by the USFDA in May 2019 and the audit was concluded with NIL 483 observations.The company received No Action Indicated (NAI) compliance status with zero 483 observations from the USFDA which signifies compliance and conformance to applicable cGMP regulations"The NAI is a significant development not only for Centaur but also for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, considering the increasing global regulatory headwinds in the last few years", said S D Sawant, Managing Director, Centaur Pharmaceuticals. In addition to USFDA accreditation, the said facility also conforms to MHRA (UK), TGA (Australia), Health Canada, MCC (South Africa) and WHO-GMP standards.If the investigating officer observes conditions which in his or her judgment are violations of the Food Drug and Cosmetic (FD & C) Act or related acts, then he or she may issue the concerned firm an FDA Form 483.On the other hand, an inspection ...

2 children die due to electrocution in Mumbai

Two children have died due to electrocution at Vimladevi Chawl in Kandivali East.The incident took place on Monday late night.Both deceased boys have been identified as Tushar Ashutosh Zha (11) and Rushabh Gaurishankar Tiwari (10).According to Dr Lekharaj, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Shatabdi Hospital, both boys were brought dead to the hospital.The bodies have been sent for post-mortem.

Hospitals get more patients with heat-related ailments; docs say nothing alarming

As several hospitals in Delhi witness a surge of patients with heat-related ailments amid a scorching summer, doctors Monday said the situation so far is "not alarming" and adequate arrangements are in place. The mercury shattered all records on Monday, with parts of the national capital recording a high of 48 degrees Celsius. Professor and consultant at the Department of Medicine, RML Hospital, Dr R S Taneja said more number of patients are visiting the emergency ward with complaints of dehydration, fever, heat and muscle cramps, heat stroke, diarrhoea, low blood pressure and headache. In severe cases, people are experiencing abnormal electrolyte levels, leading to drowsiness and fainting, he said. "We are immediately attending to such patients and putting them on intra-venous fluids. People should avoid going out in the sun, keep themselves hydrated and avoid eating spicy food. One should consume fresh food and wear light-coloured cotton clothes," Taneja said. There is a rise in the

Guj infant branded with hot iron to 'cure' cardiac problem

A 7-month-old girl who was branded with a hot iron as part of a traditional cure steeped in superstition in Gujarat's Banaskantha district was Monday discharged after being treated for a burn injury that turned septic, a doctor said. The infant had a cardiac problem and her parents took her to a quack in Lakhani area around a week ago who dispensed the hot iron "cure", following which the wound festered and her condition deteriorated, he said. "She was brought here and was discharged today after getting proper medical care," said Dr Sunil Acharya of a private hospital in Deesa. This is the second such case in the district this month, an official said. On June 2, a baby boy was similarly branded in Vaseda village in Vav taluka and succumbed to infection, he said.

Bihar govt confirms 11 deaths; says 10 of them victims of

Bihar's health department on Monday confirmed the death of 11 children in the state this month and 10 of them were victims of hypoglycemia, and not Acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) as reported in the media. Recent media reports said 22 to 24 children died in Bihar this month due to AES disease in the state. "But our tests confirmed that 10 out of the 11 deaths have taken place due to hypoglycemia," health department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar said, without identifying the reason for the death of the remaining one child. Hypoglycemia is a condition caused by very low level of blood sugar, he told reporters here during Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Lok Samvad programme. "A total of 48 cases of children suffering from AES have been reported so far in the state," Sanjay Kumar said. People casually attribute any death to AES, he said. Symptoms of AES are acute-onset of fever and a change in mental status - mental confusion, disorientation, delirium, or coma - and/or ...