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Self-prescription, overuse of drugs increases resistance risk

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin

Experts are alarmed because the NDM-1 enzyme can make bacteria resistant to most last-resort drugs. The gene is also capable of easy replication in other bacteria strains which may result in the formation of another superbug, resistant to many other antibiotics

How do bacteria develop resistance to a drug?

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Japan Confirms First Foot-And-Mouth Disease in Decade

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- Japan confirmed an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease at a farm in the southern prefecture of Miyazaki, the first outbreak since 2000 in the country that is famous for premium beef.

A final test by the National Institute of Animal Health on three cows suspected of contracting the disease at the farm were positive, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a statement today on its Web site. It has imposed a ban on beef exports since April 20.

Since finding the first suspected case, Japan has reported three more at nearby farms.

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Stem cells could repair heart attack damage

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin
The lives of heart attack patients could be saved or extended after scientists discovered how blood vessels could be repaired using stem cells.

They have devised a way of harvesting the cells and stimulating the growth of new arteries. The breakthrough offers hope to the 28,000 patients who need bypass surgery every year as well as thousands of other patients with heart problems.

A heart attack occurs when the coronary artery taking blood to the heart's muscles becomes blocked or damaged.

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An Addicted Child

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin
Katie Allison Granju wrote a book, some say the book, about attachment parenting. She writes a popular blog, mamapundit.com, about the ups and downs of her blended family of four children, who range in age from 3 to 18, with a baby girl due this summer.
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Helping Teens With Cystic Fibrosis

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin
Infants born аnԁ diagnosed early wіth cystic fibrosis аrе now growing up, going through puberty, аnԁ eventually, mοѕt аrе becoming mature adults wіth families οf thеіr οwn. Thе teen years аrе a challenge both tο thе parents аnԁ thе teens. Teens аrе beginning tο assert thеіr independence, trying tο bе grown up, аnԁ rebellion іѕ a stage mοѕt teens wіƖƖ ɡο through.

Teenagers feel awkward аnԁ uncertain аnԁ οftеn lose confidence іn thеіr abilities аnԁ skills. Thеу mау feel frustrated аt thе drugs thеу need tο take οr thе time spent having physiotherapy.

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Love will keep ‘em alive’

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin

BANGALORE: Religious leaders from the city joined hands with many NGOs to observe the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day on Sunday. The religious leaders emphasised that the HIV affected persons often face discrimination and hence they lose the interest in living.

“It is discrimination that kills them and if they can get love, they can live a long healthy life,” said Moulana Abdul Mohammad Ibrahim. Sister Sahaya Mary too stressed upon the need for love.

Around 200 HIV positive persons, of whom 80 were women and children, participated in the event.

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New drug delivery systems to combat HIV

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin

NEW DELHI: The HIV virus is unique and requires equally novel interventions. Scientists are, therefore, working on various out-of-the-box drug delivery systems to protect women against HIV.

Imagine a cellotape-like film that once inserted in the vagina would melt away and disperse drug to cells to protect against HIV. Or maybe a flexible vaginal ring containing two anti-HIV drugs. How about an almond-shaped vaginal tablet that would dissolve and deliver sustained levels of anti-HIV drugs over several hours.

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One shot solution for diabetes soon

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin
There may be a new hope for India’s more than 40 million diabetics, many of whom have to inject themselves with insulin a number of times during the in order to manage their disease. A team of Indian researchers have created a form of insulin that they say lasts for up to 120 days in rats and mice, with only a single injection. If essful in humans, a single insulin injection could last for several days.
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Take care of your heart

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin

Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya
(Heart Specialist) Bangalore

Happy and healthy living.
A chat with Dr.Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya
(Heart Specialist) Bangalore was arranged by WIPRO for its employees .
The transcript of the chat is given below. Useful for everyone.

Qn: What are the thumb rules for a layman to take care of his heart?

Ans:
1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil
2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a long time
3. Quit smoking
4. Control weight

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AIDS breakthrough: Vaginal gel helps prevent infection

Tue, 2010-08-17 17:32 — Admin

MILWAUKEE: For the first time, a vaginal gel has proved capable of blocking the AIDS virus: It cut in half a woman's chances of getting HIV from an infected partner in a study in South Africa. Scientists called it a breakthrough in the long quest for a tool to help women whose partners won't use condoms.

The results need to be confirmed in another study, and that level of protection is probably not enough to win approval of the microbicide gel in countries like the United States, researchers say. But they are optimistic it can be improved.

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