By creating a controlled-release mechanism for a drug and optimising its circulation time in the body, the new biopolymer injection has the potential to replace daily or weekly insulin shots with a once-a-month or twice-a-month treatments for type 2 diabetes, researchers said. Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have developed a technology that may provide […]
Close to 9 million people across the globe lost battle to cancer in the year 2015. Experts suspect this number to increase over time with no respite in the increasing incident of cancer cases. Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality across the globe. It is estimated that one in every 6 deaths globally […]
Hearing loss is more common if you have poorly controlled diabetes. If you have diabetes, you have at least twice the chance of experiencing hearing loss than someone who does not have the condition, according to the American Diabetes Association. If you have prediabetes, your risk for hearing loss is 30 percent higher compared with […]
A team of researchers from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a new robotic device that can provide movement therapy to stroke patients and help recover mobility. According to them, robotic devices can become an important part of stroke rehabilitation for survivors. A stroke occurs due to damage caused to […]
A diabetic patient can have all fruits. Rest depends on parameters like blood sugar levels (fasting and PP), HBA1C, Weight, physical activity any co morbidity etc SAMPLE MENU EARLY MORNING: Fresh coconut water / lemon water BREAKFAST : Egg / Porridge / sprouts / stuffed chapatti + curd […]
A novel 3-D printing-inspired process that may help engineer artificial blood vessels for teeth, creating better and long-term outcomes for patients suffering from infected or decayed teeth. The process is more effective than the age-old root canal procedure. A novel three-dimensional (3-D) printing-inspired process that may help engineer artificial blood vessels for teeth, creating better […]
Heater-cooler devices are often used during open heart surgeries and also for those involving the lungs. They help in warming or cooling the patient as required. It includes of two devices – a tank that provides temperature controlled water and an external heat exchanger that has been linked with devices that keep circulating blood and […]
How to Cleanse the Gut The 4 step formula to cleanse and repair your gut rests on these basic principles – Remove: All possible toxins, allergens and gut-unfriendly substances from your diet. Replace: The diet with all essential micronutrients like magnesium, good fats, complex carbs, fibre, vitamins, protein as well as digestive enzymes like proteases, […]
An experimental Ebola vaccine has been found to be safe for humans, according to the results of an early clinical trial developed at the Canadian National Microbiology Laboratory of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The researchers also found that high antibodies were present in participants six months after immunisation, indicating its potential to protect […]
Acupuncture may be a safe and effective alternative to painkillers in providing long-term relief for patients with severe pain, a study suggests. Researchers from RMIT University in Australia conducted a trial in the emergency departments of four hospitals involving about 528 patients with acute low back pain, migraine or ankle sprains. Acupuncture is a form […]