Hypertensive patients can now receive intensive treatments faster. In a recent study, researchers have devised a machine learning algorithm which combines three variables routinely collected during clinic visits and demonstrates how the emerging field of bioinformatics could transform patient care.
It takes a patient’s age, urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR), and cardiovascular disease history to successfully identify hypertensive patients for whom the benefits of intensive therapy outweigh the risks. “Large randomized trials have provided inconsistent evidence regarding the benefit of intensive blood pressure lowering in hypertensive patients,” said a researcher, Yang Xie.
“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to identify a subgroup of patients who derive a higher net benefit from intensive blood pressure treatment,” he added. Researchers used patient data under controlled trials that tested intensive vs. standard blood pressure-lowering treatments — the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) and the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial.
The SPRINT trial included 9,361 non-diabetic hypertensive adults at an elevated risk of a cardiovascular event, while ACCORD enrolled 10,251 patients with Type 2 diabetes. “I think our algorithm can help us identify high-risk patients who will most likely benefit from intensive blood pressure reduction. Long-term intensive HBP drug therapy can reduce the risk of heart failure and death, but it carries an increased risk of side effects,” said another researcher, Wanpen Vongpatanasin.
The researchers’ machine learning method determined three simple criteria to identify adults with high blood pressure who are at the highest risk for early major adverse cardiovascular events — such as cardiovascular death, heart attack, or stroke.
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Running a high fever and having headaches are two different symptoms that can be shrugged off when seen separately. However, severe headache with fever may just be a sign of something more serious. While such an eventuality need not necessarily mean a life-threatening illness, it is imperative that you visit a specialist at the earliest for a proper diagnosis and course of treatment.
“Headaches may be a cause for concern when accompanied by a fever, besides being a sign of some serious infection. This infection could be localised to the brain and/or spinal cord. For instance, meningitis, encephalitis or a brain abscess,” says Dr Haresh Tolia, a Delhi-based general physician who consults for medical app Lybrate.
“Apart from this, flu or other systemic or whole-body infections can also lead to headache and fever. Other possible health conditions are bleeding or a tumour in the brain. In most cases, these could be symptoms of some run-of-the-mill viral infection that needs to run its course before subsiding,” adds Dr Tolia.
So, what should one do when experiencing a fever headache? “Do not ignore any headache with high or low-grade fever. Consult a doctor to rule out any underlying health issues. It can be simple dengue fever, chikungunya, malaria, acute sinusitis or flu, or serious brain fevers like meningitis or encephalitis. The red flags are altered mental status, vomiting and neck stiffness,” explains Dr K K Aggarwal, national president of the Indian Medical Association.
Dr Aggarwal suggests certain precautions (and home remedies) for those suffering from a fever headache.
1. Paracetamol can provide relief from pain and aches, besides fever.
2. Wet a piece of cloth and dab it at regular intervals on the forehead, arms and legs. This can help bring down fever.
3. Do not overheat yourself. Remove any extra piece of clothing. Overheating can cause the body temperature to rise and make symptoms worse.
4. Eat healthy foods. You can even opt for soups and other liquid foods to make you feel better.
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The thyroid gland is responsible and influences many metabolic processes in the body. The most common hormones produced by the thyroid gland are Triodothyronine and Thyroxine. These hormones shortly know as T3 and T4 provide assistance in regulating metabolism and growth in the human body.
Following 5 factors can lead to Thyroid imbalance in human body.
1. The deficiency of vitamin b12
2. Too much consumption of iodine or another reason can be, excess intake of synthetic thyroid hormone.
3. Inflammation of the gland: Yes, the inflammation in the thyroid can cause the thyroid gland to leak and release an excess of hormones, this caused the temporary hyperthyroidism to happen. This generally lasts for few weeks.
4. Lumps in the thyroid: These lumps in the thyroid gland can cause the secretion of thyroid hormones which depresses the chemical balance of the body.
5. Cancerous growths in the thyroid gland
Now lets head to the symptoms that starts to appear when an imbalance in the thyroid gland is caused but the thing to know here is, there are two types of thyroid imbalance, or in other words there are generally two types of condition a person can face when an imbalance occurs in the thyroid gland and both of these conditions 1. comes with deference symptoms.
1. Hypothyroidism:
This condition generally effects woman more than men and shows its worst face when becomes older, and this needed to be tackled and managed during the times of pregnancy. This situation generally occurs to the one who is suffering from underactive thyroid or the glands which control the thyroid functioning. There are many other causes which can lead to this serious condition in other words, the insufficient production of the hormones can lead to this condition.
2. Hyperthyroidism: This condition appears when there is an override of thyroid hormones in the blood. When this happens, the thyroid gland becomes overactive and starts to secrete more and more hormones which lead hyperthyroidism. In hyperthyroidism, there totally different symptoms are seen and they are treated in a different way. the general symptoms that you can face are weight gain depression, may also cause pain in joints, sensitivity to both heat and cold, a feeling of tightness in the throat, higher cholesterol levels, dryness in the skin and sometimes vision problems.
Coriander seed water is one of the best home remedies to kill thyroid in 8 days. Using this remedy can reduce the symptoms of hypothyroidism. The minerals present in the coriander seeds are very helpful n fighting the infection that can grow in the body.
One of the best thing about the coriander seed water is this is 100% safe for use to pregnant ladies and nursing mothers also. You can get rid of all types of thyroid disorders simply bringing this natural remedy in use for your thyroid problems.
Scientists have identified a new way to repair the damaged heart muscles and also recover almost all of its pumping function after a heart attack.
During a heart attack, the organ is starved of oxygen and the muscles are damaged. The body responds by sending in immune cells to clear up dead and dying cells, but these cells themselves cause further inflammation in the already damaged heart further leading to heart failure.
For the study, published in Journal of Clinical Investigation, the team injected a protein called VEGF-C in mice after heart attack.
They found that the VEGF-C treatment promoted growth of a network of vessels which are part of the lymphatic system. The extra lymphatic vessels allow the immune cells to be quickly cleared after helping to repair and clear dying and dead cells, before they can cause significant damage from inflammation.
This treatment led to better healing in the heart and better recovery of the heart’s pumping function after a heart attack, according to the team.
Further, after clearing away macrophages, the first line of immune cells that start the healing process, other immune cells called Tregs could then be allowed into the injured muscle, to further help the heart to repair and recover.
“We started looking at the lymphatic system in the heart a few years ago – we could never have known how pivotal it might turn out to be for heart repair,” said Paul Riley from University of Oxford.
“This research has allowed us to start a drug discovery programme to develop drugs to promote the growth of lymphatic vessels and quickly clear immune cells. We hope to get a treatment we could give to people after a heart attack within five to 10 years,” Riley added.
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Drinking water immediately after waking up is a popular ritual in Japan. Scientists agree that is very beneficial to our health. For our readers we publish below a description of use of water. For curing various kinds of diseases drinking water has been found to be very successful in the Japanese medical society, treating numerous diseases, including: Epilepsy, bronchitis asthma, diarrhea, vomiting, urine and kidney diseases, diabetes, menstrual disorders, meningitis, arthritis, headache, heart beating fast, all eye diseases, prevents fatness etc.
1. Drink 4 x 160 ml of water immediately after waking up, even before brushing teeth. 2. Now you can brush your teeth, but don’t eat yet anything for another 45 minutes. 3. After 45 minutes you may eat normally. 4. After eating breakfast, lunch and dinner do not drink or eat anything for another 2 hours. 5. Those unable from sickness or age to drink 4 glasses of water can gradually increase the content little by little each day. 6. People who practice this routine will cure above mentioned diseases and enjoy the full benefit of healthy life.
This habit will help control or prevent the following diseases.
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While cardiovascular disease is the cause of over a quarter of Indian deaths each year, in a counter-intuitive trend, the mortality rates for rural populations due to this condition have surpassed those in urban areas, according to a new study, published on Friday.
The study is titled “Divergent trends in ischaemic heart disease and stroke mortality in India from 2000 to 2015: a nationally representative mortality study”. Cardiovascular disease caused 2.1 million deaths in India in 2015, over a fourth of the total. For those aged between 30 and 69 years, nearly 70% of the deaths were due to ischaemic heart disease — caused by narrowing of the arteries, a condition that often culminates in fatal heart attacks.
For that age bracket, the probability of dying from that cause increased from 10.4% to 13.1% for men and from 4.8% to 6.6% for women. “Although ischaemic heart disease mortality at ages 30–69 years was lower in rural areas compared with urban areas at the start of the study, rural rates rose rapidly, surpassing urban rates by 2015 in both sexes,” the study found.
“The assumption is that urbanisation is leading to rising rates of heart disease. But in fact, what we showed is that it’s the rural areas of India that had an increase in ischaemic heart disease mortality. In the urban areas, it’s been flat or there’s been a modest decline. That suggests a significant role for untreated hypertension or undertreated diabetes,” Prabhat Jha, director of the Centre for Global Health Research at St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and senior author of the study said.
This research is based on data from the Million Death Study, a large-scale exercise that has been in progress in India since 2001 and was conducted in collaboration with the Registrar General of India and medical agencies in the country.
Another significant finding was that younger adults, especially those born after 1970, have the highest rate of death due to heart problems caused by narrowing of the heart’s arteries.
“As India has gotten fatter, including in the urban and rural areas, hypertension and diabetes have increased substantially, but the treatment for those have lagged behind. That might be what’s at play here,” Jha said.
The study also examined prevalence of death due to stroke and found “the probability of dying from stroke decreased overall, but increased in India’s North-Eastern states, where a third of premature stroke deaths occurred and only one sixth of (India’s) population lives.
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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. This leads to daytime fatigue, poor performance, tension headaches, irritability, depression, and various other problems.
Insomnia is generally of two types: acute and chronic. Acute insomnia is usually more common and lasts for days or weeks. Chronic insomnia, on the other hand, lasts for months or even longer.
There are a variety of causes including stress, anxiety, psychotic disorders, poor sleep habits, disruptions in sleeping environment, life changes, caffeine or other stimulants, chronic pain, breathing difficulties, and certain medical conditions such as arthritis, heart failure, acid reflux, and others.
It can also be a side effect of certain medications such as corticosteroids, alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and more. There are few simple home remedies to get sleep.
1. Cumin Seeds
Cumin is a culinary spice with medicinal properties that aid in digestion. In traditional Ayrvedic medicine, it has been used to induce sleep. Cumin oil, too, has a tranquilizing effect.
2. Nutmeg
Nutmeg has sedative properties and works as a natural sleep aid.
3. Saffron
Saffron also has mild sedative properties that help treat insomnia.
4. Chamomile Tea.
5. Bananas
Eating a banana can be useful in combating insomnia because it contains an amino acid called tryptophan that helps raise serotonin levels, which help regulate sleep patterns. It also will elevate your mood and help regulate your apetite. Minerals like iron, calcium, and potassium present in this fruit also help with sleep.
6. Warm Milk
Warm milk is an excellent home remedy to relax your mind and body. Moreover, like bananas, milk contains tryptophan that promotes sleep.
7. Fenugreek Juice
Fenugreek ( Methi) reduces anxiety, insomnia, and dizziness.
8. Valerian
Valerian is a medicinal herb with sedative and muscle relaxing properties. It induces relaxation and sleep.
9. Hot Bath
Taking a hot bath or shower about two hours before going to bed can be of great help in treating insomnia. It works as a good bedtime ritual to relax your body and soothe nerve endings. For better effect apply oil to head and body if you want.
10. Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey
Apple cider vinegar contains amino acids that relieve fatigue. Plus, it helps break down fatty acids that release tryptophan. Honey, too, promotes sleep by raising your insulin and causing a release of serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate sleep/wake cycles.
Although we don’t know why these rates are rising, part of this increase may actually be a good sign that we are doing a better job at diagnosing autism. Catching autism early and getting children treatment quickly can make a huge difference in their and their families’ long-term quality of life. This Autism Awareness Month, make sure you know what to look for and how to help the children you love so that you can help provide the support they and their families need.
What causes autism isn’t known, though studies have ruled out certain potential causes. Many studies have affirmed, for example, that there is no link between vaccines and autism. The most recent evidence suggests that something that happens before, during or soon after birth is probably the main cause. One new study published just last week suggests that changes in brain tissue and improperly developed brain cells can be seen in very young children with autism. This new data suggests that disrupted genes may be interfering with brain development during mid to late pregnancy, leading later on to the symptoms of autism. Children with other genetic disorders like fragile X syndrome or who have siblings with autism are also at increased risk. However, environmental or even infectious factors are also being investigated as potential contributors, as well.
Until we have a better understanding of what is causing autism, it will be hard to determine how to develop effective treatments. There is currently no cure for autism, but interventions early in a child’s life – especially between birth and three years old – can significantly improve children’s social skills and development. Among other things, behavioral therapy and specialized educational programs can focus on helping children with autism talk and interact with others. Consequently, it’s important to identify potential warning signs as early as possible.
People with autism generally have trouble with social, emotional and communication skills that persist throughout their lifetimes. The symptoms of autism vary in severity along a spectrum, so mild cases may go undiagnosed for many years. Some signs and symptoms may begin during infancy. According to the National Institute of Health, early indicators can include no babbling or pointing by age 1, no single words by 16 months or two-word phrases by age 2, not responding to their name, losing language or social skills they previously had, poor eye contact, performing repetitive tasks excessively, or a lack of smiling or being socially responsive. Older children may have trouble making friends and having sustained conversations. They might also engage in less imaginative playing, have repetitive or unusual speaking habits, or have interests or preoccupations that are very specific and restricted. For unknown reasons, boys are almost five times more likely to have autism than girls.
Especially with good interventions and tailored education or therapy, many people with autism are able to learn to function socially and lead independent lives. There are also many resources that can help support and educate families with autistic children. You can find more information about autism hereand at the Autism Society’s website.
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Uncontrolled cases can cause blindness, kidney failure, heart disease and other serious conditions. Before diabetes is diagnosed, there is a period where blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. This is known as prediabetes.
1. Cut on sugar and Refined carbs.
Eating sugary foods and refined carbs can put at-risk individuals on the fast track to developing diabetes. Your body rapidly breaks these foods down into small sugar molecules, which are absorbed into your bloodstream. The resulting rise in blood sugar stimulates your pancreas to produce insulin, a hormone that helps sugar get out of the bloodstream and into your body’s cells.
In people with prediabetes, the body’s cells are resistant to insulin’s action, so sugar remains high in the blood. To compensate, the pancreas produces more insulin, attempting to bring blood sugar down to a healthy level. Over time, this can lead to progressively higher blood sugar and insulin levels, until the condition eventually turns into type 2 diabetes.
2. workout everyday
Performing physical activity on a regular basis may help prevent diabetes. Exercise increases the insulin sensitivity of your cells. So when you exercise, less insulin is required to keep your blood sugar levels under control. Working out more frequently seems to lead to improvements in insulin response and function. One study in people at risk of diabetes found that burning more than 2,000 calories weekly via exercise was required to achieve these benefits.
3. Drink water
What’s more, sticking with water most of the time helps you avoid beverages that are high in sugar, preservatives and other questionable ingredients. Sugary beverages like soda and punch have been linked to an increased risk of both type 2 diabetes and latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). Drinking water instead of other beverages may help control blood sugar and insulin levels, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes.
LADA is a form of type 1 diabetes that occurs in people over 18 years of age. Unlike the acute symptoms seen with type 1 diabetes in childhood, LADA develops slowly, requiring more treatment as the disease progresses.
4. Lose weight if you are over weight
Although not everyone who develops type 2 diabetes is overweight or obese, the majority are.What’s more, those with prediabetes tend to carry excess weight in their midsection and around abdominal organs like the liver. This is known as visceral fat. Excess visceral fat promotes inflammation and insulin resistance, which significantly increase the risk of diabetes
Carrying excess weight, particularly in the abdominal area, increases the likelihood of developing diabetes. Losing weight may significantly reduce the risk of diabetes.
5. Quit Smoking
Smoking has been shown to cause or contribute to many serious health conditions, including heart disease, emphysema and cancers of the lung, breast, prostate and digestive tract. There’s also research linking smoking and second-hand smoke exposure to type 2 diabetes
6. Eat high-fiber Diet
Studies in obese, elderly and prediabetic individuals have shown that it helps keep blood sugar and insulin levels low. Consuming a good fiber source at each meal can help prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin levels, which may help reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
7. Optimize Vitamin D levels.
Vitamin D is important for blood sugar control. Indeed, studies have found that people who don’t get enough vitamin D, or whose blood levels are too low, have a greater risk of all types of diabetes. Good food sources of vitamin D include fatty fish and cod liver oil. In addition, sun exposure can increase vitamin D levels in the blood.
8. Minimum your intake of processed food
One clear step you can take to improve your health is to minimize your consumption of processed food. They’re linked to all sorts of health problems, including heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
Studies suggest that cutting back on packaged foods that are high in vegetable oils, refined grains and additives may help reduce the risk of diabetes. Minimizing processed foods and focusing on whole foods with protective effects on health may help decrease the risk of diabetes.
9. Drink coffee or Tea
Although water should be your primary beverage, research suggests that including coffee or tea in your diet may help you avoid diabetes.
Studies have reported that drinking coffee on a daily basis reduced risk of diabetes type 2 by 8–54%, with the greatest effect generally seen in people with the highest consumption. Coffee and tea have antioxidants known as polyphenols that may help protect against diabetes In addition, green tea contains a unique antioxidant compound called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) that has been shown to reduce blood sugar release from the liver and increase insulin sensitivity.
10. Life style change
Rather than viewing prediabetes as a stepping stone to diabetes, it may be helpful to see it as a motivator for making changes that can help reduce your risk. Eating the right foods and adopting other lifestyle behaviors that promote healthy blood sugar and insulin levels will give you the best chance at avoiding diabetes
Ear infections are caused by bacteria or viruses in the middle ear. Ear infections occur more often in children than adults. Some causes and contributing factors that lead to ear infections are wax buildup, upper respiratory infections, food allergies, environmental allergies, fetal alcohol syndrome, genetics, nutritional deficiencies and internal injuries. Some common signs that someone is suffering from an ear infection are pain in the ear, tugging at the ear, difficulty sleeping, headache, poor response to sounds, high fever, fluid draining from the ear, vomiting, diarrhea and so on.
Each part has specific functions that help a person hear. You can see in the diagram that the outer ear which shape like a leaf captures the traveling sound waves. In the outer part of our ear, there is a section called as pinna and through this section the sound waves enter into the ear canal. Through the ear canal the sound waves reach the eardrum which is located in the middle part. In addition, the middle section of the ear also has other important ear organs like hammer, anvil, stir up, semicircular, and middle canal. Through the canal, sound waves travel to the inner section of our ear. In the inner part of the ear, there are important ear parts like cochlea, Eustachian tube, and nerves. Sound waves from the canal are sent to the nerves so that the brain can process the sound. After that we are able to recognize the sound and understand it.
An ear infection can occur in any of the three parts. Inner ear infections are the most serious. It is important to treat an ear infection to prevent complications, including damaging or rupturing the ear drum. Untreated ear infections can also lead to chronic recurrence and can even cause deafness! It is important to consult a doctor, but for immediate relief you can try some natural treatments.There are many time-honored, simple and easy home remedies that can help to get rid of the pain and other symptoms of an ear infection.
1. Salt
Heat up one cup of salt on a pan over low heat for a few minutes. You can also heat it in a microwave or double-boiler.Place the hot salt on a cloth and seal the open end with rubber band (or tie a knot).When it is bearably hot, lay down and put the cloth on the affected ear for 5 to 10 minutes. Repeat this remedy daily as many times as needed. The heat generated from the sock will help draw out fluid from the ear and relieve swelling and pain.
[Rice can be used instead of salt]
2. Holy Basil or Tulasi
Crush four to five fresh holy basil leaves gently to extract the juice. Apply the basil juice on or around the infected ear. Avoid getting the juice in the ear canal.You can also mix a few drops of holy basil oil with an equal amount of carrier oil like coconut oil. Soak a cotton ball in the mixture and gently wipe just inside the ear, around the outer edge and behind the ear. Repeat the process twice daily.
3. Olive Oil
One of the main causes of an ear infection is wax in the ear catching some fungal or bacterial growth leading to a blockage in the Eustachian tubes. You can easily clear the obstruction with the help of olive oil.
Warm some olive oil slightly. Put a few drops of the warm oil into the infected ear. The oil will cause the wax to soften. Remove the infected wax with cotton-tipped swabs. Be careful not to put the swab too far in the ear or you might damage the eardrum.
4. Onion Juice
Onion is a very common ingredient used in cooking. It has medicinal uses too, including for the treatment of an ear infection.
Chop one small onion, put it in a bowl and microwave it for one to two minutes. Allow it to cool and then strain out the onion juice. Put two to three drops of the juice in the infected ear, leave it for sometime and then turn your head to let it drain out of your ear. Place the cloth on the infected ear for five minutes. Wait for 10 minutes and then repeat the process.
5. Mango leaf extract
Mango leaf extract is a quick and effective treatment.Crush or grind two to three soft mango leaves to extract the juice. Slightly warm the juice. Using a dropper, put three to four drops of the juice into the infected ear. Within a few minutes, you will feel relief from the pain.
Follow this remedy two to three times a day for full relief from ear infection.
6.Breast Milk
Breast milk has natural antibodies that can help speed up the healing process of any kind of ear infection. It will alleviate swelling and discomfort and can get rid of an ear infection within one or two days. This remedy works for both children and adults
Using a dropper, put a few drops of breast milk into the affected ear
Repeat the process every few hours as needed.
Breast milk also can be used to treat eye infections, minor cuts and minor burns.
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