Eylea offers equivalent efficacy with fewer injections for wet AMD, DME management: Dr Ashish Gawde, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] In an insightful interview with ETPharma’s Rashmi Mabiyan Kaur, Dr Ashish Gawde, Country Medical Director, Pharmaceuticals, South Asia, Bayer, discusses the significant challenges faced by patients with retinal diseases, including financial burdens, geographical disparities, and lack of awareness. Dr Gawde emphasizes the transformative role of technology, from AI to telemedicine, in revolutionizing the diagnosis and management of eye diseases.
Essential oils in cosmetics: EDQM publishes revised guidance with best practices for safety assessment
[ad_1] The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published the second edition of “Guidance on essential oils in cosmetic products” to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products in line with European and national cosmetic legislative frameworks. Cosmetic products are often marketed as containing natural ingredients, including essential oils distilled from plants, as a sign
Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits
[ad_1] Homemade with fresh produce, these jams, concentrates and preserves are not the run-of-the-mill sweet spreads that pass off as fruit treats in the market. These fruity treats capture the warmth and sweetness of the sun and the rain in glass jars. Made without preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, these homemade delicacies celebrate the fruit in myriad forms. And in
This Bengaluru software professional covered 518 km in three days to win Ultraman India 2024
[ad_1] There is a certain level of madness to those who dedicate their lives to high-endurance events. After all, there is no glittering cash prize awaiting them at the finish line, no international medal bringing fame. Most often, they get a certificate and a medal or shield commemorating their feat. And yet, these individuals wake up at unholy hours, run
PubMed captures more fine-grained bibliographic data on scientific commentary than Web of Science: a comparative analysis
[ad_1] Discussion The present study indicates that PubMed captures more fine-grained bibliographic data on scientific commentary than the WoS. PubMed comments are generally short and purposeful, written to appraise a specific study. In contrast, WoS comments containing more extended materials with the essence of commentary citations address related works on an issue. Also, commented studies in PubMed tend to be
Method to apply temporal graph analysis on electronic patient record data to explore healthcare professional–patient interaction intensity: a cohort study
[ad_1] Discussion The findings of this study have demonstrated that the variation in the structure of HCP daily networks, as described by their network metrics, can be used to visualise the changes in a patient’s intensity of care during a hospital admission. By breaking down admission-based HCP patient interaction networks into daily networks opens up the possibility of investigating a
TIFR study uses psychedelic drug to trace neuron that can reduce anxiety, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: The word ‘psychedelic’ evokes images of wild, mind-bending trips straight out of the 1960s. But what if the same ‘trippy’ substances used in drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms could be harnessed to treat mental health issues? A new study may have unlocked the way. A team at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai
ICMR to study efficacy of Metformin, Inositol in PCOS treatment, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: India’s apex health research body, ICMR, will undertake a study to evaluate the efficacy of two Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) drugs in improving fertility and birth outcomes among women suffering from the ovarian condition. The drugs that have been recommended by experts for this purpose are Metformin and Inositol which are used in the treatment of the
Circars Bistro: A new hub for American and continental cuisine in Visakhapatnam
[ad_1] Stepping into Circars Bistro, you’re greeted by a blend of casual yet retro design with just enough cozy elements to make it feel inviting. Ajay Mallareddy, already a well-known name in Visakhapatnam’s food scene thanks to his popular Italian venture, Flying Spaghetti Monster (FSM), has now brought in Circars Bistro, a fresh offering specializing in American and continental cuisine.
Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic medication, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication for seizures. The company has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Lamotrigine extended-release tablets (USP 200 mg, 250 mg, and 300 mg), the drug firm said in
US CDC warns of overdose risk from fake prescription medicines online, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday alerted public health officials and clinicians about the potential risk for drug overdose among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medicines from online pharmacies. The counterfeit pills sold through illegal internet-based pharmacies frequently contain fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is the leading cause of drug overdoses in the United States,
Harnessing digital footprint data for population health: a discussion on collaboration, challenges and opportunities in the UK
[ad_1] Introduction The data collected from online activities—known as digital footprint data (or ‘smart data’)—have emerged as a novel approach to exploring public health and well-being. Rich digital information is generated as we traverse our daily lives, leaving footprints of our behaviours; from financial well-being (eg, banking data) to eating habits (eg, food purchase records) and physical activity levels (eg,
Watch | Fitness coaches are now swinging Hanuman gadas
[ad_1] Watch: Fitness coaches are now swinging Hanuman gadas | Video Credit: The Hindu Akharas, a place of practice for Indian martial arts, are not for everyone. Traditionally a macho, male domain, they demand years of determination, sweat and perseverance. “Boys must start with rope climbing, swimming and Indian burpees. Only after three to four years can you swing the
How to swing a Hanuman gada
[ad_1] “I will not sell to a man with a big belly,” declares Gyanshankul Singh. As multifaceted as he is opinionated, Singh teaches wrestlers at the 490-year-old Swaminathan Akhara in Varanasi, in addition to being a certified strength coach, an arm wrestler and a self-confessed poet. He also makes traditional wooden fitness equipment that Indian wrestlers train with, like the mudgar,
Improving breast cancer multidisciplinary meetings through streamlining with protocol-based management
[ad_1] Abstract Objectives Multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs) are part of standard of care for patients with cancer. Streamlining is essential for high-quality care and efficiency. This study evaluated the feasibility of implementing a protocol to remove patients with benign breast disease from discussion at the MDM. Methods A prospective review of 218 MDMs evaluated patients with benign breast disease over 22
Celebrated Chennai cook, Mountbatten Mani Iyer, no more
[ad_1] One of South India’s most popular wedding caterers, Mountbatten Mani Iyer, passed away at the age of 92 on September 22. Mount Iyer as he was fondly called, took South Indian weddings by storm by creating tasty versions of familiar dishes. He specialised in cooking for massive gatherings and had a celebrated career spanning six decades. Mani Iyer serving
PM Modi to inaugurate Penicillin-G plant in Andhra Pradesh, reviving India’s antibiotic production, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate antibiotic Penicillin-G plant in Andhra Pradesh, three decades after the country’s last plant shut down. Industry executives told ET that decks have been cleared for Hyderabad based Aurobindo Pharma to begin production of Penicillin G at their plant at Kakinada in AP. The company has started producing small batches
Emotional and psychological safety in the context of digital transformation in healthcare: a mixed-method strategic foresight study
[ad_1] In summary, 19 KFs and the corresponding 57 projections formed the basis of the final BS, WS and TS (scenario cores) when considering the selected crisis event, that is, war, and in the context of perceived safety and DTR in healthcare. This process was based on a 5-year perspective. The TS represented a realistic future direction, whereas the BS
Bone marrow cancer drug shows success in treatment of blood disorder, finds study, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] New York: When researchers discovered enough proof that a medication used to treat bone marrow cancer and Kaposi sarcoma is safe and effective in treating hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a rare bleeding disorder that affects 1 in 5,000 people worldwide, they decided to terminate an early clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The New England
Visakhapatnam gears up for the marathon season with structured training and camaraderie
[ad_1] As the marathon season approaches, the running community of Visakhapatnam is in full gear, preparing with vigour and discipline. Various running groups in the city have embraced a structured approach to training, with emphasis on injury prevention, fitness and fostering camaraderie among runners. For many, these activities are a mix of disciplined preparation, community support, and a commitment to
Try your hand at obstacle course racing at the Wild Warrior Race in Chennai
[ad_1] A still from the previous edition of the race. | Photo Credit: NEERAJ DEV VARMA The earliest known set of obstacle course races (OCR) were created by armies to test the endurance of soldiers in hostile battlegrounds. To run with steady feet, climb with strength, and lunge forth with brute force, were essential in the survival and protection of
US Senator Sanders says generic drugmakers could sell Ozempic for less than $100/month, ETHealthworld
[ad_1] Bengaluru: U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Tuesday he received confirmation from major generic pharmaceutical companies that they could sell copycat versions of Novo Nordisk‘s diabetes drug Ozempic for less than $100 a month. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jorgensen is set to testify before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), which Sanders
Head to Ishtaa to relish tried and tested comfort food
[ad_1] Ishtaa in Jaynagar, Bangalore | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Bang smack in the middle of Jayanagar’s bustling best is Ishtaa — a vegetarian restaurant where you can start your day trying something new or relax by indulging in the familiar comfort food of punugulu, pappu avakaya annam, rago sangati and more. Brought to you by those behind United Teugu
Physician performance scores used to predict emergency department admission numbers and excessive admissions burden
[ad_1] Discussion Using a database of 230 000 ED attendances spanning 61 months at Meir Medical Center, Israel, we have created a regression model that is capable of predicting total arrival numbers for the concurrent 24-hour period. The model uses historical, environmental and calendric factors and historical arrival numbers as input. It is most accurate when provided with arrivals data for
Characteristics of positive feedback provided by UK health service users: content analysis of examples from two databases
[ad_1] Principle findings We developed preliminary heuristic approaches to identifying positive feedback, which would benefit from further development and evaluation, including implementation as an automated algorithm. Positive feedback was present on a substantial scale in both the Care Opinion and FFT databases, and was categorised as positive-only, mixed, narrative, factual and grateful. A broader typology may consider the tone, form