- Infrared light detects brain damage in babies
A technique to detect potential brain damage in premature or oxygen-starved babies has been developed at University College London. The device overcomes the problems associated with assessing brain damage in new born babies because they cannot stay awake and remain still for long periods of time while a brain scan …
- Small-scale water distribution systems made cleaner
A company on Merseyside in north-west England has developed a water disinfectant system using chlorine dioxide that is effective against amoeba and legionalla and applicable in small scale water distribution systems. Activ-Ox, developed by Feedwater, releases high levels of chlorine dioxide by adding a weakly acidic liquid, allowing oxygen rather …
- Wake-up call to Americans over sleep
The US National Sleep Foundation demolished a raft of popular "myths" about sleep patterns, snoring and sleep related problems. In preparation for Sleep Awareness Week (March 30 - April 5), the non-profit foundation issued a wake up call to Americans about the importance of the hour's sleep at night. Noting …
- Smoking illnesses cost US $130bn
Tobacco related illnesses cost the US economy $130bn a year through medical care and lost productivity, according to a Treasury study. The report says that meeting targets for cutting smoking in the proposed national tobacco settlement would generate an annual economic gain of $78bn within 10 years.
- State to get 18.32-cr aid for fighting tuberculosis
Health and family Welfare Minister H C Mahadevappa on Tuesday said that an aid of Rs 18.32 crore would be provided to the state government jointly by the Centre, the World Bank and the World Health Organisation for the revised National Tuberculosis(TB) Eradication Programme in the year 1998.
- New treatment for heart disorders
The Apollo hospitals, Hyderabad has introdued new system for treatment of cardio-vascular disorders through Homium lasers on patients with recurring chest pain who had undergone conventional surgical procedures.Senior cardiologist of the hospital Dr P C Rath, talking to newsmen here on Wednesday, said that the new procedure required no surgery …
- IPCA Labs launches 3 drugs for malaria
IPCA Laboratories Ltd has introduced three products in the anti-malarial category, including one to combat falciparum. The company, recently introduced a quinine-based product, a herb-based product called Artimether, mainly for falcoparum, and Mefloquin in its anti-malarial therapeutic category.
- Plan chalked out for research in reproductive health
It may be rather late in the day but the government has finally realised the need for promoting research which would address the immediate requirements of the country. The Ministry of Helath and Family Welfare has identified priority areas for research in reproductive health. The effort, one of the first …
Rare brain surgery done in Haryana
A rare brain surgery has been successfully performed at Aggarwal Hospital, Yamunanagar, by Dr. Anil Aggarwal. He after conducting X-ray and ultrasound examination diagnosed that excessive water had collected in his brain, which had compressed his brain tissue leading to this condition known as hydrocephalus.
Beijing to launch human gene research project
Beijing plans to use its abundant scientific resources to develop a local Human Gene Research Project, according to an official with the Beijing Science and Technology Commission. The commission has organized a group of academicians from the China Academy of Science (CAS) and the China Engineering Academy and renowned scientists …
Healthcare worker are at greater risk of catching TB
Healthcare workers looking after tuberculosis patients stand two to ten times greater risk of catching the disease than others and nurses fall in the highest-prone group. According to a senior doctor of the institute of medical sciences at Banaras Hindu University, Dr. Agarwal, said the tuberculosis hazard to nurses, physicians …
Genital mutilation of young girls spread to immigrants in US
Several cases have recently come into light in the US, pointing to the prevalence of horrible custom of genital mutilation of girls to keep them away from sexual temptation. The practice, prevalent in much of Africa and some parts of the Arab world, is believed to have been brought to …
- WHO warns against neglecting TB epidemic
The WHO has warned against any sense of complacency with regard to the threat to public health posed by TB. In a report, the WHO has pointed out that one-third of the world's population is infected with the TB bacillus and that someone or the other in the world is …
- Govt to go for latest technology in fight against pollution
The Delhi Government would soon adopt the latest technology to reduce the increasing pollution levels and accident rates in the city. The government plans to tackle the twin problems with the help of hi-tech equipments like a video camera and laser beam to check vehicular emission and fingerprint technology to …
- Female infanticide still prevalent in Omalur
Female infanticide is still prevalent in Omalur block of Salem district. This is the assessment of the Alternative for Indian Development, a non-governmental organisation, which has been working in the block for the amelioration of the standard of women and children for the past two and a half years. Mr. …
- Private sector participation in water schemes
A decision has been taken by the Government to rope in private companies for implementing drinking water schemes in Tamil Nadu if they could complete the work in a short time and ensure quality, said Mr. Ko. Si. Mani, Local Administration Minister here today.
Two major health projects announced
Announcing that the state government is planning to take up two major health projects one to provide emergency health services in the major accident-prone zones, and the other to reduce the high mortality rate in Gujarat, Labour, employment and health minister Ashok Bhatt said it would mean a shift from …
- Bidis sold to minors in New York
Undercover agents have stumbled across a number of stores, in Manhattan selling bidis-handrolled Indian cigarettes - in a drive by the city administration against those selling tobacco products to minors. Following the enforcement sweep by the Departmentof Consumer Affairs (DCA) , notices were issued to 36 store owners, including two …
- CO2 curbs fended off
European carmakers appear to have fended off the imposition of laws forcing them to cut carbon dioxide emissions after volunteering a 25 per cent reduction by 2008. Environment ministers of the 15 European Union nations welcomed an offer by leading manufacturers to reduce average levels to 140 grammes per kilometre …
