By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi: Men and women labourers at construction sites who handle cement or are exposed to it are at high risk of contracting skin infections owing to the harmful chemicals it contains, a new study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here has[Read More…]
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Bihar: Worsening ‘Air Quality’ in Muzaffarpur leads to rise in cases of Bronchitis
Bihar’s Muzaffarpur city is witnessing a dip in quality of air. More than cold, it’s the pollution which has created mayhem in the day to day life. People across age bar are suffering from allergy, fever, cold and cough. In the past few days, the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital[Read More…]
Cancer patients face higher risk of painful skin condition
New York, Patients suffering from cancer and those treated with chemotherapy may be at 40 per cent increased risk of developing shingles, compared with those not having cancer, finds a new study. Shingles (herpes zoster) — marked by painful rashes and skin blisters — is caused by the varicella zoster[Read More…]
Poor sleep may predict Alzheimer’s risk in elderly
New York: Poor sleep quality may signal the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, a study suggests. People with Alzheimer’s tend to wake up tired and their nights become even less refreshing as memory loss and other symptoms worsen. However, the reason was not fully understood. The study, led[Read More…]
ASHA workers stir ends after Bihar government nod to 1,000 govt incentive per month
The ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers in rural and urban areas are set to get Rs 1000 per month said state health minister, Mangal Pandey. This amount will be monthly incentive for healthcare workers. The new incentive would be effective from January 1 this year and a resolution in[Read More…]
Biomarkers to aid diagnosis of irregular heart beat identified
London, Researchers have identified two biomarkers that could help in the diagnosis of a irregular heart beat condition that raises the risk of stroke. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rhythm disturbance, affecting over 30 million people worldwide. But it is often detected only after someone has had[Read More…]
How to lose weight without dieting or exercising during winters; Follow these tips
The season of winter makes you lazy and also triggers you to eat junkies and other food items which can lead to belly fat. Winter weight gain is one of the most unavoidable things and the lower temperature makes it even harder for us to work toward our weight loss[Read More…]
This primrose plant compound could combat eye cancer
New York: A compound extracted from the Christmas berry primrose plant could be effective in slowing down the spread of eye cancer, suggests a study. Uveal melanoma (UM) is cancer (melanoma) of the eye involving the iris, ciliary body, or choroid (collectively referred to as the uvea). The compound, dubbed[Read More…]
Bihar government orders to restrict ongoing protest of ASHA workers
Patna: Since 1st of December 2018, ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers in Bihar are on indefinite strike. This strike has entered 34th day under the banner of ASHA Sanyukt Sangharsh Manch- a joint platform of unions and associations. The Executive Director of the State Health Society, Bihar in a letter[Read More…]
Ground Report: Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital gasps on infrastructure and basic medical facilities
Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, also known as DMCH was started as a Temple Medical School in 1925 and was upgraded into a college in 1946. It has the largest campus in the state. Entering hospital, the most notable feature was the derelict surgical building of DMCH. With patients admitted[Read More…]
