Health Update

Vaccinating family may help protect newborns against flu

Vaccinating family may help protect newborns against fluWashington, Oct 27 : Vaccinating new mothers and other family members against influenza can protect newborns against the life-threatening virus, say researchers from Duke Children''s Hospital.

The researchers suggest that vaccinating new mothers and other family members against influenza before their newborns leave the hospital creates a "cocooning effect" that may protect infants from contracting the disease.

Signs of dementia go beyond forgetfulness

Signs of dementia go beyond forgetfulnessBerlin - Dementia has many facets. Memory loss and personality changes are among the most typical.

People affected by dementia behave differently than their loved ones are used to, and it's not uncommon for the loss of intimacy to be the the worst thing about the condition. In the advanced stages of the disease, the victim cannot recognize their spouse or their children. Sometimes the caregiver is mistaken for the partner.

Ayurvedic therapy may be safe and effective for knee pain

Washington, Oct 26 : A new study has revealed that ayurvedic drugs may be safer, and just as effective, as glucosamine and celecoxib in treating patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis, or OA as it is commonly called, is the most common joint disease affecting middle-age and older people.

It is characterized by progressive damage to the joint cartilage, the slippery material at the end of long bones, and causes changes in the structures around the joint.

These changes can include fluid accumulation, bony overgrowth, and loosening and weakness of muscles and tendons, all of which may limit movement and cause pain and swelling.

Novo Nordisk along with its Partners to develop insulin producing cells

Novo Nordisk along with its Partners to develop insulin producing cellsNovo Nordisk A/S, a focused healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care, along with Cellartis AB, a forefront stem cell biotechnology company, and Lund University Stem Cell Center have signed a collaborative research pact for the development of insulin producing cells from human stem cells. 

Kerala Government Launched A New Health Scheme

CPI-M-led LDF government in Kerala has taken a major initiative for providing Kerala Government Launched A New Health Schemehealth facilities to the poor sections of the society. They launched a scheme of Rs 65-crore, which includes free treatment of children who are suffering from cancer. 

In a press conference, Health Minister P K Sreemathi said the main objective of our scheme was to provide security to destitute, children, women, poor old-persons and people suffering from cancer. Out of Rs 65 crore, Rs 15 crore would be set apart for the treatment of children suffering from cancer.  

India Banned Import Of Poultry Items From Avian-Flu Affected Nations

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