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 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.
CPI-M-led LDF government in Kerala has taken a major initiative for providing health 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.
Gary Foster, aged 27-years, suffering from testicular cancer with a 60% survival ratio, was due to get married this month. He died after being given twice the amount of chemotherapy drugs prescribed by his doctor in a government-funded medical trial. It is reported that his death was due to an error in setting up of the trial on University College London Hospital’s (UCLH) computer system. A second patient survived a similar mistake; unfortunately Mr. Foster did not prove to be so lucky.
LondonWhile, tattoo parlours operate under stringent regulations and licensing is required for both operator and premises, police and public health authorities are investigating how a tattooist infected a bunch of Llanelli teenagers at a house party. It is not clear whether safe practices were followed, moreover some of the affected youngsters have been found to be underage.
Novo 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. 
health 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. 
Gary Foster, aged 27-years, suffering from testicular cancer with a 60% survival ratio, was due to get married this month. He died after being given twice the amount of chemotherapy drugs prescribed by his doctor in a government-funded medical trial. It is reported that his death was due to an error in setting up of the trial on University College London Hospital’s (UCLH) computer system. A second patient survived a similar mistake; unfortunately Mr. Foster did not prove to be so lucky.
LondonWhile, tattoo parlours operate under stringent regulations and licensing is required for both operator and premises, police and public health authorities are investigating how a tattooist infected a bunch of Llanelli teenagers at a house party. It is not clear whether safe practices were followed, moreover some of the affected youngsters have been found to be underage. 
