A shorter stride between front legs of a senior dog could be an early warning sign of dementia, similar to how a reduced step length is a sign of cognitive decline among humans, according to a study. Changes to stride are thought to be driven by a deterioration in the function of the brain's frontal …
In a significant step towards advancing early cancer detection in India, Strand Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has been granted an Indian patent for an integrated platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and cell-free DNA (cfDNA) analysis to detect cancer from a simple blood sample. The patented technology combines high-quality genome sequencing, …
There has been a noticeable rise in the number of people being diagnosed with gallstones, with many patients seeking medical help only after developing severe abdominal pain or other complications. Unhealthy eating habits, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, rapid weight loss, diabetes, and increasing age are among the factors contributing to the growing burden of gallstone …
Few foods enjoy the emotional status that chocolate does. It appears during celebrations, marks special occasions, offers comfort after difficult days, and has become almost universally associated with pleasure. But behind chocolate’s feel-good reputation lies a more intriguing scientific question: why does eating chocolate seem to make people feel better? For years, researchers have explored …
Europe is still taking stock of a powerful heatwave in late June but experts are already confident it ranks among the worst ever recorded even rivalling a freak 2003 episode. Temperature records were rewritten across Europe as hundreds of millions of people withered under extreme heat that closed schools, shut down transport and cost untold …
The Rajasthan Drug Control Department has imposed a statewide ban on the sale and use of a specific batch of Bupivacaine injection following reports of serious adverse reactions among patients at a hospital in Hyderabad. Bupivacaine is widely used to administer spinal anaesthesia during various surgical procedures, including Caesarean deliveries. "Instructions have been issued …
A new analysis of dementia public health campaigns in eight countries, including Australia, the US, and China, has suggested that engaging, personalised, and community-driven approaches are needed to genuinely influence behaviour change and reduce dementia risk. The neurodegenerative condition affects 57 million people globally and the figure is forecast to triple by 2050, substantially burdening …
A new review has analysed billions of administered doses of messenger RNA, or mRNA, vaccines and confirmed that they protect against infectious diseases, including severe COVID-19, across diverse populations, including children, pregnant women and immunocompromised people. mRNA vaccines act by delivering genetic instructions to human cells to manufacture harmless viral proteins which train the immune …
A 70-year-old man suffering from complete heart block and a life-threatening pacemaker infection has successfully received a new lease of life by doctors at a hospital in Kolkata through an advanced dual-chamber leadless pacemaker implantation. The complex procedure was performed by (Prof.) Dr. Rabindra Nath Chakraborty, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology and Head – Department …
The arrival of the monsoon is often welcomed with relief from the scorching summer heat. But while the rains bring cooler temperatures and lush greenery, they also usher in a less-discussed seasonal challenge: digestive discomfort. Many people notice that during the rainy season they feel bloated more easily, experience sluggish digestion, lose their appetite, or …
