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Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most serious concerns of public health. Every year, more than 2.8 million new TB cases are reported. TB is responsible for nearly half a million deaths in India. Last Month, WHO called on countries to scale-up their efforts against TB and end it by 2030. The aim to eradicate TB will only be achieved with greater collaboration between governments, communities, and individuals. Read more on it in this issue of PSM-India Capsules.
Resident doctors in Maharashtra call-off strike after the assurance from State Government, India among world's least happy nations, ranks 122nd in happiness index and a study reveals that noninvasive CT angiography and stress tests can help in predicting heart attacks, and New lip-reading artificial intelligence programme may help people with hearing loss are some striking articles to read in National and Pharma Injections.
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“We need to make ending TB our central priority. The disease continues to be a leading cause of death and lost productive years in the crucial age group of 15-49 years causing catastrophic expenses, financial losses, outright impoverishment of individuals and households and massive aggregate costs to national economies. Ending TB is paramount for health and development across the region,” Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director for WHO South-East Asia
Dr Poonam Khetrapal SinghDirector, WHO South-East Asia Region
The Red Line Campaign
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health issues which is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is highly contagious and is usually spread by the coughs and sneezes of an infected person through the air. Infected persons propel the TB germs into the air. A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to get infected. Tuberculosis kills more people than any other infectious disease on the planet. Each year, India reports more than 2.8 million new TB cases; leading to almost half a million deaths.
Simple blood test may help detect cancer early
New York, March 2017: Now doctors may soon be able to detect and monitor a patient's cancer with a simple blood test, reducing or eliminating the need for more invasive procedures, according to a new research.
Functional 'beating' human heart muscle createdMelbourne, March 2017: Scientists have created a functional 'beating' human heart muscle from stem cells, a significant step forward in cardiac disease research.
Scientific breakthrough to aid malaria vaccine researchCanberra, March 2017: Australian scientists have discovered a "key molecule", which can kill microbes that infect the human liver, a breakthrough experts believe could bring a malaria vaccine one step closer.
First blood test for autism developedWashington, March 2017: In a first, scientists have discovered a way to accurately predict whether a child has autism spectrum disorder by analysing a blood sample, an advance that opens the door to earlier diagnosis and potential future development of therapeutics.
OP-ED: why drug importation is flawed policy
With the issue of prescription drug importation being debated on Capitol Hill again, mark me in the skeptical camp. As a matter of safety and practical policymaking, drug importation simply doesn’t work.
PEW TRUST WARNS SENATOR SANDERS THAT DRUG IMPORT BILL COULD COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF THE U.S. DRUG SUPPLY
On Tuesday, February 28, Allan Coukell, Senior Director of Health Programs for the Pew Charitable Trusts, wrote Senator Bernie Sanders to ask that he not undermine safety protections for medication with the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act. The bill, introduced by Sanders, Cory Booker, Bob Casey, and others last month, would legalize the importation of non-FDA approved prescription drugs from Canada and, eventually, other countries.
Frequently Asked Questions Q1. What is Tapeworms in Humans?
Tapeworms are flat, segmented worms that live in the intestines of some animals. Animals can become infected with these parasites when grazing in pastures or drinking contaminated water. Eating undercooked meat from infected animals is the main cause of tapeworm infection in people. Although tapeworms in humans usually cause few symptoms and are easily treated, they can sometimes cause serious, life-threatening problems. That's why it's important to recognize the symptoms and know how to protect yourself and your family. . Read More>>>
Tips for Deworming!
Article contributed by one of our Subscriber: Ms. Samayra Gupta, Medical Student, LucknowEveryone - both child and adult - has high risk of getting infected by worms. Worms such as tape worm, round worm, pin worm, whip worm and hook worm being a very common health problem for children and adults. Thus, health experts recommend that deworming should get done twice a year or every six months, starting from the age of two years old. Regular deworming is necessary to prevent recurrence of intestinal worms.
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