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Each year, approximately 700,000 people die from drug-resistant bacterial infections around the world. Scientists have achieved a step toward combating drug-resistant infections, what has become a major public health risk today. However, we need a stringent policy to stop the overuse of antibiotics; something we have regularly briefed our readers and continue doing so.
Inauguration of Maa Medicine Bank in Maa Anandamayi Hospital, Varanasi has added one more feather in our hat as this novel initiative has been taken by our foundation ‘Patient Safety and Access Initiative Foundation of India’ and Medlife in order to provide cheap medical facilities to every citizen. Read more on this in PSM India Capsules. Read More>>>
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Another feather in our hat - MAA Anandamayi Medicine Bank inaugurated
The novel pilot project, ‘MAA's MEDICINE BANK’, initiated by the Patient Safety and Access Initiative Foundation of India at Maa Anandamayi Hospital, Shivalaya, Varanasi on 14th July 2016 is another leading step in the Universal Health Coverage Project after the successful launch of the JAN AUSHADHI Store on 1st January 2016 to provide better medical facilities to the every citizen, especially the poor who need it most.
Every year, around 700,000 people die from drug-resistant bacterial infections. A recent study by UCLA life scientists could be a major step toward combating drug-resistant infections.
The study found that combinations of three different antibiotics can overcome bacteria's resistance to antibiotics, even when none of the three antibiotics on their own--even two of the three together--is effective. The scientists grew E. Coli bacteria in a laboratory and treated the samples with combinations of one, two and three antibiotics from a group of 14 drugs. The biologists studied how effectively every single possible combination of drugs worked to kill the bacteria.
Zika virus can infect numerous cell types in the human placenta and amniotic sac, according to researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley. They also identify a drug that may be able to block it.The virus has two potential routes to the developing fetus: a placental route established in the first trimester, and a route across the amniotic sac that only becomes available in the second trimester, according to the study.
The report, 'The Health Workforce in India', based on 2001 census data and published in June, also says nearly one-third of those calling themselves allopathic doctors were educated only up to Class 12. Also, 57 percent of the practitioners did not have any medical qualification.
Menopause reversed, women could now stay fertile foreverAthens, July 2016: Scientists have announced they can now reverse the menopause in what is thought to be a major scientific breakthrough. Trials claim to have "rejuvenated" women's ovaries using a blood treatment normally used to help wounds heal faster, and have reversed menstrual cessation in multiple women, including a 40-year-old who underwent the menopause five years ago.
CDC probes possible first homegrown case of Zika in U.S.MIAMI, July 2016: Health officials in Florida are investigating what could be the first Zika infection from a mosquito bite in the continental United States, involving a resident of the Miami area.
Breastfeeding may reduce mother's risk of diabetesJuly 2016: Breastfeeding has the potential to reduce the long-term risk of developing Type 2 diabetes among women with gestational diabetes, and is a cost-effective intervention, says a study.
Women in 2 states indicted in separate clandestine silicone injection scams
In May, both Maryland and Florida prosecuted 2 women for injecting unsuspecting patients with industrial-grade silicone. The Florida case resulted in a death.
Connecticut senator calls for state medical board intervention in cases where doctors bought misbranded drugs from gallant pharma
Although 5 doctors in Connecticut and 256 doctors nationwide have received FDA warning letters concerning purchases of non-FDA approved medication from the now-defunct medicine wholesaler Gallant Pharma International, no state medical boards have investigated any of their practices. Now Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut is calling for the FDA to provide these names to state medical boards for enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions Q1. What is the Urea Cycle?
Answer: In humans and mammals, almost 80% of the nitrogen is excreted in the form of urea, which is produced through a series of reactions occurring in the cytosol and mitochondrial matrix of liver cells. These reactions are collectively called the urea cycle or the Krebs-Henseleit cycle.
Ammonia is a toxic product of nitrogen metabolism, which should be removed from our body. The urea cycle or ornithine cycle converts excess ammonia into urea in the mitochondria of liver cells. The urea forms, then enters the blood stream, is filtered by the kidneys and is ultimately excreted in the urine.
The overall reaction for urea formation from ammonia is as follows:
2 Ammonia + CO2 + 3ATP ---> urea + water + 3 ADP Read More>>>
Q3. Significance of the Urea Cycle
Answer: The main purpose of the urea cycle is to eliminate toxic ammonia from the body. About 10 to 20 g of ammonia is removed from the body of a healthy adult every day. A dysfunctional urea cycle would mean the excess amount of ammonia in the body, which can lead to hyperammonemia and related diseases. The deficiency of one or more of the key enzymes catalyzing various reactions in the urea cycle can cause disorders related to the cycle. Defects in the urea cycle can cause vomiting, coma and convulsions in newborn babies. This is often misdiagnosed as septicemia and treated with antibiotics in vain. Even 1mm of excess ammonia can cause severe and irreversible damages. Read More>>>
No juice, only water while consuming pills
Article contributed by one of our Subscriber: Anju Mariam, CoimbatoreTaking pills with fruit juices, particularly of citrus ones, can affect absorption in two ways....one, by the changing blood PH —acidity or alkalinity of the blood—and, two, by breaking the coating of the pills that makes the medicine less effective. Orange and apple juices have been shown to lower the absorption of certain drugs, thus compromising their effectiveness. On the other hand, grapefruit juice increases the absorption of some drugs.
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