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POPSNovel Sunscreen Pill from Algae and Coral Scientists have found that the algae those live in the coral produce a compound that is again processed by the coral to mutually benefit each other in protecting from ultraviolet rays from sun.
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POPSBladder Cancer Warning on Pioglitazone an Anti-diabetic Drug It is an insulin sensitizer, but unfortunately has been seen to have bad effect on urinary bladder in long term use. Cannot the harmful effect producing fraction of molecule be silenced in some way, so that a good drug will remain in the armour of the physicians?
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POPSDiet Balanced with Potassium and Sodium Sodium and potassium in balanced amount in food is essential. Both have many functions in the body. We need not go to calculate and take food accordingly as a balanced diet contains those in good amount. In special situations, disease conditions we need the exact calculation and balance between the two for faster recovery.
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POPSHepatitis C and HIV/AIDS Go Hand in Hand It has been seen by the by the researchers that hepatitis C (HCV) infection is very common in passive anal sex partner, when either of them suffer from AIDS. Re-infection with HCV is also common in HIV affected persons. The matter of concern is that the HCV is likely to become resistant to the newer and effective drugs for hepatitis C. Chronic HCV infection may lead to cirrhosis of liver and liver cancer. So, patients suffering from AIDS must look into it and creating awareness among them is also important.
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POPSSome Painkiller Drugs may Harm Patients with Heart Disease Many analgesics in group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) act by inhibiting the COX (Cyclo-oxygenage) enzymes; responsible for producing inflammation inducing chemicals/molecules.. But inhibition of COX enzymes also inhibits some good molecules, those keep the circulation in a healthy state. That effect may cause increase in cardiac events, after long term use; specially in a setting of previous heart disease.
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POPSSynthetic Windpipe Implanted for the First Time Nice journey of medical science in preparing windpipe from patients own stem cells taken from bone marrow. The windpipe was transplanted to place in a patient after removal of tracheal cancer from which he was suffering from.
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POPSMammogram Guidelines Mammogram is a good tool to detect early breast cancer in many patients; apart from the old self examination of breast. Breast cancer (in female) risk factors include; Early menarchy, Late menopause, Obesity, Family history of breast cancer, Old age, Radiation to breast, Breast cancer in one breast. Multiple cancer syndromes, Paget's disease of nipple, And No breast feeding etc.
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POPSMammogram Guidelines Mammogram is a good tool to detect early breast cancer in many patients; apart from the old self examination of breast. Breast cancer (in female) risk factors include; Early menarchy, Late menopause, Obesity, Family history of breast cancer, Old age, Radiation to breast, Breast cancer in one breast. Multiple cancer syndromes, Paget's disease of nipple, And No breast feeding etc.
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POPSCopper Can Kill Bacteria In ancient India saints used to store and drink water from copper utensils. Copper in small quantity required for haemoglobin synthesis and activation of some body enzymes. Copper sulphate is still in use in hospitals in India to check unwanted growth of tissue in a healing wound. This recent trial proves the anti-bacterial potential of it in preventing hospital acquired infections.
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POPSBed Wetting by Children Bed-wetting goes for sometime after birth and mostly seen up to the age of 6 to 7 years, by which time bladder control usually develops; a small percentage go till the age of 10. Perhaps after that age parents should consider the possible causes and possibly consult their doctor. Before going to the doctor they may try; 1.Limiting liquids before bedtime. 2.Encouraging the child to go to the bathroom before bedtime 3.Praising the child on dry mornings 4.Avoiding punishments 5.Waking the child during the night to empty their bladder
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POPSUnethical Practice Perhaps Unethical Practice Perhaps. Blocking generic drugs release is perhaps a good nasty tactic to deprive those who need most, a lower priced drug. We are not good.
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POPSFainting Attack and Awareness Be aware of fainting attacks in any age. It can be a warning sign of very serious disease including coronary artery disease and epilepsy.
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POPSRecognising Diabetic Belts Recognising diabetic zones will help to find out common causes of diabetes. But, till now we have not been able to respond to the causes known so far.
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POPSIn the Name of MSRA It always the business tactics to exploit some sensitive issues, and claim some unproven claims. Hand sanitizers are no doubt helpful for the purpose of reducing microbial load, but may not be effective in killing bacteria like methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Let us not exploit the situation to make money.
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POPSCocoa in Chocoles Helps Heartat Chocolate eaters should cheer. Yet another finding supports the beneficial effects of cocoa found in dark chocolates. But, calorie present in the chocolate is a concern for heavy chocolate eaters.
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POPSCancer Vaccine on Trial Vaccine containing traces of a protein called telomerase is on trial in case of pancreatic cancer. Telomerase is the enzyme responsible to keep up the ends of chromosomes, called telomere intact. Telomere is something like the ends of shoe lace. As telomere shortens by repeated cell division, telomerase tries to keep the length intact; a key to remain always young and cheat death. So, if no telomerase for cancer cells, those will die shortly.
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