Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

Why acne may help keep your skin young

October 7, 2016 Srijitaacne, Help, Keep, May, skin, Why, Young, Your

A recent study conducted at King’s College London has found that people with acne infection on their faces tend to have younger-looking skin as they grow older. Comparing genetic information from women with and without acne, the study found that acne-prone women had significantly longer telomeres (or chromosome caps) than their clear-skinned counterparts, which means their cells were better protected from the deterioration that usually comes with age. Lead researcher Simone Ribero said, “For many years, dermatologists have identified that the skin of acne sufferers appears to age more slowly…

Antibiotic-resistance making kidney infections more deadly

October 7, 2016 SrijitaAntibiotic-resistance, deadly, infections, Kidney, Making, More

Medication-resistant bacteria are making it more difficult to treat a common but severe kidney infection, says a study. Pyelonephritis — infection of the kidney usually caused by E. coli bacteria and which can start as a urinary tract infection — causes fever, back pain and vomiting. About half of people infected require hospitalisation. If not treated with effective antibiotics, it can cause sepsis and death. “This is a very real example of the threat posed by the emergence of new antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, which greatly complicates treatment of infection,”…

Novel device detects bacteria and suggests apt antibiotic

October 7, 2016 Srijitaand, Antibiotic, apt, Bacteria, detects, Device, Novel, Suggests

An interdisciplinary team of engineers and pharmaceutical researchers at the University of Alberta has invented a device that can rapidly identify harmful bacteria and can determine whether it is resistant to antibiotics. The device could save precious hours in patient care and public health, and prevent the spread of drug-resistant strains of bacteria. The team’s findings can help in detecting bacteria and measure their susceptibility to antibiotics in small confined volumes. The device was designed to look for and trap different types of bacteria and find out which antibiotics are…

For physicians, mouth is a window into rest of the body

October 7, 2016 Srijitaa, body, for, Into, Is, mouth, of, physicians, rest, The, window

Open your mouth wide, please,” is a request most senior physicians make of their patients. By looking at the teeth, tongue and gums, a doctor can get vital clues about what’s going on in the rest of the body, and sometimes identify possible problems such as a cardiac disease or diabetes. Senior consultant physician Dr K V Tiruvengadam, who has been peering into the mouths of all his patients for more than 60 years, says good oral hygiene can add years to a person’s life.”Oral health problems, such as gum…

All you need to know about Chikungunya

October 7, 2016 SrijitaAbout, All, Chikungunya, Know, Need, to, You

According to recent news reports, there has been a spurt in the number of patients in Mumbai who have shown Chikungunya symptoms. Though other cities are reeling under the twin assault of vector-borne diseases, the numbers are nowhere as high in our city. Chikungunya has reportedly led to around 20 deaths in the Captial. So, what is this disease about? What all can we do to prevent it? We spoke to senior physician Dr Vijay D’Silva and the president of Association of Hospitals, Dr PM Bhujang to find out more……

Breast cancer on the rise among younger women

October 7, 2016 SrijitaAmong, Breast, Cancer, On, Rise, The, Women, younger

Breast cancer is increasing among younger women (Thinkstock) When Mahek Shah felt a small lump in her breast, she ignored it, thinking it was just a hormonal change. A few days later, when she noticed it was still present, she wondered if she should get it checked. At just 33, she thought she was too young to get diagnosed with breast cancer and almost ignored it. However, after a talk with her mother, she decided to go for tests and was shocked when she was told that it was an…