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New lung cancer find paves way for better therapies

August 4, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Cancer, Find, for, Lung, New, Paves, therapies, Way

A team of researchers has successfully inhibited tumour growth in a new subtype of lung cancer. (Getty Images) A team of researchers has successfully inhibited tumour growth in a new subtype of lung cancer. Adenocarcinomas, a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), account for about 40 percent of cancer diagnoses, but few treatments are available for the disease. The team led by Elena Levantini of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) identified a subtype of human adenocarcinoma. The research could help determine which individuals are at greatest risk of developing lung…

Brisk Walk Better Than Jogging in Combatting Pre-Diabetes

July 30, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Brisk, Combatting, In, Jogging, Pre-Diabetes, Than, walk

Photo credit: iStock Regular brisk walking may be more effective than vigorous jogging for improving glucose control in individuals with pre-diabetes, a study says. “When faced with the decision of trying to do weight loss, diet, and exercise versus exercise alone, the study indicates you can achieve nearly 80 per cent of the effect of doing all three with just a high amount of moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead author William Kraus, Professor at Duke University School of Medicine in the US. “We believe that one benefit of moderate-intensity exercise is…

New Initiative Shows Path to Better Diabetes Control

July 15, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Control, Diabetes, initiative, New, Path, Shows, to

PhotoCredit:istock A low-cost healthcare model involving non-physician workers using computer tools can help diabetes patients double their likelihood of controlling the disease. According to a study conducted by researchers at AIIMS, Public Health Foundation of India, and the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University in Atlanta, the model can help patients to improve their blood sugar levels and manage the disease on their own. A trial conducted at ten clinical centres across India and Pakistan compared the diabetes-focused quality improvement (QI) strategy versus the usual care alternatives for heart…

New Initiative Promises Diabetics Better Control on the Disease

July 15, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Control, Diabetics, Disease, initiative, New, On, Promises, The

Researchers from various prominent health institutions, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Emory University of the US, have said that a new Multi-Component Diabetes Quality Improvement (QI) initiative can help patients with diabetes double their likelihood of controlling the disease in comparison with the usual doctor care. Led by researchers at the Public Health Foundation of India, AIIMS, and Emory University (Atlanta, USA), the initiative, comprising non-physician care coordinators and decision-support electronic health records, is a result of years of trial at ten clinical centres in…

New initiative promises diabetics better control on the disease

July 14, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Control, Diabetics, Disease, initiative, New, On, Promises, The

Add a dash of vinegar to your meals for better health

July 12, 2016 Srijita'dash, a, Add, Better, for, Health, meals, of, to, vinegar, Your

Don’t just assume that vinegar is used for the flavour it adds to food. It has a number of health benefits , which is why you should ensure that it finds place in your kitchen. Containing high quantities of acetic acid, vinegar is said improve how well your body absorbs essential minerals from your meals. Women should include vinegar in their meals because it helps the body absorb more calcium. Certain studies say that vinegar is also helpful in keeping blood sugar levels in check. This is especially useful for…