Health & Fitness

Opioid addiction treating drug may be repurposed for type 2 diabetes

(From L to R) Dr Prosenjit Mondal and Abhinav Choubey New Delhi: India is the diabetic capital of the world as every sixth person with diabetes in the world is an Indian. Insulin resistance has been a big challenge for researchers who seek to understand and treat it. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (IIT Mandi) have unraveled the mechanism by which insulin overload in the body causes insulin resistance that is associated with diabetes. They have found the drug that is used in treating opioid addiction can potentially reverse this phenomenon.“We’ve known that one of the causes…
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Discovery of a novel topical solution WoxHeal for the treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer by Centaur Pharma for the first time in the world

 25% people with Diabetes develop a Diabetic Foot Ulcer 1 in 5 people developing severe infection undergo foot amputationDeveloped with German technology partner – CytoTools AGWill help save millions of foot amputating happening in India and the world-over Mumbai [India] : Centaur Pharmaceuticals announced the launch of a New Chemical Entity (NCE) – WOXheal® – for the first time in the world. With its dual mechanism of action, WOXheal® is a unique product in the treatment of Diabetic Foot ulcers, and it will save millions of Diabetics who have to undergo foot amputation globally.WHO predicts that there will be 10…
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Mumbai based startup launches disinfectant solution digen natura to fight COVID-19

Disinfectant solution digen natura to fight COVID-19 Control begins at your home. Mumbai, Maharashtra [India] :  Emerging or evolving infectious animal and zoonotic diseases have the potential to spread quickly from the local area to international territory or spread from any species to humans. This has been evident by now, with the unprecedented magnitude of COVID-19 spread across the globe. Looking at the present scenario, we do not know how long it will take to contain this virus spread, even if it is contained in the nearest future, there is no guarantee that there will not be any sort of…
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Don’t just think about it…. Do it!!! And ‘Do It For Your Heart!’ Concept Medical champions a cause

Surat [India] : According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Despite this alarming number, most people do little to keep a check on their hearts.   Most people fail to realize that they can take tiny steps every day towards better heart health. Simple things like watching what we eat, portion control, light physical exercise, and de-stressing can take a lot of pressure off our hearts.  Keeping this in mind, Concept Medical has launched a fun digital campaign #DoItForYourHeart on World Heart Day. The campaign aims…
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LANXESS India donates six ventilators to hospitals in Thane

 Neelanjan Banerjee, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, LANXESS India handed over the ventilators to hospital authorities in Thane.·   Extends critical medical support of over INR 1 crore ·   Takes overall aid to INR 3.5 crore in 2020 in fight against COVID-19 Mumbai : To help combat the novel coronavirus pandemic in the country, specialty chemicals company LANXESS today donated six ventilators worth over INR 1 crore to Kaushalya Medical Foundation Trust Hospital and Bethany Hospital in Thane. Both hospitals have been provided with three ventilators each. The donation was done as part of the company’s CSR initiative for 2020-2021.  The hospitals,…
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On the occasion of United Nations’ 1st International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

Doctors For Clean Air Conclave was held wherein, over 2000 Doctors Said that Air Pollution is hazardous to health and requested Governments to Prioritize Health of Citizens by Ensuring Clean Air as We Recover From COVID-19 .New Delhi, India:Doctors for Clean Air, a pan-India network of doctors advocating for clean air, held a first of its kind full-day Conclave by doctors and for doctors on Air Pollution on the occasion of the first "International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies." The virtual event was organized jointly by seven national medical associations, which recognize the importance of clean air for…
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Lizol Unveils Its Disinfection-Focused Campaign ‘Safetotouch’

 Lizol Unveils Its Disinfection-Focused Campaign ‘Safetotouch’·         Highlights its product efficacy against the Sars-Cov-2 (Covid-19) virus·         Importance of cleaning and disinfecting surfacesto kill germs and viruses  New Delhi : Lizol, India’s leading disinfectant brand unveiled its new campaign ‘Safe To Touch’today. The campaign is focused on raising awareness during the ongoing pandemic onthe importanceof surface disinfection to help fight germs and viruses. Since the onset of theCovid-19 pandemic, Lizol has been educating consumers on understanding the need for disinfectionto help break the chain of this deadly infection.Lizol disinfectant surface cleaner which is manufactured in India has been tested by an internationally…
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LANXESS disinfectant kills coronavirusSARS-CoV-2 in just 60 seconds

LANXESS disinfectant kills coronavirusSARS-CoV-2 in just 60 seconds·           Efficacy of Rely+On Virkon scientifically proven·           Proven to protect against the COVID-19 virus  Mumbai : Rely+On Virkon broad spectrum disinfectant, produced by specialty Chemicals Company LANXESS, demonstrates extremely rapid efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This is the finding of a recent study LANXESS commissioned through independent analysis laboratory Microbac Laboratories, Inc. in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliant test methods, for products intended for virucidal hard surface disinfection.Rely+On Virkon achieved rapid and complete inactivation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus at a dilution ratio of 1:100 in just 60 seconds, and…
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World’s first DeepUV Air Sanitizer, launched by Indian startup Dokat Inc.

Chicago, USA, Chicago based DokatInc has launched Dokat Air Sanitizer that will help counter Covid-19 and other airborne diseases. Dokat Air is the World's first DeepUV Air Sanitizer, it is the only Air Sanitizing device with maximum germ-killing ability at various UV-C spectrum ranges. This product and completely made in India and it has patent-pending. Dokat Air can sanitize 1000-cubic feet of air within 15 minutes killing 99.99% germs. It's capable of killing various kinds of bacteria, viruses & molds like SARS, MERS, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 & Influenza Virus. The UV-C ray penetrates the cell of the micro-organisms and kills them…
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BNI Surat is creating awareness to donate plasma for humanity

Surat : BNI Surat has taken a great initiative for a Nobel cause to donate Plasma for Humanity. If anyone is tested positive for COVID-19 or had mild symptoms or have symptomatic or having antibodies report is more than 3 then one can be eligible to donate plasma which helps to treat coronavirus patients and save lives.In BNI Surat, Mr. Jenish Shah & Mr. Nayan Choksi who are the proud members of BNI Surat Community are creating awareness and helping other members to take a one step forward to donate plasma and save lives. BNI Surat is removing the myth…
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