LIST OF HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES in Sep-2022
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Friday, 9 September 2022
LIST OF HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES IN SEP-2022
Thursday, 8 September 2022
Dementia: Brisk walking cuts down risk by more than 50%, finds study
(Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news)
01. Dementia
can be prevented by making some lifestyle changes
Dementia is a syndrome
that leads to deterioration in cognitive function. It is an umbrella term which
includes a number of health ramifications that affect memory, thinking,
orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and
judgment.
The seventh leading
cause of death among all diseases, dementia can be prevented by brisk walking,
a study has found and has generated a new hope around the management and
treatment of this health complication.
02. What does the study say?
A new research study published in the JAMA Neurology, has
found a link between daily step count and incidence of dementia.
"The
findings in this study suggest that accumulating more steps per day just under
the popular threshold of 10 000 steps per day and performing steps at higher
intensity may be associated with lower risk of dementia onset," the
researchers of the study have said.
03. The study was based on more
than 78,000 adults
This cohort based study was done on 78,430 adults in the UK
of which 35040 were male and the rest were females.
The
study took into account incidental steps which is less than 40 steps per
minute, purposeful steps which is 40 steps per minute and peak 30 minute
cadence which is mean steps per minute recorded for the 30 highest, not
necessarily consecutive, minutes in a day.
04. What is the ideal step count?
As per the researchers, brisk walking between 3,800 and
9,800 steps is ideal to reduce the risk of dementia.
The study found that participants between the ages of 40 and
79 years of age who walked 9,826 steps daily were 50% less likely to develop
dementia within seven years.
The researchers also found that people who walked with
purpose, which covered 40 steps per minute, could actually reap the most
benefits with just 6,315 steps. These people could cut down the risk of
dementia by 57%.
People who walked 3,800 steps per day reduced the risk of
dementia by 25%.
“It is a brisk walking activity, like a power walk,” study
coauthor Borja del Pozo Cruz, an adjunct associate professor at the University
of Southern Denmark in Odense, Denmark, and senior researcher in health
sciences for the University of Cadiz in Spain told CNN.
05. It's a godsend for sedentary
individuals
Usually people who have a sitting-mode life hesitate to
embark on the walking journey with the apprehension that walking is then
beneficial when the step count goes above 10,000 steps.
Debunking
this myth, the researchers have given a new reason to start walking. Walking
just 40% of the 10k steps rule, can drop the risk of dementia by 25%. The more
you walk, the lower is your risk for dementia.
06. Prevalence of dementia
As per the WHO estimates, currently more than 55 million
people live with dementia worldwide, and there are nearly 10 million new cases
every year.
According to a Lancet study, about 153 million people will
have dementia by 2050. The study has said that potential risk factors like
smoking, obesity, and high blood sugar might drive the health complication in 7
million of these cases.
"We estimated that the number of people with dementia
would increase from 57·4 (95% uncertainty interval 50·4–65·1) million cases
globally in 2019 to 152·8 (130·8–175·9) million cases in 2050," the Lancet
study says.
07. Symptoms
of dementia
The common symptoms of
dementia are:
·
forgetfulness
·
losing track of time
·
feeling lost even in familiar places
·
confusion
·
difficulty in communication
·
requiring assistance even for doing basic chores
·
behavioural changes
·
difficulty in walking
08. Walk
can also be an indicator of dementia
Did you know that
walking style is a potential indicator of the onset of dementia. A research
study has found that people above 65 years of age who walk 5% slower or more
each while also showing declining cognitive function are more likely to develop
dementia.
The study published in
JAMA Network is based on a group of Americans over 65 and Australians over 70
years of age. The participants were observed for 7 years and during this time
they were asked to take cognitive tests and were assessed.
Thursday, 4 August 2022
From BP to BMI, these 5 numbers determine your heart health
(Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news)
01 Heart diseases claim millions of lives annually worldwide
The heart is one of the most delicate organs of the body and
is associated with the highest risk. Very often we come across terms like heart
attack, cardiac arrest, blockage, cardiac attack and similar terms.
02 We love from the heart, but we neglect it the most!
Heart is the most talked about human body organ. Be it
literature, poetry, a narration or a tale, we do talk about our heart, but when
it comes to taking care of it we either lack proper knowledge or else ignore it
completely.
Heart is the organ that keeps the body running. Without a
healthy heart, it is almost impossible for a human body to function properly.
So if we can love from
the heart, we should love the heart too!
03 Blood pressure
Among the 5 vital numbers which determine heart health, the
first ranker is the blood pressure number. Medically, blood pressure is the
force of the blood against the arteries. A typical blood pressure number
comprises a systolic number and a diastolic number. Depending on the blood
pressure of an individual it can be determined whether the person is having a
high blood pressure or a lower blood pressure. The normal blood pressure is 120/80.
A blood pressure more than the normal range is considered to
be lethal for the heart. It poses a greater risk for the heart as such high
blood pressure puts a strain on the heart and the arteries while pumping the
blood. This may weaken the heart in due course of time.
04 Body mass index
Yes, the weight and body mass index of an individual is
directly related to heart health. This is the reason why health experts always
advise us to keep a check on our weight and not let it cross the threshold.
A body mass index of
more than 25 is considered to be overweight and needs to be brought under
control in order to ensure a normal heart health.
05 Blood sugar level
You wonder how blood sugar level affects your heart? High
blood sugar level damages the blood vessel and the specific nerves which help
in the functioning of the heart.
Due to high blood sugar
level a patient is also likely to develop conditions like high blood pressure
which further elevates the risk for heart.
Wednesday, 6 July 2022
IIT Madras researchers develop AI tool for ‘Personalized Cancer Diagnosis’
(Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news)
At the same time
when cancer is claiming close to 2 million lives globally and is accountable
for one in six deaths, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT
Madras) have come up with an AI-backed tool to predict cancer-causing genes.
Known as PIVOT, this tool has been created by a group of researchers led by
Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Dean (Global Engagement) and Professor,
Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Karthik Raman; Associate Professor,
Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences and a Core Member, Robert Bosch
Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (RBCDSAI), and Ms. Malvika
Sudhakar, a Research Scholar, an official statement says.
How does PIVOT function?
The AI prediction model has been built for three different types of cancer
including Breast Invasive Carcinoma, Colon Adenocarcinoma and Lung
Adenocarcinoma.
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The researchers claim, the mechanism behind the prediction of cancerous genes
is based on a model that utilizes information on mutations, expression of
genes, and copy number variation in genes and perturbations in the biological
network due to an altered gene expression.
The tool is based on a machine learning model that classifies genes as tumour suppressor genes, oncogenes or neutral genes. The tool was able to successfully predict both the existing oncogenes and tumour-suppressor genes like TP53, and PIK3CA, among others, and new cancer-related genes such as PRKCA, SOX9 and PSMD4, an official statement from the institute says.
Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells that can occur due to mutations in oncogenes or by tumor suppressor genes or both. Since all mutations do not necessarily result in cancer, therefore, it is important to identify genes that are causing cancer to devise appropriate personalized cancer treatment strategies, the researchers have said.
"Although there are tools available to identify personalized cancer genes, they use unsupervised learning and predict based on presence and absence of mutations in cancer-related genes. This study, however, is the first one to use supervised learning and takes into account the functional impact of mutations while making predictions," the institute has said.
The team is also working on a list of personalized cancer-causing genes that can help in identifying the suitable drug for patients based on their personalized cancer profile, the institute adds.
Thursday, 21 April 2022
Summer nutrition tips for people suffering from diabetes
(Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news)
Improper
hydration affects the blood sugar level
Summer puts many off their health tracks. Due to the heat
waves, people often resort to having lots of fluids; what disturbs the health
pattern of many is the consumption of carbonated drinks and unhealthy processed
foods to quench the thirst and hunger pangs.
In many other cases, people are not able to compensate for
the loss of water which happens due to the heat and get dehydrated.
Improper hydration affects the blood sugar level to a large
extent and this is why diabetics need to watch their diet during the summers.
Sweet juices
should be avoided
It is difficult to avoid a glass of fruit juice when you are
outside in the heat. But you need to understand that having sugar loaded drinks
will bring you a temporary respite from heat, but it won't give you the nutrition
that your body needs. Juices are devoid of fibres too.
It is advisable to carry a bottle of water when going out
during summer season.
Eat more fibres
Diabetics are specially advised to include more fibre in
their food. This is because fibres slow down the release of sugar into the
bloodstream and will prevent blood glucose spikes.
Eating fibre rich food
will also keep you full and prevent cravings.
Mangoes should
be eaten in moderation
As per a health journal, "mango contains natural sugar,
which can contribute to increased blood sugar levels. However, its supply of
fiber and antioxidants may help minimize its overall blood sugar impact."
Therefore, if you are diabetic person, you need to consume
mangoes in moderation.
Avoid eating too much
mango at a time.
Keep yourself
hydrated
Always carry a water bottle with you. Keep yourself hydrated
throughout the day. Dip in water content is sure to impact the blood sugar
level.
Hydration keeps the
blood sugar level low and flushes out extra toxins from the bloodstream.
Check the
glycemic index (GI) of foods
Since this is the season
of mangoes, you need to be careful with the rate of consumption. Mangoes should
be definitely eaten in moderation, and so will other foods. Before eating any
fruit, do not forget to check the GI level.
Try variation in
foods
Try to have more variations in your food. Instead of having
the same platter, tweak it a bit to allow more water-rich food to get into your
body.
For example, you can
replace your evening snacks with a bowl full of cucumber or slices of
watermelon. Since 90% of these fruits are composed of water, it is very
beneficial to have these in your diet.
What else should
you do during the summer?
If you use insulin,
store it in a cooler place. You should also keep your glucose meter and test
strips at normal temperature. Heat can damage these.
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