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15/07/2014

13/07/2013

Ban on anti-diabetes drug pioglitazone shocks doctors ........ The ban on pioglitazone (anti-diabetes drug) has come as a rude shock to doctors who have demanded the government conduct an investigation and trial before it is pulled out of the market.

The health ministry had recently banned pioglitazone, analgin (painkiller) and deanxit (an anti-depressant).

According to the health ministry, the ban was promulgated after the drugs showed adverse effects on users. Though the ban on analgin and deanxit have been justified by medical professionals, the ban on pioglitazone and its substitutes has taken many by surprise.

Dr Abhay A M***a, chief diabetologist, Ruby Hall Clinic, and director, Diabetes Care and Research Foundation, Pune, said pioglitazone is probably the most potent and effective oral drug option among the five available groups, sixth being the insulin. An estimated 30 lakh Indian diabetic population is likely to be on pioglitazone combinations, which is a cheap and effective drug that helps in preventing many diabetes-related complications in the long run. In Pune, there are around 5 lakh diabetic patients and nearly 10 per cent are on the drug, added M***a.

He said doctors are trained to prescribe drugs with caution by screening appropriate patient group. Raised sugar itself is a pro-cancerous state. If sugar is uncontrolled, it can lead to many cancers and diabetes-related complications. Even developed countries like US and UK have not banned the drug (where the research on pioglitazone takes place). US has even gone a step further and has approved pioglitazone along with a combination pill with alogliptin (even though the combination drugs are not approved in US), he added.

Pioglitazone is endorsed and recommended by all major guidelines of diabetes management — ADA (American diabetes association), EASD (Europe) and IDF (International diabetes Federation). Indian doctors follow the above guidelines while managing diabetes. The sudden stopping of pioglitazone will seriously disturb patient's blood sugars, as it is the only major insulin-sensitiser drug available.

13/07/2013

What everyday steps can I take to stop the spread of germs?

There are steps you can take in your daily life to help protect you from getting the flu.

Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep and exercise, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat healthy food.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

29/06/2013

Coughs - Prevention
There is no sure way to prevent a cough. To help reduce your risk:

Wash your hands frequently during the cold and flu season. This helps prevent the spread of a virus that may cause a cold or influenza.
Avoid people who have a cold or influenza if possible.
Don't smoke or use other forms of to***co. A dry, hacking "smoker's cough" means your lungs are constantly irritated. For more information, see the topic Quitting Smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondhand smoke, both at home and in the workplace.
Increase your fluid intake. This helps keep the mucus thin and helps you cough it up. It also helps prevent dehydration.
Get a flu shot (influenza vaccine) each year. For more information, see the topic Influenza.
Get a pneumococcal shot if you are age 65 or older; if you have chronic lung disease, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); if you smoke; or if you have a health risk that increases the seriousness of your symptoms.
Make sure your immunizations are current, such as pertussis to reduce your risk of getting whooping cough. For more information, see the topic Immunizations.

29/06/2013

What is acne?
Acne, or acne vulgaris, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back. Or it can be bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts).

Acne is very common among teens. It usually gets better after the teen years. Some women who never had acne growing up will have it as an adult, often right before their menstrual periods.

How you feel about your acne may not be related to how bad it is. Some people with severe acne are not bothered by it. Others are embarrassed or upset even though they have only a few pimples.