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Electric Bandages Speed Up Healing of Chronic Wounds

10Aug

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Health, Latest

Electric Bandages Speed Up Healing of Chronic Wounds

A new type of bandage developed by scientists at North Carolina State University could significantly improve how chronic wounds heal. This bandage uses an electric field to speed up the healing process and is much cheaper than other treatments. The electric bandages have shown promising results in tests on animals. They help wounds heal about 30% faster than traditional bandages. This is a big advantage because current treatments for chronic wounds can be very expensive, making it hard for many people to get the care they need. Amay Bandodkar, one of the researchers, says the aim was to create an affordable technology that speeds up healing. The technology is also easy for patients to use at home. The team designed water-powered, electronics-free dressings, or WPEDs. These single-us...

Researchers Identify 30 Pathogens That Could Trigger Next Global Pandemic

9Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Health

Researchers Identify 30 Pathogens That Could Trigger Next Global Pandemic

Researchers have identified 30 pathogens that could potentially trigger the next global pandemic. This finding is alarming due to the high contagiousness and virulence of these diseases, combined with the lack of effective treatments available. The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its list of "priority pathogens" to include influenza A, dengue virus, and monkeypox virus. This list aims to guide research and development for new medications, vaccines, and diagnostics. Addressing Immediate Needs for High-Risk Infections The updated list was created based on data showing these infections are highly contagious and severe, with no effective treatments at present. Ana Maria Henao Restrepo, who leads the WHO's R&D Blueprint for Epidemics, emphasized the importance of this ...

Keto Diet: Effective for Weight Loss but Raises Cholesterol Levels

5Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Health

Keto Diet: Effective for Weight Loss but Raises Cholesterol Levels

The ketogenic diet, commonly known as the keto diet, has become a popular choice for people looking for weight loss. This diet involves eating a lot of fats, very few carbohydrates, and a moderate amount of protein. While the keto diet can help you shed pounds, it also has some side effects, particularly on cholesterol levels. How the Keto Diet Works When you follow the keto diet, your body switches its fuel source from glucose (sugar) to ketones, which are made from fat. This process, known as ketosis, helps your body burn fat more effectively, leading to weight loss. Benefits of the Keto Diet Many people have found success with the keto diet in terms of losing weight. Because the body burns fat for fuel, it can lead to significant fat loss. For those struggling with obesity ...

Antibiotics Can Only Be Sold With Prescription From a Licensed Doctor: DRAP

4Aug

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

Health, Pakistan

Antibiotics Can Only Be Sold With Prescription From a Licensed Doctor: DRAP

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has introduced a new rule requiring licensed doctors to prescribe antibiotics before they can be sold. This change applies to all provinces, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). On Friday, DRAP officials announced this new measure to fight the increasing problem of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and to prevent the dangerous practice of self-medication. Self-medication, where people take these medicine without a doctor's advice, can lead to misuse and overuse of these medicines. This misuse also makes bacteria resistant to antibiotics, making it harder to treat infections. DRAP's new rule aims to address these issues. According to local pharmaceutical data, Pakistan spent around Rs. 13...

11 Packaged Snacks Ordered Off Shelves Due to Safety Concerns

18Jul

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Health, Pakistan

11 Packaged Snacks Ordered Off Shelves Due to Safety Concerns

Consumers are advised to be cautious after the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) ordered immediately removing 11 packaged snacks from the market. Laboratory testing revealed the products to be "unfit for human consumption" due to failing to meet minimum safety and quality standards. The Sindh Food Authority (SFA) has demanded that a private company recall 11 of its snack products from the market after they were found unsafe to eat by a lab. Various tests were run on these 11 packaged snacks to learn their availability for human health and safety. The snacks include: Slanty Vegetable Snackers Hot Masala Snackers Pizza Twitch Classic Potato Sticks Cheese Ball Masala Cheese Balls Cheese Kai Korean Hot Kai Spicy Mala Kai Mala Wok Kai Korean Kimchi SFA Dire...