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Increase voluntary blood donations to combat sickle cell disease

This article is authored by Chetan Makam, senior vice president and general manager, Global Blood Solutions, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies.

A blood donor e-pass issued by the KGMU made the donation possible.(Representative image/Getty Image)

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Published on Oct 01, 2024 12:35 PM IST

ByChetan Makam

World Sickle Cell Day 2024: Date, theme, history, significance and more

World Sickle Cell Day is an annual observance held on June 19 to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD). From date to theme, check all details inside.

Every year on June 19, World Sickle Cell Day is observed. (Freepik)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 11:20 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, New Delhi

How platelets can replicate benefits of exercise in brain: Study

The study states that a certain blood factor can help in duplicating the positive impact of exercise on the brain.

lifestyle

Published on Aug 18, 2023 10:28 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Brisbane

Sickle cell disease in kids: Early detection, intervention, long-term management

India is home to over 20 million patients with sickle cell disease. Here's all you need to know about its early detection, intervention and pain management

Sickle cell disease in children: Early detection, intervention and long-term management (Photo by Twitter/EllenDomaeko)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 28, 2023 04:01 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Deficiencies in blood: Experts reveal how to deal with them

Dealing with blood deficiencies require comprehensive approach that involves medical intervention, lifestyle modifications, dietary changes. Experts share tips

lifestyle

Published on Jul 28, 2023 03:19 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Study: How blood stem cells maintain their lifelong potential for self-renewal

A team of scientists has discovered that cells in the so-called "stem cell niche" are responsible for the lifelong self-renewal capacity.

The study on mice stem cells suggested that the blood vessel cells of the niche produce a factor that stimulates blood stem cells and thus maintains their self-renewal capacity.(ANI)

science

Published on Jan 27, 2021 06:39 PM IST

ANI |

New class of drugs to treat blood and bone marrow cancers: Research

A group of scientists in the US, including an Indian-American from the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, have identified a potential new class of drugs that may prove effective in treating certain common types of blood and bone marrow cancers.

Myeloid leukemias are cancers derived from stem and progenitor cells in the bone marrow that give rise to all normal blood cells.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 26, 2020 05:04 PM IST

Washington | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

Strong activation of anti-bacterial cells of immune system linked to severe Covid-19: Study

A type of the immune system’s T cells known to fight against bacterial infections is strongly activated in people with moderate to severe Covid-19.

T cells are a type of white blood cells that are specialised in recognizing infected cells, and are an essential part of the immune system.(Pixabay)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 29, 2020 08:25 PM IST

London | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta

‘Immune cells involved in protection against Covid-19 identified’: Study

In the research, scientists, including Daniela Weiskopf from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology in the US, extracted blood cells from 10 patients at weekly intervals starting soon after they were admitted to the ICU for Covid-19.

According to the researchers, including those from the University of California in the US, two out of 10 healthy individuals without prior exposure to the virus also harbored SARS-CoV-2-reactive T cells.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Jun 27, 2020 02:00 PM IST

Los Angeles | ByPress Trust of India

Coronavirus pandemic: This is how COVID-19 disease kills people

COVID-19 mostly kills through an overreaction of the immune system, whose function is precisely to fight infections, say scientists who have decoded the mechanisms, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease caused by the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus.

In this photo taken Wednesday, May, 13, 2020, a doctor tends to a patient in a ward for coronavirus patients at the Martini Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia. Years of conflict, instability and poverty have left Somalia ill-equipped to handle a health crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.(AP)

lifestyle

Updated on May 15, 2020 06:01 PM IST

Beijing | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal

Here’s how less muscle, more body fat may affect our intelligence

The study, published in the journal “Brain, Behaviour, and Immunity”, looked at the data from more than 4,000 middle-aged to older UK Biobank participants, both men and women.

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 19, 2019 06:08 PM IST

New York | ByIndo Asian News Service

Scientists discover new approach to treating incurable leukaemia in children

It involves large quantities of malignant progenitor cells building up in a person’s blood instead of healthy white blood cells.

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a form of blood cancer that primarily affects children and young people.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 29, 2019 02:02 PM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c.

PM Modi grants ₹30 lakh for treatment of girl suffering from aplastic anemia

Aplastic anaemia is a condition that occurs when the body stops producing enough new blood cells. Aplastic anemia leaves a person at higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.

Prime Minister Narendra has sanctioned a grant of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh for the treatment of Lalit, a girl suffering from aplastic anemia. (PTI Photo)

india news

Updated on Jun 23, 2019 11:06 AM IST

Agra | ByAsian News International

Google honours Lucy Wills who discovered folic acid

Google Doodle: Lucy Wills’ research on anaemia in pregnant women in 1928 led to the discovery of folic acid that helps prevent birth defects in babies.

Lucy Wills is attributed with discovering folic acid.(Google.com)

lifestyle

Updated on May 10, 2019 12:08 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByIndo Asian News Service

‘Mumbai is facing severe blood shortage’:founder of Think Foundation

An official at JJ Hospital’s blood bank said none of the negative blood types were available at the hospital. “We have been facing shortage for the past three weeks,” the official said.

At least 25,000 donors are needed every month to meet the city’s blood requirement.(HT Photo)

india news

Updated on May 02, 2019 02:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times, MUMBAI | ByHT Correspondent

Body mass index (BMI) plays significant role in progression of multiple sclerosis: Study

A recent study has identified a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are overweight or obese.

Researchers found that overweight and obese individuals with MS have higher ceramide levels than people with the disease who are not overweight.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 16, 2019 02:55 PM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c. [usa]

Lucknow: Blood and saline water 50-50, life risk 100 per cent

Beware! After adulterated food, it is adulterated blood now. The five racketeers arrested here by the special task force (STF) of UP Police on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday had put hundreds of lives at risk by selling blood mixed with equal amount of saline water.

The gang members never tested the donated blood for HIV, Hepatitis, malaria etc, he said and added that the raiding teams recovered blood bags, testing kits and other equipment worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 lakh.(Representative image)

cities

Published on Oct 27, 2018 03:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Lucknow | ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Sickle-cell disease, here’s everything you need to know about this painful condition

Sickle-cell disease, also called sickle-cell anemia, is a painful condition which leads to the deformation and break-down of red blood cells.

Patients with sickle cell disease have a single mutation in the gene that encodes haemoglobin, the protein that allows red blood cells to carry oxygen.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 04, 2018 01:31 PM IST

Asian News International, Washington DC | ByHT Correspondent

World Hepatitis Day 2018: Cause, symptoms and treatment of the disease

On World Hepatitis Day, we tell you some interesting facts about the causes and symptoms of the disease as well as what can be done about it.

World Hepatitis Day is held on July 28. Viral hepatitis, be it hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C, are a group of diseases that affect the liver.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 28, 2018 09:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Now thalassemia can be treated in the womb with this gene editing technique

India has the largest number of patients with thalassemia major in the world -- about 1 to 1.5 lakh. The technique might be able to achieve even higher success rates if they can administer it multiple times during gestation, the researchers said.

Can this new technique detect and treat thalassemia?(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 11, 2018 02:51 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByHT Correspondent

This cancer drug can repair lung damages done by cigarette smoke

The cancer drug, plerixafor, stimulates the immune system to release more of a certain stem cell (hematopoietic progenitor cells, or Hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs)) from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. The drug is used to treat some types of cancer that originate in the blood cells.

Can this drug save your lungs from smoke?(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Jul 05, 2018 02:09 PM IST

Asian News International | ByHT Correspondent

Malaria treatment, scientists have decoded how parasites invade our cells

Malaria treatment: A new vaccine for malaria may soon be developed after scientists claimed they’ve decoded how the parasites invade human cells.

Malaria treatment: Scientists used the Nobel Prize-winning technology cro-EM to decode how malaria parasites invade our cells.(AFP)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 28, 2018 11:22 AM IST

Press Trust of India, Melbourne | ByHT Correspondent

World blood donor day: PGIMER urges people to donate platelets

At the PGIMER, daily over 100 patients need platelets. As platelets must be transfused within five days of donation, it becomes more crucial for blood banks to keep a fresh supply.

A person can donate blood four times in a year, whereas he or she can donate platelets 24 times a year.(HT File)

cities

Updated on Jun 14, 2018 12:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByTanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh

‘My daughter’s transplant led to complications; I need Rs. 25 lakh more’

Mother of 3.5-year-old seeks funds to cover the steep cost of her treatment. Read on to know how your contribution can make a significant difference to their lives.

Ishwari, who has developed an infection called the Graft Versus Host Disease.(Ketto)

brand stories

Updated on Jun 07, 2018 10:53 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

This natural antioxidant found in our body could help improve heart health

A recent analysis of health data from almost 100,000 veterans, both with and without HIV infection, found that within normal ranges, higher levels of bilirubin in the blood were associated with lower rates of heart failure, heart attack and stroke.

lifestyle

Published on May 20, 2018 02:52 PM IST

Asian News International | ByHT Correspondent

Blood cancer’s signs, diagnosis and cure. All you need to know about it

We get doctors to share some of the common signs and symptoms of blood cancer in layman’s terms.

Prompt and early diagnosis of blood cancer, along with regular treatment by experts, increases chance of cure.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

lifestyle

Updated on May 18, 2018 03:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByManali Shah

Proteins repair muscles after workout, try these 6 plant-based sources

A good workout is only half job done. You need to follow it up with proteins to see some visible weight loss results. Proteins are the building blocks of the body. They are required for the maintenance of our tissues, muscles, blood cells, hormones, among others.

Protein is needed to repair muscles after an intense workout. These are the best sources of plant-based proteins.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 24, 2018 01:46 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMeenakshi Iyer

Breakthrough: Here’s why iron can worsen malaria infection

Researchers found that extra iron interferes with ferroportin, a protein that prevents a toxic build-up of iron in red blood cells and helps protect cells against malaria infection.

A mutant form of ferroportin that occurs in African populations appears to protect against malaria.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 30, 2018 03:15 PM IST

Press Trust of India | ByHT Correspondent

When once is enough: Just one high-fat meal can pave way for heart disease

Just four hours after consuming a milkshake made with whole milk, heavy whipping cream and ice cream, healthy young men had blood vessels less able to relax.

Scientists said that there is a definite cumulative toll from this type of eating(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 29, 2018 01:10 PM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c.

Board exams: Here’s how to bust anxiety, boost your memory

A little anxiety before exams is natural and is essential for peak performance, but if it’s making you restless and lose concentration, you need active de-stressing to calm the mind.

Student counsellors say that apart from six to seven hours of restful sleep to consolidate memory, your brain needs a regular dose of fresh air and nutrition to help recall and surf the waves of exam anxiety.(Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 25, 2018 01:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySanchita Sharma

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This article is authored by Chetan Makam, senior vice president and general manager, Global Blood Solutions, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies.

World Sickle Cell Day is an annual observance held on June 19 to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD). From date to theme, check all details inside.

The study states that a certain blood factor can help in duplicating the positive impact of exercise on the brain.

India is home to over 20 million patients with sickle cell disease. Here's all you need to know about its early detection, intervention and pain management

Dealing with blood deficiencies require comprehensive approach that involves medical intervention, lifestyle modifications, dietary changes. Experts share tips

A team of scientists has discovered that cells in the so-called "stem cell niche" are responsible for the lifelong self-renewal capacity.

A group of scientists in the US, including an Indian-American from the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, have identified a potential new class of drugs that may prove effective in treating certain common types of blood and bone marrow cancers.

A type of the immune system’s T cells known to fight against bacterial infections is strongly activated in people with moderate to severe Covid-19.

In the research, scientists, including Daniela Weiskopf from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology in the US, extracted blood cells from 10 patients at weekly intervals starting soon after they were admitted to the ICU for Covid-19.

COVID-19 mostly kills through an overreaction of the immune system, whose function is precisely to fight infections, say scientists who have decoded the mechanisms, symptoms, and diagnosis of the disease caused by the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus.

The study, published in the journal “Brain, Behaviour, and Immunity”, looked at the data from more than 4,000 middle-aged to older UK Biobank participants, both men and women.

It involves large quantities of malignant progenitor cells building up in a person’s blood instead of healthy white blood cells.

Aplastic anaemia is a condition that occurs when the body stops producing enough new blood cells. Aplastic anemia leaves a person at higher risk of infections and uncontrolled bleeding.

Google Doodle: Lucy Wills’ research on anaemia in pregnant women in 1928 led to the discovery of folic acid that helps prevent birth defects in babies.

An official at JJ Hospital’s blood bank said none of the negative blood types were available at the hospital. “We have been facing shortage for the past three weeks,” the official said.

A recent study has identified a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are overweight or obese.

Beware! After adulterated food, it is adulterated blood now. The five racketeers arrested here by the special task force (STF) of UP Police on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday had put hundreds of lives at risk by selling blood mixed with equal amount of saline water.

Sickle-cell disease, also called sickle-cell anemia, is a painful condition which leads to the deformation and break-down of red blood cells.

On World Hepatitis Day, we tell you some interesting facts about the causes and symptoms of the disease as well as what can be done about it.

India has the largest number of patients with thalassemia major in the world -- about 1 to 1.5 lakh. The technique might be able to achieve even higher success rates if they can administer it multiple times during gestation, the researchers said.

The cancer drug, plerixafor, stimulates the immune system to release more of a certain stem cell (hematopoietic progenitor cells, or Hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPCs)) from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. The drug is used to treat some types of cancer that originate in the blood cells.

Malaria treatment: A new vaccine for malaria may soon be developed after scientists claimed they’ve decoded how the parasites invade human cells.

At the PGIMER, daily over 100 patients need platelets. As platelets must be transfused within five days of donation, it becomes more crucial for blood banks to keep a fresh supply.

Mother of 3.5-year-old seeks funds to cover the steep cost of her treatment. Read on to know how your contribution can make a significant difference to their lives.

A recent analysis of health data from almost 100,000 veterans, both with and without HIV infection, found that within normal ranges, higher levels of bilirubin in the blood were associated with lower rates of heart failure, heart attack and stroke.

We get doctors to share some of the common signs and symptoms of blood cancer in layman’s terms.

A good workout is only half job done. You need to follow it up with proteins to see some visible weight loss results. Proteins are the building blocks of the body. They are required for the maintenance of our tissues, muscles, blood cells, hormones, among others.

Researchers found that extra iron interferes with ferroportin, a protein that prevents a toxic build-up of iron in red blood cells and helps protect cells against malaria infection.

Just four hours after consuming a milkshake made with whole milk, heavy whipping cream and ice cream, healthy young men had blood vessels less able to relax.

A little anxiety before exams is natural and is essential for peak performance, but if it’s making you restless and lose concentration, you need active de-stressing to calm the mind.

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