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SGPGI develops new economical therapy for gallbladder cancer patients with better results

New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) The SGPGI Lucknow has developed a new treatment regimen for gallbladder cancer patients, which could nearly double their life expectancy while costing a fraction of the expensive immunotherapy, according to a study published in an international medical journal. Professor Sushma Agrawal of the Radiotherapy Department at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) led a five-year study examining the effects of altering conventional chemotherapy by adding radiotherapy in 140 patients with localised gallbladder cancer who were not suitable for surgical intervention. “Gallbladder cancer is the third most prevalent cancer among women in Northern India,

Blood pressure could be slashed by eating oats, avocadosand and blueberries with breakfast

In India around one in three people are living with high blood pressure – something that is referred to as a “silent killer” condition. Though it can lead to potentially deadly medical emergencies such as heart attacks and stroke, it rarely displays symptoms making it particularly dangerous. A major cause of high blood pressure is diet, with foods high in salt among the worst culprits. But while some foods can raise your blood pressure, others can have the opposite effect. According to research there are three foods typically consumed at breakfast that can do just this: oats, avocados and berries.

Rupee hits lifetime low as dollar’s bounce hurts Asian currencies

MUMBAI, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The Indian rupee dropped to an all-time low on Wednesday, pressured by a resumption of the dollar’s uptrend after data pointed to a resilient U.S. economy, reinforcing bets that the Federal Reserve won’t be in a rush to cut policy rates. The rupee fell to a record low of 85.8425 per U.S. dollar, down from 85.7125 in the previous session and inching past its prior all-time low of 85.84 hit on Monday. The dollar index rose 0.3% after data on Tuesday pointed to a strong U.S. labour market and accelerated activity in the county’s service

Farm workers, drivers largest growing jobs; cashiers, ticket clerks most declining: Study

New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Farm workers and drivers will figure among the fastest growing jobs over the next five years, while roles of cashiers and ticket clerks will see the largest decline, a new study showed on Wednesday. In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) also said that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced, resulting in 78 million net new jobs. The report, released days before the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos from January 20-25, said that job disruption will equate to 22

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