Thursday, February 28, 2019
Another Blood Pressure Medication Recalled
Numerous blood pressure drugs are now involved in the recall that began in late July over a suspected cancer-causing compound.
Another company has announced a recall of a blood pressure medication due to contamination concerns.
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that it is voluntarily recalling one lot of Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100mg/25mg combination tablets.
Company officials said they detected trace amounts in the products of an impurity called N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), a pharmaceutical ingredient the FDA has classified as a "probable human carcinogen."
The Losartan tablets are used to treat hypertension and hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy.
Macleods officials said they have had no reports of anyone with adverse effects from the recalled products.
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What can we do to stop the trend Millennials on Track to be Most Obese Generation in History
According to Cancer Research UK, more than 7 in 10 millennials (those born between 1981 and 1996) will be obese by the time they reach middle age, making them one of the heaviest generations in history.
“This isn’t a surprise if you globally look at obesity rates and when the prevalence really started to increase,” Dr. Rekha B. Kumar, medical director of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, told Healthline.
“The average body weight in the 1960s compared to what it was in the 80s, to what it is now, shows a significant rise in the prevalence of obesity in the 80s, when the millennial generation started to be born.”
The stats tell a story, but what could be fueling the trend in millennials? There are several contributing factors.
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Protect Your Vision and Avoid Macular Degeneration
When it comes to vision problems, macular degeneration is one to keep an eye on throughout your life.
Also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the disease is a leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older, according to the National Eye Institute. More than 10 million Americans are affected by the disease, making it more prevalent than cataracts and glaucoma combined, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation.
The condition causes the macula, a part of the back of the eye near the retina, to deteriorate. While it doesn’t impact peripheral vision, macular degeneration can affect how well a person sees what’s right in front of them — like a beautiful view of the beach on a tropical getaway.
“People with macular degeneration will experience a gradual loss of clarity, particularly when they’re looking at people’s faces or reading words on the TV. It causes a dark spot in the center of their vision,” said Samuel Pierce, OD, president of the American Optometric Association.
“It’ll also cause distortion in the vision where if you look at window blinds, you’ll see waves.”
There are two types of macular degeneration: atrophic, also known as dry AMD, and neovascular, or wet AMD. Dry makes up around 85 to 90 percent of all AMD cases. It causes small yellow deposits called drusen to form under the macula, which eventually leads to central vision loss.
“Wet macular degeneration causes unstable blood vessels to grow in the layers of the retina and leak blood, lipids, and serum. Scar tissue then develops and kills the photo receptors, which then causes vision in that area to go away,” said Pierce.
Wear sunglasses. “The sun-related diseases people develop are not related to the vacation they had last week,” said Krauss. “They’re related to the vacation they had 40 years ago. Whether it causes macular degeneration, aging of the skin or cancer, sun exposure is a cumulative thing over a long period of time and needs to be limited.” Look for sunglasses that offer protection from both UVA and UVB rays, and be sure to wear them when you’re outdoors.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat. Wearing a broad-brimmed hat can be beneficial at keeping some sunlight out of your eyes, said Pierce. It also has the added advantage of shading your skin from damaging UV rays.
Don’t smoke. People who occasionally smoke at home may be tempted to light up a cigarette when they’re on spring break. But if you’re trying to take care of your eyes and your overall health, resist the urge to smoke on vacation — or ever.
Eat a nutritious diet. “A heart-healthy diet rich in antioxidants can support the eye. Eat leafy vegetables high in lutein, like spinach,” said Pierce.
Keep up with your medication. If you take medication to manage your blood pressure or cholesterol levels, don’t forget to pack it in your suitcase. “Managing heart conditions can help reduce your risk of macular degeneration,” said Pierce.
Exercise. Incorporate some physical activities in your spring break itinerary. It can help keep your weight at a healthy level, which subsequently helps maintain normal blood pressure and reduces the risk of macular degeneration.
Test yourself. A portable vision test from the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan can help you check for signs of macular degeneration, whether you’re at home or lounging by a resort pool. Stare at the paper grid. If you notice that the lines get wavy or your vision becomes darker, make an appointment with your doctor to get it checked out.
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Islamabad United chase 169-run target against Karachi Kings
Karachi Kings set Islamabad United a decent 169-run target in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Islamabad United had won the toss and elected to bowl first. But things did not really go United's way as the Kings top order hit boundaries left, right and centre.
Opener Babar Azam top scored for Kings with 68 runs off 50 balls—40 off those coming off 10 boundaries. One-down LS Livingstone added a blistering knock of 56 off 31, with five fours and four sixes.
Azam and Livingstone put together 78 runs for the second wicket partnership.
Rumman Raees took three wickets for 27 runs in his four overs, while Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan and Amad Butt took one wicket each for United.
For Kings, the PSL campaign had been in a downward spiral with three back-to-back defeats before they came from behind to beat the so-far unbeaten Quetta Gladiators in a dramatic encounter on Sunday.
With the previous win fresh in their minds, the Imad Wasim-led team is looking to register their third win in the ongoing season against Islamabad United tonight.
Kings are currently at the bottom of the points table with two wins and three losses. Defending champions Islamabad United are placed third with three wins and three losses.
Squads
Karachi Kings
Imad Wasim (c), Colin Munro, Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir, Colin Ingram, Usman Shinwari, Mohammad Rizwan, Ravi Bopara, Sikandar Raza, Awais Zia, Usama Mir, Aaron Summers, Sohail Khan, Iftekhar Ahmed, Ali Imran, Abrar Ahmed, Aamir Yamin, Ben Dunk, Liam Livingstone, Jahid Ali, Umer Khan
Islamabad United
Mohammad Sami (c), Luke Ronchi, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Ian Bell, Rumman Raees, Samit Patel, Phil Salt, Hussain Talat, Waqas Masood, Sahibzada Farhan, Zafar Gohar, Cameron Delport, Nasir Nawaz, Mohammad Musa, Wayne Parnell, Zahir Khan, Ammad Butt, Rizwan Hussain
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Pakistani airspace has partially restored: CAA
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced on Wednesday that Pakistani airspace has been partially restored, starting with Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport.
As per the notification, flight number WY-324 from Karachi to Muscat and flight EK-601 from Karachi to Dubai have been departed.
"North-East and North-Western airspace remains closed until further notice," added CAA via a tweet.
Earlier, Pakistan closed its airspace, the civil aviation authority and the military said, as fears spiked of an all-out conflict with India.
The CAA tweeted that it "has officially closed its airspace until further notice", while a Pakistani military spokesman said the decision had been taken "due to the environment".
A CAA source told AFP that all airlines had been notified to "suspend their operations in Pakistan until further notice".
The decision came after Pakistan said it had shot down two Indian Air Force planes in its airspace Wednesday, taking tensions between the South Asian rivals to dangerous new levels.
Pakistan said it had captured two Indian pilots, with one in hospital.
At least five Indian airports were also closed and scores of flights were being cancelled, aviation authorities there said on condition of anonymity.
The Aviation Authority of India did not immediately respond to requests for official comment.
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