A preliminary study found that those with sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder characterized by frequent stops and starts in breathing, are more likely to experience memory or cognitive issues.

The study does not suggest that sleep apnea causes cognitive decline; rather, it merely illustrates an association. It will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 76th Annual Meeting in April.

People with sleep apnea frequently pause their breathing while they are asleep, snort, and gasp. Blood oxygen levels are lowered as a result, potentially fatalizing the illness.

Researchers found that individuals with the disorder are more likely to experience morning headaches or difficulty focusing on tasks.

“Sleep apnoea is a common disorder that is often underdiagnosed, yet treatments are available,” said Dominique Low, of Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts, US.

“Our study found participants who had sleep apnea symptoms had greater odds of having memory or thinking problems,” he added.

Approximately, 4,257 participants in the study answered questionnaires about their sleep patterns, memory, and cognitive issues.

In contrast to 628 people, or 20% of those without the symptoms, 357 people, or 33%, reported memory or thinking issues, even though 1,079 people reported symptoms like snorting, gasping, or breathing pauses during sleep.

Furthermore, compared to those without the symptoms, the team discovered that those with the symptoms had a roughly 50% higher likelihood of also reporting memory or thinking issues.

“These findings highlight the importance of early screening for sleep apnea,” said Low. “Effective treatments like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are readily available. Quality sleep, along with eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, social engagement and cognitive stimulation, may ultimately reduce a person’s risk of thinking and memory problems, improving their quality of life.”

The study’s limitations were also noted by the researchers, who noted that participants self-reported their symptoms rather than having their conditions evaluated by medical professionals and that the data came from a single survey.

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Emkay Global Financial Services stated in a report that an examination of the most recent quarterly results of 24 international companies shows no appreciable improvement in the demand environment due to the persistence of macroeconomic uncertainties.

The general discussion mostly stays consistent with Indian IT companies. Weak discretionary spending, delayed decision-making, and revenue conversion in an unpredictable macroenvironment are causing revenue softness for IT services companies this quarter as well, with an unclear timetable for recovery.

Even though a few companies did point out the beginning of improvement in a few areas, the short-term environment is still soft overall. According to the report, this suggests that a scenario of muted growth is likely to continue in the near future.

Businesses anticipate a recovery during CY24, which means that H2 will probably outperform H1. Because of the probable postponement of US rate cuts and the expectation that demand will rebound in H2CY24, Nifty IT has underperformed the overall markets by a small margin over the past month.

The report stated, “We believe mid-cap valuations are rich, while large-cap valuations are relatively less demanding.”

Over the past few quarters, commentary on demand from international IT companies has mostly stayed consistent and has been in line with that of Indian companies. According to the report, Accenture, Capgemini, and Cognizant’s guidance for the upcoming year also indicates weakness in the near term.

The majority of businesses have stated that as the macroenvironmental uncertainty decreases throughout the year, growth will progressively improve. The report stated, “We are building in high single-digit growth estimates for FY25, but a slower-than-expected recovery could pose a risk to those estimates.”

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According to a large study, regularly consuming ultra-processed foods may increase your risk of 32 diseases, including mental health disorders, cancer, heart and lung conditions, and even early death.

Ultra-processed foods go through several industrial processes and frequently include colors, emulsifiers, flavors, and other additives. Examples of these foods include packaged baked goods and snacks, carbonated drinks, sugary cereals, and ready-to-eat or heat products. These products also frequently have low vitamin and fiber contents and high added sugar, fat, and/or salt content.

Strong evidence was discovered by an international team of researchers from Australia, the US, France, and Ireland, linking higher intake of ultra-processed foods to a roughly 50% increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease, a 48–53% increased risk of anxiety, and common mental disorders, and a 12 per cent greater risk of type 2 diabetes.

The results, which were published in The BMJ, are based on an umbrella review, or high-level evidence summary, of 14 review articles with nearly 10 million participants and 45 different pooled meta-analyses. None of them received funding from manufacturers of highly processed foods.

Additionally, the researchers discovered evidence linking a higher intake of ultra-processed foods to a 21 per cent increased risk of death from all causes, a 40–66 per cent increased risk of death related to heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, sleep issues, and a 22 per cent increased risk of depression.

Melissa M. Lane, an associate research fellow at Deakin University, Australia, stated, “These findings support urgent mechanistic research and public health actions that seek to target and minimise ultra-processed food consumption for improved population health.”

Furthermore, researchers urged public policies and action on ultra-processed foods in a linked editorial, stating that these foods shorten life and harm health.

“These include front-of-pack labels, restricting advertising and prohibiting sales in or near schools and hospitals, and fiscal and other measures that make unprocessed or minimally processed foods and freshly prepared meals as accessible and available as and cheaper than ultra-processed foods.”

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On World Obesity Day on Monday, doctors stated that the prevalence of obesity in children in India has skyrocketed, increasing the likelihood of an unhealthy future.

Every year on March 4, people around the world observe World Obesity Day to increase awareness of the disease and its effects.

“As a consultant physician, I’ve seen first-hand how India’s health landscape is being reshaped by a troubling trend: an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) not just among adults, but alarmingly, in children too. Conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers are now being diagnosed at younger ages,” Dr. Vaishali Lokhande, General Physician, Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospitals.

Data from the hospital shows that obesity in children tripled compared to five years ago. Hypertension, once rare in children, has nearly quadrupled.

According to a recent global analysis published in The Lancet, there were 12.5 million grossly overweight children in India between the ages of five and nineteen in 2022 (7.3 million boys and 5.2 million girls), a significant increase from 0.4 million in 1990.

This represents a threefold increase in just three decades, and it raises concerns about our country’s long-term health. As a physician, I am extremely concerned about India’s obesity epidemic, especially the startling rise in childhood obesity, says Dr. Shridhar Deshmukh of Ruby Hall Clinic Hinjewadi.

The rising incidence of obesity is ascribed by Dr. Manish Mittal, Consultant Physician at Bhailal Amin General Hospital in Vadodara, to lifestyle factors that carry risks such as diabetes, heart disease, and strokes.

Obese people frequently have fatty liver, obstructive sleep apnea, and arthritis, which contributes to a substantial medical burden, he said.

To combat obesity, the experts advocated for early awareness and education, especially for children. Sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy eating habits, and early obesity are major contributing factors.

“Childhood habits impacting adult health are a major contributing factor to India’s health crisis, which is characterized by an increase in the incidence of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In order to address this problem, we need to pass laws supporting healthy environments, encourage physical activity, push for traditional, nutrient-rich foods, and increase public awareness of the effects of lifelong habits. India can tackle the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses and improve the general health of its people by promoting healthy habits at a young age, according to Dr. Aasim Maldar, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist at P. D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre.

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On Monday, the trailer for the upcoming film “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” starring Randeep Hooda, will be released.

The movie is Randeep’s first feature film as director. He is best known for movies like “Highway,” “Extraction,” “Kick,” and “Sarbjit.”

The movie’s trailer will be premiered at a multiplex in Mumbai’s Juhu neighborhood.

Randeep informed his followers of the trailer’s release on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday.

He tweeted a picture of the movie poster and said, “Until now, unsung and unheard! Come along as we share the untold tale of Akhand Bharat’s Most Controversial Revolutionary, #SwatantryaVeerSavarkar. Tomorrow Is The #SwatantryaVeerSavarkarTrailer Released.

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s story is told in “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.”

In addition to directing the movie, Randeep plays the lead role. Amit Sial and Ankita Lokhande are also featured in the movie.

On the anniversary of Savarkar’s passing, Randeep had earlier visited the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ “Kalapani,” or cellular jail. He uploaded photos from his trip to X (formerly known as Twitter).

The actor also wrote a lengthy note in his tweet, revealing that he was unable to remain locked in the jail for more than 20 minutes during the film’s set reconnaissance.

The movie, which is co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Sam Khan, Anwar Ali, and Panchali Chakraborty and produced by Zee Studios, Anand Pandit, Sandeep Singh, Randeep Hooda, and Yogesh Rahar, is scheduled to be released in Hindi and Marathi on March 22.

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Google announced on Friday that it is taking the necessary steps to “ensure our policies are applied consistently across the ecosystem, as we do for any form of policy violation globally,” having given developers in India more than three years to prepare, including three weeks after the Supreme Court’s order.

In a blog post, the business stated that when necessary, taking down non-compliant apps from Google Play can be part of enforcing its policy.

As part of the company’s payment policy, developers are free to submit their apps again for listing on Play by selecting one of the three available billing options.

Even if it is a component of a paid service, one option is to operate on a consumption-only basis without having to pay a service fee.

Google stated, “Any developer could use this option to let users access content they paid for outside of the app.”

The second choice involves integrating Google Play’s billing system to conduct business with millions of users globally and provide secure payment methods and central payment management.

The third choice is to provide users in India with an additional payment method in addition to Google Play.

“The fee is further lowered by an extra 4% when users choose to use alternative billing systems. As part of our user choice billing pilot, which is currently available in 35 markets, app developers who are expanding into international markets can also sign up, according to Google.

Meanwhile, “these developers still have other ways to run their businesses on Android, like distributing their content directly through their websites or through other Android app stores.”

The business stated, “We continue to offer our support to help developers get into compliance and existing users will be able to access the apps without interruption.”

According to the company, the Android and Play ecosystems have helped to sustain over 2.5 million jobs in India. It further stated that fees exceeding fifteen percent apply to fewer than sixty developers on Google Play in India.

According to the company, over 200,000 Indian developers who follow the policies use Google Play.

In a petition submitted by tech startups last month, the Supreme Court challenged Google Play Store’s pricing structure as “exploitative” and sent notice to Google India.

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced on Wednesday that researchers at the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore had completed the nation’s first human clinical trial of gene therapy for hemophilia A (FVIII deficiency). At the “National Science Day 2024” event held at Vigyan Bhawan here, he made this statement.

Factor VIII (FVIII), a clotting protein, can be absent or faulty in hemophilia A, a genetic disorder that results in prolonged bleeding in the patient.

In order to express an FVIII transgene in the patient’s own hematopoietic stem cell, which will subsequently express FVIII from particular differentiated blood cells, the clinical trials employed a novel technology involving the use of a lentiviral vector.

With an estimated 1,36,000 people suffering from hemophilia A, India is home to the second-largest population of patients with the disease.

Still, there are currently only about 21,000 registered.

In India, about 80% of cases of hemophilia remain undiagnosed due to a lack of screening tools for blood clotting in many hospitals and medical facilities, which hinders the diagnosis of new cases. “The manufacturing of this vector will commence soon in India and proceed with further clinical trials,” said the minister.

The Department of Biotechnology, the Centre for Stem Cell Research, an InStem Bengaluru unit, in association with Emory University, US at Christian Medical College, Vellore, provided support for the trial.

About 80% of haemophilia cases present with bleeding, usually affecting the big joints such as the knees, ankles, elbows, hips, and wrists, followed by deep bleeds that affect the large muscles of the body.

The most hazardous ones, however, are those that affect the neck, chest cavity, abdomen, pelvis, and head/brain.

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, stated on Tuesday that “Google and Meta’s Facebook and Instagram have strong political bias,” referring to a post alleging Google meddled in the US elections.

On X, a user by the name of Steven Mackey posted a link to reports alleging Google meddled in the US elections.

“Google is far more than a racist company, it is a firm that has in the past and is currently interfering in our elections,” Mackey stated.

Musk responded to the post by saying, “There is a strong political bias at Google and Facebook/Instagram.” They certainly had a say in the outcome of any given election, though it’s difficult to say if they were the deciding factor.”

“That video of Google execs holding an all-hands struggle session after Trump won was disturbing,” Musk said.

In the meantime, the tech billionaire commented, “The sheer insanity of that actual response from Google’s AI is staggering!” in response to a post that included screenshots of Gemini’s response to “misgender” Caitlyn Jenner. The bias will remain, even though they make the correction so that it is less noticeable in the future.”

“AI replicates the errors made by those who created it. This example amply demonstrates the point for those who are unsure about how things might go wrong if AI took over the world,” he continued.

Additionally, Musk stated that he believes the only viable approach to AI safety “is to be maximally truth-seeking.”

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On Wednesday, Bill Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, paid a visit to the company’s India Development Centre (IDC) located in Hyderabad. In 1998, Gates envisioned this center of innovation.

IDC is commemorating 25 years of innovative research, engineering, and development. During this time, the company has shaped many top-tier products, including Windows, Office, Azure, Bing, Copilot, and other AI applications.

Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director, Microsoft IDC, and CVP, Experiences + Devices India, said in a statement, “It was rewarding to watch Bill address some of India’s brightest engineering minds at IDC, our biggest asset,”

“Echoing his optimism over the opportunity for an AI-powered India, IDC is excited to drive innovation from India for Microsoft – from AI and cloud to security and gaming,” he stated.

“I can’t wait to learn about how India is finding innovative new ways to advance health, digital public infrastructure, and climate to improve the lives of billions,” Gates wrote in a LinkedIn post earlier this week, announcing his plans to visit the country.

The co-founder of Microsoft wrote in his blog that he is in India this week to research “how we can continue working with India to help its ideas and inventions reach everyone who needs them, no matter where they live.”

“When I meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this will be our main conversation.”

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Doctors here reported on Thursday that they had successfully treated the first-ever case of adenomyosis in a non-communicating rudimentary horn in India, an extremely rare case of half uterus.

Doctors at C.K. Birla Hospital in Gurugram stated in a statement that “this is the second case reported worldwide, with the first case documented at the Lebanese American University Center in July 2021.”

The 27-year-old patient came in for treatment because she was experiencing pelvic pressure and ongoing pain on the right side of her pelvis and lower abdomen. She also couldn’t get pregnant.

A large, firm lump that deviated to the right side of the lower abdomen was discovered during a clinical examination. At first, the doctors thought it might be a fibroid. Adenomyosis in the non-communicating right horn, connected to a sizable fibroid-like mass, was discovered to be present in the woman’s left unicornuate uterus following a comprehensive diagnostic hysteroscopy and robotic myomectomy (adenomyoma removal) with chromopertubation.

The doctors stated that in order to preserve surrounding structures such as the intestines and urinary bladder, this difficult anomaly required careful dissection and extraction.

“The non-communicating horn’s adenomyoma posed a special problem. We were able to successfully remove the adenomyoma and preserve the right ureter by carefully dissecting it. Adenomyosis and a working non-communicating primitive horn are uncommon, which makes this case unique. The patient’s condition significantly improved as a result of the successful treatment, which included the entire horn being removed with robotic assistance, according to Dr. Aruna Kalra, the hospital’s director of obstetrics and gynecology.

“The final histopathology added a significant contribution to the few cases reported worldwide by confirming the presence of adenomyosis in the primitive horn. Dr. Kalra continued, “The clinical presentation of such cases can range from mild pain to complications like endometriosis, pelvic pain, or obstetrical issues like ectopic pregnancy and preterm delivery.”

The patient went home the following day, and the doctor anticipated that she would soon start her reproductive journey.

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