Precautions to Avoid Kidney Failure

Kidney failureKidneys are two bean-shaped organs in the excretory system of the body. Both in vertebrates and in some invertebrates, kidneys maintain water balance and removes metabolic wastes. They are located just below the rib-cage, one on either sides of the spine. When the body function impairs and the kidneys lose their ability to filter and flush out the waste, it is supposed to be the beginning of renal failure. Some signs and symptoms of kidney failure are:

reduced urination
legs, ankles, and feet begin to swell due to retention of fluids in the body
pain or pressure in chest
excessive drowsiness, nausea or fatigue
There can be many reasons of a kidney failure such as heart disease, scarring of the liver or liver failure, dehydration, infections, uncontrolled diabetes, kidney stones, use of drugs and alcohol, blood clot in kidney, etc.Read about kidney anatomy.What precautions should be taken to avoid kidney failure?Kidneys not only maintain the fluid balance in the body but also protect the bones and maintain blood pressure. When a kidney disease is detected, one should consider these preventive measures to ensure better kidney health:

Reduce the use of sugar in the diet to avoid any chances of diabetes. People already suffering from diabetes have higher chances of kidney failure and therefore, during chronic conditions, doctors recommend dialysis. Treatments through dialysis increase the chances of a person to survive but dialysis side effects can lead to other severe problems.
Blood pressure level should be controlled as high blood pressure leads to damage of blood vessels resulting in kidney diseases.
Maintaining body weight is important as an excessive weight can lead to a damage to the kidneys. Obesity also escalates the risk of occurrence of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Limit or quit the use of alcohol and tobacco. Smoking damages blood vessels that causes reduced flow of blood in kidneys. Inadequate blood flow in kidneys disturbs the function of the kidneys.
Excess use of over-the-counter medicines should be avoided as medicines such as ibuprofen and naproxen (NSAID’s) can cause kidney damage.
Sometimes, high amounts of certain vitamin supplements and herbal extracts can be risky for the kidneys.
Doctors suggest eating healthy foods i.e. diet high in fruits and vegetables such as cauliflower, garlic, onions, apples, cranberries. Beans and foods that are low in salt (sodium content), sugar and fats are supposed to be best.
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is recommended as it is a balanced and kidney-friendly diet.
Avoid sauces, salted snacks, cured foods and lunch meats, processed or canned foods.
One should drink plenty of water and avoid sugary carbonated drinks like soft drinks.
Reduce saturated fats such as cheese, ghee, cream etc and eat unsaturated fats such as avocado, salmon, nuts and seeds, etc.
Incorporating physical workout or any activity such as regularly exercising or getting involved in any sports activity is helpful for kidneys.
Routine checkups are important during any kidney issue or if a person has diabetes and high blood pressure. Kidney problems should not be taken lightly by those who are at risk.

The Fact of Falling Prices For Flats in Delhi

Housing prices in Gurgaon and Noida are experiencing stagnancy, and Delhi seems to have gone a step further. Prices of real estate in several prime residential neighbourhoods have come down by almost 20 percent from what they used to be in 2013. In contrast, housing prices in Noida and Gurgaon were quite stable.

Market experts have stated that the property market in Delhi NCR is under stress currently. Home buyers looking for flats in Delhi have attractive options to consider now. Prices of apartments in Delhi in posh neighbourhoods of Central and South Delhi such as Golf Links, Jor Bagh, Defence Colony and Vasant Vihar have shown a decline of 15 to 20 percent. The decline was first observed in 2013 and has stayed so in 2014 and 2015.

Areas such as Aurangzeb Road, Shantiniketan, Amrita Shergill Marg, Prithviraj and Westend have also witnessed price correction. However, the level of price correction hovers between 10 and 15 percent, unlike the premium neighbourhoods of Delhi.

In contrast, Noida and Gurgaon have shown steady capital values at Rs 5,500 to 8000 per sq. ft. and Rs 6500 to 17,000 per sq. ft. respectively. These areas have remained quite stable since 2013. As a matter of fact, those looking to purchase properties in Noida or Gurgaon can look forward to good discounts because of oversupply in certain micro-markets of the two cities.

The plummeting of prices for flats in Delhi and their stagnancy in Noida and Gurgaon have made investors turn to other markets such as Sohna, Neemrana and the L and J zones in Delhi. These areas have witnessed a hike of 15 to 35 percent in capital values.

On the whole, it can be unambiguously stated that the NCR Delhi market is under duress and hence valuation of properties for end users is quite food. There are several negotiable properties and distress sales for apartments in Delhi that investors and buyers can look into. These areas have well-developed social and physical infrastructure. Investors stand to earn good rental returns from them as well. The festival season of Diwali saw developers offer good cash discounts and freebies like gold coins and foreign trips to attract buyers.

Because this market is ideal for buyers, they should be cautious to not let go of a property they like, hoping for prices to drop further. It has been predicted that the real estate market will have a turnaround within six to eight months and property prices would start escalating again. If buyers come by a project that fits their list of needs, it would be a better idea to go ahead with the transaction. Chances are that the property would be liked by some other buyers who would not play the waiting game.

Those considering investment in Noida or Gurgaon should also take the plunge as their respective governments are taking suitable measures to make real estate appear attractive to investors again.

PoC Platform & Technology Market to Surpass US$ 45.4 Billion by 2025

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POC devices allow medical professionals to make decisions in patient’s vicinity, which results in significant healthcare delivery with faster results and immediate clinical management. The novel point-of-care tests (POCTs) offer diagnostic techniques for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B Virus, and chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disorders. According to the International Journal of Nanomedicine, in 2017, around 36.7 million people were affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and around 400 million people were affected by viral hepatitis across the globe.

The survey also stated that with no reliable treatment for HIV infection, early diagnosis is a critical factor in managing AIDS patients, as it is a major cause for morbidity and mortality globally. Furthermore, the point-of-care technologies have enabled efficient monitoring of heart rate, inflammation threats, and heart failure that can potentially avert complications, reduce economic burden, and improve patient care across diverse medical and home care settings. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular diseases account for 17.3 million deaths per year globally and by 2030, around 23.3 million people are expected to die from CVD.

Increasing cancer and diabetes incidences is one of the major factors driving demand for point of care diagnostic tools and assays. Monitoring of glucose, hemoglobin, ketones, and other factors allows prevention and early detection of diabetes-related acute and chronic complications, and has a positive impact on the process of care and management of patients with diabetes. According to National Cancer Institute, in 2016, around 16.8 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the U.S., with around 595,690 deaths from the same disease. The number of people suffering from cancer is expected to rise to 19 million by 2024. According to the Global Diabetes Community, in 2017, around 422 million adults suffer from diabetes globally, where the number is expected to escalate to 642 million by 2040.