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14 6 - 12 November, 2017 T S Technology & Health NEW DELHI TIMES Protection from Mosquito: Separating Facts from Fancy www.NewDelhiTimes.com ◆◆By Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi @ManekaGandhiBJP he most important animal in your life, no matter where you are, is the mosquito. Therefore, you should know the facts about it. Separating fact from fancy can help us better protect ourselves. All mosquitoes are the same: Fact - Mosquitoes of different species are as different from each other as a lion is from a housecat. They have different behaviour, very different preferences of what they want to eat and where they might live. Urban species don’t do well in the country and some species thrive only in one specific region. Which mosquitoes like your environment can have an effect on the types of diseases you’re exposed to. All Mosquitoes Carry Disease: Fact - There are over 3,000 mosquito species worldwide, but only a couple of hundred are important medically. Most species of mosquito don’t even bite humans -- some prefer other animals like amphibians, birds, horses and reptiles. Specific species carry specific diseases: For example, West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis virus come from the genera Culex. Chikungunya, dengue and yellow fever are carried by Aedes mosquitoes. Zika is spread by Aedes agypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito, Malaria is transmitted by species of the Anopheles genus. Droughts mean less mosquitoes: Fact - While mosquitoes breed in water, droughts are some of the most diseasepromoting. The water may be less but it is dirtier and therefore appealing to mosquitoes. The lack of water sources ◆◆ By Dr. Anveeta Agarwal @AnveetaAgarwal Toothache: It’s Not Always Cavities anveeta@dantah.com ome patients have impeccably clean mouths and a good oral hygiene with no visible sign of tooth decay, but they complain of an annoying toothache. These patients may visit several dentists and specialists and may undergo root canal therapy, dental extractions and other procedures without any relief. Such patients need to be examined carefully for diseases of other parts of the body and be treated accordingly. This kind of dental pain is usually referred, which means the problem lies elsewhere but due to the intricate network of nerves which connects the tooth to adjoining areas, pain travels from the main site of disease to the teeth and is called ‘referred dental pain’. The pain can be present at all times or can be intermittent. It is usually felt in the teeth or in the surrounding areas such as the gums and bone. Pain can also migrate from one tooth to another and even change sides of the mouth. The pain may be present for weeks to several years. Referred dental pain needs to be carefully diagnosed to prevent unnecessary dental extractions and dental interventions. Many a time, these warn the individual of an impending danger and means that mosquitoes and birds -- who carry many of the mosquito-borne illnesses that affect us -- are crowded together to share the resource. Both male and female mosquitoes bite humans Fact -Only the females bite as they require the protein in our blood to produce their eggs. Males feed on other sources, such as flower nectar. Mosquitoes prefer people with “sweet blood”: Fact - No. Mosquitoes are not attracted to people with more blood sugar. Researchers have found that mosquitoes have a love of carbon dioxide, lactic acid and certain strains of bacteria that some people have in higher concentrations. Some people have more carbon dioxide. Some sweat more. People who do heavy exercise make themselves more attractive to mosquitoes due to a potent combination of sweat, carbon dioxide, and lactic acid a compound found in sweat. This means that you’ll be more likely to get bitten if you sit outside after a run. Scent can also play a role. Mosquitoes prefer people with Blood Type O: Fact - No, the type makes no difference. Mosquitoes bite people because they require protein for breeding, not sugar. Some facets of a human’s genetics, such as skin bacteria, may have an effect, but blood type is not one of these factors. People who have fair skin get bitten more: Fact - The bites show up more on fair people, but all colours get the same number of bites. Mosquitoes bite people regardless of their size: Fact - Mosquitoes prefer larger people to should not be ignored. Some common causes of toothache, which stems from causes other than the tooth, are discussed below. • Temporomandibular jaw and surrounding muscles Aching muscles with localized tender areas can refer pain to other structures in consistent patterns. Jaw muscles usually refer pain to the teeth, and this can be perceived as dental or intraoral pain. The pain can increase with overuse of the muscles. The muscles that help in chewing food can be under strain due to overuse, temporomandibular jaw issues, clenching habit etc. These muscles become sore and tender and refer pain to the teeth. Treatment involves locating the cause of the muscle tenderness and unloading the strain on the musculature. • Neural pain The trigeminal nerve is one of the most important nerves that provide sensation to the face and teeth. In a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia, episodes of short and extremely severe pain occur in the face simply after brushing the teeth, eating or touching the cheek. This pain can sometimes be felt in a tooth, mimicking a toothache. Proper diagnosis requires a neurological evaluation and brain imaging. Education, smaller ones. Adults will be bitten more than children, and men more than women. This is probably because larger people emit higher quantities of carbon dioxide and body heat, and provide more surface area for feasting. Pregnant women get bitten more: Fact - True. Pregnant women give off more heat and carbon dioxide. Garlic, Vitamin B supplements or bananas will ward off mosquitoes: Fact - There is no scientific or anecdotal data to suggest that they have any effect. Alcohol drinkers attract more mosquitoes: Fact - A study in Burkina Faso has found that beer consumption increases the human’s attractiveness to mosquitoes. You are safe if you spend your time indoors, especially with airconditioning: Fact - Avoiding the outdoors at certain times a day, especially early evenings, is one of the ways suggested to avoid exposure to bites. Staying inside with doors and windows shut, will lower your risk. But mosquitoes can be a problem inside. Some, especially the Aedes aegypti mosquito, live in nooks and crannies in homes and gardens. Some mosquitoes breed in boiler rooms and potted-plant containers. So in high risk areas, even if the airconditioning is on, the best thing to do is sleep under nets. Swamps are dangerous to live near and wetlands should be drained to get rid of mosquitoes: Fact - While mosquitoes like warm and marshy swamps and wetlands, removing these will not have any effect on mosquito populations or mosquito borne diseases. Many mosquitoes are much more comfortable in human habitats. Aedes aegypti live with humans as it is easier to anticonvulsant medications and sometimes microsurgery are used to treat this condition. • Referral headache pain Migraines and cluster headaches result from changes in the nerves and blood vessels of the head. In some cases, through referral patterns of the trigeminal nerve, these headaches can also be felt in the teeth, causing toothaches. The pain can be spontaneous, severe and throbbing in nature. Treatment involves establishing the cause of the headache and medications. • Heart Attack and Angina Heart problems such as angina pectoris or acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), refer pain to the shoulder, arm and even to the jaw. Sometimes it is associated with chest pain but occasionally it is not. Intense tooth or jaw pain can signal a heart attack when associated with other features like shoulder pain, breathlessness, nausea and sweating. Medical help should be sought immediately if pain of this nature occurs. • Sinusitis Problems in the maxillary sinuses can refer pain to the upper teeth. The pain is usually felt in several upper teeth as dull, aching or throbbing. Sometimes it is associated find blood. Females lay their eggs in artificial containers with a bit of standing water - flower pots, vases, tires, buckets, planters, toys, birdbaths, empty garbage cans, lids. That is why it is vital to check your house, garden and neighbourhood for these kinds of containers. Empty them, turn them over, dry them out. Empty and refresh water in birdbaths and fountains at least once a week to keep mosquitoes from maturing. Cold and dry climates keep mosquitoes away: Photo Credit : Shutterstock Fact - Not true anymore. Research shows that mosquito populations increase with higher spring soil moisture levels—heavy snowfall, snowmelt and spring rain all provide sufficient standing water to allow the breeding of mosquitoes, even in typically “dry” areas. Bats should be brought in to eat mosquitoes: Fact - While bats are extremely useful insect eaters, mosquitoes are far too small to interest them. They eat them but not in such large quantities, as the energy they need to catch them outweighs the food benefit. For Full Article : http://www. newdelhitimes.com/ protection-frommosquito-separating-facts-from-fancy To join the animal welfare movement contact gandhim@nic.in, www.peopleforanimalsindia.org with pressure below the eyes and it can increase with lowering the head, putting pressure over the sinuses, coughing or sneezing. Tests performed on your teeth, such as cold, chewing and percussion, can increase the pain from sinus origin. A history of an upper respiratory infection, nasal congestion or sinus problem should lead to suspicion of a “sinus toothache.” Treatment with antihistaminics, decongestants and antibiotics will help alleviate the pain. In patients with persistent toothache that is fleeting and mysterious in nature, a comprehensive evaluation and assessment should be done by a dental surgeon to help identify the problem. Other diagnostic tests, such as MRI or CT scans, may be advised depending on the symptoms and clinical findings. These investigations further assess the problem and help to rule out other conditions. Consults from other physicians like ENT surgeons, neurologists may also be advised. Undiagnosed toothache/jaw ache should never be ignored and dismissed. They might be a warning sign of underlying problems and need to be diagnosed and treated on time. By Dr. Anveeta Agarwal, BDS, MDS, Consultant Oral Pathologist, Associate Dental Surgeon & a Specialist at Dantah
6 - 12 November, 2017 15 Entertainment & Lifestyle Beyonce to play Nala in Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ NEW DELHI TIMES Hoffman apologizes for alleged harassment incident in 1985 B eyonce Knowles-Carter is joining the cast of “The Lion King” to voice to role of Nala. The Walt Disney Studios revealed the main cast for its upcoming live-action and CG adaptation of its 1994 animated classic and confirmed the months old rumor that the pop superstar would be lending her voice to the project. Some had been previously announced for the film including Donald Glover as Simba and James Earl Jones as Mufasa. Forbes: Michael Jackson top earning dead celebrity with M $75M ichael Jackson died eight years ago, but he’s still generating millions of dollars. Jackson is atop the Forbes list of top-earning dead celebrities for the fifth straight year, with $75 million. Forbes says Jackson’s earnings are boosted by a new greatest hits album, a Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show and a stake in the EMI music publishing catalog. Two other singers join Jackson in the top five. Elvis Presley comes in fourth with $35 million and Bob Marley ranks fifth with $23 million. Golf legend Arnold Palmer is the secondhighest earner. He brought in $40 million in part through sales of Arizona lemonade and ice tea beverage made in his name. Palmer is followed by Charles Schulz. The creator of the “Peanuts” franchise made $38 million. Credit : Associated Press (AP) Photo Credit : AP Photo Other cast include Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Alfre Woodard as Sarabi, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon and Keegan-Michael Key as a hyena. Jon Favreau, who brought Disney’s CG and live-action adaptation of “The Jungle Book” to life, is set to direct. The film is slated for a July 19, 2019 theatrical release. Credit : Associated Press (AP) MGM returns to film distribution with Annapurna partnership T Photo Credit : AP Photo he storied movie studio MGM is getting back into distribution, teaming with Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures in a joint venture that could have ramifications for the next James Bond film. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Annapurna on announced a partnership to distribute films in the United States. The move signals growing ambitions for MGM, which was once one of Hollywood’s premier brands. After financial struggles, the Beverly Hills, California-based studio, founded in 1924, emerged from bankruptcy protection in 2000 and has since released its films through larger studios. “The time has come for MGM to regain control of its own destiny and return to U.S. theatrical distribution,” Gary Barber, MGM chief executive and chairman, said in a statement. MGM remains the home of James Bond, but neither MGM nor Annapurna said if the next Bond movie, planned for 2019, is a part of their new deal. MGM’s pact with Sony Pictures on the franchise expired in 2015. Worldwide distribution rights for the 25th Bond film, MGM said, would be announced “at a later date.” MGM and Annapurna said they will together release about 15 films a year, including six to eight by MGM. Each company retains creative control over their individual D ustin Hoffman is apologizing for the alleged sexual harassment of a 17-yearold intern in 1985, saying “it is not reflective of who I am.” Writer Anna Graham Hunter alleges that the now 80-year-old actor groped her on the set of TV movie “Death of a Salesman” and “talked about sex to me and in front of me.” She was left in tears, she wrote in a column in The Hollywood Reporter. projects. Annapurna, which has recently begun marketing and distributing its own titles, will handle campaigns for all MGM titles. “We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Gary and the entire MGM team,” said Ellison. “MGM’s distinguished legacy and library of films has made them a pillar in the industry and I couldn’t be more proud and confident in our team’s ability to collaborate on the distribution of their upcoming slate.” The first movie MGM will release under the agreement will be Eli Roth’s “Death Wish,” a remake of the 1974 revenge thriller, in March. Also on the docket are a musical of 1983′s “Valley Girl,” the Rocky saga sequel “Creed 2,” and a female-led remake of 1988′s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” titled “Nasty Women.” Since its founding in 2012, Annapurna has become an Academy Awards regular thanks to films like “American Hustle,” ″Zero Dark Thirty” and “Her.” Its recent forays into distribution, however, have been less successful. None of its three releases this year — Kathryn Bigelow’s “Detroit,” Angela Robinson’s “Professor Marston & the Wonder Woman” and Mike White’s “Brad’s Status” — have performed well at the box office. Credit : Associated Press (AP) The Oscar-winner replied in a statement: “I have the utmost respect for women and feel terrible that anything I might have done could have put her in an uncomfortable situation. I am sorry. It is not reflective of who I am.” Hoffman is the latest Hollywood name linked to a deluge of sexual harassment and assault allegations. Credit : Associated Press (AP) Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez discuss relationship J ennifer Lopez says a fire alarm went off during her first date with Alex Rodriguez, literally. Lopez says she met the former baseball star for a dinner at a Bel Air, California, hotel that was cut short when a fire alarm rang and the couple had to evacuate the building. The couple has discussed their relationship in an interview with Vanity Fair. Rodriguez tells the magazine that he and Lopez are “very much twins” as Latinos from New York. For her part, Lopez says: “I understand him in a way that I don’t think anyone else could, and he understands me in a way that no one else could ever.” The couple appears on the cover of the magazine’s December issue. Credit : Associated Press (AP) Photo Credit : AP Photo www.NewDelhiTimes.com
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