by Sunil on February 5, 2010
Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Punjab
Government of Punjab
Chandigarh
Recruitment of Inspectors Grade-II
Applications are invited for the following posts of Inspectors Gr.II in Department of Food and Supplies in Punjab Government :
* Inspector Gr.II : 1289 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5910-20200 grade pay Rs.2800, Qualification : Graduate with Punjabi upto Matric standard (b) at least 120 hour course wit hworking experience in the use of PC or Information Technology in Office Productivity or DTP applications from a recognised institution OR a computer course equivalent to O level course, Age : 21-35 years as on 31/01/2010.
Selection by written test only
Application Fee : Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST) by DD/ Pay Order/ Bankers Cheque/ Postal Order in favour of Director Food and Supplies payable at Chandigarh.
How to Apply : application on prescribed format should reach Office of Director Food and Civil Supplies, Punjab, Jeevandeep Building (LIC), Sector-17-B, Chandigarh on or before 26/02/2010.
by admin on February 5, 2010
Dena Bank
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)
Dena Corporate Centre, C-10, G-Block,
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400051
Dena Bank Invites Applications from Indian Citizens for recruitment of smart and enthusiastic professionals to join as Cheif Managers, Senior Managers, Managers and Officers and various disciplines and scales. Candidates are required to apply on-line through Bank’s web site only.
1. Manager -IT/Systems (MMG Scale-II) : 12 posts, Age : 21-35 years
2. Security Officer (MMG Scale-II) : 08 posts, Age : 21-35 yrs
3. Officer – IT/Systems (JMG Scale-I) : 26 posts, Age : 21-30 yrs
Fee : Requisite application Rs.350/- (Rs.75/- for SC/ST/PH) fee must be paid by way of Bankers’ Pay Order/Demand Draft (MICR) issued by a Scheduled Commercial Bank payable at Mumbai in favour of “Dena Bank – Recruitment Project for Specialist Officers 2010” or by way of “ Fees Payment Challan “ by visiting nearest Dena Bank’s Branch.
How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply on-line Dena Bank website only. Application link from website will be open from 08/02/2010 to 08/03/2010. The last date of receipt of system generated printout of the on-line applications is 22/03/2010.
Important Dates :
1. Start date of Onlie submission fo application : 08/02/2010
2. Last date of Online Registration : 08/03/2010
3. Last date for Receipt of Printout of Registered Application: 22/03/2010
4. Last date for Receipt of Printout of Registered Application from far-flung areas : 29/03/2010
5. Date of Written Examination : 23/05/2010
Please visit Recruitment section of Dena Bank at http://www.denabank.com/
by pavan on February 5, 2010
Government of India
Department of Space
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Annual Recruitment of Scientists/Engineers with B.Tech./ BE or equivalent degree in Electronics / Mechanical
ISRO offers the position of Scientist/Engineer `SC’ in the pay band of Rs.15600-39100/- + Grade Pay Rs.5400 to the to young engineering graduates in the following specialized fields :-
* Scientist/Engineer SC – Electronics (Code : 01)
* Scientist/Engineer SC – Mechanical (Code : 02)
Eligibility: BE/B.Tech in First Class or equivalent with an aggregate minimum of 65% (average of all semesters for which results are available). Candidates who are slated to complete the BE/B.Tech course in the academic year 2009-10 are also eligible to apply provided final Degree is available by 31/8/2010.
Age Limit: 35 years as on 26/02/2010 (40 years in case of SC/ST candidates and 38 years for OBC candidates, Ex-serviceman and Persons with Disabilities[PWD] are eligible for age relaxation as per Govt. of India orders).
How to apply :
1. The application for on-line registration will be hosted in the ISRO web-site between 05/02/2010 and 26/02/2010. Candidates may visit ISRO web-site at www.isac.gov.in/CentralBE/advt.jsp to register their applications on-line. Applications will be received on-line only.
2. There will be an Application Fee of Rs.100/- for each application in the form of any of the Nationalized Bank in favour of the Sr. Accounts Officer, ISRO HQ, Bangalore, payable at Bangalore. The Applicant should enter the DD Number, date and name of the Bank in the space provided for the same in the web application. After filing the application, on-line, the applicant has to send the DD with his/her Full Name (as entered in web), Post Number and Registration No. written on the reverse of the DD to Administrative Officer (ICRB), ISRO Headquarters, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore-560094 by ordinary post superscribing on the envelope “ISRO RECRUITMENT-SCI/ENGR-SC(BE/B.TECH)” by 05/03/2010.
A written test for selection will be conducted 0n 17/04/2010 at 10 major cities throughout India.
Visit http://www.isac.gov.in/CentralBE/advt.jsp for further information and complete details.
Many of today’s popular herbal supplements, including St. John’s wort, ginkgo biloba, garlic and even grapefruit juice can pose serious risks to people who are taking medications for heart disease, says a new review.
More than 15 million Americans reportedly use herbal remedies or high-dose vitamins.
The use of these products is especially concerning among elderly patients who take multiple medications and are already at greater risk of bleeding, according to the study authors.
“Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as ‘natural’,” Arshad Jahangir, professor of medicine and consultant cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, said.
“But ‘natural’ doesn’t always mean they are safe. Every compound we consume has some effect on the body, which is, in essence, why people are taking these products to begin with.”
In addition to their direct effects on body function, these herbs can interact with medications used to treat heart disease, either reducing their effectiveness or increasing their potency, which may lead to bleeding or a greater risk for serious cardiac arrhythmias (erratic heartbeats).
“We can see the effect of some of these herb-drug interactions — some of which can be life-threatening — on tests for blood clotting, liver enzymes and, with some medications, on electrocardiogram,” Jahangir said.
According to the report, a major concern is that patients do not readily disclose their use of herbal remedies, and healthcare providers may not routinely ask about such use.
“If patients aren’t satisfied with their care today, many will turn to herbs because they believe these compounds can help them manage chronic conditions or improve health and prevent future disease,” said Jahangir.
Two nationwide surveys conducted in 1990 and 1997 found that the number of visits to complementary and alternative providers increased from 427 million to 629 million, whereas the number of visits to primary care physicians remained basically unchanged, said a Mayo Clinic release.
These findings are slated for publication in the forthcoming issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Children and young adults are more likely to pursue sports, music or other pastimes when given an opportunity to nurture their own passion.
Parental control can predict whether a child develops a harmonious or obsessive passion for a hobby, says Genevive Mageau, psychology professor at Montreal University (MU), who led a three-part study.
“We found that controlling adults can foster obsessive passion in their children by teaching them that social approval can only be obtained through excellence,” says Mageau.
“An activity then becomes highly important for self-protective reasons that don’t necessarily correspond with a child’s true desires.”
As part of the study, the research team evaluated 588 musicians and athletes from swimmers to skiers.
Participants were between six and 38 years and practiced hobbies at different levels: beginner, intermediate and expert.
Kids were recruited from high school or specialised summer camps, while adults were recruited at training camps and competitions.
The scientific team used a Likert-type scale to measure how parents supported child autonomy and evaluated child well-being regarding hobbies.
While parents do well to support their children to pursue an activity, such encouragement can graduate to unwelcome pressure.
“Children and teenagers who are allowed to be autonomous are more likely to actively engage in their activity over time,” says Mageau.
“Being passionate should not be viewed as a personality trait – it is a special relationship one develops with an activity,” adds Mageau.
These findings were published in the latest issue of the Journal of Personality.
Asthma patients using herbal remedies may make their quality of life worse and suffer from increased frequency of symptoms, a new study claims.
A study conducted by American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology observed 326 asthma patients over a 33-month period.
Of those, 25 percent reported herbal remedy use and lower adherence to use of prescribed inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
It was learnt that patients using herbal remedies were more likely to have been hospitalized or intubated for asthma.
Also, they had concerns about possible adverse effects of ICS and difficulty following a medication schedule.
Angkana Roy, M.D., lead author, Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, said: “Results indicate patients using herbal remedies are less likely to take their prescribed medications.
“These patients report worse asthma control and poorer quality of life than patients who follow medication plans. Underuse of prescribed medication is one of the main factors contributing to poor outcomes in asthma patients.”
Also, Leonard Bielory, M.D., ACAAI Integrative Medicine Committee chair, added: “Patients interested in herbal remedies need to use them to complement treatment and not as an alternative, or they will not maximize their health and may actually hinder it as this study shows.
“Remember, asthma is a serious disease and needs to be treated that way. Always ask your allergist about medication concerns and discuss use of herbal remedies.”
The study has been published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of ACAAI.
by ravi on February 3, 2010
Chinese scientists claim to have solved the mystery of acupuncture points, a major breakthrough which could pave the way for treatment of early stage cancers by detecting the tumour cells, using super powerful X-rays.
Many researchers thought the acupuncture therapy was effective, but doubted whether acupuncture points did exist.
Now, a team, led by the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), has discovered that the acupuncture points do exist but these differ from other parts of the body.
“X-ray beams emitted by the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF) are 100 million times brighter, and 10,000 times more intense than the beam produced by a standard X-ray machine,” the Xinhua news agency quoted Xiao Tiqiao, the head of the construction of SSRF’s beamlines, as saying.
In fact, the SSRF, the biggest scientific platform for science research and technology development in China, had last month concluded a nine-month trial operation. During the trial operation, the light sources helped in the treatment of fatal cancers, a task led by the scholars with the Med-X Institute of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
“The beamlines are just like super microscopes. They can contribute to the treatment of early stage cancers by detecting the tumor cells that might be overlooked by the X- ray at hospital,” Xiao said.
by pavan on February 3, 2010
A new study led by scientists from Harvard Stem Cell Institute in Boston has shown that mixing blood from young people with the one from elderly might help reverse effects of ageing.
Lead researcher Amy Wagers discovered that the blood of the young animals seemed to rejuvenate ageing blood stem cells in the bone marrows of the older mice.
It also revitalised so-called “niche” cells in the bone marrow, which nourish, support and stimulate blood stem cells. Although old mice make more blood stem cells and more niche cells than young mice, many are faulty.
“The reason the old animals have too many is probably an attempt to compensate for these flaws,” New Scientist quoted Wagers as saying.
Old mice also make too many myeloid blood cells, which contribute to inflammation and the development of cancer, and too few lymphoid blood cells, which orchestrate tissue repair.
However, in the new study, these age-related changes were reversed and the mice made fewer myeloid cells and more lymphoid cells.
The research team concluded that young mice’s blood flowed into the older animals, prompting youth-giving changes.
They said that as-yet-unidentified components in the young mice’s blood passed into the older animals and prompted these youth-giving changes.
THE CLAIM
If you have a seafood allergy, avoid CT scans.
THE FACTS
Seafood allergies represent the most common form of food allergies in adults. But myths about this abound. The most prevalent falsehood is that allergies to shellfish are caused by an intolerance to their iodine content. As a result, many patients who show up at hospitals for CT scans and other X-ray procedures that involve ingesting iodine-containing contrast agents worry about allergic reactions.
According to studies, the notion is a myth: The allergies are caused by proteins in the animals, not iodine content. But researchers have found that the myth also persists because doctors help propagate it.
One study said the belief was so prevalent that about 70 per cent of radiologists and cardiologists who were surveyed said they asked patients whether they had seafood allergies before administering radiocontrast agents.
In reality, the general risk of an adverse reaction to a contrast agent ranges from 0.2 per cent to 17 per cent (depending on several factors), with severe reactions extremely rare. But studies show that an allergy of any kind, be it asthma or an allergy to shellfish, raises the risk by the same amount. Ultimately, no more than 15 per cent of patients with seafood allergies experience reactions.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Seafood allergies are not caused by iodine.