Smoking harms genes in minutes

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Want to have a puff? Think again as cigarette smoke starts damaging one’s basic element of life — genes — within 30 minutes of inhaling it, a study has warned. The scientists who studied the way smoking affects humans found one of the carcinogen of tobacco smoke starts causing adverse changes in the genetic structure of the person within 15-30 minutes of taking a puff.

“The results reported here should serve as a stark warning to those who are considering starting to smoke cigarettes,” the study notes. The smoke carries a carcinogen which is known as phenanthrene also known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). This forms toxins in the blood – termed as “trash DNA” – after inhaling, which induces adverse genetic structure or mutation , thus exposing the person to the risk of lung cancer.

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Clerk suspended, ACB probe ordered

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The state government instituted an inquiry by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) into Independent MLA Bachchu Kadu‘s charges of corruption against Chandvadane Hagavane, a state health department clerk.

Meanwhile the government has started a departmental probe into the case and the clerk has been suspended.

The matter came to light when Achalpur MLA Kadu accused the clerk of demanding bribes from doctors for their appointment as medical officers. The clerk allegedly asked for a bribe for the issuance of an appointment letter. Kadu roughed up the clerk at Mantralaya on Friday, adding a dash of drama to the controversy.

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Dehydration and cramps most common injuries

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Dehydration, Mumbai marathon

With the Mumbai marathon attracting enthusiastic participants of all age groups, the doctors in charge of medical emergencies at the marathon had a busy day on Sunday.

“At least 2,500 participants were treated at our medical tents. Most of them had cramps or sprains or were dehydrated,” said Dr Vijay D’Silva, director, medical affairs and critical care at the Asian Heart Institute which was in charge of the overall medical arrangements at the event.

“There were eight critical cases. All of them were given basic treatment at the Asian Heart Institute base camp and later transported to Bombay Hospital and Asian Heart Institute,” added Dr D’Silva.

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