1 1118-1177-4796-9849-7562-5062mail G GN NI IP PS STTTB BU UL L L L L L E ETTTI IN N2 20 0 1 113 3 8 th November , 2013 Volume No.: 30 Issue No.: 01 Contents •Message from GNIPST•Letter to the Editor •News Update•Health awareness• Disease Outbreak News•Forth Coming Events•Drugs Update•Campus News•Student’s Section•Editor’s Note•Archive•Vision TO GROW AS A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE EDITOR: Soumya BhattacharyaGURU NANAK INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GNIPST Photo Gallery For your comments/contribution OR For ack-Issues, mailto:gnipstbulletin@gmail. com
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MESSAGE FROM GNIPST GNIPST BULLETIN is the official publication of Guru Nanak
Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology. All the members
of GNIPST are proud to publish the 30th Volume of “GNIPSTBULLETIN”. Over the last two years this bulletin updating readers
with different scientific, cultural or sports activities of this
prestigious institute and promoting knowledge of recent development
in Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences. Student’s section is
informing readers about some curious facts of drug discovery, science,
sports and other relevant fields. We look forward to seeing your
submission and welcome comments and ideas you may have.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR.
NEWS UPDATE
'Diabetic Flies' Can Speed Up Disease-FightingResearch (6th November, 2013) In a finding that has the potential to significantly speed updiabetes research, scientists at the University of Maryland havediscovered that fruit flies respond to insulin at the cellular levelmuch like humans do, making these common, easily bred insectsgood subjects for laboratory experiments in new treatments for
diabetes. Read more
Earliest Marker for Autism Found in Young
Infants (6th November, 2013) Eye contact during early infancy may be a key to earlyidentification of autism, according to a study funded by the
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the NationalInstitutes of Health. Published this week in the journal Nature, thestudy reveals the earliest sign of developing autism ever observed -- a steady decline in attention to others' eyes within the first two
to six months of life. Read more
Discovery of HIV 'Invisibility Cloak' Reveals
New Treatment Opportunities(6th November, 2013)
Scientists have discovered a molecular invisibility cloak thatenables HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, to hide inside cells of thebody without triggering the body's natural defence systems.Theirstudy shows how 'uncloaking' the virus using an experimentaldrug triggers an immune response that stops the virus fromreplicating in cells grown in the laboratory.The findings could leadto new treatments and help to improve existing therapies for HIV
infection. Read more
Postoperative Pain May Increase Risk of
Temporary Problems with Learning, Memory(6th November, 2013)
The pain caused by a surgical incision may contribute to the risk
of postoperative cognitive dysfunction, a sometimes transient
impairment in learning and memory that affects a small but
significant number of patients in the days following a surgical
procedure. An animal study from Massachusetts General Hospital
(MGH) researchers, appearing in the November 6 Journal of
Neuroscience, also identifies a probable mechanism for pain-induced
cognitive impairment, suggesting pathways that may be targeted
Researchers from Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Universityof Copenhagen, have characterized a genetic aberration on a group ofcolorectal cancer patients. The discovery gives hope for a new andefficient treatment of colorectal cancer, which is a frequent and oftenfatal disease. The research was recently published in Scandinavian
Journal of Gastroenterology Read more
HEALTH AWARENESS
Mental Health –a serious problem Mental health is an integral and essential component of health.The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of completephysical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity." An important consequence of thisdefinition is that mental health is described as more than theabsence of mental disorders or disabilities.Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individualrealizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stressesof life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution tohis or her community. In this positive sense, mental health is thefoundation for individual well-being and the effective functioning
of a community.• More than 450 million people suffer from mental health. Many
more have mental problems.• Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no
health without mental health.• Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders.
• Mental health is determined by socio-economic, biological andenvironmental factors.
• Cost-effective intersectoral strategies and interventions exist topromote mental health.
Determinants of mental healthMultiple social, psychological, and biological factors determine thelevel of mental health of a person at any point of time. Forexample, persistent socio-economic pressures are recognized risksto mental health for individuals and communities. The clearestevidence is associated with indicators of poverty, includinglow education level.Poor mental health is also associated with rapid social change,
stressful work conditions, gender discrimination, social exclusion,unhealthy lifestyle, risks of violence and physical ill-health andhuman right violation.There are also specific psychological and personality factors thatmake people vulnerable to mental disorders. Lastly, there are somebiological causes of mental disorders including genetic factors andimbalances in chemicals in the brain.Strategies and interventions
Mental health promotion involves actions to create livingconditions and environments that support mental health andallow people to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. Theseinclude a range of actions to increase the chances of more peopleexperiencing better mental health.A climate that respects and protects basic civil, political, socio-economic and cultural rights is fundamental to mental healthpromotion. Without the security and freedom provided by theserights, it is very difficult to maintain a high level of mental health.National mental health policies should not be solely concernedwith mental disorders, but should also recognize and address thebroader issues which promote mental health. This includesmainstreaming mental health promotion into policies andprogrammes in government and business sectors including
education, labour, justice, transport, environment, housing, andwelfare, as well as the health sector.Promoting mental health depends largely on intersectoralstrategies. Specific ways to promote mental health include:
• early childhood interventions (e.g. home visits for pregnantwomen, pre-school psycho-social activities, combined nutritionaland psycho-social help for disadvantaged populations);
• support to children (e.g. skills building programmes, child andyouth development programmes);
• socio-economic empowerment of women (e.g. improving access toeducation and microcredit schemes);
• social support for elderly populations (e.g. befriending initiatives,
community and day centres for the aged);• programmes targeted at vulnerable groups, including minorities,
indigenous people, migrants and people affected by conflicts anddisasters (e.g. psycho-social interventions after disasters);
• mental health promotional activities in schools (e.g. programmessupporting ecological changes in schools and child-friendlyschools);
• mental health interventions at work (e.g. stress preventionprogrammes);
WHO supports governments in the goal of strengthening andpromoting mental health. WHO has evaluated evidence for
promoting mental health and is working with governments todisseminate this information and to integrate the effectivestrategies into policies and plans.More specifically, WHO's mental health Gap Action Programme(mhGAP) aims at scaling up services for mental, neurological andsubstance use disorders for countries especially with low- and
middle-income. When adopted and implemented, tens of millionscan be treated for depression, schizophrenia, and epilepsy,prevented from suicide and begin to lead normal lives – evenwhere resources are scarce.
(Based on WHO factsheet)
DISEASE OUTBREAK NEWS
Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus
(6th November,2013) The National Health and Planning Commission, China notified WHO
of two new laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian
influenza A(H7N9) virus. Read more
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
The 2nd Pharm. Tech IAPST International Conference on "New insights into
diseases and recent therapeutic approaches" from 17th to 19th January 2014 inKolkata, India. Read more
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The general body meeting of APTI, Bengal Branch has been conducted
at GNIPST on 15th June, 2012. The program started with a nice
presentation by Dr. Pulok Kr. Mukherjee, School of Natural Products,
JU on the skill to write a good manuscript for publication in impact
journals. It was followed by nearly two hour long discussion among
more than thirty participants on different aspects of pharmacy
education. Five nonmember participants applied for membership onthat very day.
GNIPST is now approved by AICTE and affiliated to WBUT for
conducting the two years’ post graduate course (M.Pharm) in
P H A R M A C O L O G Y . The approved number of seat is 18.
The number of seats in B.Pharm. has been increased from 60 to 120.
AICTE has sanctioned a release of grant under Research Promotion
Scheme (RPS) during the financial year 2012-13to GNIPST as per the
details below:
a. Beneficiary Institution: Guru Nanak Institution of Pharmaceutical