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The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Geriatric Seva Rathna award presented
On Saturday evening, the 'Dr. V.S. Natarajan Geriatric Foundation' conferred on Y.S. Raju, senior professor of medicine and the former head of the department of medicine at NIMS, Hyderabad, the Geriatric Seva Rathna Award - 2025. The award was presented by T.N. Vallinayagam, former judge of the Madras High Court. A book 'Mudhumaiyai Ilamaiyakkum Yoga Payirchi' (Yoga practice that makes old age youthful), authored by S. Abirami Premnath, a naturopathy and yoga specialist was also launched on the occasion by S. Rajeswaran, former judge of the Madras High Court. Mr. Rajeswaran said the 18 asanas that have been detailed in the book that can be practiced for good health. Dr. Natarajan said the book the book is not just for the elderly but for the entire family, with jokes and anecdotes for all to read.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Science
- Associated Press
New Method to Blend Functions for Soft Electronics
Mixing two or three alkyl-pi liquids can achieve the right combination of functions for soft electronics TSUKUBA, JAPAN - June 18, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Soft electronics are an exciting and innovative class of technology that brings together bendable, stretchable semiconducting materials for applications in areas ranging from fashion to healthcare. Researchers have recently developed a new technique to adjust the properties of liquids that could be used to create soft electronics. Room-temperature alkylated-pi molecular liquids (known as alkyl-pi liquids) are an exciting new material that holds great promise for soft electronics. However, one challenge with these fascinating liquids lies in fine-tuning their physical, chemical, and electronic properties – including their ability to interact with light – to achieve the desired functionality. A new study, led by researchers from the National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS) in Tsukuba, Japan, has explored a strategy for blending together alkyl-pi liquids to merge their functions homogeneously. The researchers used photoluminescent color tuning to demonstrate how well the process has worked. Their findings have been published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Previous efforts to control the properties of alkyl-pi liquids have taken one of two approaches. The first involves incorporating small amounts of other molecules, such as dyes, into the liquid. 'When modulating function by adding solid dopants, the dopant molecules have poor solubility, leading to insoluble aggregates and inconsistencies in properties such as luminescent color,' says Dr. Takashi Nakanishi of the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics at NIMS. The second approach involves chemically modifying the alkyl-pi liquids. While this can achieve a uniform result, designing and synthesising entirely new molecules is difficult and less time- and cost-effective. In the new study, researchers synthesised three solvent-free alkyl-pi room-temperature liquids that fluoresced red, green, or blue light, and then they blended the liquids together in varying proportions. They successfully created a range of homogeneous liquid blends of colors with no color variation within the material, showing that the alkyl-pi liquids had merged evenly. The team also assessed how well the two liquids had mixed by changing the temperature and studying how the flow of the mixed liquids changed over time at different temperatures. This approach further confirmed that the liquids were successfully blended together. 'The liquid–liquid blending method implemented in this study for alkyl-pi liquids facilitates the production of low-volatility, ink-like materials that exhibit a diverse spectrum of uniform luminescent colors, devoid of any color unevenness,' Dr. Nakanishi says. 'This means it will be possible to apply or coat the desired function with simple operations such as painting, sandwiching, or soaking the liquid materials wherever needed.' The research opens the path to blending alkyl-pi liquids to vary other functions, such as photoconductivity, charge retention, or gas sensing. Further information Takashi Nakanishi National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) [email protected] Paper: About Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM) Open access journal STAM publishes outstanding research articles across all aspects of materials science, including functional and structural materials, theoretical analyses, and properties of materials. Dr. Kazuya Saito STAM Publishing Director Email: [email protected] Press release distributed by Asia Research News for Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Admissions Open: Master of Hospital Management (MHM) at NIMS
The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, invites applications for admission to the Master of Hospital Management (MHM) course for the upcoming academic year. Eligibility: As per Telangana Government guidelines; in-service candidates must submit NOC. Reserved Category: Valid social status certificates required or treated as Open Category. Entrance Exam: 100 MCQs, 2 hours, English; subjects include Health Sciences, Administration, Computer Science, GK, IQ, and English. Qualifying Marks: 40% for OC/BC/EWS; 30% for SC/ST. Selection: Merit-based from entrance exam scores; ties resolved by Health Sciences marks then age. Fees: Admission ₹5,000 (non-refundable), Security Deposit ₹1,000 (refundable), Tuition ₹26,250 per semester, plus other fees. Counselling: In-person with original documents; counselling fee ₹25,000 adjustable against tuition. Medical Fitness: Required for final admission. Important: Original certificates retained till course completion; no correspondence on admissions—check for updates.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Hyderabad marks World Blood Donor Day with awareness drives, donations camps
Hospitals across Hyderabad marked World Blood Donor Day 2025 on Saturday (June 14) with awareness campaigns, donation drives and public engagements to highlight the critical need for voluntary blood donation. At Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), the day began with an awareness rally led by Sudhir Kumar, head of the Blood Donation Centre. Medical and nursing students, physiotherapy and paramedical trainees and hospital staff across departments participated. NIMS also inaugurated a new cold storage facility capable of storing up to 1,000 units of blood. The facility is expected to enhance the institute's ability to preserve blood components efficiently. Meanwhile, at Raj Bhavan, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who also serves as the president of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS-Telangana), inaugurated a voluntary blood donation camp at the community hall on the premises. Addressing donors and volunteers, he described blood donation as a sacred service and spoke about its transformative impact on families during medical emergencies. He lauded the efforts of Red Cross volunteers, corporate CSR partners and institutional motivators in promoting a culture of safe and voluntary blood donation. The Governor also presented certificates to donors and honoured NGOs and institutional representatives for their contribution to the cause. Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, organised a large-scale blood donation camp with a special focus on supporting children suffering from Thalassemia. Over 100 donors, including doctors, nurses, and staff, took part in the initiative. The hospital recognised volunteers, notably Dayakar Reddy, who has donated blood over 100 times and was felicitated for his commitment. Adding to the awareness efforts, B. Krupan Kumar, senior consultant physician at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderguda, issued a public message underscoring the life-saving potential of blood donation. 'Blood is the elixir of life, no cell in the human body can survive without it. In times of injury, trauma or medical emergency, blood donation can mean the difference between life and death,' he said.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Changes coming to law enforcement training in Ohio
(WKBN) — Ohio will soon usher in what Attorney General Dave Yost calls 'the most comprehensive overhaul of law enforcement training in decades.' Beginning in July, training academies will start teaching an updated curriculum that prioritizes modern-day policing issues. 'We're giving Ohio's peace officers what they need to do their job — real-world tools and the training to handle the toughest calls,' said Yost, whose office encompasses the standards-setting Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC). 'This isn't just reform — it's a significant investment in the future of policing in Ohio.' Effective July 1, academies will introduce the updated curriculum that is mandatory by Jan. 1, 2026. The changes reflect the task force's vision for a modernized, skills-based officer training program, according to Yost. Incoming cadets to any Peace Officer Basic Training academy will now see 72 hours of outdated curriculum replaced with practical, high-stakes training tailored to today's law enforcement environment, including new courses on active shooters and threat response, critical decision-making, crisis mitigation and de-escalation, communications and mediation, and incident debriefs. Courses removed or reclassified (72 hours total): Blue Courage (16 hours): Post-graduation offering First Aid, CPR, AED (8 hours): Online prerequisite ICS/NIMS (8 hours): Online prerequisite NHTSA Speed Measuring Device (40 hours): Post-graduation elective New training topics (72 hours total): Basic & Interpersonal Communications & Mediation: 44 hours Incident Debrief Training: 4 hours Active Shooter/Threat Response + Duty to Render Aid: 8 hours ICAT (Critical Decision-Making, Tactical Breathing, Crisis Mitigation, De-escalation): 16 hours On a related matter, the task force — recognizing the urgent need to support law enforcement recruitment — introduced a modified graduation fitness standard that was implemented after OPOTC approved it in May of 2024. Although entry-level standards remain unchanged, cadets are eligible to graduate if they pass two of the three fitness test components (sit-ups, push-ups, 1.5-mile run), as long as they meet at least 75% of expected progress in the third component. In the year since this change, 91 additional cadets have graduated — officers who would have been disqualified under the previous standard — strengthening Ohio's law enforcement presence at a critical time. 'Updating Ohio's standards ensures we align with today's job demands—allowing us to strengthen the force, better reflect our communities, and increase the number of qualified officers on the streets without compromising integrity or readiness,' Yost said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
