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November , 2013 Volume No.: 30 Issue No.

Contents Message from GNIPS

Letter to the Editor News Update

Health awareness

Disease Outbreak Ne

Forth Coming Events

Drugs Update

Campus News

Students Section

Editors Note

Archive

Vision

TO GROW AS A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD O

PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

EDITOR: Soumya BhattacharyaGURU NANAK INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

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young children in developing countries, killing more than HIV/AIDS,

malaria and measles combined, and resulting in 1 death every 20

seconds.Read more

Two Human Proteins Found to Affect How

'Jumping Gene' Gets Around(21stNovember, 2013)

Using a new method to catch elusive "jumping genes" in the act,

researchers have found two human proteins that are used by one type

of DNA to replicate itself and move from place to place.Read more

Genomic Variant Associated With Sun Sensitivity(21st November, 2013)

Researchers have identified a genomic variant strongly associated

with sensitivity to the sun, brown hair, blue eyes -- and freckles. In

the study of Icelanders the researchers uncovered an intricate

pathway involving the interspersed DNA sequence, or non-coding

region, of a gene that is among a few dozen that are associated with

human pigmentation traits.Read more

Intranasal Insulin improves cognitive function in

patients with Type 2 Diabetes (13thNovember, 2013)

The link between type 2 diabetes and dementia has become widely

recognized. a small proof-of-concept study led by investigators atBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) offers promise of a

new treatment for this widespread problem. Currently published on-

line in the journal Diabetes Care, the study results show that a single

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dose of intranasal insulin can help improve cognitive function in

patients with diabetes.Read more

Breathalyzer Technology Detects Acetone Levels to

Monitor Blood Glucose in Diabetics(13thNovember, 2013)

A novel hand-held, noninvasive monitoring device that uses

multilayer nanotechnology to detect acetone has been shown to

correlate with blood-glucose levels in the breath of diabetics. This

research is being presented at the 2013 American Association of

Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition,

the worlds largest pharmaceutical sciences meeting, in San Antonio,Nov. 1014.Read more

Risk of heart attack, stroke among diabetes

patients significantly lower after gastric bypass(13thNovember, 2013)

New research from the Cleveland Clinic shows most patients with

diabetes and obesity who undergo gastric bypass not only experienceremission of their diabetes and lose significant weight, but they also

reduce their risk of having a heart attack by 40 percent and their risk

for suffering a stroke by 42 percent, over a 10-year time horizon. This

study emphasizes that gastric bypass dramatically changes the

trajectory of many chronic diseases associated with diabetes and

improves multiple cardiovascular risk factors in the long term.Read

more

Newly Identified Brown Fat Stem Cells Hold

Possibilities for Treating Diabetes, Obesity (21stNovember, 2013)

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Obesity and diabetes have become a global epidemic leading to severe

cardiovascular disease. Researchers at the University of Utah believe

their recent identification of brown fat stem cells in adult humans

may lead to new treatments for heart and endocrine disorders,

according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Stem

Cells.Read more

HEALTH AWARENESSTrachoma-a leading cause of blindness

Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world. It

is caused by an obligate intracellular micro-organism called Chlamydia

trachomatis. The disease is transmitted through contact with eye and

nose discharge of infected people, particularly young children who

form the reservoir of infection. It is also spread by flies which have

been in contact with the eyes and nose of infected people.

Clinical characteristics and morbidity

In areas where trachoma is endemic active trachoma is common

among preschool-aged children, with prevalence rates which might be

as high as 60-90%. The infection becomes less frequent and shorter in

duration with increasing age. Infection is usually acquired throughliving in close proximity to a person with the active disease, and the

family is the principal unit for transmission.

After years of repeated infection, the inside of the eyelid can become

so severely scarred (conjuctival scarring) that it turns inwards and

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the eyelid border causes the eye-lashes to rub against the eyeball

(trichiasis) resulting in severe discomfort and pain; this and other

alterations of the eye can lead to the scarring of the cornea. Left

untreated, this condition leads to the formation of irreversible

opacities with resulting visual impairment and blindness typically

between the ages 30-40.

Visual impairment and blindness results in a worsening of the life

experience of individuals and their families, which are normally

already among the poorest of the poor. Women are blinded 2 to 3

times more often than men, probably due to their close contact with

affected children.

Environmental risk factors influencing the transmission of the disease

include:

poor hygiene;

crowded households;

water shortage; and

inadequate latrines and sanitation facilities.

Distribution

Trachoma is hyperendemic in many of the poorest and most rural

areas of 53 countries of Africa, Asia, Central and South America,

Australia and the Middle East.

It is responsible for approximately 1% of the worlds blindness and forthe visual impairment of about 2.2 million people, of whom 1.2 million

are irreversibly blind.

Overall, Africa remains the most affected continent and the one with

the most intensive control efforts. In 2012, 45 million people were

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treated with antibiotics and 155 thousand cases of trichiasis )were

operated in 29 endemic countries of WHOsAfrica Region.

A number of countries have reported achieving intervention goals,

which signify the end of the campaign to trachoma elimination andthe move to post-endemic surveillance. These countries are: The

Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Morocco, Myanmar, Oman and Viet Nam.

Last year the United Kingdoms Department for International

Development provided funding to a project aiming to complete the

mapping of trachoma endemic areas by 2015. The Australian

Government Overseas Aid Programme is funding the elimination ofblinding trachoma in the South East Asia Region.

Economic impact

The burden of trachoma on affected individuals and communities is

enormous. The economic cost in terms of lost productivity is

estimated at between US$2.9 and US$ 5.3 billion annually, increasing

to US$ 8 billion when trichiasis is included.

Prevention and control

Control programmes in endemic countries are being implemented

through the WHO recommended SAFE strategy. This consists of:

surgery to treat the blinding stage of the disease (trachomatous

trichiasis or TT);

antibiotics to treat infection from chlamydia trachomatis;

facial cleanliness, to educate the at risk population on the preventive

measures; and

environmental improvements, such as providing access to safe water

and improved sanitation.

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Most endemic countries have agreed to accelerate the implementation

of this strategy to achieve their respective elimination targets, all

within the year 2020.

Data reported to WHO by Member States in 2012 shows that about45 million people in endemic communities were treated with

antibiotics to eliminate trachoma. the number of people who are

reported as receiving surgery for trichiasis is in the order of 169

thousands, the highest recorded so far.

Elimination efforts need to continue to satisfy the target set by the

World Health Assembly resolution (WHA 51.11), including thecooperation of other health sectors such as sanitation sector and socio

economic development sector, in order to achieve the goal of

GET2020.

Some Facts of Diabetes

About 347 million people worldwide have diabetes.

There is an emerging global epidemic of diabetes that can be traced

back to rapid increases in overweight, obesity and physical inactivity.

Diabetes is predicted to become the seventh leading cause of

death in the world by the year 2030.

Total deaths from diabetes are projected to rise by more than 50% inthe next 10 years.

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There are two major forms of diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a lack of insulin production and

type 2 diabetes results from the body's ineffective use of insulin.

A third type of diabetes is gestational diabetes.

This type is characterized by hyperglycaemia, or raised blood sugar,

which has first appeared or been recognized during pregnancy.

Type 2 diabetes is much more common than type 1 diabetes.

Type 2 accounts for around 90% of all diabetes worldwide. Reports oftype 2 diabetes in children previously rare have increased

worldwide. In some countries, it accounts for almost half of newly

diagnosed cases in children and adolescents.

Cardiovascular disease is responsible for between 50% and 80% of

deaths in people with diabetes.

Diabetes has become one of the major causes of premature illness anddeath in most countries, mainly through the increased risk of

cardiovascular disease (CVD).

In 2004, an estimated 3.4 million people died from consequences of

high fasting blood sugar.

80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income

countries.

In developed countries most people with diabetes are above the age of

retirement, whereas in developing countries those most frequently

affected are aged between 35 and 64.

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Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation and kidney

failure.

Lack of awareness about diabetes, combined with insufficient access

to health services and essential medicines, can lead to complicationssuch as blindness, amputation and kidney failure.

Type 2 diabetes can be prevented.

Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days

and a healthy diet can drastically reduce the risk of developing type 2

diabetes. Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented.

(Based on WHO database)

DISEASE OUTBREAK NEWS

Wild poliovirus in Cameroon(21st November,2013)Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) has been confirmed in Cameroon, the

first wild poliovirus in the country since 2009. Wild poliovirus was

isolated from two acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) cases from West

Region. The patients developed paralysis on 1 October and 19 October

2013. Genetic sequencing indicates that these viruses are linked towild poliovirus last detected in Chad in 2011.Read more

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

The 2nd Pharm. Tech IAPST International Conference on "New insights into

diseases and recent therapeutic approaches"from 17th to 19th January 2014 in

Kolkata, India.Read more

DRUGS UPDATES

FDA approves Nexavar to treat type of thyroid cancer(22nd November, 2013)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the

approved uses of Nexavar (sorafenib) to treat late-stage (metastatic)

differentiated thyroid cancer.Read more

CAMPUS NEWS

B.Pharm 3rd year won the GNIPST Football Champions trophy,2013. B.Pharm 3rdyear won the final match 1-0 against B.Pharm 2nd

year. Deep Chakrabortywas the only scorer of the final.

Students of GNIPST organized pre puja celebration programme,

Saaranya on 7thOctober, 2013 in college Auditorium.

GNIPST organized a garment distribution programme on 28thSeptember, 2013 at Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Adyapith,

Kolkata. On this remarkable event about hundred people have

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received garments. More than hundred students and most of the

faculties participated on that day with lot of enthusiasm.

GNIPST celebrated World Heart Day (29th September) andPharmacists Day(25thSeptember) on 25thand 26thSeptember,

2013 in GNIPST Auditorium. A seminar on Violence against

woman and female foeticide was held on GNIPST Auditorium on

25th September organized by JABALA Action Research

Organization. On 26thSeptember an intra-college Oral and Poster

presentation competition related to World Pharmacists day and

Heart day was held in GNIPST. Ms. Purbali Chakraborty of

B.Pharm 4th year won the first prize in Oral Presentation. Thewinner of Poster presentation was the group of Ms. Utsa Sinha,

Mr. Koushik Saha and Mr. Niladri Banerjee(B.Pharm 4thyear). A

good number of students have participated in both the competition

with their valuable views.

STUDENTS SECTION

WHO CAN ANSWER FIRST????

Which Indian won the Dan David prize along

with R.Langer and G. Whitesides in 2005?

Which prize is given in the field of past, present& future?

Answer of Previous Issues QuestionsA) Honey B)Human insulin

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Identify the personality

Answer of Previous Issues ImageFrederick Banting and Charles Best, discoverer of insulin

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Answer of Previous Issues PuzzleHGSOT

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EDITORS NOTEI am proud to publish the 3

rd issue of 30

thVolume of GNIPST

BULLETIN. GNIPST BULLETIN now connected globally through

facebook account GNIPST bulletin

I want to convey my thanks to all the GNIPST members and the

readers for their valuable comments, encouragement and supports.

I am thankful to Dr. Abhijit Sengupta, Director of GNIPST for his

valuable advice and encouragement. Special thanks to Dr. PreronaSahaand Mr. Debabrata Ghosh Dastidarfor their kind co-operation

and technical supports. I am thankful to Mr. Subha Bhattacharjee

for his contribution tosolve the puzzle section .An important part of

the improvement of the bulletin is the contribution of the readers. You

are invited to send in your write ups, notes, critiques or any kind of

contribution for the forthcoming special and regular issue.

ARCHIVE

Teachers daywas celebrated on 5thSeptember, 2013 by the

students of GNIPST in GNIPST Auditorium.

A zalea exotic flower ) , the fresher welcome programme fornewcomers of GNIPST in the session 2013-14 was held on 8th

August in GNIPST Auditorium.

One day seminar cum teachers development programme forschool teachers on the theme of Recent Trends of Life Sciences

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in Higher Education organized by GNIPST held on 29th June,

2013 at GNIPST auditorium. The programme was inaugurated by

Prof . Asit Guha, Director of JIS Group, Mr. U.S. Mukherjee, Dy

Director of JIS Group and Dr. Abhijit Sengupta, Director cumPrincipal of GNIPST with lamp lighting. The programme started

with an opening song performed by the B.Pharm students of this

institute. The seminar consists of a series of lectures, video

presentations and poster session. On the pre lunch session 4

lectures were given by Dr. Lopamudra Dutta, Mr. Debabrata

Ghosh Dastidar, Ms. Swati Nandy and Ms. Tamalika Chakraborty

respectively. On their presentation the speakers enlighten the

recent development of Pharmacy, Genetics and Microbiology andtheir correlation with Life Sciences. On the post lunch session, Ms.

Saini Setua and Ms. Sanchari Bhattacharjee explained the recent

development and career opportunities in Biotechnology and

Hospital Management. The programme was concluded with

valedictory session and certificate distribution.

About 50 Higher secondary school teachers from different

schools of Kolkata and North& South 24 Parganas district ofWest Bengal participated in this programme. A good interactive

session between participants and speakers was observed in the

seminar. The seminar was a great success with the effort of

faculties, staffs and students of our Institute. It was a unique

discussion platform for school teachers and professional of the

emerging and newer branches of Life Science.

The following B.Pharm. final year students have qualified,

GPAT-2013. We congratulate them all.

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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 amongmore than thirty participants on different aspects of pharmacy

education. Five nonmember participants applied for membership on

that 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:

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a. Beneficiary Institution: Guru Nanak Institution of Pharmaceutical

Science & Technology.

b.Principal Investigator:Dr. LopamudraDutta.

c. Grant-in-aid sanctioned:Rs. 16,25000/- onlyd.Approved duration: 3 years

e. Title of the project: Screening and identification of potential

medicinal plant of Purulia & Bankura districts of West Bengal with

respect to diseases such as diabetes, rheumatism, Jaundice,

hypertension and developing biotechnological tools for enhancing

bioactive molecules in these plants.

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