Thursday, July 29, 2021

Hepatitis: How To Ensure Your Liver Is Healthy: Amol Naikawadi


The article has been contributed by Mr Amol Naikawadi, Joint Managing Direct and Preventive Healthcare Specialist, Indus Health Plus.

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Various infectious viruses, non-infectious agents can bring about this condition. Sometimes, the ailment can go to severe liver cirrhosis (a late-stage liver disease in which scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue causing permanent liver damage) and even cancer. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 354 million people worldwide live with hepatitis infections.

Causes

Some of the most common causes for the different types of Hepatitis are:

·         Consuming contaminated food or drinks, which cause Hepatitis A and E

·         Transmission through blood, body fluids, engaging in sexual activity, in the case of Hepatitis B and C

·         Sharing needles, syringes, and other injections can also cause Hepatitis B and C

Few other prominent reasons for Hepatitis that needs emphasis, especially in the current situation, are:

1.       No to self-medication - Fear and panic of the covid-19 have led many people to resort to boosting their immunity, as per the advice available on social networks or relying solely on self-expertise. Incomplete knowledge, fake news and unverified claims by many products increased this trend.

As the liver metabolises most of the medications, this can lead to unnecessary stress on the body organ, causing drug-induced Hepatitis. 

2.       Avoid alcohol- Having an excessive amount of alcohol is a dominant factor leading to liver damage, which may eventually progress to Hepatitis. Alcoholism as a habit is quite distressing as it can cause a lot of physical and psychological issues. 

3.       Diet and lifestyle- Unrestricted intake of fats, protein, carbs, and alcohol will increase the accumulation of excess fats in the liver. Thus, giving rise to the condition called fatty liver.

A sedentary lifestyle with no exercise and body movement also causes the same, which changes the typical structure of liver cells.

Prevention

The liver is a vital organ of our body, which is needed to ensure an individual's overall health and well-being.

Preventive health check-up company Indus Health Plus conducted over 10000 tests from April 2018 to Dec 2020. Data from the above revealed that 10% of the tested males and 3% of tested females had abnormal liver enzyme SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, responsible for converting food to energy).

Thus, health check-ups are handy in the early detection of any potentially severe liver condition.  

Below are a few tests to understand whether your liver is healthy and functioning properly:

·         To assess the functional status, one can get a liver function test that measures the serum bilirubin levels and liver enzymes like SGPT, total protein levels, etc.  

·         Radiological tests like ultrasound, CT and MRI help visualise the liver structure.

Precautions to maintain good liver status include: 

·         Periodic assessment of liver functions

·         Maintaining a healthy lifestyle 

·         Avoiding alcohol and smoking 

·         Taking medications as per a doctor's prescription  

·         Being aware and getting vaccinated against certain infections like Hepatitis B. 

Public Advisory From ‘Vi’ Against Online & KYC Frauds


“It has been brought to our notice that some Vi customers are getting SMS and Calls from unidentified numbers asking them to update their KYC immediately. These fraudsters, at times, disguise as company representatives and threaten unsuspecting users with SIM block if KYC is not done. They may also seek certain confidential information from customers, in the name of verification.

Vi cautions all our customers against such unauthorised Calls and SMS. Vi customers are advised to not give their KYC details or share any OTP with anybody on a call, and should not call back on these numbers or click on any link mentioned in the SMS.

Customers are informed that clicking on any unverified link or sharing any details could lead to data and information theft from the mobile device, and can have other serious consequences.

All customer communication from the company is only done from the SMS ID ‘ViCARE’. Any SMS being acted upon which is not originating from ‘ViCARE’ is strictly not advisable.

Vi is committed to being the most trusted and valued partner for our customers and businesses to succeed in a digital world.”

About Vi:

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

The company offers products and services to its customers in India under the TM Brand name “Vi”.

Keysight Technologies Will Hold Aerospace Defense Symposium In India From August 25-26, 2021


What:  Keysight Technologies enables customers to learn about the latest electronic test at the Aerospace Defense Symposium 2021 India. Keysight experts will present vital information relating to the next generation of aerospace defense technology, in addition to demonstrations of the company’s solutions for this dynamic industry, which include next generation spectrum analyzers, signal sources, vector network analyzers, ultra high bandwidth oscilloscopes, among others.

When:             August 25–26, 2021

Where:            Virtual: https://connectlp.keysight.com/Aerospace-Defense-Symposium-India-2021

Keysight will present on a wide variety of topics relevant to the aerospace and defence industry as follows:

Day 1:             August 25, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. IST - 1:00 p.m. IST

Topics include:

·        Understanding technological advances in ultra-wideband mmwave signal generation and analysis for radar and satellite

o   Millimeter-wave frequency bands provide wide available bandwidths that enable high-throughput data, range resolution, accuracy and low latency. Keysight will discuss how technological advances help facilitate rapid measurements with ultra-wideband mmwave signal generation and analysis for radar and satellite applications.

·        Deep dive into Multichannel radio frequency/radar analysis with time domain instrumentation

o   With the advancement in time domain instrumentation, traditional radio frequency (RF) measurements no longer “separate” from the digital design engineer. Time domain instrumentation like next generation multi-channel oscilloscopes can help with RF analysis. Keysight will showcase how multichannel RF/radar analysis can be executed with time domain instrumentation tools.

Modulation distortion, noise power ratio (NPR), phase noise measurements with next generation network analysis

o   Modern network analysis tools help speed state of the art measurements including NPR, modulation distortion, and phase noise measurements. Keysight will discuss how the company’s network analyzers will help customers achieve desired measurements.

Seamless test methodologies for modern deceptive jamming designs

o   Digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) takes RF signals, digitizes them, and then creates new RF energy based on the pulse received. With a fast turnaround time, it can be used to create multiple false targets. Keysight will explore DRFM and its advantages during this session.

Day 2: August 26, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. IST - 1:00 p.m. IST

Demystifying complex test scenarios for aerospace defense applications with Keysight’s PathWave Test Automation software

o   Keysight’s PathWave Test Automation software enables customer to save time with connected test workflows. In this session, Keysight experts will present how to address complex test scenarios in aerospace defense applications.

Compact mmWave receiver design for military satellite communication with Keysight’s PathWave Advanced Design System (ADS) software

o   First time right system design ensures that a customer’s system has a competitive advantage. Keysight will discuss how PathWave ADS helps seamlessly design mmWave receivers for military satellite communication.

Quantum and optical communication in aerospace defense | challenges and solutions

o   As the end of Moore’s law draws near, quantum technology provides the means to achieve breakthroughs in computing. The unique properties of superposition and entanglement enable previously unimagined performance in quantum applications such as computing, communications and sensing. Keysight experts will discuss how quantum technology and optical communication go hand in hand.

Sneak-peek into 5G technology advancements in Aerospace Defense & Military

o   The expansion of 5G design for military and tactical applications has created specific requirements for successful implementation. Whether it is radar or satellite, 5G will play a vital role moving forward. Keysight will deliver a sneak peek into how 5G technological advancements will be leveraged in aerospace, defense and the military.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments.  Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.2B in fiscal year 2020.

Inmobi Exchange Integrates With In-App Header Bidding Solutions To Reduce Friction And Optimize Competition


* Industry-wide header bidding integration enables advertisers and DSPs to have visibility to available ad impressions and place competitive bids for that inventory

InMobi, a global technology, media and marketing solutions provider reaching billions of people around the world, today announced that InMobi Exchange is now offering in-app header bidding across substantially all major mediation platforms, including AppLovin MAX, Amazon Transparent Ad Marketplace, Fyber FairBid, Google Open Bidding, ironSource and MoPub Advanced Bidding. This enables app developers to access InMobi’s most premium demand on their preferred platform while giving advertisers frictionless access to quality in-app inventory at scale. 

“Our integration with the world’s leading in-app header bidding solutions removes friction from the buying process while optimizing competition for all available in-app impressions in a single destination,” said Kunal Nagpal, SVP and GM, Publisher Platform and Exchange at InMobi. “This shift in the in-app ecosystem is long overdue and enables any app developer to access demand from the world's most marquee advertisers. We thank our mediation partners for their continuous support and are thrilled to further foster the growth of the bidding-first ecosystem.” 

“With bidding, we are able to optimize our advertising revenue by placing all of our apps' inventory, including video and display, up for auction to be bid on by all demand sources, like InMobi, at the same time,” said Sergei Efimov, CRO of FunCorp, a leading global developer of entertainment tech products and apps. “By increasing competition for our inventory through in-app header bidding, we’re able to increase our eCPMs overall and thus increase advertising revenue.” 

“Header bidding has been a game-changer for our app monetization strategy,” said Mark Beck, CMO and CFO of London-based mobile game studio, Tripledot. “Through in-app header bidding, we are able to drive up competition for our inventory to increase yield while simultaneously improving operational efficiency which means less work for our team. Putting all of our demand sources on equal footing through header bidding ensures that we are always given a fair price for our impressions.” 

The buy side is seeing the benefits as well. “With header bidding, we have more flexibility in finding the required scale at the right price with our target users. And with a single integration path via InMobi Exchange, we can now look forward to simpler supply paths, optimized performance across a diverse set of publishers and greater return on our ad spends, all adding up to our supply path optimization (SPO) goals,” said Dennis Mink, SVP of Marketing at Liftoff. 

Cognizant’s Announces Healthy Financial Results For Q2 2021


Some key highlights:

Q2 2021 is Cognizant’s highest-ever quarterly revenue, and the largest-percentage quarterly growth since 2015

Cognizant beat expectations this quarter (revenue was $125 million above the high-end of the company’s guidance range)

Cognizant employs more than 300,000 for the first time in its history, marking the company’s highest-ever headcount to date

In addition strong financial performance, we also put an intense focus on helping our associates. We’ve vaccinated 160,000 of our associates and families and have set up nearly 1,000 COVID-19 hospital beds for communities in India.

Cognizant CEO Brian Humphries’ quote in the press release provides context: “We delivered a strong second quarter. Through targeted investments, we’ve been shifting our portfolio to faster-growing market segments while extending our capabilities and partnerships to help clients build modern businesses. I see a stronger, more competitive Cognizant emerging, with growing commercial momentum. We are bullish on the industry and our prospects within it.”

Cognizant CFO Jan Siegmund is also quoted:   

“Second quarter top-line results exceeded our guidance, driven by improved demand for our services and momentum in our digital revenue, and we increased our full-year 2021 revenue growth to 10.2-11.2%,” said Jan Siegmund, Chief Financial Officer. “To meet the strong client demand for our services, we have continued to scale our recruiting capabilities and invest in our people."

Additional highlights:

Revenue of $4.6 billion grew 14.6% year-over-year (12.0% in constant currency)

Digital revenue grew approximately 20% year-over-year

$1.5 billion deployed on acquisitions, share repurchases and dividends year-to-date

2021 revenue growth guidance increased to 10.2-11.2%, or 9.0-10.0% in constant currency.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

SMRP BV Enters Into Partnership With Marelli Automotive Lighting For Smart Illuminated Exterior Parts Of Vehicles


Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRPBV),  (a Motherson Group company), has signed an MOU with Marelli Automotive Lighting to explore a new technological partnership focused on smart illuminated exterior body parts. This intends to focus on components such as front grills and bumpers, along with other car parts that can be illuminated. These components are expected to become a growing trend in the future of mobility, with the increased adoption of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) in the coming years.

In the frame of the agreement, SMRP BV will contribute its strong expertise in the production of big plastic automotive parts through its operating subsidiaries, while Marelli Automotive Lighting will bring its extensive know-how in the field of automotive lighting and sensors integration to the collaboration respectively.

Alongside the lighting systems, smart illuminated grills and bumpers are expected to host a number of different sensors aimed at ADAS and Autonomous Driving functions (such as LiDARs, radars and cameras) together with communication functionalities which include displaying or projecting messages; thus, making them also a tool for sensing and V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication. In terms of styling, illuminated parts have also a decorative function, as they can also integrate customised illuminated elements, which are being increasingly used in branding across vehicles.

SMRP BV is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interior and exterior automotive components worldwide. The company through its operating subsidiaries, specialises in the development and manufacture of vision systems, and highly integrated polymer modules such as cockpits, door panels, front, and rear bumper modules etc. for the automotive industry. Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector. Marelli Automotive Lighting is the division of Marelli that develops solutions for external automotive lighting systems and sensors aimed at ADAS/AD.

Both partners also expect to further build on an existing long-standing relationship, which was started in 2008 through a joint venture to manufacture automotive lighting and related products, with four plants in India.

Commenting on this partnership, Mr Vivek Chaand Sehgal, Chairman, Motherson Group said, “Product innovation plays a very important role in meeting customer requirements. With the growing customer need to differentiate vehicles through styling elements, we have formed this relationship with our long-standing trusted partner Marelli Automotive Lighting. We are sure that this collaboration will help us develop exciting new products and thereby add value for our customers.”

Driving innovation and shaping the future of mobility together with our customers requires not only the ability to best respond to their current needs, but most of all the ability to anticipate forthcoming evolutions and rising market trends” stated Sylvain Dubois, CEO of Marelli’s Automotive Lighting division. “We are glad to join hands again with Motherson, as we already have a long-standing and successful partnership. We are sure that this new collaboration will be a solid step towards achieving new strategic developments in the evolution of the automotive market.”

About Motherson Group & Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRP BV)

Motherson Group is a diversified global manufacturing specialist and one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing automotive suppliers for OEMs. Motherson Group supports its customers from more than 270 facilities across 41 countries, with a team of over 150,000 dedicated professionals. The group recorded revenues of USD 9.8 billion for FY21 and is ranked 21st among the world’s largest automotive suppliers. Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRPBV) is a Motherson Group company, present in all major global automotive production hubs, with 72 manufacturing facilities spread across 25 countries. 

About Marelli

MARELLI is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector. With a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence, our mission is to transform the future of mobility through working with customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With around 58,000 employees worldwide, the MARELLI footprint includes 170 facilities and R&D centers across Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Africa, generating revenues of 1,266 billion JPY (10.4 billion EUR) in 2020.

76% Of The Nursing Staff Suffer From Back Pains And Other Musculoskeletal Disorders Finds A Godrej Interio Survey


* Launches a new hospital bed ‘Chrysalis Nova Activ’ to address the pressing needs of caregivers and aid in patient recover~

* Chrysalis Nova Activ is a premium product designed for the highest degree of care for patients in the spectrum of Intensive Care to Post-Operative Care 

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its business Godrej Interio, India’s leading furniture solutions brand, in home and institutional segments, today launched the Chrysalis Nova Activ - The Intelligent Sense Bed for modern Healthcare spaces. With this new addition to the Chrysalis range of hospital beds, Godrej Interio is addressing the need for patient safety and the wellbeing of caregivers with the introduction of the Lateral Tilt Feature which can be accessed through the digital touch attendant control panel, among several other intuitive features.

During the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lack of healthcare infrastructure took its toll on the patients, it also pushed tired nurses and caregivers to their limits. This extended physical toil, especially across the extended shifts that nurses had to work during the peak of the pandemic and this can lead to developing long-term musculoskeletal disorders. According to a study conducted during the pandemic by Godrej Interio's Workspace and Ergonomics Research Cell, this strenuous work environment and culture leads to back pains and other muscular skeletal disorders in 76% of the nursing staff. Further, in case of patients, long stay in ICU wards can result in bed sores and other skin ailments.

Apart from the long hours, their work as caregivers can be quite physical. They need to turn the patients so they don’t develop sores, or move them to different beds. If a patient needs to be moved to the ICU or another ward, nurses need to physically shift them. An upgrade in infrastructure can cut down that statistic, drastically. For the same reason, companies in India are today manufacturing cleverly-designed, easy-to-use hospital beds that can improve outcomes for all stakeholders - from patients to caregivers.

As a solution to this problem, hospital beds like Godrej Interio’s Chrysalis Nova Activ comes with an intelligent technology which aids in the overall positioning of the bed, facilitates lateral tilt function which is accessible via a digital touch attendant control panel. Such technology makes room for hospitals to effectively manage their time and infrastructure, thereby enabling them to treat more patients. In addition to addressing the needs of nurses and caregivers, it improves patient comfort as the lateral tilt relieves pressure from sores and ulcers. Furthermore, it also ensures patient safety, tilting only when the sideboards are closed, and activating an alarm in the event the bed does not sense weight. The Chrysalis range is a premium and feature-loaded solution designed for ICCU, ICU, and super-specialty hospitals requiring high care.

On the new product launch, Anil Mathur, Chief Operating Officer Godrej Interio said, “At Godrej Interio, it has been our mission to enrich the quality of life every day everywhere. The Indian healthcare sector is growing at a brisk pace due to its strengthening of its coverage, services, and increasing expenditure by public as well as private players. However, it lacks in healing environments that focus on providing utmost comfort and safety to patients while handling challenges faced by caretakers especially in high care areas like the ICCUs, ICUs. At Godrej Interio, we continue to work on innovations that address the unique challenges faced by the healthcare industry and the Chrysalis Nova Activ is testament to it. This bed is designed with intuitive features such as the Lateral Tilt which eases the physical toll that would otherwise be borne by the dedicated nursing staff and provide healing environments for enhanced patient care. At Godrej Interio, we take great pride in continuously innovating to uplift the quality of experience at healthcare facilities.”

Sameer Joshi, Associate Vice President, Godrej Interio said, “The healthcare revenue in India is expected to reach $372 billion in 2022, posting a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 22% since 2016, according to the World Health Organization. However, the healthcare facilities in India are often incompatible with changing needs. Godrej Interio’s Healthcare business focuses on creating environments that support patients and families in process of healing. These ergonomically designed healing environments focus on the efficiency, empathy, and wellbeing of all stakeholders including patients, caregivers, and doctors. The newly launched Chrysalis Nova Activ hospital bed highlights our design philosophy which is based on adopting a human-centric approach and using adaptive space solutions for improved patient-doctor interaction.”

Chrysalis Nova Activ is a one stop solution for the areas in the super specialty hospitals requiring high care – ICCU, ICU, etc. This bed has the potential to drastically reduce the weight of a caregiver’s workload especially during the crunch cases, especially those battling COVID-19.

About Godrej Interio: 

Godrej Interio (GI) is India’s premium furniture brand in both home and institutional segments with a strong commitment to sustainability and centers of excellence in design, manufacturing, and retail. 

Led by the largest in-house design team in the country in the furniture category and awarded with 37 India Design Mark Awards to date, GI aims to transform spaces with its thoughtfully designed furniture to create brighter homes and offices with products that have the highest design quotient in aesthetics, functionality, and technology. With a consistent pursuit of excellence and a special focus on health and ergonomics, GI’s product portfolio comprises a massive range. 

Today, we design and manufacture furniture for office spaces, homes, educational institutes, healthcare facilities, laboratories, and more. Along with furniture, we offer Audio Visual, and 360 Degree Turnkey solutions. Each of our product range revolves around comfort and aesthetics while delivering well-designed, fun, and functional furniture solutions. Briefly, Godrej Interio transforms dream spaces to life!

Godrej Interio has 7 manufacturing facilities situated at Mumbai, Khalapur, Haridwar, Shirwal, and Bhagwanpur. GI’s Shirwal Plant is Green Co Platinum Certified, and Mumbai Plants are Green Co Gold Certified. GI is widely known for its comprehensive sustainability certifications for its products in the furniture category. 

GI's commitment to the environment has resulted in manufacturing products with a lesser environmental footprint. Our pioneering efforts include designing less environment burdening products, usage of eco-friendly materials and setting up less polluting and consuming processes, ensuring eco-friendly packaging and transportation, and finally the extended responsibility of recycling/reuse of used furniture and scrap, thus ensuring a lifecycle approach to the green. GI has the widest range of green choices for our customers which not only includes products but also services such as green interiors and recycling. 

Currently present in over 650 cities with 250 exclusive showrooms and 800 dealers, GI is one of the largest businesses of Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., part of the Godrej Group, one of India's largest engineering and customer product groups.

The brand boasts of noteworthy awards received so far- CII Exim Bank Award for Business Excellence 2016, Superbrands 2017-18, Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brand 2018 Gold (Home Furniture and Modular Kitchen), TRA’s India’s Most Consumer-focused brand 2019, GreenCo Star Performer Award 2019, National Energy Leader Award at CII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2018. 

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