Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A group of 10 researchers from different parts of India, including one from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, on Wednesday bagged a patent from a United Kingdom-based intellectual property office for their invention of an orthopaedic support for a diabetic foot ulcer.The device, aimed at diabetic patients, will help them recover from foot ulcers and also prevent the ulcers to develop into gangrene or sepsis.Aurangabad Pharmacy College principal Dr Muzaffar Ahmed Farooqui, told TOI, The biggest challenge for diabetic patients is that any injury to their foot results into serious complications. It may turn into amputations and even life threatening situations. He said that this innovation holds promising implications for the pharmaceutical industry which cater to diabetic patients. The researchers made the application at the Comptroller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, an intellectual property office in UK, in July. They had worked on the project for months and was granted the patent on Wednesday.We also published the following articles recentlyOura sues Indian wearables startup Ultrahuman over patent infringementFinnish health wearable startup Oura files lawsuit against Indian rival Ultrahuman in Texas court. Oura claims Ultrahuman copied its ring device, accessed proprietary information, used ex-Oura employees and investors. Ultrahumans Ring is similar to Oura rings, allegedly infringing patents, poaching employees. Oura seeks damages, demands profits.Poor food choices contribute to poor mental health, risk of diabetes: StudyPeople with diabetes are more likely to suffer from depression, according to the CDC. Treatment options include therapy and medication. Poor nutrition plays a dual role in both the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and impacting mental health. Mental disorders increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and diabetes is linked to an increased risk of developing depression and anxiety. Nutrition interventions can aid in both of these health issues.Shah promises turmeric research body for stateUnion home minister Amit Shah announced the establishment of a Rs 200-crore turmeric research institute in Telangana. He also promised to set up three sugar factories in the region. Shah highlighted the efforts made by MP Dharmapuri Arvind in advocating for the turmeric board and market intervention for turmeric farmers. He urged the people to elect Arvind and assured that he will become influential. Shah also targeted the BRS, stating that those responsible for embezzling public funds will face imprisonment under the BJP government in Telangana.

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