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New technology could help to stop surgical implant infection

DeBogy Molecular, a biotech company, says that its technology can change the surface of implants to prevent bacteria from growing and infecting procedures like knee or hip replacements. Infections are often the reason why people have to undergo repeat surgeries to fix problems with their hip or knee implants. Biotech startup has found a way for implants to repel bacteria. DeBogy Molecular, a biotech firm, is working on antimicrobial surfaces modification. This technology is designed to kill bacteria from surgical implants that could cause infection. Early lab tests on mice showed that this technology could eliminate what's called bacterial biofilm -- the colonies of microorganisms covering surgical implants' surfaces. Also look at:   SRL Home Collection Services Wayne Gattinella (CEO of DeBogy Molecular), stated in a statement that the preliminary laboratory results had been announced. Gattinella stated, "DeBogy technology can save lives and ...

Retirement Benefits

  The minimum period of eligibility for receiving pension of 10 years.   An Central Government servant retiring in conformity with the Pension Rules is eligible to receive pension upon the having completed at minimum 10 years of qualified service. For Family Pension widows are entitled to receive family pension upon loss of the spouse upon the expiration the one-year period of uninterrupted service or prior to the completion of a year, when the government employee has passed a medical examination by the proper Medical Authority and declared fit to serve in the Government. W.e.f 1.1.2006 The pension is calculated based on Emoluments (i.e.last base salary) as well as average earnings (i.e.   an average of the basic pay received in the final 10 months of service) which is the more advantageous.   The pension amount is 50% of average or emoluments, depending on which is the most beneficial. The minimum pension currently is at present Rs.   9000 per month.   The...