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Study: Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a new study, the gene defect underlying Krabbe disease causes degeneration of neurons directly, independent of its effects on other cell types. The discovery represents a new mechanism of action for the mutant gene, presenting a more accurate picture of the disease process that may help in the development of therapies.

2022-08-14T18:19:46.267924+00:00 IST

Heart attack risk can be lowered by dietary salt substitutes

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): The findings of a recent study suggest that dietary salt substitutes lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from all causes and cardiovascular disease, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence.

2022-08-14T18:05:10.385501+00:00 IST

Potential benefits of re-purposed drug for motor neuron disease

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): According to a recent study, a medication commonly used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has demonstrated promise as a potential new treatment for motor neuron disease (MND), also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

2022-08-14T18:00:05.863381+00:00 IST

Betamethasone may improve prostate cancer radiation therapy

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): A new study suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer.

2022-08-14T13:17:54.474700+00:00 IST

New molecule that inhibits drug-resistant bacteria

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Urinary tract infections are frequent, but treatment is becoming more challenging as the bacteria that cause them to become resistant to several drugs. In lab trials and in mice with pneumonia and urinary tract infections, researchers discovered a novel chemical that inhibits drug-resistant bacteria. This molecule, fabimycin, could one day be used to treat severe infections in humans, according to the researchers.

2022-08-14T09:54:37.932681+00:00 IST

Do you know why thinking hard makes you feel tired? Study reveals

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): Researchers have discovered new evidence that explains why intense thinking causes people to feel mentally exhausted rather than drowsy.

2022-08-14T09:45:01.331211+00:00 IST

Sleep issues in older employees have connection with mental stres

Washington [US], August 14 (ANI): A recent study from the Universities of Eastern Finland and Turku has improved understanding of an under-researched topic related to sleep among older workers. The study included 2,771 Finnish municipal workers who were nearing retirement.

2022-08-14T09:21:10.073110+00:00 IST

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Study finds new approach control pain after knee surgery

Houston [Texas], August 14 (ANI): Houston Methodist researchers presented clinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of injecting pain medication directly into the tibia during knee replacement surgery for better postoperative pain management in a recent study.

2022-08-14T02:03:52.770017+00:00 IST

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Researchers discover new method for treating skin infections

Calgary [Canada], August 14 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Calgary have discovered a potentially effective new method for treating bacterial skin infections.

2022-08-14T00:26:20.764219+00:00 IST

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Scientists reveal new radiolabelling method for cancer treatment

Delft [Netherlands], August 14 (ANI): TU Delft researchers have developed a new method for producing nanocarriers loaded with radioactive salts for imaging and treatment. Because the assembly of these nanocarriers is so simple, the innovation is ideal for clinical research and cancer treatment.

2022-08-14T00:24:23.737924+00:00 IST

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'Fatigue, headache most common symptoms after COVID-19'

Augusta (Georgia) [US], August 13 (ANI): According to a study, individuals most frequently felt exhaustion and headaches more than four months after getting Covid-19.

2022-08-13T18:19:11.117375+00:00 IST

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Research says people initially feel less in control after breakup

Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): A new analysis of individuals who experienced various types of relationship loss found that these experiences were connected with several patterns of short- and long-term sense of control following the loss.

2022-08-13T18:14:54.387877+00:00 IST

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Hypertensive pregnancy disorders linked to future cardiac events

Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): According to new research, women who experienced complications related to developing high blood pressure, or hypertension, during pregnancy had a 63 per cent increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life.

2022-08-13T18:11:53.128313+00:00 IST

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'Blood pressure medications may become less effective'

Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death in America. It's also one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States, with nearly half of U.S. adults considered hypertensive under current guidelines.

2022-08-13T16:55:06.591942+00:00 IST

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Study: Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity

Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Despite the commonly held belief that aerobic exercise is essential for weight loss, a new study has found resistance training can have equally positive results in conjunction with reducing calorie intake.

2022-08-13T16:45:25.746704+00:00 IST

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New injectable gel shows potential for tough-to-treat tumour

Wisconsin [US], August 13 (ANI): In most cases, months after the patient's first tumour is surgically removed, glioblastoma recurs, like the hardest weed. Due to this, the survival rates for this cancer are only 25% after one year and drop to 5% after five years.

2022-08-13T11:17:43.617669+00:00 IST

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Vegetarian women more likely to suffer hip fracture: Study

Woodhouse (Leeds) [UK], August 11 (ANI): Compared to habitual meat eaters, vegetarians have a 33% higher risk of hip fracture, according to a study of over 26,000 middle-aged UK women.

2022-08-13T06:40:41.163482+00:00 IST

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Researchers find ways of reducing fear of needle in children

Adelaide [Australia], August 13 (ANI): Many youngsters experience fear when it comes to needles, resulting in tears, tantrums, and distress. However, as vaccination becomes more common, finding techniques to lessen needle-related fear and pain is a top priority.

2022-08-12T18:31:47.754563+00:00 IST

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Vitamin D supplementation alleviate depressive symptoms in adults

Kuopio [Finland], August 12 (ANI): According to a meta-analysis conducted by an international team of researchers suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression.

2022-08-12T17:33:38.144880+00:00 IST

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Researchers develop contact lens that helps in cancer diagnosis

Washington [US], August 12 (ANI): Researchers have developed a contact lens that can catch and identify exosomes, nanometer-sized vesicles prevalent in human fluids that have the potential to be diagnostic cancer biomarkers.

2022-08-12T17:07:00.245489+00:00 IST

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AI algorithm that detects anomalies may help treat epilepsy

London [UK], August 12 (ANI): An multinational research team led by UCL has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) programme that can identify minute brain anomalies that lead to epileptic seizures.

2022-08-12T08:20:50.987152+00:00 IST