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Blood test may indicate higher risk pregnancies in patients with COVID-19: Study

Washington [US], March 17 (ANI): A small preliminary study from Northwestern Medicine has shown that a blood test may identify the risk of stillbirth and placentitis in pregnant individuals who have had COVID-19.

2022-03-17T17:17:43.881780+00:00 IST

Exposure to phthalates may increase children's cancer risk, reveals study

Burlington [US], March 17 (ANI): According to research led by the University of Vermont Cancer Center, has linked phthalates, commonly called the 'everywhere chemical' to a higher incidence of specific childhood cancers.

2022-03-17T09:41:00.627162+00:00 IST

High triglycerides may increase risk of second stroke, suggests study

Minneapolis [US], March 17 (ANI): A new study led by the American Academy of Neurology has found that people with atherothrombotic stroke who also have higher levels of triglycerides may have a higher risk of having another stroke or other cardiovascular problems one year later, compared to people who had a stroke but have lower triglyceride levels.

2022-03-17T07:50:35.819424+00:00 IST

Study: Parkinson's disease patients can be identified by skin biopsy

Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): A novel study has found that the presence of neuronal deposits of the biomarker phosphorylated alpha-synuclein (p-syn) in the brain and the skin of patients with PD distinguishes them from individuals with symptoms of parkinsonism due to the accumulation of another protein, tau.

2022-03-16T11:27:42.343406+00:00 IST

Long term exposure to air pollution linked to heightened autoimmune disease risk, finds research

New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): According to a new research, long term exposure to air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of autoimmune disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue and inflammatory bowel diseases.

2022-03-16T09:40:55.611197+00:00 IST

Endometriosis, ovarian cancer are genetically tied, reveals study

Queensland [Australia], March 16 (ANI): A new research, led by the University of Queensland researchers, has demonstrated a link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer subtypes, enabling them to identify potential drug targets for therapy and increasing the understanding of both diseases.

2022-03-16T07:23:38.240751+00:00 IST

Malaria drug could combat chemotherapy-resistant head, neck cancers: Study

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): A new study suggests that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine inhibits pathways that drive resistance to the chemotherapy agent cisplatin in head and neck cancers and restores tumour-killing effects of cisplatin in animal models.

2022-03-15T17:56:52.321292+00:00 IST

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Study finds past neurological, psychiatric disorders may cause future conditions

Waterloo [Canada], March 15 (ANI): A new research, led by a team of scientists in Canada, has found that people with a history of neurological and psychiatric disorders are potentially at an increased risk of developing future conditions.

2022-03-15T10:26:34.991243+00:00 IST

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Study suggests air pollution linked to symptoms of depression in adolescents

Washington [US], March 15 (ANI): According to a new study, exposure to ozone gas air pollution has been linked to symptoms of depression in adolescents.

2022-03-15T08:19:04.038052+00:00 IST

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Weight loss doesn't increase pregnancy chances: Study

Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): A new study has found that there are no fertility benefits from weight loss.

2022-03-14T17:32:18.212742+00:00 IST

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Cellular therapy improves signs, symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Research

Washington [US], March 14 (ANI): A recent clinical trial led by the University of California has shown that cellular therapy is safe and effective in stopping the deterioration of upper limb and heart functions in patients with late-stage Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

2022-03-14T10:50:06.692690+00:00 IST

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High BMI in upper teens a risk for severe COVID-19: Study

Gothenburg [Sweden], March 14 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Gothenburg has found that men with a high body mass index (BMI) in their upper teens have an elevated risk of severe COVID-19 and can require hospitalisation later in life.

2022-03-14T09:18:54.313258+00:00 IST

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Patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with ECMO may experience lung recovery: Research

New Delhi [India], March 13 (ANI): A new study led by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has found that some patients with severe COVID-19 who are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) might experience significant lung recovery and return to normal lives with meaningful long-term outcomes.

2022-03-13T10:22:06.936911+00:00 IST

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Shift work linked to poorer working memory, slower mental processing speed: Study

London [UK], March 13 (ANI): A recent study has shown that shift work is linked to poorer working memory and slower mental processing speed.

2022-03-13T09:51:38.545192+00:00 IST

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Music combined with auditory beat stimulation can reduce anxiety: Study

Toronto [Canada], March 13 (ANI): Treatments integrating music and auditory beat stimulation are effective in reducing anxiety in some patients, a recent study suggested.

2022-03-13T09:30:18.168266+00:00 IST

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Changes to calorie intake, physical activity does not prevent long-term weight gain: Research

Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): Small changes to calorie intake and physical activity levels do not prevent long-term weight gain better than monitoring alone, according to a trial done by researchers.

2022-03-13T09:28:45.766128+00:00 IST

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Children with lymphatic disorder have higher risk of stillbirth, chronic disease: Study

Canberra [Australia], March 13 (ANI): South Australian researchers have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a lymphatic disorder that may be responsible for causing stillbirth or severe, chronic disease in affected children.

2022-03-13T09:19:50.443129+00:00 IST

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Lower, more frequent doses of Nanomedicines can help in enhancing cancer treatment: Research

Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): Even though nanoparticles, which are tiny structures, can be used to carry substances to certain parts of the body, hence offering hope for improving cancer therapeutics, the survival benefits of clinically approved nanomedicines are often modest in comparison to conventional chemotherapy.

2022-03-12T22:50:50.230228+00:00 IST

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Study suggests consuming proteins from various sources may lower risk of high BP

Beijing [China], March 12 (ANI): A new study has revealed that if one consumes proteins from various varieties of sources, then there is a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.

2022-03-12T17:13:54.349767+00:00 IST

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Digital screen time of children increased during COVID-19: Study

Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): The digital screen time of children increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the findings of a new study have revealed.

2022-03-12T17:00:47.837825+00:00 IST

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COVID-19 vaccination benefits cancer patients: Study

Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): It has been unclear if cancer patients considered immunocompromised could prevent or lessen the risk of COVID-19 infection through vaccination.

2022-03-12T16:56:48.527716+00:00 IST