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Scientists who treated HIV infected patient with special stem-cell transplant, suggest it as possible cure
Denver (Colorado) [US], February 20 (ANI): HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) a virus that attacks the body's immune system has been known to have no cure. However, a patient living with HIV who received a blood stem cell transplant for high-risk acute myeloid leukaemia has been free of the virus for 14 months after stopping HIV antiretroviral drug treatment, suggesting a cure, according to the Weill Cornell Medicine physician-scientists.
Research: Pain coping ability in sickle cell disease patients can be improved by music therapy
Hepatitis C patients cured with antiviral medicines less likely to be hospitalized, says study
Researchers call for clarity on approaching 'mental health problem'
Research finds majority postmenopausal women experience female pattern hair loss
Research reveals daily exercise at 70 might stave off major heart disease later
Women should focus on their heart's wellbeing before getting pregnant, says study
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Study finds gut health gets compromised in severe COVID-19
London [UK], February 18 (ANI): A new study of samples of intestines from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact on the gut immune system.
Antibiotics after birth affects gut microbes of babies, study finds
Edinburgh [Scotland], February 18 (ANI): Treating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to digest milk and an increase in antimicrobial resistance, a new study by The University of Edinburgh researchers suggested.
Long-term study finds children with insomnia likely to suffer as adults
Washington [US], February 18 (ANI): According to new research led by scientists at Penn State College of Medicine, children with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia disorder in early adulthood compared to children who do not have difficulty sleeping.
Study finds how long does it takes to recover from concussion
California [US], February 17 (ANI): Concussion is a brain injury caused by a blow to the head or a violent shaking of the head and body. It can lead to temporary cognitive symptoms. A new study has suggested that people with mild traumatic brain injuries may be more likely to have cognitive impairment, cognitive decline or both one year later, compared to people who were not injured.
COVID-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later: Study
Washington [US], February 17 (ANI): As the COVID-19 pandemic entered into its third year, countless people have undergone varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges. Many are still severely affected by mental health issues. New research has revealed that those who have had COVID-19 had a significantly higher chance of experiencing mental health problems.
Obstructive sleep apnea: The condition that proved fatal for late Bappi Lahiri
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): Legendary singer-composer Bappi Lahiri departed the mortal world on Tuesday night, leaving behind a rich legacy of his soulful and unforgettable compositions and songs. He died due to a condition called Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). He was 69 when he breathed his last.
Heart attack survivors less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, says study
Dallas [US], February 16 (ANI): Does heart attack have a connection to Parkinson's disease? According to new research, people who have had a heart attack may be slightly less likely than people in the general population to develop Parkinson's disease later in life.
Age of natural menopause linked to violence exposure: Study
Ohio [US], February 16 (ANI): Research on women's violence exposure is essential and necessary as the COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the rates of intimate partner violence and child abuse. A new study showed that a woman's collective violence exposure--consisting of her own abuse and that of her child--speeds up reproductive ageing to result in an earlier age of menopause.
Study reveals positive results for treatment of major depression
Maryland [US], February 16 (ANI): Psychedelics are a class of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of consciousness. Previous studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers showed that psychedelic treatment with psilocybin relieved major depressive disorder symptoms in adults for up to a month. Now, in a follow-up study of those participants, the researchers found some positive news.
Researchers link transient blood pressure rise to learning in brain
Gothenburg [Sweden], February 15 (ANI): It is natural for people to get stressed in their everyday work, but at times, this stress can lead to an increase in blood pressure. Recent research has revealed that minor everyday rises in blood pressure due to short-term stressors can be linked to a brain area that controls conscious and learned motor skills.
Scientists develop biophysical model for better diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis
Rochester (New York) [US], February 15 (ANI): Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Now, scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology and Cornell University teamed up to explore cartilage tissue's unique properties with the hopes of improving osteoarthritis diagnosis and treatment.
Oestrogen levels linked to COVID-19 death risk in older women, suggests study
London [UK], February 15 (ANI): Oestrogen is a category of sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Recent research has suggested that an older woman's oestrogen levels may be linked to her chances of dying from COVID-19, with higher levels of the hormone seemingly protective against severe infection.
Study says loneliness has a different neural basis than social anxiety
Connecticut [US], February 15 (ANI): Social anxiety disorder, sometimes referred to as social phobia, is a type of anxiety disorder that creates extreme fear in social settings. People with this disorder have trouble talking to people, meeting new people, and attending social gatherings and fear being judged or scrutinized by others. Loneliness is the feeling of lack of love and company that someone feels. According to new research, despite similar symptoms, loneliness and social anxiety are driven by different brain states.
Researchers call for greater clarity on what constitutes 'mental health problem'
Bath [England], February 14 (ANI): Theoretical models refer to a theory, or a set of theories, which seek to explain how an issue should be understood and responded to. A model for mental health problems refers to the causes and characteristics of the condition. Now, a new review of the theoretical models used around the world to assess, diagnose, research, and treat mental health problems has highlighted the vast array of approaches that exist.
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Study finds gut health gets compromised in severe COVID-19
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Long-term study finds children with insomnia likely to suffer as adults
Study finds how long does it takes to recover from concussion
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