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Routine prenatal ultrasound identifies early signs of autism: Study

Beersheba [Israel], February 10 (ANI): Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that impacts a person's perception and socialization with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. A routine prenatal ultrasound in the second trimester can identify early signs of ASD, a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka Medical Center has found.

2022-02-10T12:49:15.504220+00:00 IST

One-in-three adults develop new conditions after COVID infection, finds study

Washington [US], February 10 (ANI): Another day, another COVID-19 development. A recent study has found that almost a third (32 of every 100) of older adults infected with COVID-19 in 2020 developed at least one new condition that required medical attention in the months after initial infection, 11 more than those who did not have COVID-19.

2022-02-10T12:39:30.359251+00:00 IST

Loneliness widespread at problematic levels in many countries, says study

London [UK], February 10 (ANI): No matter how many times it has been said, it is an undeniable fact that the COVID-19 pandemic was one that spiralled out of control and brought about not only loss of loved ones, but also an increase in loneliness amongst other things. A recent analysis found that loneliness was widespread at a problematic level in many countries.

2022-02-10T12:33:34.047849+00:00 IST

Technological advancements can help save your baby's heart and avoid complications

New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Though every parent dreams of a healthy and happy baby, some babies may have a problem with their heart's structure or the way it works due to a congenital heart defect (CHD).

2022-02-10T11:03:32.417403+00:00 IST

Ebola virus hides in brain even after years of treatment? Study reveals shocking facts!

Maryland [US], February 10 (ANI): Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly disease in people and nonhuman primates. People can get EVD through direct contact with an infected animal (bat or nonhuman primate) or a sick or dead person infected with the Ebola virus. In a ground-breaking study, scientists described how the Ebola virus, which can persist in certain areas of the body, can re-emerge to cause fatal disease--even long after treatment with monoclonal antibodies.

2022-02-10T06:31:00.010395+00:00 IST

Where mental health help is scarce, telehealth comes to the rescue: Study

Michigan [US], February 9 (ANI): Mental health has been a taboo for as long as one can remember. It is only recently that people not only acknowledged mental health issues but also sought treatment for them.

2022-02-09T13:32:20.894822+00:00 IST

Study finds how liver and immune cells communicate while fasting

Munich [Germany], February 9 (ANI): People often fast for losing weight. Sometimes they do it for better digestion. Previous studies have shown how fasting can influence the immune system to improve different chronic inflammatory conditions, but little is known about how immune responses might determine a healthy metabolism. A new study has shed light on it.

2022-02-09T12:28:45.684512+00:00 IST

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Old drug may protect against COVID-19 lung injury, finds study

New York [US], February 9 (ANI): Lung infection and lung injury was the cause for many deaths in the second wave of COVID-19. Doctors everywhere tried their best to find a drug that cured the lung infection. Now, a new preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory has shown a ray of hope.

2022-02-09T11:45:23.008213+00:00 IST

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Feeling dizzy on standing up? Simple muscle techniques offer great help

Philadelphia [US], February 9 (ANI): Initial orthostatic hypotension (IOH) is a condition of feeling lightheaded upon standing up due to, or a transient decrease in blood pressure and increase in heart rate. It is a common but poorly understood condition. A new study has offered two simple cost- and drug-free techniques to effectively manage symptoms of IOH and improve quality of life by activating lower body muscle before or after standing.

2022-02-09T10:23:48.497514+00:00 IST

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Study explores how weight gain from antipsychotic medicines affects patients

Oxford [England], February 9 (ANI): Often than not, we see ourselves gaining weight like anything, post being on even normal medication for some time. It makes us think if at all we are doing something to our bodies or is it purely the medication. But what about people with bipolar disorder who take antipsychotic medicines? A new study explored patients' experiences of weight gain and preferences for weight management after being on that medication.

2022-02-09T08:02:33.546419+00:00 IST

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People with spinal cord injury and chronic pain have more risk of mental health issues: Study

Michigan [US], February 8 (ANI): A new study showed that adults living with spinal cord injuries had a near-80 per cent increased risk of developing psychological conditions, such as depression and anxiety, compared to people without the traumatic injury. But it also suggested that chronic pain may have an equally large, negative effect on mental health.

2022-02-08T14:02:45.032832+00:00 IST

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Survivors of weather-related disasters may have accelerated ageing: Study

Arizona [US], February 8 (ANI): Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in 2017. It left in its wake, the largest catastrophe in the history of the island. The storm killed over 3,000 people in its immediate aftermath, knocked out power to nearly all of the island's 3.4 million residents, and caused more than USD 100 billion in damages. But what was the toll of this stress and adversity on the long-term health of its population? And could exposure to extreme weather events accelerate the ageing process? A recent study opened up about this.

2022-02-08T12:52:10.319759+00:00 IST

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Colorectal cancers raise defensive barrier in response to chemotherapy: Study

Barcelona [Spain], February 8 (ANI): Colorectal cancer occurs when tumours develop in the colon or rectum. Adenocarcinomas are the most common type of colorectal cancer, often growing from the cells that constitute the mucous lining of the tissue. A new study has said that drugs that are commonly used as the first line of treatment for colorectal cancer cause the tumour cells to oversecrete proteins known as mucins.

2022-02-08T12:47:56.213738+00:00 IST

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Simulation training helps perfecting surgical skills, finds study

Sapporo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Practice makes a person perfect, but what if the practice itself is life-threatening? Dangerous professions, such as aviation or the military, require extensive simulation-based training to assist the person till they learn to do the job. With advances in technology, simulation-based training is an option to improve skills in even more fields, including surgery.

2022-02-08T12:38:31.716661+00:00 IST

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Risks after treatment for cervical neoplasia declined over time, says study

Solna [Sweden], February 8 (ANI): WHO stated that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths in 2020. The treatment of serious prodromal cervical cancer, CIN3, can cause problems during later pregnancy amongst women of fertile age.

2022-02-08T07:29:47.216862+00:00 IST

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Study of genetics discovers new acne risk genes, provides hope for new treatment

London [England], February 7 (ANI): The thing that everyone hates but can't get rid of overnight, is undoubtedly, acne. People spend money on every possible facewash, serum or scrub that can help them get rid of it. Now, a recent study of the genetics of acne has identified 29 regions of the genome that influence the condition.

2022-02-07T13:28:21.944407+00:00 IST

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Researchers engineer novel human spinal cord implants to treat paralysis

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 7 (ANI): It is an unfortunate reality that there isn't a cure for permanent paralysis. The spinal cord can't heal itself. But, now, for the first time in the world, researchers from Sagol Center for Regenerative Biotechnology at Tel Aviv University, engineered 3D human spinal cord tissues and implanted them in a lab model with long-term chronic paralysis.

2022-02-07T12:02:05.578473+00:00 IST

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Scientists develop immunogen that produces tier-2 antibodies against HIV

Pennsylvania [US], February 7 (ANI): Nearly four decades after its discovery, HIV has killed 36.3 million people, with no vaccine in sight. And many people are still not open in talking about it due to the stigma attached to it. However, a new study by researchers at The Wistar Institute has taken a promising step in the direction of developing an HIV vaccine.

2022-02-07T11:31:27.572947+00:00 IST

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Obesity linked to rise in female reproductive disorders: Study

Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): Researchers have found a link between obesity and a range of female reproductive disorders.

2022-02-06T19:02:42.263926+00:00 IST

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Study finds chronic conditions in middle age linked to increased dementia risk

London [UK], February 7 (ANI): A new study has found that having two or more chronic conditions (known as multimorbidity) in middle age is associated with an increased risk of dementia later in life.

2022-02-06T19:02:24.531906+00:00 IST

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Social isolation, loneliness increases heart disease risk in older women: Study

Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A recent study has found that there is an almost 27 per cent increase in heart disease risk in postmenopausal women who experience both high levels of social isolation and loneliness.

2022-02-06T19:02:05.982373+00:00 IST