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Halved risk for severe retinal disease in extremely premature infants

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): Risk for a severe form of retinopathy of prematurity, which can cause blindness in extremely premature babies, was halved when the newborns were given a new supplement combining various fatty acids, as shown in a Swedish study led from the University of Gothenburg.

2021-02-02T05:44:37.302088+00:00 IST

New research looks at teen bariatric surgery outcomes by age

Washington [US], February 2 (ANI): In a new study published in Pediatrics, researchers at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) have found that both younger and older adolescents have similar weight loss, resolution of high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, nutritional impacts and improvement in the quality of life after bariatric surgery.

2021-02-02T05:42:46.971097+00:00 IST

Study links 'COVID effect' to fewer heart surgeries, more patient deaths

Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): A new study has found that the effects of the ongoing coronavirus health crisis have resulted in a substantial decline in overall heart surgery volume and an unexplained increase in deaths after coronary artery bypass grafting.

2021-02-01T10:50:26.308429+00:00 IST

Women undergo less aggressive open heart surgery, experience worse outcomes than men: Study

Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): A new study has found that women are significantly less likely than men to undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using guideline-recommended approaches, which may result in worse outcomes after surgery.

2021-02-01T07:45:26.257553+00:00 IST

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): An underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the need for total knee replacement, according to a new research.

2021-02-01T06:59:34.460737+00:00 IST

Panel finds more gene mutations, treatment targets for leukemia

Washington [US], February 1 (ANI): A gene panel that looks for about 10 times the number of cancer-causing genes as panels currently used to diagnose and fine tune treatment for a variety of cancers is effective at identifying problematic genes in the most common leukemia, investigators report.

2021-02-01T05:45:15.811788+00:00 IST

Apps help integration, health of immigrants: Study

Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): A new study has discovered that mobile apps can play a vital role in helping immigrants integrate into new cultures, as well as provide physical and mental health benefits.

2021-01-31T11:24:24.019490+00:00 IST

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Study suggests exercise-based cardiac rehab added to stroke recovery improved strength, cardiac endurance

Dallas [US], January 31 (ANI): While exercising regularly has many health benefits, a new study suggested that stroke survivors who completed a cardiac rehabilitation program focused on aerobic exercise significantly improved their ability to transition from sitting to standing, and how far they could walk during a six-minute walking test.

2021-01-31T10:06:20.720572+00:00 IST

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Researchers study how facial ageing is accelerated by fat loss

Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study have tried to determine how the signs of facial aging are accelerated due to fat loss and how it's treated by plastic surgeons.

2021-01-31T09:23:06.715435+00:00 IST

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Children of depressed mothers at higher risk of suicide: Study

Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): A new study has found that children of mothers who are depressed tend to be at a higher risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts and attempting it as adolescents.

2021-01-31T09:13:29.125217+00:00 IST

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Researchers develop gene therapy vector for blood disorders

Washington [US], January 31 (ANI): Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a potentially safer and more effective gene therapy vector for blood disorders.

2021-01-31T04:23:19.754463+00:00 IST

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Study suggests antibiotic may improve depressive symptoms in people with low-level inflammation

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): A new research suggests that minocycline, an antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties, improves depressive symptoms in patients with low-grade peripheral inflammation.

2021-01-30T14:07:59.937801+00:00 IST

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Pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease in women

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): Pregnancy complications and early menopause increase women's future risk of heart disease, suggests a new study.

2021-01-30T13:13:15.377794+00:00 IST

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Children determine emotions by what they hear: Study

London [UK], January 30 (ANI): A first-of-its-kind study at Durham University's Department of Psychology looked at how children pick up on the emotions of a situation and found that they determine emotions by what they hear, rather than what they see.

2021-01-30T11:05:20.356333+00:00 IST

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Cannabidiol not effective in beating cocaine dependency: Study

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): Researchers at the CHUM Research Centre have found that consumption of cannabidiol, which is a chemical found in the cannabis Sativa plant is not an effective way to reduce cocaine dependency.

2021-01-30T11:00:39.303238+00:00 IST

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Study links obesity with exacerbated effects of Alzheimer's disease

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): While people who are overweight may face a number of health issues, a recent study has discovered that being obese is an additional burden on brain health and may exacerbate Alzheimer's disease.

2021-01-30T10:56:18.204110+00:00 IST

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Childhood trauma could affect development, treatment of multiple sclerosis: Study

Illinois [US], January 30 (ANI): The trauma caused to children in childhood could affect the trajectory of multiple sclerosis development and response to treatment in adulthood, a new study in mice found.

2021-01-30T10:48:00.178740+00:00 IST

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Light pollution linked to preterm births, reduced birth weight: Study

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): While we all know how pollution can be detrimental to our health, a new study has discovered that light pollution could increase the likelihood of preterm births and reduced birth weight.

2021-01-30T04:50:41.603466+00:00 IST

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Study links frequent cannabis use by young people to decline in IQ

Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): A recent study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time.

2021-01-30T04:18:19.871882+00:00 IST

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Study shows children suffer in poor quality housing

Washington [US], January 29 (ANI): A new nationally representative study led by researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital, has found poor-quality housing is independently associated with poorer pediatric health and suggests ways health care providers and housing programs may address the findings.

2021-01-29T03:26:45.933656+00:00 IST

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Simulation helps refine new medical guidelines

Washington [US], January 29 (ANI): A new study from UT Southwestern's Department of Pediatrics has revealed that a viable way to quickly refine and educate new medical guidelines and educate hospital staff in new procedures is through simulation.

2021-01-29T03:14:08.686934+00:00 IST