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New map of the immune landscape in pancreatic cancer could guide immunotherapy

Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): A new study combined single-cell RNA sequencing with two other investigative techniques to create what is believed to be the most robust and detailed portrait to date of the network of interactions that suppress the body's immune response in and around pancreatic tumours.

2020-10-27T02:18:01.504982+00:00 IST

Study estimates exposure to air pollution increases COVID-19 deaths by 15 pc worldwide

Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19 and, for the first time, a study has estimated the proportion of deaths from the coronavirus that could be attributed to the exacerbating effects of air pollution for every country in the world.

2020-10-27T01:59:40.608962+00:00 IST

Scientists estimate risk of airborne COVID-19 with mask usage, social distancing

Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Amid the rising cases of coronavirus across the world, scientists are estimating the risk of airborne COVID-19 after an individual abides with health norms including uses of the mask and maintaining social distance.

2020-10-26T17:29:16.598778+00:00 IST

Ontario should vaccinate newborns for hepatitis B, study suggests

Ontario [Canada], October 26 (ANI): Not all pregnant women are universally screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Ontario, even though this screening is recommended, and the majority of those who test positive do not receive follow-up testing or interventions, leading to infections of newborns, found new research.

2020-10-26T05:41:04.574110+00:00 IST

Study reveals liver cancer diagnoses and deaths impacted by geography, household income

Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): An analysis of information from a large US cancer database indicates that patients with liver cancer from rural regions and lower-income households often have more advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and face a higher risk of death compared with other patients.

2020-10-26T05:31:57.661190+00:00 IST

People with type 2 diabetes need not avoid eating potatoes based on glycemic index, finds study

Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): New study findings show that people with type 2 diabetes can better maintain overnight glycemic control when high Glycemic Index (GI) potatoes are included in an evening meal versus low GI basmati rice.

2020-10-26T05:17:07.133087+00:00 IST

Study reveals effects of social determinants of health on kidney transplant candidates

Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Certain social determinants of health predict patient-reported outcomes in potential kidney transplant recipients, according to a study.

2020-10-26T02:13:29.173859+00:00 IST

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Nearly 30 pc of breast cancer patients gain weight after receiving chemotherapy

Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): Nearly 30 per cent patients with breast cancer gained weight after receiving chemotherapy treatment, suggested a study.

2020-10-25T17:28:06.721092+00:00 IST

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Blood transfusion increases risk of surgery outcomes in neonates, suggests study

Delaware [US], October 25 (ANI): A recent study suggested that blood transfusions may have a potential danger on the outcomes of surgeries on newborns.

2020-10-25T17:04:24.562727+00:00 IST

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Males, females show distinct symptoms, brain features of PTSD, alcohol use disorder

California [US], October 25 (ANI): Researchers found that men and women each exhibit distinct symptoms and brain features of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder. The findings, published in Molecular Psychiatry, also present a new model for identifying biomarkers that may indicate a person with PTSD is more likely to develop alcohol use disorder.

2020-10-25T16:21:35.733186+00:00 IST

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Study finds bone density associated with its regular use

Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): A recent study suggested the effect of the lifestyle of an individual, especially women on their bone and bone density.

2020-10-25T15:05:26.170940+00:00 IST

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Severe COVID-19 symptoms may prolong for 20 days, suggests study

Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): Researchers suggested that people who show severe COVID-19 infection might shed the virus and hence be infectious for as long as 20 days.

2020-10-25T11:15:47.790318+00:00 IST

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AI Model predicts COVID-19 patients face high risk of developing acute kidney injury requiring dialysis

Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): A new artificial-intelligence-based algorithm may help clinicians predict which patients with COVID-19 face a high risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring dialysis.

2020-10-25T03:56:07.494708+00:00 IST

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New model predicts which patients with kidney disease may develop heartbeat irregularities

Washington [US], October 25 (ANI): A new model that uses machine learning, which is a type of artificial intelligence, may help predict which patients with kidney disease are at especially high risk of developing heartbeat irregularities.

2020-10-25T02:24:02.534493+00:00 IST

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Queensland study suggests quarter of population underestimates skin cancer risk

Queensland (Australia) [India], October 24 (ANI): Almost a quarter of the population here underestimates their risk of developing potentially deadly melanomas - with those at highest risk worst at predicting their chances of getting the skin cancers, reveals new research conducted in Queensland.

2020-10-24T16:44:18.972666+00:00 IST

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CBD helps reduce damage of lungs caused due to COVID-19

Augusta [US], October 24 (ANI): A new study conducted by researchers suggests that one way Cannabidiol (CBD) appears to reduce the "cytokine storm" that damages the lungs and kills many patients with COVID-19 is by enabling an increase in levels of a natural peptide called apelin.

2020-10-24T15:33:58.100675+00:00 IST

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Your unwanted thoughts could be stemming from sleep deprivation

Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): The human ability to stop unwanted and unpleasant thoughts from entering the mind is significantly impaired by the lack of sleep, suggest the findings of a new study.

2020-10-24T09:19:39.659000+00:00 IST

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Here's how exercising one arm benefits the other

Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): Training one arm can improve strength and decrease muscle loss in the other arm - without even moving it, suggest the findings of new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU).

2020-10-24T09:11:02.073840+00:00 IST

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Better physical and mental health noticed in active older adults

Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): An overall better physical and mental health has been noticed in older adults who have higher physical activity and lower sitting time, as per the findings of a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS).

2020-10-24T08:29:32.494318+00:00 IST

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Breast cancer awareness month: Asanas to reduce the risk

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): It is extremely essential to spread awareness on breast cancer, and pledge our support to the community of breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer impacts 2.1 million women around the world each year and is the cause of the largest number of cancer-related deaths among women.

2020-10-24T04:33:18.988515+00:00 IST

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New algorithm predicts likelihood of acute kidney injury

Washington [US], October 24 (ANI): A new artificial-intelligence-based tool can help clinicians predict which hospitalised patients face a high risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI).

2020-10-24T02:48:32.713627+00:00 IST