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For babies born with a rare immune deficiency, a unique new test to better target care

Montreal [Canada], June 18 (ANI): A new test developed at CHU Sainte-Justine in Montreal will enable better management of patients with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID).

2020-06-18T07:12:55.687931+00:00 IST

Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders 170 times higher

Toronto [India], June 18 (ANI): The suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) is 170 times higher than the general population, according to a recent study.

2020-06-18T06:53:11.179214+00:00 IST

Keeping toilet lid closed before flushing can help fight against COVID-19: Study

Washington DC [USA], June 17 (ANI): Besides washing hands and wearing masks, it is also important to close the toilet lid before flushing to contain the spread of COVID-19, as per a new study.

2020-06-17T14:02:08.717786+00:00 IST

Study reveals young people with early psychosis may not require antipsychotic medications to recover

Washington D.C. [USA], June 17 (ANI): Researchers found that some young people with early-stage first-episode psychosis (FEP) can experience reduced symptoms and improve functioning without antipsychotic medication when they are provided with psychological interventions and comprehensive case management.

2020-06-17T06:17:10.390526+00:00 IST

Researchers find loss of lipid-regulating gene fuels prostate cancer spread

Baltimore (Maryland) [USA], June 17 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have identified a lipid-regulating protein that conveys what they describe as "superpowers" onto prostate cancer cells, causing them to aggressively spread.

2020-06-17T03:43:31.766578+00:00 IST

Treat COVID-19 earlier to save lives, advise experts

Washington D.C. [USA], June 17 (ANI): Infectious disease experts are advocating for earlier actions to reduce hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19.

2020-06-17T03:29:00.601808+00:00 IST

Loneliness makes it harder to quit smoking: Study

Bristol [England], June 16 (ANI): Researchers have found evidence for a causal link between the prolonged experience of loneliness and smoking in a recent study.

2020-06-16T03:24:23.058666+00:00 IST

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Drug with new approach on impeding DNA repair shows promise in first clinical trial

Boston [USA], June 16 (ANI): In its first randomised clinical trial, investigators report a drug that targets a protein needed by cancer cells to maintain their dogged growth and division has shown considerable promise in combination with chemotherapy in patients with a common form of ovarian cancer.

2020-06-16T03:17:35.539022+00:00 IST

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Blood cancer find raises new treatment hopes

Brisbane [Australia], June 16 (ANI): New QIMR Berghofer research has identified how an early genetic change in blood and bone marrow cells paves the way for the development of some blood cancers.

2020-06-16T02:29:38.470851+00:00 IST

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New minimally-invasive treatment for 'frozen shoulder' improves patients' pain, function

Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new non-surgical treatment that decreases errant blood flow in the shoulder to quickly reduce pain and improve function in patients with adhesive capsulitis, also known as "frozen shoulder," as per a recent research abstract.

2020-06-15T05:41:18.597946+00:00 IST

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Study reveals advanced MRI scans may improve treatment of tremors, Parkinson's disease

Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): Researchers have recently developed MRI techniques that are used to more precisely target a small area in the brain linked to Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. The discovery may lead to better outcomes without surgery and with less risk of negative effects.

2020-06-15T02:27:04.714900+00:00 IST

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Researchers find potential element to improve productivity, quality of life in elderly

Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers discovered nutraceuticals (products derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional value found in foods) as the potential elements to slow ageing processes and help in avoiding a host of chronic diseases that comes with the process.

2020-06-14T05:41:19.604784+00:00 IST

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Study reveals fecal transplant as promising treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Washington D.C. [USA], June 14 (ANI): A team of researchers found fecal transplants or stool transplant as a promising treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

2020-06-14T05:40:10.697487+00:00 IST

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Trial leads to practice changing milestone for advanced anal cancer

London [UK], June 14 (ANI): Results from the first-ever randomised clinical trial in advanced anal cancer patients has led to a practice-changing milestone with a new approach to treatment which is safer and more effective than previously recommended treatments for this group of patients.

2020-06-14T02:26:53.203189+00:00 IST

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Researchers outline methods to study puberty suppression impacts transgender youth's brain

Washington D.C. [USA], June 13 (ANI): A new consensus-based study has laid out the best way to study the possible neurodevelopmental impacts of pubertal suppression treatment in transgender youth.

2020-06-13T17:48:16.797994+00:00 IST

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World Blood Donor Day: Time to commit to new blood relations amid Covid-19 crisis

New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): As COVID-19 pandemic cripples India, another major crisis that cannot be overlooked is the lack of availability of safe blood for patients, which is a vital healthcare resource regularly used in treatment on various occasions.

2020-06-13T17:46:41.986732+00:00 IST

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Study suggests that repetitive negative thinking is linked to dementia, Alzheimer's risk

London [UK], June 13 (ANI): A new UCL-led study has found out that persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease

2020-06-13T17:24:25.327334+00:00 IST

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Researchers analyse economic burden on people due to consumption of alcohol

Helsinki [Finland], June 13 (ANI): Alcohol use disorders lead to various health and social problems, which cause an increase in the need and use of various services. However, recent research analysed the magnitude and reasons behind the economic burden alcohol use disorders have on society.

2020-06-13T07:20:06.104743+00:00 IST

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Study: COVID-19 may present neurologic symptoms before respiratory issues

Chicago [USA], June 12 (ANI): Coronavirus poses a global threat to the entire nervous system, and neurological symptoms may appear before fever or cough, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.

2020-06-12T06:33:41.876358+00:00 IST

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Performing light physical activity prevents major mobility disability among elderly: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): Being inactive can be the strongest risk factor for disability as one ages. The new study details the benefits of performing light physical activities and its importance for older people.

2020-06-12T05:23:24.935363+00:00 IST

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Researchers analyse genomic determinants of coronavirus pathogenicity

Washington DC [USA], June 11 (ANI): A recent analysis led by a team of researchers found crucial genomic features that are unique to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and two other deadly coronaviruses, SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV.

2020-06-11T03:41:31.598760+00:00 IST