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Virtual reality facilitates real-time, internal view of patient anatomy during treatment

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): A new research has revealed that immersive virtual reality (VR) could enable interventional radiologists (IR) to improve treatments using real-time 3D images from inside a patient's blood vessels.

2019-03-26T10:38:56.344857+00:00 IST

Serum from lupus patients affects enzyme responsible for producing nitric oxide: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): A new research has shown that the enzyme responsible for nitric oxide production stops working properly when exposed to serum from lupus patients.

2019-03-26T09:31:12.273102+00:00 IST

Obesity speeds up puberty onset in boys, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 25 (ANI): Boys with obesity, or excess belly fat, enter puberty at an earlier age than average, scientists have found, a recent study suggests.

2019-03-25T16:27:51.025864+00:00 IST

Preventive drugs are overused at the end of life in older cancer patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): A new research has reported that preventive medications such as those to lower blood pressure or cholesterol, or to protect bone health, among others, are commonly prescribed during the last year of life of older adults with cancer, even though they are unlikely to provide meaningful benefits.

2019-03-25T14:57:22.113498+00:00 IST

Uterine fibroid embolisation safe and as effective as surgical treatment

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): A new research has established that uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE) effectively treats uterine fibroids with fewer post-procedure complications compared to myomectomy.

2019-03-25T13:59:11.508084+00:00 IST

Training interventional radiologists expands access to life-saving stroke care

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): Scientists have found out an innovative way to improve the timely access to stroke care. According to a study, training interventional radiologists to perform endovascular thrombectomies result in positive outcomes for patients experiencing a stroke.

2019-03-25T10:29:36.514962+00:00 IST

Watching TV while snacking increases risk of heart disease, diabetes in teens: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 25 (ANI): According to new research, teenagers who sit for hours watching TV, using the computer or playing video games while eating unhealthy snacks are at increased risk for heart diseases and diabetes.

2019-03-25T10:00:00.518354+00:00 IST

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Damage to sperm DNA can lead to repeat miscarriages

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): A new study has revealed that in some cases, recurrent pregnancy loss may be caused by sperm DNA damage in the male partner.

2019-03-24T14:01:32.799534+00:00 IST

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Obesity could cause reproductive problems in women with type 1 diabetes

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): A recent study has revealed that obesity may play a role in reproductive problems in women with type 1 diabetes.

2019-03-24T13:47:29.291418+00:00 IST

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New treatment for 'tennis elbow' reduces pain, inflammation without surgery

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): Researchers have found that tennis elbow can be effectively treated through Transcatheter Arterial Embolization (TAE).

2019-03-24T13:46:28.403203+00:00 IST

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Losing weight may decrease headaches in obese migraine patients

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): If you are obese and are plagued with migranes you can decrease your headaches by losing weight, according to a new research.

2019-03-24T12:32:01.080606+00:00 IST

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Night-time dim-light exposure could make breast cancer spread to bone

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 24 (ANI): Breast cancer patients, who expose themselves to dim-light at night, take note! A recent study has found out that dim-light exposure at night could likely lead breast cancer to spread to bone.

2019-03-24T11:02:59.717985+00:00 IST

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Anti-TB drugs can add to the risk of TB re-infection

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 23 (ANI): A recent study revealed that treatments available for tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), may not always prevent re-infection.

2019-03-23T11:23:10.276107+00:00 IST

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Modulating blood stem cells could facilitate harvest for transplants

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): A recent research reveals that modulating stiffness of blood-forming stem cells could possibly facilitate mobilisation procedures used for stem cell-based transplants.

2019-03-23T10:45:45.677095+00:00 IST

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Research identifies new drug for treating liver diseases

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 23 (ANI): According to a recent study, the researchers have found a drug that can successfully treat potentially life-threatening liver diseases like Cirrhosis.

2019-03-23T09:14:21.501321+00:00 IST

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Weight loss drug phentermine, safe and effective for long term use: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 23 (ANI): A study recently found that the weight loss drug called Phentermine, which can only be used for a short while, may also be safe and effective for longer-term treatment.

2019-03-23T07:41:52.125290+00:00 IST

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Study finds a promising combination for common paediatric brain tumour

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 22 (ANI): A new study has found a new combination treatment for children suffering from brain tumour. The treatment aimed at resistant and recurrent low-grade gliomas slowed tumour growth and killed tumour cells in laboratory and mouse models.

2019-03-22T08:36:49.330413+00:00 IST

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Here's a common link between Sleep and aging

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): As part of a recent study, researchers have found oxidative stress as the common link between sleep and aging.

2019-03-22T08:27:58.441841+00:00 IST

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Sports can have anti-depressant effects in preteen children

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): As part of a new study, researchers have linked participation in team sports to less depression in boys aged 9 to 11.

2019-03-22T08:08:01.666337+00:00 IST

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Eating breakfast with parents linked with positive body image for teenagers: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): A family who eats together, stays together, and now, according to a recent study, by consistently eating breakfast as a family can also promote positive body image for children and adolescents.

2019-03-22T07:59:23.899411+00:00 IST

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Asian-Americans face barriers in workplace despite doing better at university

Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 21 (ANI): Asian Americans face additional barriers in their career despite doing well at university, new findings have suggested.

2019-03-21T13:51:17.385427+00:00 IST