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Scientists discover inhibitor to treat Sepsis: Study

Washington DC, [USA] Nov 18 (ANI): Scientists have now discovered a new inhibitor that helps in treating the life-threatening disease- sepsis.

2018-11-18T07:16:30.693719+00:00 IST

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Study links drug-resistant infections with higher mortality rates

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 17 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers measured the burden of antibiotic resistance in low- or middle-income countries, and reported that in-hospital mortality is significantly higher among patients infected with multi-drug resistant (MDR) or extensively drug-resistant (XDR) pathogens.

2018-11-17T08:20:18.125998+00:00 IST

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How playing high school football changes teenager's brain

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 17 (ANI): Playing even a single season of football can cause microscopic changes in the teenage brain, finds a study.

2018-11-17T07:59:55.779966+00:00 IST

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Social isolation increases death risk

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 17 (ANI): Findings of a recent study have linked social isolation to higher risk of death.

2018-11-17T07:59:55.773393+00:00 IST

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Know how head injuries lead to serious brain diseases

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 17 (ANI): In a recent study, biologists discovered how head injuries adversely affect individual cells and genes that can lead to serious brain disorders.

2018-11-17T06:57:41.499401+00:00 IST

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Study suggests way to treat severe eczema

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): Suffering from severe eczema? It may best be treated by allergy shots, according to researchers.

2018-11-16T07:29:09.520193+00:00 IST

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Cannabis allergy may worsen asthma symptoms in children

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): It is well known that second hand smoke from cigarettes is a risk to anyone who suffers from asthma. But a new research showed that it's possible for both children and adults with uncontrolled asthma to find their symptoms worsening due to cannabis allergy and exposure to marijuana smoke.

2018-11-16T07:29:09.512886+00:00 IST

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Know how anti-malaria drugs help in treating cancer

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): According to previous researches, anti-malaria drugs known as chloroquines were repurposed to treat cancer for decades, but until now no one knew exactly what the chloroquines were targeting when they attack a tumor.

2018-11-16T07:16:38.963064+00:00 IST

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All you need to know about dry eye syndrome

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 15 (ANI): According to a medical study, dry eyes condition in humans can significantly reduce the rate of reading and may cause disruption in daily tasks that require visual concentration for long periods. The chronic dry eye is a common disease in which natural tears fail to adequately lubricate the eyes, thus drastically affecting its functioning.

2018-11-15T07:52:36.009378+00:00 IST

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Marijuana may not affect kidney transplant outcomes

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 15 (ANI): Turns out, the usage of marijuana by kidney donors has no measurable effect on the outcome of kidney transplants for donors or recipients.

2018-11-15T07:13:46.767937+00:00 IST

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Treating the 'bubble baby'

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 15 (ANI): A new study has highlighted the urgent need to develop better treatment strategies for patients suffering from severe combined immune deficiency (SCID), better known as 'bubble baby disease.'

2018-11-15T07:01:35.880217+00:00 IST

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Obese people enjoy food less

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 14 (ANI): Researchers have found that obesity and food restrictions are associated with less food enjoyment.

2018-11-14T07:43:51.910868+00:00 IST

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Surgical menopause increases risk of insomnia

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 14 (ANI): According to a latest study, surgical menopause leads to increased sleep issues in women as opposed to natural menopause.

2018-11-14T06:18:53.724645+00:00 IST

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Do e-cigarettes undermine desire to quit smoking?

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 14 (ANI): Trying to quit smoking? Spend time with people who use e-cigarettes.

2018-11-14T05:43:36.905220+00:00 IST