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Monitoring brain waves could reduce post-op complications: Study

A new study in which researchers examined the EEG patterns of patients under anaesthesia revealed brain wave characteristics that might aid anesthesiologists in determining when patients are moving into that more profound level of unconsciousness. This may allow them to keep patients from entering that condition, lowering the risk of postoperative brain damage.

2023-07-18T04:54:39.343384+00:00 IST

New genes implicated in deadly heart defect: Study

Researchers have discovered new genes that contribute to hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS), a rare, life-threatening cardiac condition that occurs in neonates, by identifying genes in patients and studying their effects in fruit flies.

2023-07-18T04:39:53.831353+00:00 IST

Researchers issue new guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's

New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease developed by clinicians and researchers from around the world were presented at the International Alzheimer's Congress (AAIC) in Amsterdam.

2023-07-17T18:17:18.175286+00:00 IST

Research shows babies’ immunological weak spot, strength

A new study conducted by Columbia University researchers explains why babies catch so many common respiratory illnesses and reveals a specialised cluster of immune cells present only in babies that help them cope with new pathogens.

2023-07-17T17:25:00.217987+00:00 IST

5-aminolevulinic acid protect against mitochondrial disorders

Tokyo Metropolitan University researchers discovered that 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) aids in the repair of deficits in Complex I (CI), the first in a series of protein complexes that transport electrons and help energise the mitochondria.

2023-07-17T14:34:10.203168+00:00 IST

Understanding metabolites that drive mammalian eye development

According to a new Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications, aerobic glycolysis, the process by which cells convert glucose into lactate, is essential for mammalian eye development.

2023-07-17T13:43:25.267125+00:00 IST

High-quality sleep helps bolster resilience to mental health

According to the study, high-quality sleep and coping mechanisms, such as the ability to reframe a situation in order to see the positive side, can help to prevent poor mental health when confronted with unpleasant or stressful experiences. Chronic stress is a significant risk factor for several mental health disorders, including depression and pathological anxiety.

2023-07-16T13:54:53.949206+00:00 IST

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Triple combination therapy improves cystic fibrosis: Study

Researchers found that airway mucus is less sticky and lung inflammation is greatly reduced if triple combination treatment is used for long-term benefits in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). According to their research, this type of drug relieves the symptoms of CF in many people.

2023-07-16T13:03:11.923948+00:00 IST

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Brain damage patients improve with oxygen intervention: Study

Researchers studying the effects of oxygen supplementation on motor learning have discovered a potentially effective method for assisting people who have suffered neurological trauma to regain their former abilities.

2023-07-16T12:39:56.103560+00:00 IST

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Gum disease linked to Alzheimer's plaque formation

Most people don't link oral illness to significant health problems, mounting research indicates that mouth bacteria are crucial in systemic diseases including colon cancer and heart disease. According to a recent Forsyth Institute study, amyloid plaque, a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, is produced in connection with periodontal (gum) disease.

2023-07-16T12:04:04.738837+00:00 IST

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Fibromyalgia related to increased chances of death: Study

Fibromyalgia, a disorder that produces persistent, widespread pain and exhaustion, may be associated with an elevated risk of mortality owing to sensitivity to accidents, infections, and, in particular, suicide, according to a pooled data analysis of the current evidence. In order to reduce these risks, the researchers recommend routine evaluation of patients' physical and mental health.

2023-07-16T12:03:11.734254+00:00 IST

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New insight into caregiver speech, infant brain development

A team led by a neurodevelopment researcher from the University of Texas at Dallas has uncovered some of the most compelling evidence to date showing parents who talk to their newborns more boost their brain development.

2023-07-16T11:56:17.939453+00:00 IST

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Study links social isolation to decreased brain volume

A research that was published in the online version of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, found that elderly adults who had minimal social interaction may be more prone to have loss of total brain volume and in parts of the brain impacted by dementia.

2023-07-16T11:34:27.252008+00:00 IST

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Study finds new approach to treat severe asthma

Many people are unaware of the potential severity of asthma. Ten American deaths are attributed to asthma each day, along with 439,000 hospital admissions annually and 1.3 million visits to emergency departments.

2023-07-16T10:58:19.446431+00:00 IST

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Study provides insight on treatment-resistant hypertension

Many individuals use medicine to control their hypertension, which is excessive blood pressure that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. This form of high blood pressure, known as apparent resistant hypertension (aRH), demands extra medication and medical care.

2023-07-15T12:41:40.558300+00:00 IST

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Immune response offer new approach to neuropathic therapies

A group of researchers is looking into natural killer (NK) cells as an alternative treatment for neuropathic pain in the midst of a global opioid epidemic.

2023-07-15T11:08:22.315633+00:00 IST

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Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity: Study

As per a new study, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life.

2023-07-15T10:26:20.190342+00:00 IST

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Lollipops may aid in diagnostic procedures for children, adults

A lollipop may be a pleasant reward for a child who has made it through a visit to the doctor's office, but this sweet delicacy may now make diagnostic testing during a visit less intrusive and more enjoyable.

2023-07-15T04:46:08.166710+00:00 IST

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Racial discrimination raises risk of childhood obesity: Study

Children who experience racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a larger waistline later in life, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. According to the findings, racial prejudice, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as familial poverty, may be a risk factor for young individuals developing obesity.

2023-07-15T04:42:41.980103+00:00 IST

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Hairdressers, beauticians may be at higher risk of ovarian cancer

According to a case-control research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine, certain occupations, such as hairdressers, beauticians, and accountants, may be associated with an elevated risk of ovarian cancer.

2023-07-15T04:29:02.948432+00:00 IST

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Immune-evading HIV protein complex structure is determined

The "viral infectivity factor (Vif)" of the HIV-1 virus can inhibit cellular defences. Cryo-electron microscopy has now been used by OIST researchers Prof. Matthias Wolf and Dr. Takahide Kouno as well as a global team of collaborators to discover the atomic structure of the "APOBEC3G-Vif complex".

2023-07-14T17:18:22.357481+00:00 IST