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'Liver dialysis device proved safe for treating liver failure'

When compared to patients receiving standard of care, the DIALIVE device, developed by researchers at UCL's Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, was found to be safe and associated with significant improvement in the severity of symptoms

2023-06-01T12:31:30.679203+00:00 IST

Gut microbiome changes associated with precancerous colon polyps

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have connected specific types of gut bacteria to the growth of precancerous colon polyps in a recent study.

2023-05-31T18:20:22.706260+00:00 IST

Study shows healthy kidneys despite high blood pressure

Scientists found that unless you happen to have a PDE3A gene mutation, high blood pressure eventually damages the kidneys. According to research published in 'Kidney International' by a team led by Enno Klussmann of the Max Delbruck Centre and the DZHK, a mutation that causes severe hypertension also shields the kidneys from harm.

2023-05-31T17:50:41.259984+00:00 IST

1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes have undetected cardiovascular

One-third of Type 2 diabetic adults may have undiagnosed cardiovascular disease. In persons with Type 2 diabetes compared to those without Type 2 diabetes, elevated levels of two protein biomarkers that signify heart damage were linked to undiagnosed or symptomless cardiovascular disease.

2023-05-31T13:08:45.108307+00:00 IST

New health indicators can measure well-being: Study

During the Covid-19 outbreak, shortly after 'lockdown' and 'quarantine,' the term 'well-being' entered public parlance. We rapidly noticed that our well-being suffered as a result of our inability to go for walks, socialise, and work. Health became more than just the status of our bodies; it also depended on our ability to participate in activities that were important to us.

2023-05-31T10:21:53.129735+00:00 IST

Obesity increases mental disorders risk throughout life: Study

Obesity increases the likelihood of having mental illnesses considerably. This applies to all age groups, with women having a higher risk of most diseases than males, according to a recent study conducted by the Complexity Science Hub and the Medical University of Vienna.

2023-05-30T14:59:36.240411+00:00 IST

'Artificial pancreas lowers disease management burden for people'

Automated insulin delivery systems, also called artificial pancreases, make diabetes management much less onerous for patients

2023-05-30T10:05:14.315126+00:00 IST

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Low-flavanol diet may drive age-related memory loss, finds study

The study found that flavanol intake among older adults tracks with scores on tests designed to detect memory loss due to normal aging

2023-05-30T09:44:13.176082+00:00 IST

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Afternoon exercise linked with higher improvements in blood sugar

Researchers from the Brigham and Joslin Diabetes Centre discovered that participants who were physically active in the afternoon had lower blood sugar levels than those who were most active at other times of day in an examination of the Look AHEAD project.

2023-05-30T09:08:36.250700+00:00 IST

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New blood biomarker predict healthy elders to develop Alzheimer

Why do some people get Alzheimer's while others don't? Even more perplexing, why do many people with toxic amyloid aggregates in their brains--a clear marker of Alzheimer's brain pathology--never get Alzheimer's-related dementias?

2023-05-29T18:21:01.910440+00:00 IST

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New blood serum test to detect neurodegenerative disorders: Study

Synucleinopathies are neurodegenerative disorders caused by an aberrant accumulation of a-synuclein, a protein present in the brain and neurons. Incorrect a-synuclein folding results in the production of'seeds,' which attract more -synuclein proteins to build larger clumps. Although a-synuclein seeds have been discovered in numerous tissues and blood of patients suffering from synucleinopathies, their value as a biomarker is unclear.

2023-05-29T16:58:38.157448+00:00 IST

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Excessive salt consumption associated with cognitive disorders

Dementia is described as a loss of cognitive functioning, which included thinking, remembering, and reasoning, and it is quite common in Japan. At the moment, treatment satisfaction for dementia is among the lowest, and no medication therapy to cure the condition is available. With the world's population increasingly ageing, the discovery of dementia prevention and treatment medications is crucial.

2023-05-29T14:49:11.112655+00:00 IST

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Research finds role of previously unknown protein in obesity

A research team has identified a novel druggable signalling molecule involved in obesity

2023-05-29T12:54:14.129383+00:00 IST

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New therapy for rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder

Mount Sinai researchers claim to have discovered a novel therapy for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder

2023-05-29T12:46:44.832524+00:00 IST

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Multivitamin improves memory in older adults: Study

A comprehensive study headed by experts at Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard found that taking a daily multivitamin pill helps reduce age-related memory deterioration.

2023-05-29T09:05:03.544964+00:00 IST

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Type 2 diabetes medicine can treat autoimmune illness

A drug often used to treat type 2 diabetes, according to research from Swansea University, may also be used to treat autoimmune diseases.

2023-05-28T16:56:33.602737+00:00 IST

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Risk biomarkers can predict side effects of stem cell transplant

Medical professionals are getting closer to developing a risk biomarker that will let them know which of their paediatric stem cell transplant patients are most likely to have sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), a potentially lethal side effect.

2023-05-28T16:33:45.807497+00:00 IST

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Strong legs improve prognosis for heart attack patients: Study

Researchers found people with strong legs are less likely to develop heart failure after a heart attack.

2023-05-28T13:54:43.517360+00:00 IST

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Study finds how eating sugar makes bowel disease worse

According to a recent study from the University of Pittsburgh, in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), extra sugar inhibits cells that regenerate the colon's lining. The results, which were published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, may help to explain why cutting back on sugary foods helps IBD patients with their symptoms.

2023-05-28T11:35:36.714458+00:00 IST

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How time of day determines effectiveness of cold exposure : Study

Short-term exposure to cold temperatures stimulates brown fat, which burns calories and has emerged as a popular target for promoting cardiometabolic health.

2023-05-28T09:47:25.745099+00:00 IST

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Exercise helps to protect against major brain haemorrhage: Study

According to a study from the University of Gothenburg, regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in persons suffering from intracerebral haemorrhage. The importance of physical activity in brain protection is emphasised by the researchers.

2023-05-28T09:17:19.413103+00:00 IST