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Genes can determine risk for coronary heart disease: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to the findings of a study published in the journal 'Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine', an entirely new field of tailored medicines for patients at risk of coronary heart disease could be determined from their genes.
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New biomarker test can identify Alzheimer's neurodegeneration in blood: St
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A team of neuroscientists led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researcher developed a blood test to detect a new marker of Alzheimer's disease neurodegeneration.
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Renowned artists, actors, opera singers dies amid recent COVID wave in Chi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Several renowned artists, actors, opera singers, film directors, and writers have lost their lives amid a recent surge in Omicron infections in China, according to a report of NTD, a New York-based, global television network.
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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022: History, significance and
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The world celebrates December 27 as International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2022. This day promotes the value of epidemic prevention, preparedness, and collaboration by encouraging all individuals, institutions, and governments to properly prepare their population in line with national
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Study finds stress accelerates immune aging
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Stress in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination, accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study.
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Scientists uncover new therapeutic target for treating colorectal tumors
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for two diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, that are characterized by the prolonged inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. This condition often leads to the development of colorectal tumors. Understanding the pathogenesi
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Air India express issues covid guidelines for travellers from UAE to India
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Air India Express issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India.
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Timely diagnosis and treatment can help slow down the progression of COPD
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI/Mediawire): Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, also known as COPD, is a progressive lung disease that compromises the lung's ability to function, thus making it harder for a person to breathe and hampering their health and productivity. The conditio
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Spike in covid cases in China's Zhejiang renews concern of impact on suppl
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China's Zhejiang province, a manufacturing hub is recording around a million new COVID-19 cases in a single day and the situation has sparked concerns among people regarding its impact on supply chains, Nikkei Asia reported.
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication.
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Researchers use 3D bioprinting to create eye tissue
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Scientists used patient stem cells and 3D bioprinting to produce eye tissue that will advance understanding of the mechanisms of blinding diseases. The research team from the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, printed a combination of cells that form the
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UP Govt inks deal with US-based Saloni Heart Foundation to treat kids with
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Yogi Adityanath government signed an MoU with the US-based Saloni Heart Foundation in San Francisco to establish a Center for Excellence in Pediatric Cardiology Unit at SGPGI, said a press release.
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