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"Rare, non-contagious, leads to autoimmune system derangement in body": Ex
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Dr Sivananda said, "Guillain Barre Syndrome is a post-viral infection that leads to the autoimmune system derangement in the presence of own body. It will create development of antibodies against the myelin sheath of the nervous that leads to the paralysis of the limps. T
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COVID-19 severity may be predicted by White Blood Cell count: Study
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as frightening as it used to be, thanks to developments in treatment choices. However, a new study reveals that leukocyte (white blood cell) count may now be used to identify who is more likely to develop more significant disease symptoms.
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Researchers identify new type of blood test to identify children at risk o
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
King's College London researchers have discovered a novel link between lipids and disorders affecting children's metabolism. This finding may provide an early warning system for ailments, including liver disease.
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Ministry of Ayush announces opening of nominations for Prime Minister's Yo
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Established to honor the profound impact of Yoga on society, the Prime Minister's Yoga Awards aim to celebrate exemplary contributions to the field, reinforcing Yoga's role in disease prevention, health promotion, and the management of lifestyle-related disorders.
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New study explains how antidepressants can protect against infections, sep
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Antidepressants, such as Prozac, are routinely used to treat mental health issues, but recent research reveals they may also protect against major infections and life-threatening sepsis. Scientists at the Salk Institute have now discovered how medications regulate the immune system and prote
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New insights into Alzheimer's brain inflammation: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Brain inflammation, while an important aspect of the immune response, plays a negative effect in Alzheimer's disease. Unlike the acute, short-lived inflammation that fights infection, the inflammation associated with Alzheimer's is chronic and persistent. Scientists have been trying to figur
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How brain trauma triggers Alzheimer's disease: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A study reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an accumulation of amyloid beta -- a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that vascular dysfunction could be an early driver in neurodegenerative disorders rather than being caus
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Science Needs Democracy to Flourish: Prof Aaron Ciechanover
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 14: Nobel Laureate Prof. Aaron Ciechanover (2004, Chemistry) delivered a special address at the inaugural of ProUPS (Proteostasis & Ubiquitin Proteasome System) conference held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST). The conference, the
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3rd International Conference on Rare Diseases discusses AI role in diagnos
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Held in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Dubai Health Authority and a number of universities and concerned institutions inside and outside the country, the conference aims at raising awareness, exchanging experiences and exploring opportunities for cooperation to p
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Ozzy Osbourne says he "can't walk" due to Parkinson's disease ahead of Bla
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, who rose to fame during the 1970s as the lead singer of the band Black Sabbath, is excited about his upcoming farewell concert with his Black Sabbath bandmates, but he shared he won't be able to walk because of his Parkinson's disease.
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Maharashtra: 173 patients detected with GBS, one death confirmed
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Maharashtra's Health Department has reported a growing number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 173 individuals detected so far. Out of these, 140 patients have been diagnosed with the disease, and one death has been confirmed as related to GBS.
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Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.
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