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Delhi HC gives nod for NCRD, orders to finalise National Health Policy for
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday passed several directions for treatment of people suffering from rare diseases including setting up a National Consortium for Rare Disease (NCRD). The Court also directed the Central government to finalise and notify the Nati
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Study finds impact of genome sequencing in diagnosing rare diseases
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Stockholm [Sweden], March 21 (ANI): A clinical study drove by journal Genome Medicine, constituted a major leap forward in the emerging field of precision medicine by highlighting the impact of how whole genome sequencing made possible to diagnose rare disease.
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Cancer immunotherapy may also treat certain autoimmune diseases, claims st
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Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): A team of researchers at the University of Michigan has found that disrupting the interaction between cancer cells and certain immune cells is more effective at killing cancer cells than current immunotherapy treatments.
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Here's how exercising during pregnancy may save kids from health problems
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): While performing physical exercise is beneficial for all, a recent study has highlighted the benefits of exercising during pregnancy to pregnant women and their offsprings. It says women who perform exercise significantly reduce their children's chances of de
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Anti-inflammatory therapies prevent heart disease in elderly, claims study
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 19 (ANI): Therapies that soothe inflammation could be an effective way to prevent heart disease in people with a common age-related blood condition, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
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Study discovers crucial step in formation of deadly brain diseases
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], March 18 (ANI): Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered what causes normal proteins to convert to a diseased form, causing conditions like CJD and Kuru. The study also tested a way to block the process, which could lead to new drugs for combatting these diseases.
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Here's how you can reduce risk of inflammatory bowel disease in your puppy
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], March 17 (ANI): Who doesn't want his or her pooch to be healthy and deprived of ailments such as inflammatory bowel disease? If you want your four-legged friend to stay away from such diseases, the findings of a new study may be of great help.
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More precise diagnoses made possible with whole genome sequencing, finds s
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Solna [Sweden], March 17 (ANI): More than 1,200 people with rare diseases have received a diagnosis thanks to the integration of large-scale genomics into the Stockholm region's healthcare system. This is according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that analysed the result of t
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Study: Exercise during pregnancy may save kids from health problems as adu
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Washington [US], March 16 (ANI): Exercising during pregnancy may let women significantly reduce their children's chances of developing diabetes and other metabolic diseases later in life, new research suggests.
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Study reveals beta-blockers not likely to cause depression
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Dallas [US], March 15 (ANI): Beta-blockers (medications that reduce your blood pressure) treat various cardiovascular diseases and were not more likely to cause depression compared to other similar treatments, according to new research.
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Rela Hospital launches South Chennai Dialysis Support Group
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Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Today, Rela Hospital and Prof. Mohamed Rela announced the launch of South Chennai Dialysis Support Group, a Health Equity Initiative, focused on addressing access of information, care and support for diverse families living wit
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Yuktix GidaBits, early warning system for plant diseases is launched for f
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 11 (ANI/PRNewswire): Yuktix a provider of data intelligence tools for agriculture has launched its plant disease forecast platform, Yuktix GidaBits. The platform provides advance disease warning and management advice to farmers.
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