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Poor lifestyle of sexagenarians linked to increased risk of nursing home c
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The findings of a large population study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health reveal that over-60s with the unhealthiest lifestyles are much more likely to require admission to a nursing home than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles.
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Study finds how certain gut conditions may be early warning signs of Parki
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to research, several digestive issues, like constipation, trouble swallowing, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), may be precursors of Parkinson's disease.
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Stay active to prevent stroke and heart rhythm disorders
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Physical activity is associated with a lower risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke, according to a study involving more than 15,000 people. The research is presented at ESC Congress 2023.
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Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Launches "Institute of Brain & Spine"
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 21: The Institute of Brain & Spine was launched yesterday at Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road. It was inaugurated by Thiru K. N. Nehru, Minister for Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply, Government of Tamil Nadu. With an increase in incidence
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Researchers reveal how living alone can put people with cognitive decline
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study led by UC San Francisco and published in JAMA Network Open on August 18, 2023, patients living alone with cognitive decline, whose numbers are expected to rise as the population ages, are not effectively served by the American health system.
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Researchers discover possible cause for genetic anomalies
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have discovered a possible cause for the genetic anomalies that cause rare disorders such as Huntington's disease (HD). The majority of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) and other neurological illnesses are thought to be caused by an increase in CAG (cytosine-adenine-guanine) repea
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Mild cognitive impairment in older persons can make daily decisions diffic
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
MCI is a type of cognitive ability loss that can occur before Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. People with MCI have some memory and reasoning problems, but they can live relatively independent lives.
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Researchers find new way to diagnose lung infections
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In order to expedite treatment for critically ill patients, a study headed by Nalinikanth Kotagiri of the University of Cincinnati seeks to create a new imaging technique that can recognize specific types of lung infections in real time.
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Do you know brain stimulation improves gait function in Parkinson’s diseas
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Parkinson's disease (PD), which affects millions of people worldwide, causes gait irregularities that substantially decrease their quality of life. Despite the availability of several pharmacological, surgical, and rehabilitative treatments, their effectiveness is limited. This limitation ha
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Study sheds more light on key link to autism spectrum disorder
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists determined that the origins of autism spectrum disorder may be related to an imbalance of particular neurons that play a vital role in how the brain communicates and works using human "mini-brain" models known as organoids. The cells in question are
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Common cold virus linked to potentially lethal blood clotting disorder: St
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are specialised cellular fragments that produce blood clots in the event of a scrape or traumatic injury. Platelet levels may decrease throughout the body as a result of viral infections, autoimmune disease, and other disorders, a condition known as thr
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Study finds AI system that analyse cells for faster diagnosis of blood dis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can identify and classify white and red blood cells in microscopic images of blood samples. The algorithm is a free tool for research that can assist doctors in the diagnosis of blood disorders.
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