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32 positive environmental samples of polio detected in Afghanistan this ye
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday reported that Afghanistan has detected 32 positive environmental samples of polio within this year. These findings highlight an ongoing concern in the country’s efforts to combat the disease, Khaama Press reported.
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Researchers find how quickly positive metabolic effects of gastric bypass
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A recent study from Sweden's Lund University raised questions about the effectiveness of gastric bypass surgery. The findings indicate that the most substantial metabolic alterations occurred immediately following surgery.
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Families who had team mentality grew closer during Covid-19: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A recent study raises the possibility that many families may have strengthened their relationships in contrast to claims that families broke apart as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's hardships and restrictions. Having a strong, family-centred perspective was one of the most important dif
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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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Melatonin and its derivatives improve long-term memory for object recognit
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Multiple research in animal models have shown that melatonin and its compounds improve memory. It is also known that the phosphorylation of specific memory-related proteins is required for the formation of both short- and long-term memories. The biochemical mechanisms underpinning melatonin-
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Positive metabolic effects of gastric bypass disappear quickly: Research
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A recent study from Sweden's Lund University raises concerns regarding the efficacy of gastric bypass surgery. The findings suggest that the most significant metabolic changes occurred immediately following surgery. A year following the procedure, the concentration of metabolites and fats ha
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Study uncovers 'concerning' defect in malaria diagnosis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new study, current methods can greatly overestimate the rates at which malaria parasites multiply in an infected person's blood, which has important implications for determining how harmful they are to a host. The findings have ramifications for understanding how medicine res
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Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors, boosts immunotherapy: Resea
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to recent research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, equipping cancer-infecting viruses with tumor-inhibiting genetic cargo boosts the immune system and supports immunotherapy in reducing or totally eradicating aggressive tumours in mice. The findings pave the path
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Over 200 media outlets close down in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover: R
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Afghanistan Independent Journalists Association (AIJA) in its latest findings revealed that more than 200 cases of violence and arrests involving journalists were recorded in the country.
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Brigham researchers' AI model could aid in screening for heart defects
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The AI model outperformed standard methods in detecting atrial septal defect (ASD) signals in electrocardiograms (ECG). The researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, and Keio University in Japan created a deep-learning ar
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Study discovers improved survival for incurable brain tumours
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
For the first time, researchers discovered a potential drug candidate that improved outcomes for patients suffering from a type of childhood brain tumour that has no effective treatment. When compared to previous patients, the compound, called ONC201, nearly doubled survival for patients wit
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Cancer-infecting virus ‘warms up’ cold tumors, improves immunotherapy: Stu
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, equipping cancer-infecting viruses with tumour-inhibiting genetic cargo promotes the immune system and aids immunotherapy in shrinking or completely clearing aggressive tumours in mice. The findings pave the way f
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