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New compound inhibits influenza virus replication: Research
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The host cell's molecular arsenal is used by viruses to multiply. This is something that researchers from the University of Bonn's Cluster of Excellence ImmunoSensation2 and their Japanese counterparts hope to take advantage of for the treatment of influenza.
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Research reveals preventative measures for optic nerve hypoplasia
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are looking at potential preventative and therapeutic measures for the disease, optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH), which causes vision impairment in newborns.
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Researchers find why immunotherapy doesn't work well for lung cancer treat
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Some cancers respond well to immunotherapy, a medication therapy that prompts the immune system to target tumours, although results against lung cancer have been conflicting.
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Study reveals preventative, therapeutic measures of optic nerve hypoplasia
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC are looking at potential preventative and therapeutic measures for the disease, optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH), which causes vision impairment in newborns.
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Blood sugar monitoring devices create wearablity problems for older adults
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute showed that continuous glucose monitors and other wearable devices present wearability and use issues for patients and their carers when used by older persons with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to test and control low blood sugar.
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IBS-related changes in patients can be monitored by wearable devices: Stud
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which include chronic abdominal pain associated with bowel motions of one of four types--diarrheal, constipating, mixed, or unclassifiable are difficult to treat.
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Researchers discover artificial DNA to locate, eliminate cancer cells
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers have developed a brand-new method for locating and eliminating cancer cells by using synthetic DNA. The procedure was successful in lab tests against cells generated from human cervical cancer, human breast cancer, and mouse malignant melanoma.
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Study finds specific bacteria in bladder that makes women more prone to
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Scientists have discovered certain bacteria in the bladder that may identify which postmenopausal women are more prone to recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs), and they discovered that oestrogen may contribute to lowering that vulnerability.
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Study finds discontinuing prescribed opioids associated with increased ove
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers revealed how Opioid-related overdose is now becoming a cause of accidental death. And the study also found stopping prescription opioids raised the risk of overdose.
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Study: New evidence on assumptions about pain in autism
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to research, the pain thresholds of people with autism are normal, but they are more sensitive to unpleasant stimuli.
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Cancer fighting nanoparticles deliver a chemotherapy drug, immunotherapy:
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers found and developed nanoparticles that simultaneously carry chemotherapy and a new immunotherapy. Chemotherapy is a pillar of cancer treatment, but residual cancer cells can persist and cause tumor relapse.
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Researchers reveal how honey can lower risk of cardiometabolic disorder
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Study have found that honey can improve critical cardiometabolic health indicators including blood sugar and cholesterol levels, particularly if it is raw and comes from a single floral source.
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