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Experimental gene therapy reverses sickle cell disease for years: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], January 1 (ANI): A single dose restored blood cells to their normal shape and eliminated the most serious complication of sickle cell disease for at least three years in some patients, suggests the findings of recent research.
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Study suggests kidney retransplantation may offer better survival than dia
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 1 (ANI): After kidney failure, kidney transplantation is the preferred therapy, but kidneys transplanted from deceased donors often do not last for the rest of a recipient's life.
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Nutritional diet in early pregnancy reduces risk of gestational diabetes,
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Turku [Finland], January 1 (ANI): Researchers have found that dietary habits have an impact on both obesity and the onset of gestational diabetes in pregnant women.
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Study finds PTSD symptoms vary over course of menstrual cycle
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 1 (ANI): A recent study has found that women who have experienced trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms may vary over the course of the menstrual cycle.
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Gum disease heightens risk of mental illness, heart conditions: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Birmingham [UK], January 1 (ANI): A research conducted by the University of Birmingham showed an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions.
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Pesticide associated with chronic kidney disease: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], January 1 (ANI): A new study by the University of Queensland has found that a commonly available pesticide is linked to an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Anxiety drugs, antidepressants trigger post-surgery delirium: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Adelaide [Australia], December 31 (ANI): A new research has found that older people taking a drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia as well as those on antidepressants are twice as likely to suffer postoperative delirium after hip and knee surgery.
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Treating insomnia with cognitive behavioural therapy may prevent major dep
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
California [US], December 31 (ANI): A new study by UCLA Health has found that cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT-I) prevented major depression in older adults when compared to sleep education therapy in adults over the age of 60 with insomnia.
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Study finds exercise effectively treats anxiety
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Gothenburg [Sweden], December 31 (ANI): A recent study has found that both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic.
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Study finds computer, smartphone-based treatments reduce symptoms of depre
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 31 (ANI): A new study has found that computer and smartphone-based treatments appear to be effective in reducing symptoms of depression. However, it is unclear whether they are as effective as face-to-face psychotherapy.
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Rates of type 2 diabetes higher in people with common psychiatric disorder
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): A new study has found that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) is elevated in people with a psychiatric disorder compared with the general population.
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Moderate amounts of caffeine not associated with maternal defects: Study
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 30 (ANI): A new study by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the National Institutes of Health has found that consuming a low amount of caffeine during pregnancy could help to reduce gestational diabetes risk.
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