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Scientists develop new gene therapy for eye disease
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], November 27 (ANI): Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed a new gene therapy approach that offers promise for one day treating an eye disease that leads to a progressive loss of vision and affects thousands of people across the globe.
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Study suggests for people with diabetes, medicaid expansion helps, but can
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Boston [US], November 25 (ANI): Medicaid expansion through the Affordable Care Act has insured millions of low-income people in the United States, improving outcomes for patients with many different diseases. But expansion alone has not been enough to improve outcomes for patients with diabe
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Research shows bariatric surgery may reduce severity of COVID-19 in patien
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 25 (ANI): A Cleveland Clinic study shows that among patients who have obesity and who tested positive for COVID-19, a past history of bariatric surgery was significantly associated with a lower risk of hospital and intensive care unit admission.
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Study sheds light on danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 24 (ANI): Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia - according to research from the University of East Anglia.
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Diabetic eye disease associated with five-fold risk of severe COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], November 24 (ANI): People with diabetes and eye disease have a five-fold increased risk of requiring intubation when hospitalised with COVID-19, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Social needs linked to low health-related quality of life among African-Am
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Detroit [Michigan], November 23 (ANI): In a recent study based on African American cancer survivors in Detroit, researchers found that factors related to social needs --including food and economic security, housing and neighbourhood conditions and access to transportation--were associated wi
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Canadian study reveals high risk of death among those with alcohol-related
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], November 23 (ANI): The risk of death is high for people who visit the emergency department (ED) for alcohol use, and the risk increases with frequency, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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Here's how regular dose of nature may improve mental health during COVID-1
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], November 22 (ANI): While staying close to nature can lead to many health benefits, a recent study has highlighted another advantage of the same. As per a new study, nature around one's home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vitamin A, cold temperatures help in burning fat faster, suggests study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): Effects of cold temperatures and Vitamin A are useful for burning the body fat faster, suggest the findings of a new study published in the journal of Molecular Metabolism.
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Maintaining healthy sleep pattern helps lower risk of heart failure :Study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Dallas [US], November 21 (ANI): While maintaining a good sleeping pattern helps in concentration in tasks, a recent study has pointed out on the additional benefit of a good sleep pattern. It suggests that the adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42 per cent lower risk of heart fa
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Study suggests actively speaking two languages protects against cognitive
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 21 (ANI): A good command on more than two languages provides neurological benefits and protects against cognitive decline associated with ageing, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Study reveals e-cigarettes can be 'gateway' to cigarettes for teens with n
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): E-cigarette use is associated with a higher risk of cigarette smoking among adolescents who had no prior intention of taking up conventional smoking, suggest the findings of a new study.
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