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Gene repair technique can improve brain dysfunction in adults
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 27 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that brain dysfunction such as seizure and memory impairments can be corrected after restoring certain protein level through gene repair techniques in adult patients.
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Expectant mothers' alcohol consumption leads to cognitive impairments in c
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 27 (ANI): A group of researchers have found that the biological changes that occur in the brain of teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb during pregnancy, leads to abnormalities like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
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Cognitive function does not measure weight-loss effect for adolescents
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have revealed that cognitive function does not affect the weight loss trajectory after bariatric surgery.
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Healthy diet associated with better physical function in older men
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Apr 9 (ANI): A healthier diet pattern is associated with 25 per cent lower likelihood of developing physical impairment with aging, finds a new study.
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Autism awareness walk organised
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): A walk was organised here on Tuesday in the city-state's Janakpuri area to create awareness about autism, a neurodevelopment disorder that includes impairments in social interaction and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviours.
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Nicotine patches may help improve memory in older adult: Study
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 16 (ANI): It turns out nicotine patches can do more than just control your nicotine cravings. According to a recent study, nicotine can help improve memory loss in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Equities extend losses after dismal results by Tata Motors
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 8 (ANI): Stock markets extended losses on Friday after auto major Tata Motors posted its worst quarterly loss of Rs 26,993 crore due to an impairment charge of 3.1 billion pounds for Jaguar Land Rover.
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Tata Motors profit takes a hit of Rs 27,838 crore at JLR
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai, Feb 7 (ANI): Tata Motors said on Thursday its profit after tax of Rs 26,961 crore during October to December 2018 was impacted by an exceptional item of asset impairment in Jaguar Land Rover of 3.1 billion pounds (about Rs 27,838 crore).
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Lung disease associated with dementia in later life
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 27 (ANI): According to a recent study, lung disease in middle age could be a risk factor for dementia or cognitive impairment later in life.
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Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce risk of premature birth
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 16 (ANI): According to a study, pregnant women should increase the intake of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) to reduce the risk of premature births.
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Bajaj Finserv launches Roshni ki Ore to enhance vision of four lakh Indian
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Pune [India], Oct 12 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): Bajaj Finserv has partnered with leading NGOs to enhance vision for over four lakh people by 2021 by conducting 570 awareness camps across five cities to screen over 50,000 individuals for vision impairment.
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Treatment at young age could reverse autistic behaviour in tuberous sclero
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): A new study has found that drug treatment at a young age can reverse social impairments related to tuberous sclerosis, a condition related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). However, the same intervention was not found to be effective at an older age.
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