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Study finds how brain protein's virus-like structure help define cancer-in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a rare but significant complication of cancer, the body's immune system can begin attacking the brain, resulting in rapid-onset memory loss and cognitive impairment. What precipitated this unexpected biological civil war was mostly unknown.
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Bacterial meningitis can cause neurological damage in children: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The results show that those diagnosed with bacterial meningitis consistently have a higher prevalence of neurological disabilities such as cognitive impairment, seizures, visual or hearing impairment, motor impairment, behavioral disorders, or structural damage to the head.
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Bacterial meningitis may cause neurological impairment in children: Study
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
One out of every three children who suffer bacterial meningitis has irreversible neurological impairments as a result of the infection. This is according to a recent epidemiological study done by Karolinska Institutet and published in the top medical journal JAMA Network Open.
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Delhi HC dismisses PIL against movie titled 'Aankh Micholi'
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The plea stated that the movie is disparaging and violative of the rights of several classes of PwDs, including those with speech disability, visual disability, and hearing impairment among others.
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Study reveals how bariatric surgery slows cognitive decline for obese peop
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Obesity, which has been related to cognitive impairment and dementia, is expected to impact up to half of all adults in the United States within the next decade
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I&B Ministry invites comments on draft guidelines in films for persons
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has invited comments on the draft Guidelines of Accessibility Standards in the Public Exhibition of Feature Films in Cinema Theatres for persons with hearing and visual impairment.
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Researchers find how bariatric surgery slow cognitive decline for people w
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Obesity, which has been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia, is expected to affect up to half of all individuals in the United States within the next decade.
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Study reveals how hearing loss increases risk of dementia
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
People with hearing impairments consume more energy while listening. Other cognitive functions suffer as a result of the excess energy. Cognitive functions are the brain processes that allow us to think and solve problems.
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Researchers find excess fluoride associated with cognitive impairment in c
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a new pilot study from Tulane University, long-term intake of water with fluoride levels well above existing drinking water regulations may be associated with cognitive deficits in children.
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Study finds unexpected link between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that when the connection isn't made correctly, the behaviour might suffer. In mice, for example, disruptions to the proteins' capacity to interact led to increased hyperactivity, decreased risk avoidance, and memory impairments.
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Study finds link between subjective, objective memory deterioration
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a new study, those who have slight issues with these tests are more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia.
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Quick dialysis may be most beneficial to some kidney patients: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to one study, people with acute kidney impairment who require outpatient dialysis after being discharged from the hospital receive the same care as those with the more common end-stage kidney disease.
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