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Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to an increased risk of death due to vulnerability to accidents, infections, and, in particular, suicide.
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"I'm on road to recovery": Madonna shares health update after hospitalizat
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
American singer and song writer, Madonna, on Monday shared her health update with her fans after she developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several-day stay in the ICU.
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Study reveals how triple combination therapy improves cystic fibrosis
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Mucus in the airways is less sticky, and lung inflammation is greatly reduced: In individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF), triple combination treatment can produce these long-term benefits.
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Children with mitochondrial problems had a lower immune response to viral
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In recent research, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that infants with mitochondrial abnormalities had altered B cell activity, which led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response to viral infections. The study, published in Frontiers in Immunology, was
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Study finds potential solution for bacterial infection
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study, a vaccine originally developed to prevent bacteria-caused diarrhoea has now been found to help infant nonhuman primates grow faster and will treat bacterial infections.
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Study finds how weaker immune response to viral infections in children wit
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) discovered in a recent study that infants with mitochondrial abnormalities had altered B cell function, which resulted in a weaker and less varied antibody response to viral infections. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research
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Lizol's #NoMoreHalfTruths campaign busts myths around Phenyls; Receives Ma
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 5: For decades, Indian consumers have believed that phenyls are highly effective floor cleaners, however studies indicate that ordinary phenyls kill only 50% of germs on mopping**. A joint study conducted by Lizol, India's leading disinfectant brand, and an independen
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Global efforts to combat infectious diseases must extend beyond childhood:
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study, global efforts to lower infectious diseases must focus more on older children and adolescents as the disease burden shifts to this population.
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Researchers discover effective non-antibiotic approach for treatment of sk
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A research team led by Professor Kelvin Yeung from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) developed a new microneedle patch to provide a highly effective non-antibiotic approach for the treat
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Doctors give tips on how to prevent diseases during monsoon season
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Dr Rajeev Gupta, Director, of Internal Medicine, Delhi spoke with ANI and said, "I have recently observed an influx of cases involving various infections, such as acute gastroenteritis, dysentery, typhoid fever, leptospirosis, dengue fever, malaria, and cases of electrocution, in the outpati
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American singer, songwriter Madonna postpones tour after developing seriou
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to Madonna's manager, Guy Oseary, her health is improving but she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected.
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Study reveals how DNA test broaden access to cervical cancer screening
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In low- and middle-income nations where the disease kills more than 3,00,000 women annually, Rice University bioengineers have demonstrated a low-cost, point-of-care DNA test for HPV infections that may make cervical cancer screening more accessible.
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