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Scientists identify genetic variant that carry risk of type 2 diabetes
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): Rare genetic variants carried by one in 3,000 people that have a larger impact on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes than any previously identified genetic effect have been identified by scientists at the University of Cambridge.
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Immune cells can be stimulated to boost effects of chemotherapy in pancrea
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): A new study from Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated that immune cells can be stimulated to assemble into special structures within pancreatic cancer, such that, at least in a pre-clinical model, researchers can demonstrate an improvement in the e
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Heart attack, stroke can be reduced by testosterone therapy: Study
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 10 (ANI): According to the findings of new research, supplementing testosterone significantly reduces heart attacks and strokes in men with unnaturally low levels of the hormone.
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Study identifies potential new treatment targets for Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): Potential new treatment targets for Alzheimer's disease, as well as existing drugs that have therapeutic potential against these targets, have been identified by a research team at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis.
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During fasted carb-restricted training protein supplements work for women
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): According to the findings of new research, during carbohydrate-restricted training consumption of protein supplements, specifically protein hydrolysate was helpful for improving training intensity in women, but not in men.
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Study suggests change in diet could lessen severity of headaches
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 7 (ANI): The findings of a new study have shown how a change in diet based on certain classes of fatty acids decreased headaches in patients over a 16-week period.
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Study suggests early experiences have larger effect on mood than others
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 4 (ANI): During a recent study led by an international team of researchers, they found new insight on how our experiences during a task or interaction shape our current mood.
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Study suggest COVID patients with trauma face greater risk of complication
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 3 (ANI): According to researchers at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, COVID-positive patients with traumatic injuries have a six times higher risk of death and complication than patients without COVID.
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Growth of newborn babies during pregnancy might get affected by air pollut
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Leioa [Spain], July 3 (ANI): Thyroid hormones are essential for regulating fetal growth and metabolism, and play an important role in neurological development. The findings of a new study suggest that in recent years, air pollution affects the thyroid.
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Abbott launches new device in India for treatment of premature babies, new
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Abbott, the global healthcare company, has launched its Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder in India, the world's first medical device that can be implanted in the tiniest babies (weighing as little as 700 gms) using a minimally invasive procedure to treat patent duct
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Study finds genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, intellectual di
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 28 (ANI): A new gene that might be linked to certain intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders was identified during a new study by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).
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Experts say rare genetic defect in humans might cause serious metabolic di
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): A rare genetic defect that affects the so-called ALG2 gene can cause serious metabolic diseases in humans, said experts, adding that it does so through the defective formation of proteins and sugar molecules. Till now, its rareness and complexity made it diff
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