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Magnetic kyphoplasty can now heal spinal fractures
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] July 30 (ANI): Adding magnetic particles to surgical cement can now heal spinal fractures. Patients with spinal fractures caused by tumors or osteoporosis usually undergo a procedure called kyphoplasty, where the fracture is filled with surgical cement.
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Mars dust storm turns global
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jun 25 (ANI): A storm of tiny dust particles has engulfed much of Mars over the last two weeks.
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Delhi: Air quality improves considerably
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) reports in the national capital indicated that PM 2.5 and PM 10 particles were in the moderate and severe categories respectively on Saturday.
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Is pollution putting you at Alzheimer's, suicide risks?
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 14 (ANI): Smog-filled towns and cities have been linked to increased risks for Alzheimer's and suicide among children and young adults.
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Air pollution may affect your menstrual cycle
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 26 (ANI): You may need to ask your teenage daughter to put anti-pollution mask before stepping out in open, as extremely small particles of pollution have the potential to cause her irregular menstrual cycle, finds a recent study.
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Datar Cancer Genetics launches breakthrough blood test for early detection
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai [India], Oct 13 (ANI-BusinessWireIndia): Early detection of cancer has been the Holy Grail for scientists all over the world. Late stage detection is one of the primary reasons for death in cancer patients.
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Increased air pollution linked to shorter life-span: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 3 (ANI): According to a recent study, an increase in pollution particles in the air, of 10 micrograms per cubic meter, cuts victims' life expectancy by 9-11 years, but the increase in pollution is also costing billions due to high usage of fossil fuels.
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Crab shells may fight malaria: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 14 (ANI): Good news! Chinese researchers have found that a non-toxic mixture of chitin-rich crab shell powder and nanosized silver particles can be an eco-friendly way for curbing the spread of malaria.
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NASA's Van Allen Probes uncovers 'relativistic' electrons
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 16 (ANI): Earth's radiation belts, two doughnut-shaped regions of charged particles encircling our planet,were discovered more than 50 years ago, but their behaviour is still not completely understood.
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Roadside trash burning in India produces toxic rainbow
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington.D.C [US], Oct. 26 (ANI): A recent environmental study conducted to examine the samples of smoke particles emanating from burning roadside trash piles in India, has shown, that the chemical composition and toxicity is dreadful for human health.
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