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Researchers give more insight into association between autoimmunity, schiz
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Autoantibodies, or immune system-produced proteins that may function against one's own body, have been linked to reports of schizophrenia. A minority of schizophrenia patients had autoantibodies that targeted neurexin 1, a "synaptic adhesion protein," according to a study published last mont
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Study reveals risk of cardiovascular disease in rheumatoid arthritis patie
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are among the higher cardiovascular risks associated with Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We don't yet know how much DMARD-induced remission might lower the risk of ACS in RA compared to rates in the general population or whether DMARDs specifically have a protectiv
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Quality and cost of care for patients treated by allopathic or osteopathic
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
An observational research of more than 329,000 Medicare admissions discovered that the quality and cost of care for older patients receiving hospital care from an allopathic (M.D.) or an osteopathic (D.O.) physician are comparable. The study was published in the journal, 'Annals of Internal
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'Artificial pancreas' lowers disease management burden for diabetic people
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Automated insulin delivery systems, also called artificial pancreases, make diabetes management much less onerous for patients
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Afternoon exercise linked with greater improvements in blood sugar levels
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Researchers from the Brigham and Joslin Diabetes Centre discovered that participants who were physically active in the afternoon had lower blood sugar levels than those who were most active at other times of day in an examination of the Look AHEAD project.
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Researchers discover distinct patterns of pre-existing brain health charac
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Extensive research has helped identify risk factors for acute stroke, but there is still a lack of information of what stroke patients' brains look like on a population level, according to a study.
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Study discovers how new blood serum test detect neurodegenerative disorder
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Synucleinopathies are neurodegenerative disorders caused by an aberrant accumulation of a-synuclein, a protein present in the brain and neurons. Incorrect a-synuclein folding results in the production of'seeds,' which attract more -synuclein proteins to build larger clumps. Although a-synucl
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Study finds how human stomach cells help in diabetes treatment
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A team of researchers revealed that stem cells from the human stomach may be transformed into cells that produce insulin in response to rising blood sugar levels, presenting a promising strategy for treating diabetes
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Risk biomarkers may be used to anticipate severe stem cell transplant adve
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Medical professionals are getting closer to developing a risk biomarker that will let them know which of their paediatric stem cell transplant patients are most likely to have sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), a potentially lethal side effect.
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Air pollution linked to early death in heart failure patients: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a study, heart failure patients are more likely to pass away from their condition on polluted days and for up to two days afterwards. The research was presented at Heart Failure 2023, the European Society of Cardiology's (ESC) scientific conference.
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Strong legs improve prognosis for heart attack patients: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Researchers found people with strong legs are less likely to develop heart failure after a heart attack.
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US, Mexico authorities urge WHO to declare public health emergency over fu
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The decision of the US and Mexico authorities comes after recruiters lured hundreds of patients from multiple countries and 24 US states to two facilities in Mexico for cosmetic surgeries that might have exposed them to the fungus.
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