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Novel study suggests iron deficiency can be managed better
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): Australian and European researchers have released updated, evidence-based guidance for managing iron deficiency, a serious worldwide health problem.
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Study reveals malaria discovery could expedite antiviral treatment for COV
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 11 (ANI): A study outlines a strategy that could save years of drug discovery research and millions of dollars in drug development by repurposing existing treatments designed for other diseases such as cancer. The study demonstrated that the parasites that cause malar
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Study reveals deadliest malaria strain protects itself from immune system
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 14 (ANI): In a novel study, researchers have found that the parasite causing the most severe form of human malaria uses proteins to make red blood cells sticky, making it harder for the immune system to destroy it and leading to potentially fatal blood clots. The
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Research discovers protein in blood that protects against neuronal damage
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): Researchers have now discovered a protective protein in the body called haptoglobin, which prevents the effect to patients who survive a cerebral haemorrhage and may suffer delayed severe brain damage caused by free haemoglobin, which comes from red bl
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Researchers develop neutrophil 'nanosponges' to cure arthritis
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): Researchers have developed neutrophil "nanosponges" that can safely absorb and neutralise a variety of proteins that play a role in the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
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All you need to know about sickle-cell disease
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): A new study sheds light on how sickle-cell disease occurs when deformed red blood cells clump together, blocking tiny blood vessels and causing severe pain and swelling in the affected body parts.
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This antioxidant could improve heart health
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): Bilirubin, a natural antioxidant, may help improve your cardiovascular health, according to a study.
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Scientists find a headway in Antimalarial Drugs
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 27 (ANI): A team of researchers has recently discovered new targets for drug development against life-threatening malaria parasite, which needs two proteins to infect red blood cells and exit after multiplying.
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Even modest exposure to oil can harm coastal, marine birds
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], October 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that birds with even small amounts of oil present on their feathers experience problems related to their red blood cells.
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What is Aplastic Anaemia?
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr. 14 (ANI): Ever wonder what would happen, if vital blood components like white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs) andplatelets are deficient in your body?
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