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Researchers find neighbourhood disparities in transmission risk of COVID-1
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], March 21 (ANI): A study led by a team of researchers at the New York University presented a computational approach to measure exposure density at a high spatial and temporal resolution to understand neighbourhood disparities in transmission risk of COVID-19.
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Study reveals poor diabetes control in children tied to high risk for COVI
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): Children with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes have a 10 times higher risk of COVID-19-related complications and death compared to those with well-controlled diabetes, according to a study.
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Study finds COVID-19 can cause atypical thyroid inflammation
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): Some patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 disease seem to experience inflammation of the thyroid gland that is different from thyroid inflammation caused by other viruses, according to a study.
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Study: Common drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity do not increase breast
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): Commonly used medications for type 2 diabetes and obesity called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), are not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, despite previous studies that suggested a possible link, according to a study p
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Researchers find supplements may protect those with low vitamin D levels f
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): Patients with low vitamin D levels who are hospitalised for COVID-19 may have a lower risk of dying or requiring mechanical ventilation if they receive vitamin D supplementation of at least 1,000 units weekly, according to a study presented virtually at the E
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Obesity raises type 2 diabetes risk in women with PCOS, says study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 21 (ANI): A study drove by the Endocrine Society addressed the importance of weight control in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and underscored that sleep symptom during menopause may reduce susceptibility to weight gain.
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Step counters, wearable fitness trackers helpful in shedding weight
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], March 20 (ANI): The findings of a pooled data analysis of existing evidence suggests that wearable fitness trackers and step counters are helpful in shedding pounds for people who are overweight, obese, or who have weight-related health conditions.
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Study claims membrane surrounding tumours might prevent metastasis
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently characterized properties of the protective membrane around tumours and discovered that this lining might be a good target for therapies in order to prevent metastasis.
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Impact of COVID-19 substantially higher than that of flu: Study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): A study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center compared the impact of COVID-19 and influenza (flu) on patients and hospital resources.
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Study sheds light on how birds breathe better
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): Researchers at the New York University have discovered that birds breathe with greater efficiency than humans due to the structure of their lungs looped airways that facilitate air flows that go in one direction.
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Cancer immunotherapy may also treat certain autoimmune diseases, claims st
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): A team of researchers at the University of Michigan has found that disrupting the interaction between cancer cells and certain immune cells is more effective at killing cancer cells than current immunotherapy treatments.
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Study claims heart disease in elderly may be prevented by anti-inflammator
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 20 (ANI): The findings of a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggest that anti-inflammatory therapies may be an effective way to prevent heart disease in people with a common age-related blood condition.
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