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Study finds how space travel alters gene expression in white blood cells,
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
There is growing evidence that illnesses are more likely to affect astronauts in space. For instance, respiratory and non-respiratory illnesses are rather prevalent among astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS), as well as skin rashes. Additionally, it is known that astrona
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Hepatitis: The silent killer
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] Aug 28 (ANI/Mediawire): WHO has declared Hepatitis a major health concern for a developing nation like India. So it's time to know more about the disease and availability of the vaccine.
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Study reveals half of lupus rashes harbour high levels of bacterial infect
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 7 (ANI): Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. Scientists have found one side effect of lupus, that it could also make patients more vulnerable to a skin infection, or sprea
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Why some creams and cosmetics lead to skin rashes, study explains
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 4 (ANI): Several different chemical compounds found in creams and cosmetics can cause allergic reactions on the skin, but how the reaction gets triggered has been a mystery. However, now a study has suggested possible reasons why some chemicals trigger dermatitis.
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Immunotherapy drugs when combined prevent melanoma progression
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): In a new trial, researchers have discovered that a combination of two immunotherapy drugs -- ipilimumab and nivolumab - is capable of reversing or preventing the progression of advanced melanoma for five years or more in one in every two patients.
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Chickenpox vaccination can protect against shingles, finds study
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 10 (ANI): A recent study has observed that the chickenpox vaccine not only protects against chickenpox but it also decreases the risk for shingles (a painful skin rash with blisters).
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