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Study discovers how genetic mutations contribute to adult epilepsy
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
bout 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and the most common type, temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), is frequently ineffectively treated with anti-seizure drugs. Neurosurgery may be necessary for patients with this type of epilepsy in order to stop their seizures. Uncertainty surrounds the causes and
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Study finds exposure to airplane noise increases risk of sleeping less tha
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
According to a recent study, those who were exposed to even moderate levels of aircraft noise had a higher risk of not getting the minimum amount of sleep recommended each night. This risk was also higher for those who lived in the Western United States, close to a significant cargo airport,
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Study finds how exercise more important than diet to maintain weight loss
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Physical activity helps maintain significant weight loss more effectively than diet, according to a recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Centre (AHWC) at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
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Researchers find how people rely on each other for help constantly
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers from UCLA, Australia, Ecuador, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and UCLA found that people signal for help every few minutes. According to the study, which looked at behaviours in both urban and rural settings across numerous nations, people are more likely to accept
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Patients receive lymph node sampling during kidney surgery tumor don't exp
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A study has found pediatric patients who receive more extended lymph node sampling during surgery for Wilms tumor, and other types of pediatric renal tumors, do not experience any more post-surgical complications.
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Obesity linked to increased risk of complications after surgery: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Overweight and obesity are not just complicated and dangerous disorders, but physicians and researchers are still learning how they affect health outcomes ranging from heart and musculoskeletal health to disease risk, including cancer.
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Mental imagery can help kids avoid negative thought habits: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A new study from Oregon State University discovered that focusing on mental images is a more effective diversion than spoken thoughts for teenagers who might get stuck in negative thought spirals.
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Study reveals slowing down in your old age may be dementia warning sign
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
It is well acknowledged that as we age, we lose muscular power and slow down, making ordinary movements like getting up, walking, and sitting more difficult.
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Air pollution exposure linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat: St
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Is air pollution bad for your heart? A comprehensive study of 322 Chinese cities published in CMAJ indicated that acute exposure to air pollution was linked to an increased risk of arrythmia - irregular heartbeat.
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Concept Medical received IDE approval to investigate safety and efficacy o
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Tampa (Florida) [US], May 1 (ANI/PRNewswire): The US FDA has granted an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval for Concept Medical Inc's novel MagicTouch Sirolimus Coated Balloon (SCB) for the treatment of Small Vessels (SV) in coronary arteries.
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Study: Slowing down in old age? It can be symptom of dementia
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests that this could also be a sign of another sinister health concern associated with ageing: late-life dementia.
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Study: Most effective liquids to increase antioxidant content of spinach s
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Four of the 14 common dairy and plant-based products studied by researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden increased lutein liberation. Some drinks had a negative effect on the lutein content of spinach smoothies when compared to water.
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