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Novel monoclonal antibody therapy cuts LDL cholesterol by half in high-ris
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 16 (ANI): The investigational drug evinacumab reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol--the so-called "bad" cholesterol--by 50 per cent in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia whose condition is resistant to standard treatments, a phase 2 study from th
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Andhra Pradesh CM extends YSR Aarogyasri to six more districts
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 10 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has extended the scope of YSR Aarogyasri by including 2,434 medical procedures under its ambit and bringing in six more districts under its cover where all treatments that cost over Rs 1
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Study reveals about 60 per cent cancer patients do not respond effectively
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Indiana [US], October 25 (ANI): Nearly 60 per cent of all cancer patients do not respond effectively to chemotherapy treatments, as estimated by scientists from Purdue University. In recent research, they say that the results can be even worse - as many of those same patients experience toxi
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60 per cent of cancer patients do not respond effectively to chemotherapy
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Indiana [US], October 23 (ANI): Scientists estimate that nearly 60 per cent of all cancer patients do not respond effectively to chemotherapy treatments. Even worse - many of those same patients experience toxic and sometimes deadly side effects.
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World Bank approves USD 12 billion to help developing countries get COVID-
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The World Bank approved USD 12 billion to help developing countries purchase novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines and treatments, the organization said in a statement.
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COVID-19 : UN deputy chief calls for more USD 35 billion for vaccine, tes
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], September 29 (ANI/Xinhua): UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday called on countries to help fill the gap of USD 35 billion in order to meet the global goals of COVID-19 vaccine production, treatments and tests.
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How hormone therapy slows progression of atherosclerosis
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Ohio [USA], September 28 (ANI): As one of the most common treatments for effectively managing menopause symptoms, hormone therapy (HT) is also known to provide multiple health benefits, including slowing the progression of atherosclerosis.
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Scientists create highly detailed map of human heart for personalised card
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): To understand how it functions and to shed light on what goes awry in cardiovascular disease, scientists have created a detailed cellular and molecular map of the healthy heart.
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COVID-19 effect: Suspension of fertility treatments impacts mental health
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], September 22 (ANI): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the suspension of fertility treatments have had a variety of psychological impacts on women whose treatments were cancelled, but there are several protective factors that can be fostered to help in the future, suggest the fi
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Highly detailed map of the human heart could guide personalized heart trea
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): Scientists have created a detailed cellular and molecular map of the healthy human heart to understand how this vital organ functions and to shed light on what goes awry in cardiovascular disease.
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China 'greatest counterintelligence threat' to US: FBI Director
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): Calling China as the 'greatest counterintelligence threat' to the United States, FBI Director Christopher Wray on Thursday (local time) said that the Chinese hackers are continuing to target the US firms involved in COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and testi
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Study reveals suspension of fertility treatments during COVID-19 has menta
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], September 22 (ANI): The suspension of fertility treatments due to the COVID-19 pandemic has had a variety of psychological impacts on women whose treatments were canceled, but there are several protective factors that can be fostered to help in the future, according to a ne
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