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Bleeding risk among haemophilia patients can be reduced by novel gene ther
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 21 (ANI): A study involving UCL researchers found that a single gene therapy injection can dramatically reduce the bleeding risk faced by people with haemophilia B.
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Study finds three factors why people inform themselves or not
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], December 5 (ANI): UCL researchers recently found that people choose whether to seek information or avoid it, regarding their health, finances and personality based on how they think it will make them feel, how useful it is and if it relates to things that matter to them.
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Study finds morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], November 28 (ANI): A pioneering study by UCL researchers has found that just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week when delivered in the morning, can significantly improve declining eyesight.
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Uncommon for unborn babies to contract COVID-19: Study
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], November 27 (ANI): According to a study led by UCL researchers with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and the NIHR Great Ormond Street Biomedical Research Centre, it is only possible for an unborn baby to contract Covid-19 if their gut is exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Morning exposure to deep red light improves declining eyesight: Study
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], November 24 (ANI): Just three minutes of exposure to deep red light once a week, when delivered in the morning, can significantly improve declining eyesight, finds a pioneering new study by UCL researchers.
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Relapse risk can be reduced by staying on antidepressants for long term: S
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], September 30 (ANI): The findings of a new study led by UCL researchers suggests that when people stop taking antidepressants after a long period of use, just over half (56 per cent) experience a relapse within a year, compared to 39 per cent of those who stay on medication.
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Screening for ovarian cancer did not reduce deaths during study
Updated : 5 years ago IST
London [UK], May 14 (ANI): A large-scale randomised trial of annual screening for ovarian cancer, led by UCL researchers, did not succeed in reducing deaths from the disease, despite one of the screening methods tested detecting cancers earlier.
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Systemic inequalities driving exposure to high indoor air pollution in Lon
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], May 7 (ANI): According to a report by UCL researchers, systemic inequalities mean that low-income households in London are more likely to be exposed to higher levels of indoor air pollution.
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Study says LGB people more prone to alcohol misuse, mental health disorder
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington (US), February 20 (ANI): A research led by UCL researchers in collaboration with the University of East Anglia and City, University of London found that Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB*) people are significantly more prone to mental health disorders and report alcohol and drug misu
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COVID-19: Heart disease related avoidable deaths caused due to lower hospi
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], December 21 (ANI): A new study led by UCL researchers has found out that during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, lower rates of hospital attendance for urgent heart problems may have contributed towards avoidable deaths in England.
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Low fitness linked to higher depression, anxiety risk: Study
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], November 11 (ANI): People with low aerobic and muscular fitness are nearly twice as likely to experience depression, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.
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Study reveals dozens of mammals could be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Numerous animals may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, according to a large study modelling how the virus might infect different animals' cells, led by UCL researchers.
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