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Researchers finds mechanism that minimises liver injury during transplant
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study conducted at UCLA, a protein known as CEACAM1 helps shield the liver from damage during the transplantation process, which may enhance the success of the procedure. However, the characteristics that control this protective attribute are still unknown.
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Yoga benefits older women at risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a UCLA Health study, Kundalini yoga, a type of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualisation, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and were concerned about episodes of memory deterioration.
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Study discovers tool that help to improve liquid biopsy
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A team of researchers led by Xianghong Jasmine Zhou, PhD, professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, has made significant progress in addressing one of the primary obstacles in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, popularly known as liquid biopsy.
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JBCN International School secures outstanding placements across Universiti
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 15: JBCN International School is delighted to announce the exceptional university placements and scholarships secured by its 12th-grade learners in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) and Advanced Levels program (A Levels). The learners h
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New drug delays progression of deadly brain cancer
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A new targeted therapy medicine can extend the amount of time people with a subtype of glioma are on treatment without their cancer worsening, according to an international trial co-led by UCLA. The discovery provides a potential new therapeutic option for those suffering from the slow-growi
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Study discovers pesticides toxic to neurons involved in Parkinson's diseas
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
UCLA Health and Harvard researchers found ten pesticides that severely harmed neurons linked in the development of Parkinson's disease, revealing fresh insights into the illness's role in environmental pollutants.
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Researchers create model for how brain gets essential omega-3 fatty acids
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at UCLA, and the National Institutes of Health have created a zebrafish model that sheds new light on how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and linolenic acid (ALA).
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Researchers find how people rely on each other for help constantly
Updated : 2 years, 10 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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Researchers discover antivirals that helps fight emerging infectious disea
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A recent study has discovered possible broad-spectrum antiviral drugs capable of targeting numerous families of RNA viruses, which continue to pose a serious threat to future pandemics. The UCLA Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology study, led by Gustavo Garcia Jr., tested a libra
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Higher lithium levels in drinking water might increase autism risk: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a recent study performed by a UCLA Health researcher, pregnant women whose household tap water included greater amounts of lithium had a modestly increased chance of their kids being diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder.
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Patients receive too little rehab therapy after stroke: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a new UCLA-led study that monitored over 500 patients across 28 acute care hospitals in their first year after a stroke, many patients do not receive much rehabilitation therapy following a stroke, despite clear evidence that higher levels can reduce long-term disability.
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Research reveals patients receive too little rehab therapy after stroke
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to a new UCLA-led study that monitored over 500 patients across 28 acute care hospitals in their first year after a stroke, many patients do not receive much rehabilitation therapy following a stroke, despite clear evidence that higher levels can reduce long-term disability.
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