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Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type 2 diabetes, dementia early
Parkville, February 5: Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.
Australian-led research finds link between retinal thickness, common diseases
Sydney, Feb 5: Retinal thickness could be an early indicator of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and dementia, according to study by a team of Australian-led international researchers on Wednesday.
IIT Guwahati's new multi-stage clinical trial method to enhance personalised medical care
Guwahati, Feb 3: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, in collaboration with leading global institutions, have developed an innovative multi-stage clinical trial method aimed at revolutionising personalised medical care.
US doctors find high plastic concentration in placentae of premature babies
New Delhi, Jan 31: In a shocking study, a team of doctors in the US has found a high concentration of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentae of infants born prematurely.
White blood cell count may predict severity of COVID-19: Study
Ohio, January 29: A COVID-19 diagnosis is no longer as frightening as it used to be, thanks to developments in treatment choices. However, a new study reveals that leukocyte (white blood cell) count may now be used to identify who is more likely to develop more significant disease symptoms.
White blood cell count may signal severity of Covid symptoms in women: Study
New Delhi, Jan 29: A count of white blood cells (leukocytes) may be a crucial indicator for determining debilitating outcomes of Covid-19 in postmenopausal women, according to a new international study on Wednesday.
Anti-poisoning drug 'Atropine' could prevent mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri: Expert
Jammu, Jan 27: In a path-breaking development, doctors at the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in J&K's Rajouri district have finally succeeded in finding the antidote for the poison that killed locals in Budhaal village of Rajouri district.
Indian scientists develop nano-formulation to bring safer treatment for Parkinson's
New Delhi, Jan 27: Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Monday, announced a targeted nano-formulation that will enable safer treatment method for people suffering from Parkinson’s disease.
IIT Guwahati researchers develops nanomaterial to detect mercury in cells & environment
Guwahati, Jan 27: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Monday announced the development of a new nanomaterial that can be a cost-effective method for identifying toxic metals like mercury in human cells.
This protein likely to help retain muscle mass without fat loss: Study
Washington DC, January 26: The recent surge in popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, collectively called GLP-1s, has sparked renewed scientific interest in understanding how our bodies regulate muscle growth. In a recent study, scientists have linked the protein BCL6 to the maintenance of muscle mass and further suggested that BCL6-boosting therapeutics could help GLP-1 users retain muscle while losing fat.
Study shows new drug can be a gamechanger for restoring vision
New Delhi, Jan 25: US researchers have found a promising drug candidate that could potentially help repair vision in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions.
Long-Covid symptoms persist into second year in nearly 70pc people: Study
New Delhi, Jan 25: Nearly 70 per cent of people continue to experience the same Long Covid symptoms in the second year as in the first year after suffering Covid-19 infection -- caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Union Budget 2025: Pharma, Healthcare sectors seek 3 per cent hike in budget allocation
New Delhi, January 24: The Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare industry has high expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2025, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The sector is calling for increased government support to strengthen infrastructure and drive innovation.
S. Korea to build bio dataset of 1 mn people by 2032
Seoul, Jan 22: South Korea has launched a joint public-private initiative to collect biological data from 1 million individuals, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of the country's bio-industry, the country’s finance ministry said on Wednesday.
Oyster blood protein helps fight against superbugs: Study
Sydney, Jan 21: A protein found in the blood of Australian oysters could help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to a study published on Tuesday.
Study shows fatty muscles raise heart disease risk regardless of BMI
New Delhi, Jan 20: People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to research on Monday.
Cardiovascular risk underestimated for people in HIV, finds global study
New York, Jan 19: A team of US researchers has found that for people with HIV, current risk models underestimated cardiovascular events in both women and black men in high-income countries.
Scientists find sepsis molecule, to boost treatments for critically ill patients
New Delhi, Jan 18: A team of US scientists has uncovered how a molecule found on certain bacteria may drive blood clotting in sepsis -- a life-threatening condition that causes about eight million deaths per year.
Study decodes why sickle cell patients suffer cognitive problems
New Delhi, Jan 18: An ageing brain in people with sickle cell disease may be responsible for cognitive problems, finds a study.
AI-driven technique analyses heart cells' inner electrical signals from outside: Study
California, January 18: A team of researchers led by the University of California, San Diego, and Stanford University has discovered a noninvasive approach for monitoring electrical activity inside cardiac muscle cells from the outside, without physically penetrating the cells.
Study links childhood abuse to arthritis or psoriasis in adulthood
New Delhi, Jan 15: People whose childhoods featured abuse, neglect, or domestic abuse are more likely to be at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis in later life, according to a study on Wednesday.
New obesity definition for Indians focuses on abdominal adiposity, related diseases
New Delhi, Jan 15: A team of Indian doctors, including from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has in a new study published on Wednesday, redefined obesity for the Indian population.
Eye tests can help predict stroke risk: Study
Sydney, Jan 14: Routine eye tests can accurately predict a person's risk of stroke, according to an international research team on Tuesday.
Budget 2025 must introduce measures to drive innovation, manufacturing in health, pharma: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 14: The Union Budget 2025 must introduce transformative measures that drive innovation, manufacturing, and export competitiveness in healthcare and pharma sectors, said experts on Tuesday.
ICMR study reveals 15 lakh annual surgical site infections in India
By Shalini Bhardwaj, New Delhi, January 12: A recent report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that approximately 15 lakh patients in India suffer from Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) annually.
Shifting to balanced diets key to combat alarming nutrition crisis in India: Experts
New Delhi, Jan 12: Shifting to balanced diets is key to combat the alarming nutrition crisis, caused by unhealthy diets, in India, said health experts.
New combination drug offers treatment against intestinal worms: Lancet
New Delhi, Jan 12: A fixed-dose combination of albendazole and ivermectin may be a better tool against soil-transmitted helminths, that cause intestinal infections, according to results of phase II-III clinical trial.
Research discovers new skeletal tissue with potential for regeneration: Study
California, December 10: An international research team has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great potential for advancing regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.
Researchers decode average life expectancy after dementia diagnosis
New Delhi, Jan 9: A new study has revealed that dementia reduced life expectancy by about two years for people with a diagnosis at age 85, 3-4 years with a diagnosis at age 80, and up to 13 years with a diagnosis at age 65.
Women more likely than men to live for 5 years after lung transplant: Study
New Delhi, Jan 9: Women who receive a lung transplant are more likely than men to live for five years post-transplant, according to new research on Thursday.
New AI method to pick up arthritis, lupus early in high-risk patients
New Delhi, Jan 8: Artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly aid in early detection of autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus especially in high-risk patients, leading to better outcomes, finds a study.
HMPV not deadly, no evidence of mortality or severe spread: Dr Raman Gangakhedkar (Interview)
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is definitely not deadly, and there is, to date, no evidence of mortality or a severe transmission rate, said former Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, on Monday.
India well prepared to handle HMPV, surveillance shows no unusual surge: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 5: India is well-prepared to handle respiratory illnesses and surveillance shows no unusual surge in the country, according to the government, as reports surface about rising cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China in the past few weeks.
Why patients worry more after seeing incomprehensible medical test results
New York, Jan 5: Medical reports worldwide are not written with patients in mind, which increases their overall level of worry as they find test results hard to understand, according to researchers.