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High nitrate levels in borewell water responsible for ‘blue baby’ in Delhi
Jun 15, 2013 at 11:12 AM
New Delhi (IANS) Doctors in a hospital here have successfully treated a 23-day-old infant diagnosed with an unusual case of blue baby syndrome caused by contaminated water. The baby was referred to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital with a possible diagnosis of a hole in the heart from Gautam Budh Nagar in …
Scientists pinpoint protein responsible for breast cancer recurrence
Jun 15, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania have identified a key molecular player in recurrent breast cancer – a finding that suggests potential new therapeutic strategies. The study, performed in the laboratory of Lewis A. Chodosh MD, …
Human engineered ‘virus’ can help deliver genes, restore sight
Jun 15, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Los Angeles (IANS) Scientists in the US have engineered a virus that inserts genes into the eyes as a way of restoring sight in those afflicted by diseases that cause blinding, a new study says. Unlike current treatments, the new procedure is quick and surgically non-invasive, and it delivers …
Scientist discovers protein that can restore brain function
Jun 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): A Tel Aviv University research has developed a new peptide in her lab to protect and restore nerve cell communications. A structure called ‘the microtubule network’ is a crucial part of our nervous system. It acts as a transportation system within nerve cells, …
Scientists find genes responsible for dyslexia and language impairment
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered genetic variants that can predispose children to dyslexia and language impairment, increasing the likelihood of earlier diagnosis and more effective interventions. Many students now are not diagnosed until high …
Soon, cheap nanopatch to deliver vaccines sans injections
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): A scientist has created a Nanopatch, which can be made for less than 1 dollar, and is capable of delivering vaccinations without any injections. Professor Mark Kendall said at the TEDGlobal event in Edinburgh that he hopes that the Nanopatch, which uses only a hundredth …
Recommendations for reducing infections in hospitals
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): A team of researchers have recommended guidelines that may decrease the infection rate by 71 per cent for staph bacteria. The first of the three steps that have been recommended are that a patients nose should be swabbed for two strains of staph Methicillin-resistant …
23 percent of Indian elders face abuse: Report
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:27 AM
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS): Around 23 percent or more than one-fifth of India’s elderly are known to have experienced abuse in the form of disrespect, verbal abuse, neglect while some have even faced assault, according to the ‘Elder Abuse in India 2013’ report. The report by Help Age India …
Zolpidem, the sleeping pill may not let you forget bad memories
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): Researchers have identified the sleep mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory and found that a popular prescription sleep aid heightens the recollection of and response to negative memories. The findings have implications for individuals …
Depression in postmenopausal women ups diabetes and heart disease risk
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): A new study has found that postmenopausal women who use antidepressant medication or suffer from depression might be more likely to have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waist circumference and inflammation—all associated with increased risk for diabetes and …
Baldness drug curbs alcohol consumption in men
Jun 15, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): A researcher at the George Washington University (GW) found that men who used the medication finasteride (Propecia) and developed persistent sexual side effects, are also drinking less alcohol than before. While robust literature exists on the interaction between …
Second baby due? Planned home birth may be safer
Jun 15, 2013 at 9:55 AM
Washington, June 14 (ANI): If you’ve previously given birth, you’re probably better off with a planned home birth for your second delivery, according to a study. However, this depends on the kind of trained people available to take care of you and the baby during the delivery. A team of Dutch …
Manuka honey found to be effective against MRSA or methicillin resistant superbug
Jun 15, 2013 at 9:47 AM
Melbourne, June 14 (ANI): Manuka honey from New Zealand and Australia is well known for its medicinal properties the world over. It has now been shown to fight the deadly methicillin-resistant bacteria when mixed with a penicillin antibiotic. It does so by preventing the bacteria from attaching …
People being tested HIV-positive after transfusion at Assam blood bank
Jun 15, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Guwahati, June 14 (IANS) India faces a whopping blood deficit of approximately 30-35 per cent annually. The country needs around eight to ten million units of blood every year but manages a measly 5.5 million units. Just when the world has been talking about how safe blood donation is in the …
