Now an artificial heart made of spider silk Anjali Nimesh Nimesh22 Aug 2017 9:10 AM ISTEver more people are suffering from cardiac insufficiency, despite significant advances in preventing and minimising damage to the heart. The main...
Annual mammography screening after 40 indicates greatest reduction in breast cancer-specific deaths: Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh22 Aug 2017 9:00 AM ISTWhen to initiate screening for breast cancer, how often to screen, and how long to screen are questions that continue to spark emotional debates. A...
Medical breakthrough: Eye test may predict Alzheimer’s risk 20 years in advance Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Aug 2017 10:38 AM ISTScientists have developed a non-invasive eye test that may detect the key signs of Alzheimer's years before patients start experiencing its...
Doctors remove 50 tumours from uterus of Indian woman Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Aug 2017 10:00 AM ISTITANAGAR: A team of doctors in Itanagar have successfully removed 50 tumours from the uterus of a woman who has been suffering from heavy and painful...
Cloudy water linked to gastrointestinal illnesses Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Aug 2017 9:40 AM ISTCloudy drinking water, even if it's within the limits allowed by some cities, was linked to increased cases of gastrointestinal illness, according to...
Mussel-inspired glue could one day make fetal surgery safer Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Aug 2017 9:20 AM ISTWhether to perform surgery on a fetus is a heart-wrenching decision. This type of surgery involves penetrating the highly delicate amniotic sac,...
Turns out, sugars in breastmilk keep bacteria at bay Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Aug 2017 9:15 AM ISTMother's milk, which consists of a complex and continually changing blend of proteins, fats and sugars, helps protect babies against bacterial...
Quashing the claim against antidepressants Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Aug 2017 9:10 AM ISTA recent study has rebutted the claim that antidepressants do not work.The research group at the Sahlgrenska Academy analyzed data from clinical...
Coronary artery disease in patients undergoing coronary angiography Anjali Nimesh Nimesh21 Aug 2017 9:00 AM ISTHistorically, from the 1930's to the 1950's, the rate of cardiovascular disease in high-income countries was high. Since the mid-1970's, the rate of...
How immature cells grow up to be red blood cells Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Aug 2017 9:30 AM ISTEvery cell in the body, whether skin or muscle or brain, starts out as a generic cell that acquires its unique characteristics after undergoing a...
Organ crosstalk: Fatty liver can cause damage to other organs Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Aug 2017 9:20 AM ISTNonalcoholic fatty liver disease is becoming more and more common. Approximately every third adult in the industrialized countries has a morbidly...
Doctors develop Lasers technique detect risk of heart attack and stroke Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Aug 2017 9:10 AM ISTPatients at risk of heart attacks and strokes may be spotted earlier thanks to a diagnosis tool that uses near-infrared light to identify high-risk...
