Delhi scientists decode how malaria parasites multiply Anjali Nimesh Nimesh3 July 2017 2:59 PM ISTFor the first time, scientists have found how malaria parasites multiply rapidly, an advance that may help develop new drugs to combat the deadly...
Low levels of vitamin A may fuel TB risk: Clinical Infectious Diseases Anjali Nimesh Nimesh3 July 2017 2:58 PM ISTPeople with low levels of vitamin A living with individuals sick with tuberculosis may be 10 times more likely to develop the disease than people with...
No upper limit to how long humans can live: study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh3 July 2017 2:57 PM ISTToronto: There is no upper limit to extending our lifespan, say scientists who contradict existing theories which suggest that the maximum human age...
Patient position has no impact on disability outcomes in acute stroke: NEJM Anjali Nimesh Nimesh2 July 2017 1:57 PM ISTA trial involving more than 11,000 patients has revealed sitting up or lying flat after a stroke makes no difference to their recovery.The research...
Taking 5 and more medicines in 65 may up risk of death: Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 July 2017 1:38 PM ISTWashington D.C : A new study warns that older adults, who take more than five medications, are at increased risk of falls, frailty, disability and...
Scientists identify cause, possible treatment for life-threatening gut condition Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 July 2017 10:43 AM ISTInvestigators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and international colleagues have discovered a genetic cause and potential treatment strategy...
Extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory, protects brain against Alzheimer's Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 July 2017 9:43 AM ISTThe Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now,...
Aspirin reduces risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women Anjali Nimesh Nimesh30 Jun 2017 1:37 PM ISTTaking a low-dose aspirin before bed can reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, which can cause premature birth and,in extreme cases, maternal and fetal...
New gonorrhea treatment targets enzyme needed for respiration Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 Jun 2017 9:45 AM ISTCORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers have identified a possible new treatment for gonorrhea, using a peptide that thwarts the infection-causing bacterium by...
Early antiretroviral therapy may lead to bone loss in patients with HIV Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 Jun 2017 9:08 AM ISTWashington D.C. [USA]: A recent study has found that early antiretroviral treatment (ART) at the time of diagnosis may lead greater bone loss compared...
Intensive BP lowering reduces CKD patients risk of premature dying: SPRINT TRIAL Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 Jun 2017 9:54 AM ISTWashington D.C. [USA] : According to a recent clinical trial, intensive blood pressure lowering benefits patients with chronic kidney disease.The...
Bioengineers create more durable, versatile wearable for diabetes monitoring Anjali Nimesh Nimesh24 Jun 2017 12:13 PM ISTResearchers at The University of Texas at Dallas are getting more out of the sweat they've put into their work on a wearable diagnostic tool that...
