Raised blood platelet levels strong predictor of cancer Anjali Nimesh Nimesh30 May 2017 10:19 AM ISTHaving a high blood platelet count is a strong predictor of cancer and should be urgently investigated to save lives, according to a large-scale...
New gene discovery offers hope in female urinary incontinence Anjali Nimesh Nimesh30 May 2017 10:09 AM ISTCopenhagen, Denmark: Urinary incontinence in women is common, with almost 50% of adult women experiencing leakage at least occasionally. Genetic or...
New drug reduces transplant and mortality rates significantly in patients with hepatitis C Anjali Nimesh Nimesh29 May 2017 2:43 PM ISTPatients with hepatitis C who suffer from advanced stages of liver disease have renewed hope, thanks to findings by researchers who have discovered...
Injectable antibodies for reducing cholesterol: NEJM Anjali Nimesh Nimesh29 May 2017 10:06 AM ISTA new strategy -- an injectable antibody -- for lowering blood lipids and thereby potentially preventing coronary artery disease and other conditions...
Metals, organic acids- A possible alternative to antibiotics Anjali Nimesh Nimesh28 May 2017 9:52 AM ISTAntibiotics are an effective means of treating bacterial contamination. But extensive use of antibiotic substances in medicine and agriculture has...
Vitamin D plus good sleep could help chronic back, arthritis pain, Mentstrual Cramps Anjali Nimesh Nimesh27 May 2017 1:37 PM ISTWashington D.C: According to a recent study, adequate levels of Vitamin D combined with good sleep can help you manage chronic arthritis and back...
How Chickepox Spreads through the body Anjali Nimesh Nimesh27 May 2017 9:45 AM ISTThe virus that causes chickenpox -- varicella zoster virus (VZV) -- possesses a protein that could enhance its ability to hijack white blood cells and...
Targets for better anti-thrombotic medicine identified: PLOS One Anjali Nimesh Nimesh26 May 2017 2:34 PM ISTBlood platelets shore up open wounds and help cuts heal, but they can also cause heart attacks and strokes when a congealed ball of platelets known as...
New medicine, benralizumab to reduce Steroid dependence in severe asthma: NEJM Anjali Nimesh Nimesh26 May 2017 2:32 PM ISTHamilton,- A trial led by a McMaster University respirology professor shows promising results for a new medicine for severe asthma patients.The...
Drug for psoriatic arthritis shows promise in clinical trial Anjali Nimesh Nimesh25 May 2017 2:34 PM ISTIn a pivotal phase-3 clinical trial led by a Stanford University School of Medicine investigator, patients with psoriatic arthritis for whom...
Rare Disease to be named after Indian Doctor savita thakur thakur24 May 2017 3:58 PM ISTBENGALURU: Bringing pride to the medical community of the country, a Karnataka based doctor, Dr Mallikarjun Nallegowda has been credited with...
Test to identify best treatment for gonorrhea now developed Anjali Nimesh Nimesh24 May 2017 2:39 PM ISTResearchers from UCLA have developed a laboratory test that helps physicians determine which people with gonorrhea may be more treatable with an...
