Washington, May 14 (IANS) Two workers at a Florida hospital, who came into contact with a US imported case of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, have fallen ill and one of them has been hospitalised, a hospital spokesperson said Tuesday. “Yes, two of the 20 team members at our hospital who were […]
London, May 13 (IANS) In a ray of hope for people suffering from diabetes, researchers have discovered a natural molecule, a derivative of omega-3 fatty acids, that could be used to treat insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. “Its efficacy may be comparable with that of certain drugs currently prescribed to control glycemia,” said professor […]
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) REVA, a beauty and aesthetics clinic with services based on international standards, has opened in the capital to offer a spectrum of aesthetic services for skin rejuvenation and total face and body enhancement using non-surgical treatments. REVA hopes to bridge the gap in the country’s beauty and aesthetics market. The team […]
London, May 12 (IANS) Ever wondered why a particular medicine is effective for certain people but not for others? That is largely decided by genes, research reveals. Researchers have provided unprecedented insights into how genetic variants influence complex disease and drug response through metabolic pathways. The team has linked 145 genetic regions with more than 400 […]
Dhaka, May 11 (IANS) Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has been diagnosed with breast tumours at a hospital in New York. Doctors found the tumours “quite big” and advised her biopsy to check on possible malignancy, bdnews24.com reported. The biopsy report is expected to come May 12. Taslima appears very worried because her mother had died […]
Moscow, May 10 (IANS/ITAR -TASS) Seven Red Cross members detained in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, were released Saturday, media reported. Unknown gunmen stormed into the Red Cross office in Donetsk and took captive the seven people, including one Frenchman, three men from Donetsk and three from Kiev, spokesman for the International Committee of the […]
London, May 9 (IANS) Not been able to control blood pressure even after gulping pills? Soon, an implantable device will reduce blood pressure by sending electrical signals to the brain. In a first, German researchers have successfully reduced the blood pressure in rats by 40 percent with this device without any major side effects. This could […]
Using a 3D scanner to map a patient’s mouth, CSIRO researchers and Australian dental company, Oventus, can now print a mouthpiece which prevents dangerous pauses in breath during sleep. Printed from titanium and coated with a medical grade plastic, the breakthrough mouthpiece is customised for each patient. The device has a ‘duckbill’ which extends from […]
London, May 7 (IANS) Many asthma sufferers are dying needlessly because of poor medical care and complacency among doctors and patients, according to a report published Tuesday by British medical experts. Researchers from the Royal College of Physicians examined 195 asthma deaths, including 28 children, and found at least one major preventable factor in around 70 […]
London, May 6 (IANS) Even an uncomfortable skin allergy has a good side to it. If we believe researchers, eczema caused by defects in the skin could reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. According to a study, the immune response triggered by eczema could help prevent tumour formation by shedding potentially cancerous cells from […]