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Study shows spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage

Study shows spinal muscular atrophy may raise risk of liver damage

This finding suggests that Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) SMA patients may face additional health problems over time and that its impact extends beyond the nervous system, potentially affecting other organs such as the liver

17 July,2024 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
This AI tool may outperform clinical tests at detecting Alzheimer's

This AI tool may outperform clinical tests at detecting Alzheimer's

To develop the new AI model, the researchers used routinely gathered, non-invasive and low-cost patient data - cognitive tests and structural MRI scans revealing grey matter shrinkage - from over 400 participants in a research cohort in the US

13 July,2024 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

New tool to predict nerve damage from breast cancer treatment

The new tool, by researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden, could help doctors adapt treatment to avoid persistent side effects in those at the greatest risk

10 July,2024 09:52 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Researchers identify potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder

Researchers identify potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder

A team of researchers from the US-based University of North Carolina has identified a potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder -- 'Angelman syndrome', a new study said on Monday

08 July,2024 04:30 PM IST | San Francisco | IANS
How this asymptomatic heart condition raises risk of sudden cardiac death

How this asymptomatic heart condition raises risk of sudden cardiac death

When the aorta's wall weakens, it can dilate to twice or even three times its normal diameter, creating a significant risk of sudden rupture, which can result in immediate death, or lead to aortic dissections, another severe complication

01 July,2024 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Prostate cancer is not an old age disease: Doctor

Prostate cancer is not an old age disease: Doctor

While considered as a disease of older men aged 65 and above, there has been a concerning uptick in prostate cases among young men over 40

24 June,2024 11:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
New device spots life-threatening infections in cancer patients remotely

New device spots life-threatening infections in cancer patients remotely

According to MIT, rather than drawing blood, this device uses light to look through the skin at the top of the fingernail and artificial intelligence to analyse and detect when WBCs reach dangerously low levels

16 June,2024 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Around 55 pct will turn into obese children become obese, warns Mumbai doctor

Around 55 pct will turn into obese children become obese, warns Mumbai doctor

besity is the mother of most of the preventable diseases. It is a self-diagnosable disease that is on the rise globally. According to the World Obesity Atlas, 51 pct will be obese by 2035. However, 87 pct of doctors are unaware of how to treat childhood obesity

23 May,2024 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Humans not at risk of deadly chronic wasting disease: Health study

Humans not at risk of deadly chronic wasting disease: Health study

A substantial species barrier is preventing the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD) seen in deer, elk, and moose to humans, found a studyA substantial species barrier is preventing the spread of deadly chronic wasting disease (CWD) seen in deer, elk, and moose to humans, found a study. CWD, also known as zombie deer disease, is highly t

18 May,2024 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Why is India the thalassemia capital of the world?

Why is India the thalassemia capital of the world?

Lack of widespread awareness, genetic counselling and traditional belief systems are some of the major reasons why India has the highest number of thalassemia major patients in the world, said experts here on World Thalassemia Day on Wednesday

08 May,2024 12:47 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

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