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People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

The reclassification could change Alzheimer's research, diagnosis and approaches to treatment, according to the researchers.
06 May 2024, 16:54 IST
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say
People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

People with two copies of a risk gene have genetic form of Alzheimer's, scientists say

06 May 2024, 16:54 IST

ICMR signs agreements to advance first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trials

The ICMR Network for phase 1 Clinical Trials comprises four strategically located institutions across India – KEMH & GSMC, Mumbai; ACTREC, Navi Mumbai; SRM MCH&RC, Kattankulathur; and PGIMER, Chandigarh – supported by a Central Coordinating Unit at ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi., the statement said.
14 September 2024, 10:51 IST
ICMR signs agreements to advance first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trials
ICMR signs agreements to advance first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trials

ICMR signs agreements to advance first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trials

14 September 2024, 10:51 IST

Researchers find no improvements in mental health of pet owners, say benefits overstated

For the study, published in the journal Mental Health and Prevention, 6,018 people in the United Kingdom -- 54 per cent with pets and 46 per cent without -- responded to online questionnaires from April 2020 and were contacted at regular intervals for 12 months.
07 September 2024, 07:13 IST
Researchers find no improvements in mental health of pet owners, say benefits overstated
Researchers find no improvements in mental health of pet owners, say benefits overstated

Researchers find no improvements in mental health of pet owners, say benefits overstated

07 September 2024, 07:13 IST

Say bye to reading glasses with these eyedrops coming in Oct

The approval follows an earlier recommendation by the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
04 September 2024, 04:54 IST
Eye drops to eliminate need for reading glasses to hit the Indian market by October
Eye drops to eliminate need for reading glasses to hit the Indian market by October

Say bye to reading glasses with these eyedrops coming in Oct

04 September 2024, 04:54 IST

Catching up on sleep at weekends may lower heart disease: Report

A study done by 'ESC Congress 2024' shows that those who sleep on weekends may see the risk of heart disease falling by one fifth.
30 August 2024, 05:44 IST
Catching up on sleep at weekends may lower heart disease: Report
Catching up on sleep at weekends may lower heart disease: Report

Catching up on sleep at weekends may lower heart disease: Report

30 August 2024, 05:44 IST

Diabetes complications affect mental health and vice-versa, study finds

Researchers said that the two-way link could also be "less direct" as both -- diabetes complications and mental health conditions -- shared multiple risk factors.
23 August 2024, 12:40 IST
Diabetes complications affect mental health and vice-versa, study finds
Diabetes complications affect mental health and vice-versa, study finds

Diabetes complications affect mental health and vice-versa, study finds

23 August 2024, 12:40 IST

China to monitor arrivals of people, goods for mpox virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for a second time in two years, following an outbreak of the viral infection in Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to neighbouring countries.
16 August 2024, 04:39 IST
China to monitor arrivals of people, goods for mpox virus
China to monitor arrivals of people, goods for mpox virus

China to monitor arrivals of people, goods for mpox virus

16 August 2024, 04:39 IST

Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines

The money is available in the organization’s "First Response" fund, which was set up after global health agencies like Gavi were left behind by high-income countries in procuring vaccines during the early days of COVID.
16 August 2024, 00:35 IST
Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines
Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines

Mpox in Africa prompts $500 million funding from Gavi for vaccines

16 August 2024, 00:35 IST

Cracking the HPV vaccine strategy

While the HPV vaccine has been a colossal breakthrough in cancer prevention, its uptake within India continues to remain low due to issues of cost, and supply chain constraints.
11 August 2024, 03:37 IST
Cracking the HPV vaccine strategy
Cracking the HPV vaccine strategy

Cracking the HPV vaccine strategy

11 August 2024, 03:37 IST

Drug restistant TB: India to introduce effective short-term treatment regimen

Known as BPal, the new treatment regime involves use of three medicines—Bedaquiline, Pretomanid and Linezolid—with 89 per cent success rate within six months. The standard care, on the other hand, takes 18 months with a 52 per cent success rate.
09 August 2024, 17:08 IST
Drug resistant tuberculosis: India to introduce effective short-term treatment regimen
Drug resistant tuberculosis: India to introduce effective short-term treatment regimen

Drug restistant TB: India to introduce effective short-term treatment regimen

09 August 2024, 17:08 IST