Breakthrough can re-grow blood vessels in heart
February 17th, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 17 (IANS) A new breakthrough would help heal damaged blood vessels in the heart more effectively, possibly doing away with the necessity of surgery.The technqiue, developed by Aaron ... Read more...
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Gene therapy helps regenerate injured brain cells
February 16th, 2012 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) Gene therapy not only helps injured brain cells live longer and regenerate but also changes the shape of the cells, says a new study.Alan Harvey, professor ... Read more...
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Women born to older mothers may develop breast cancer
February 7th, 2012 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 7 (IANS) Girls born to mothers over 39 years and women who were taller and thinner than the average girl prior to puberty faced higher chances of developing ... Read more...
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All study, no play making your Jack a dull boy: Study
January 3rd, 2012 - 10:02 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 3 (IANS) Ever thought why does your child fail to perform better in classroom or be cheerful? Well, you can get your answer the sooner you understand the ... Read more...
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New treatment to heal spinal injuries
November 17th, 2011 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 17 (IANS) A new approach to treating spinal injuries among animals could pave the way for prevention of paralysis in thousands of people worldwide every year.
Ben Goss, ... Read more...
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Supply constraints pushing up food inflation: KPMG
November 8th, 2011 - 9:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) India's food inflation has remained high in the recent month and surged to over 12 percent for the week ended Oct 22, mainly because ... Read more...
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Blood pressure drug a boon for stroke patients
October 23rd, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) A commonly prescribed blood pressure lowering medication appears to kickstart recovery after a stroke by boosting blood vessel growth.
The discovery, based on a study using ... Read more...
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Shockwaves can heal broken bones
June 26th, 2011 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 26 (IANS) Those suffering from unyielding bone fractures faced a stark choice -- painful surgery, followed by months of rehabilitation or a lifetime of pain and immobility. But ... Read more...
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Worm studies shed light on protein associated with human cancers
April 23rd, 2011 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 23 (ANI): University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists studying a worm have come closer to a protein associated with a number of different human cancers, which may point to a highly targeted ... Read more...
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Scientists identify molecules that help propel cancer metastasis
April 9th, 2011 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have identified a novel mechanism that can fight cancer spread by controlling the traffic of cells and fluid from tissues to lymphatic vessels.Harnessing this mechanism may help ... Read more...
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Engineered protein has potential for new anti- inflammatory treatment
March 11th, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 11 (ANI): Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have created a new protein molecule derived from the growth factor progranulin, which may provide the basis for new therapies in inflammatory ... Read more...
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Human umbilical cord blood cells accelerate diabetic wound healing
February 23rd, 2011 - 5:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Korean scientists have found that transplanting human umbilical cord blood-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) 'significantly accelerate' wound closure in diabetic mouse models.Diabetes is often associated with impaired wound ... Read more...
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‘Vampire facelift’ using patient’s own blood latest cosmetic fad
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Texas, Feb 23 (ANI): A clinic in Austin, Texas, is offering those who wish to regain their youthful look a new cosmetic procedure called the "vampire facelift", which uses a patient's own ... Read more...
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Obesity can cause cancer: Experts
February 14th, 2011 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Body fat, known to trigger problems related to diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, is also a potential cause of different types of cancer, experts believe."Excess fat leads to ... Read more...
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Nano drug promising in treatment of chronic wounds
February 9th, 2011 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 9 (IANS) Scientists have developed a low cost, nanometer-sized drug to treat chronic wounds including diabetic foot ulcers or burns. Poor blood circulation arising from diabetes often results in skin ... Read more...
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Malaria drug may help treat specific form of dementia
February 3rd, 2011 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): A new study has revealed that various drugs already on the market to treat malaria, angina pectoris or heart rhythm disturbances could also be used in treating a ... Read more...
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Scientists closer to making transplantable tissue in lab
January 13th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Scientists have surpassed a major roadblock in growing transplantable tissue in the lab-they've found a way to grow the blood vessels and capillaries needed to keep tissues alive.As ... Read more...
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Aging process in mice linked to hyperactive cellular pathway
December 23rd, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 23 (ANI): Scientists have linked hyperactivity in the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) cellular pathway, to reduced ketone production, which is a well-defined physiological trait of aging in ... Read more...
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Athletes’ own blood could treat tendon injuries
December 18th, 2010 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 18 (ANI): A doctor in Melbourne has perfected the technique of treating tendon injuries in athletes by injecting them with their own blood, also quickening their recovery time.David Connell has ... Read more...
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Scientists find way to cure diabetes?
December 13th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 13 (IANS) A cure for diabetes may have been found -- at least in men.
Researchers have used slivers of testicular tissue to make millions of healthy replacements for ... Read more...
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Scientists turn stem cells into intestinal tissue for the first time
December 13th, 2010 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 13 (ANI): For the first time ever, Cincinnati researchers have created functioning human intestinal tissue in the laboratory from pluripotent stem cells.The researchers said that their findings will open the ... Read more...
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Bone marrow stem cells may aid in stroke recovery
December 2nd, 2010 - 11:40 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): A new research has found that bone marrow stromal stem cells may aid in stroke recovery.The study from the Farber Institute for Neurosciences and the Department of Neuroscience ... Read more...
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Patient’s own blood may treat hamstring injury
December 1st, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Scientists in UK have found an effective two-part treatment for microtears in the hamstring: injections of the patient's own blood and a steroid along with "dry-needling," in which ... Read more...
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Promising new treatment for hearing-loss
November 25th, 2010 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 25 (ANI): A promising new treatment has been developed for people who suffer from sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL).Researchers have described the positive results of a preliminary trial of insulin-like ... Read more...
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Smoking cannabis ‘ups cancer risk’
November 25th, 2010 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 25 (ANI): A new US study has found that smoking cannabis may increase the risk of cancer by suppressing the immune system.Scientists believe the drug triggers the production of ... Read more...
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Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy shows promise for knee osteoarthritis
November 21st, 2010 - 2:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): A new American study has positioned Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) as a viable means in managing knee osteoarthritis.The research, authored by Steven Sampson of the Orthohealing Center ... Read more...
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New study paves for novel treatments for regenerating liver, bone marrow
November 13th, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13 (ANI): A new study has shed light on how the liver regenerates itself by demonstrating that endothelial cells-the cells that form the lining of blood vessels-play a key role.The ... Read more...
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Early warning signs for prostate cancer identified
November 7th, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Scientists have discovered potential early warning signs for prostate cancer that could be used to spot the disease before symptoms emerge.
They identified two proteins that are ... Read more...
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Adult stem cells that do not age created
October 2nd, 2010 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): University at Buffalo researchers have engineered adult stem cells that do not age, which means that scientists can grow them continuously in culture.The discovery could speed development of ... Read more...
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Rheumatoid arthritis may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
August 23rd, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 23 (ANI): In a recent experiment, a protein released during rheumatoid arthritis lessened the intensity of Alzheimer's disease in mice.University of South Florida researchers found that the protein, GM-CSF, likely ... Read more...
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Indian Footwear Market To Grow With Rising Income And Fashion Awareness: Netscribes
August 2nd, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 2, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Fashion is somehow directly proportional to the income of an individual and this is proved again. With the rising income and growing fashion awareness, the footwear ... Read more...
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Diabetes increases risk of cancer, say experts
June 17th, 2010 - 5:49 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) People with diabetes may face an increased risk of cancer, a study has found.
"There's a strong consensus that there is a link between diabetes and cancer, and ... Read more...
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New Human Stem Cell Developed By U.S. Reseachers
June 13th, 2010 - 9:01 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
June 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new kind of human stem cell has been developed by scientists in United States and the development is likely to play a pivotal role in ... Read more...
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Easy to manipulate human stem cell developed
June 9th, 2010 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 9 (ANI): American researchers have developed a new type of human stem cell that may be easier to manipulate.Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Regenerative Medicine (MGH-CRM) and ... Read more...
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Bone drug may help fight breast cancer
June 3rd, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 3 (ANI): Zoledronic acid (Zometa), the bone strengthening drug, can help fight metastatic breast cancer when given before surgery, suggests a new research by Washington University School of Medicine in ... Read more...
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