Iraqi cancer patient finds hope in India
May 23rd, 2012 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The last six months have been a constant struggle and an endless journey for Abdul Ameer Ismail Yakoob. A citizen of Iraq, he travelled from ... Read more...
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Awareness is key to prevent thalassemia
May 6th, 2012 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) With more than 10,000 thalassemic children being born in India every year, experts believe that the largely incurable blood disorder can be easily prevented through ... Read more...
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Statin can prevent strokes, besides lowering lipids
January 5th, 2012 - 3:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Scientists have identified a molecular pathway to lower cholestrol and clotting using statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, reveals a study.People with high cholestrol are at ... Read more...
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Novel immune therapy for pancreatic cancer discovered
March 25th, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 25 (ANI): A novel way of treating pancreatic cancer by activating the immune system to destroy the cancer's scaffolding has been discovered by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Inhaling nitric oxide alleviates pain in sickle cell patients
October 20th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): A new research reports that inhaling nitric oxide can safely and effectively reduce pain in adults with sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder characterised by red blood ... Read more...
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Genetic markers could help detect early prostate cancer onset
June 8th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 8 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found a series of genetic mutations that could help detect early onset of prostate cancer.The study was presented ... Read more...
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Green tea may help treat chronic leukemia
June 5th, 2010 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 5 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that an extract of green tea may be helpful in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients.Researchers at Mayo Clinic say that use of the chemical ... Read more...
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First prostrate cancer vaccine a major breakthrough, says Oncologist
May 9th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Renowned oncologist Anuradha Hooda on Sunday said that the first vaccine to treat prostrate cancer Provenge, is a major scientific breakthrough in fighting the disease.The Government ... Read more...
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Targeted treatment for prostate cancer to be tested
April 17th, 2010 - 6:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 17 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are set to test targeted treatment for prostate cancer.The partnership with Areva Med will see UC scientists using the lab of Zhongyun ... Read more...
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How body repairs itself when organs become diseased
February 27th, 2010 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): Rhode Island Hospital boffins have discovered how cells communicate with each other during times of cellular injury.The findings shed new light on how the body repairs itself ... Read more...
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Gene-based stem cell therapy may help treat HIV-infected individuals
February 26th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Scientists have successfully removed CCR5 - a cell receptor to which HIV-1 binds for infection but which the human body does not need - from human cells.Individuals ... Read more...
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Vitamin D levels linked to survival in lymphoma patients
December 6th, 2009 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): The amount of vitamin D in patients being treated for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is strongly linked to cancer progression and overall survival, according to a new study."These ... Read more...
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New treatment for hemophilia launched in India
November 18th, 2009 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) A new genetically engineered treatment for hemophilia, a dreaded disease where blood doesn't clot, was launched here Wednesday by a private pharmaceutical company.
Unlike other procedures, this ... Read more...
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Chemotherapy hits patient’s quality of life after treatment stops
July 23rd, 2009 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 23 (ANI): Previous studies have shown decreases in cognitive functioning among cancer survivors following chemotherapy treatment. Now, a new study has revealed how these cognitive declines might affect daily tasks ... Read more...
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Scientists look for ways to make food tastier for cancer patients
April 1st, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 1 (IANS) Chemotherapy and radiotherapy leave a lingering bad taste in the mouth of cancer patients and possibly causes malnutrition, according to a compilation of existing studies.
One of the ... Read more...
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DNA repair enzymes relocate when cells are under stress
March 27th, 2009 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): In times of stress and genetic damage, some DNA repair enzymes can relocate to the part of the cell that needs their help, according to a collaborative team ... Read more...
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Scientists identify molecule that targets brain tumours
December 30th, 2008 - 2:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 30 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California, Davis have announced that they have found a molecule that targets a highly deadly form of cancer called glioblastoma.
Revealing their ... Read more...
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Dismissed leukemia drug holds disease cure
December 8th, 2008 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): A drug previously found to be ineffective for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) has now shown promising results in treating the incurable disease, say researchers.The research team from ... Read more...
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Protein behind growth of blood cells unveiled
August 14th, 2008 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 14 (ANI): Experts at The Children''s Hospital of Philadelphia have discovered that a protein called Lnk is key to the normal growth of blood cells, shedding new light on ... Read more...
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MRIs may make more women opt for mastectomy
May 17th, 2008 - 5:52 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 17 (ANI): A new study from Mayo clinic has found that the mastectomy surgeries for early-stage breast cancer have significantly increased among women who had undergone MRI before the ... Read more...
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Twin findings open new avenues for improved anaemia treatments
April 12th, 2008 - 2:55 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): West Australian medical researchers have made two discoveries that may open up new avenues for developing improved treatments for anaemia.The team of researchers led by Peter Klinken, ... Read more...
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Gene seen as target for anti-lung cancer drugs identified
January 1st, 2008 - 12:57 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a potential target for anti-lung cancer drugs, by identifying a gene called 14-3-3zeta, which when silenced, doesnt allow lung cancer cells to survive.The study was ... Read more...
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Scientists identify gene as potential target for anti-lung cancer drugs
December 25th, 2007 - 2:28 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 25 (ANI): Scientist have found a potential target for anti-lung cancer drugs, by identifying a gene called 14-3-3zeta, which when silenced, doesnt allow lung cancer cells to survive.
The study was ... Read more...
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Small breast tumours can also dangerous
December 17th, 2007 - 1:58 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 17(ANI): Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville have revealed that even small breast tumours can be aggressive, and that they may require a more comprehensive therapy than what is ... Read more...
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