Rave drug sparks hope for treating Parkinson’s
June 15th, 2012 - 12:20 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 15 (IANS) Rave culture's illicit drug 'ecstasy' can help develop drugs that curb involuntary movements in Parkinson's disease, says a study.
A team led by a medicinal chemist ... Read more...
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Nintendo warns ‘3D game console could harm eyesight of kids under 6′
January 1st, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by ANI
London, Jan 1 (ANI): Japanese firm Nintendo has issued a warning that children under the age of six should not play its new console in 3D as it may harm their eyesight.The ... Read more...
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New technique could reverse damage caused by strokes
December 8th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 08 (ANI): Researchers have reported that a new technique, which jump-starts the growth of nerve fibers, could reverse much of the damage caused by strokes."This therapy may be used to ... Read more...
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Weblike device helps cerebral palsy victims move again
October 22nd, 2010 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 22 (IANS) Children crippled by cerebral palsy can regain movement - thanks to an amazing equipment called The Spider.The device is so named because it is resembles a spider's web ... Read more...
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Scientists discover ‘clock protein’ that regulates circadian rhythms
October 21st, 2010 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): A new research has demonstrated how the brain chemical dopamine regulates the rhythms of daily behaviour, which may have impact on activity and sleep patterns in Parkinson's disease.Concordia ... Read more...
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Samsung issues warnings for the viewers of the 3D TV
April 16th, 2010 - 9:29 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Apr 16 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Samsung issues warnings for the viewers of the 3D TV’s. Samsung warned that if any of the viewers or any of their family members had any ... Read more...
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TV medical shows do not depict proper first aid for seizures
February 15th, 2010 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): A new study has found that most TV medical shows do not depict proper first aid for seizures.Scientists screened the most popular medical dramas and discovered that doctors ... Read more...
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Do popular TV shows depict proper first aid for seizures?
February 15th, 2010 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Feb 15 (IANS) Watching popular medical dramas on TV like "ER" or "Grey's Anatomy" might not be the best way to learn what to do when someone has a seizure.
Researchers ... Read more...
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Deep brain stimulation treatment benefits Parkinson’’s patients
January 7th, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Deep brain stimulation treatment improved movement skills and quality of life in patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), a new study has found.
The study revealed that patients ... Read more...
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