Now, a technique to regularise abnormal heartbeats
September 9th, 2012 - 7:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 9 (IANS) Scientists have now discovered a technique to regularise abnormal heartbeats.A new freezing technology, called cryoablation, has shown promising results in normalising heartbeats after being tried out ... Read more...
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New antibody shows promising results in spinal cord injury
August 30th, 2012 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 30 (IANS) A new antibody has shown promising results in reversing the damage caused by injury to the spinal cord, according to new research.The body produces an inflammatory ... Read more...
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New drug limits brain damage in stroke
July 27th, 2012 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Anakinra, a drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, has shown promising results in stroke patients by dramatically limiting the amount of brain damage, according to a ... Read more...
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World’s first anti-obesity shot promising
July 9th, 2012 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 9 (IANS) The world's first anti-obesity vaccine has shown promising results in boosting weight loss, according to a study.Keith Haffer from Braasch Biotech LLC, south Dakota, who developed ... Read more...
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Built-in dengue virus killer found in humans
June 24th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, June 24 (IANS) Scientists may have hit gold in their fight against dengue. They have located a human antibody that can neutralise and kill its virus within two hours.
... Read more...
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Norwich appoint Hughton as new coach
June 8th, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Ex-Newcastle United coach Chris Hughton is to succeed Paul Lambert as coach of English Premier League club Norwich City, the team confirmed.Lambert left for Aston ... Read more...
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Drug reversing Alzheimer’s symptoms found
February 12th, 2012 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) A drug has shown promising results in reversing symptoms of Alzheimer's, a progressive brain disease.
The findings show that bexarotene, a drug, appears to reverse the ... Read more...
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Magnetic pulses could overcome depression, schizophrenia
February 8th, 2012 - 2:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 8 (IANS) Magnetic pulses could stamp out neurological disorders such as Parkinson's, depression, schizophrenia, epilepsy and stroke after researchers unravelled how they work to stimulate the brain.Jennifer Rodger, ... Read more...
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Healing damaged liver tissues
December 5th, 2011 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 5 (IANS) Damaged liver tissues, which cause scars, can bring on cirrhosis -- where the organ is unable to clean blood or produce vital hormones and clotting agents.
... Read more...
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Scientists develop toothy way to treat spinal injuries
December 4th, 2011 - 6:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 4 (IANS) A new study has found how teeth could be linked with spinal cord injuries and help patients walk again.
Researchers helped mice with broken spines regain ... Read more...
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Bone-like material created with 3D printer
December 1st, 2011 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) It looks, feels and acts like a real bone -- but it has come off from an inkjet printer.
Washington State University researchers have used a ... Read more...
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This drug can reduce breast cancer recurrence
September 27th, 2011 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 27 (IANS) Zoledronic acid, a group of drugs, tried out on breast cancers among post-menopausal women has shown promising results.Mainly used to treat osteoporosis, zoledronic acid is also ... Read more...
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‘Funds needed urgently to capitalise on HIV breakthroughs’
July 24th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 24 (IANS) A higher and more sustained investment is urgently required to capitalise on the latest breakthroughs in HIV prevention, a report says.
Funding for HIV prevention research ... Read more...
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Diabetes drug curbs excessive hunger
June 28th, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, June 28 (IANS) People with a harrowing genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome, often develop insatiable appetites for life. But a study based on a drug, prescribed for some ... Read more...
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A drug that relieves you of constipation
May 11th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 11 (IANS) The acute bloating, discomfort and straining associated with constipation may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new drug.Mayo Clinic researchers have successfully ... Read more...
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Soon, ‘green’ cars made from pineapples, bananas!
March 28th, 2011 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 28 (ANI): Wondering what your next new car will be made of? Possibly from pineapples or bananas.Brazilian scientists have developed a more effective way to use fibres from these and ... Read more...
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New computer program could help identify missing kids, criminals on the run
March 12th, 2011 - 3:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 12 (ANI): A promising computer program could serve as a new tool in missing-child investigations and matters of national security.Khoa Luu, a Concordia graduate student, has developed a more ... Read more...
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Turmeric can fight colon cancer
March 3rd, 2011 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 3 (IANS) Curcumin, an active ingredient of turmeric, can fight colon cancer when used in combination with a popular anti-inflammatory drug, say researchers.A treatment based on this finding ... Read more...
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Raja, Pilot launch ‘Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Center’
November 12th, 2010 - 10:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.12 (ANI): Information Technology and Communication Minister A. Raja and Minister of State for Communications and IT Sachin Pilot launched the 'Indian Language Technology Proliferation and Deployment Center' (ILTP-DC) at ... Read more...
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‘Smart’ new drug shows promise in ovarian cancer
November 9th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 9 (IANS) Sixty percent of women with ovarian cancer could be helped by a new 'smart' drug treatment currently being developed, say scientists.
Until now it was only thought ... Read more...
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Regular aerobic exercise combats insomnia
September 16th, 2010 - 12:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Here's a new drug-free prescription to help insomniacs get a good night's sleep - regular aerobic exercise.According to a small but significant new study from Northwestern Medicine, regular ... Read more...
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Aerobics help improve sleep, mood and vitality
September 16th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) Regular aerobic exercise improves the quality of sleep, mood and vitality, according to a new study.
The study is the first to examine the effect of aerobic exercise ... Read more...
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Promising results of gene therapy to treat eye diseases
August 14th, 2010 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 14 (ANI): Scientists have made promising findings that offer hope for using gene therapy to treat eye diseases.Two reports describe the effective replacement of a human gene to preserve ... Read more...
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New generation of drugs to cure hepatitis C
August 14th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 14 (ANI): Help is on its way for those suffering from hepatitis C - a new generation of drugs with the potential to cure the infectious disease is set to ... Read more...
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New tuberculosis (TB) Vaccine could be ready by 2020
July 19th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby Ramakant – CNSThe current tools are not enough to control tuberculosis epidemic. The 2009 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Control Report says that the incidence of TB per capita ... Read more...
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Underwater creatures may hold key to malaria cure
June 29th, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 29 (ANI): A research team, including an Indian-origin boffin, has revealed that sponges, sea worms and other underwater creatures may hold the key to cure for malaria.University of Central Florida ... Read more...
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New stage fright treatment shows promising results
June 9th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 9 (ANI): Scientists may have found a new treatment for stage fright - a process called biofeedback training.Musical Performance Anxiety (MPA) is a severe form of stage fright marked by ... Read more...
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Sea sponge-based drug offers hope to breast cancer patients
June 8th, 2010 - 11:47 am ICT by ANI
London, June 8 (ANI): Sea sponge-based breast cancer drug could extend lives, it has been claimed.According to results of a final-stage clinical trial into the drug eribulin mesylate, the med could extend ... Read more...
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Successful islet isolation process makes diabetics insulin independent
June 4th, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): A team of researchers has found a way to isolate pancreatic islet cells from brain dead donors. These cells when received by three type 1-diabetes patients made them ... Read more...
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Henman defends Robson for calling her rival players ’sluts’
June 2nd, 2010 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jun 2 (ANI): British legend Tim Henman has defended teen tennis star Laura Robson, who sparked a controversy after branding her rivals on the circuit as "sluts who go with every ... Read more...
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‘Seek-and-destroy’ cancer gene therapy results in 90pct success rate
April 22nd, 2010 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 22 (ANI): Scientists have identified a "seek-and-destroy" technique for delivering genes to hard-to-reach tumours without harming healthy tissue.During lab tests, the therapy by researchers at Strathclyde University in Glasgow resulted ... Read more...
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Pilot projects in social sector inefficient, say experts
April 19th, 2010 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Pilot projects which the government often resorts to in order to test the efficacy of what can become a potentially big scheme, hardly serves any purpose and ... Read more...
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Walnuts: good for the heart, prostate
March 24th, 2010 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 24 (IANS) Walnut consumption slows the growth of prostate cancer in mice and has beneficial effects on multiple genes related to the control of tumour growth and metabolism, researchers have ... Read more...
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Pain killers may prevent heart disease
March 2nd, 2010 - 12:51 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, March 2 (IANS) Paracetamol, a pain reliever, has shown promising results as a preventive for heart disease, says new research.
It has also shown promise in preventing other diseases associated with free ... Read more...
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Forget Viagra, new shockwave device to give men a boost sans the side effects
January 12th, 2010 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 12 (ANI): Scientists have developed a shockwave device to cure male impotence.Promising no side effects, the treatment was originally used to break up kidney stones. But now it has shown ... Read more...
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