Blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease in offing
August 10th, 2012 - 1:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) A blood test is in the offing to detect
Alzheimer's disease, researchers at Emory University say."Reliability and failure to replicate initial results have been the biggest challenge ... Read more...
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‘Rock of Ages’ funniest rock comedy since ‘Spinal Tap’ (IANS Movie Review)
June 15th, 2012 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Rock of Ages"; Cast: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, and Tom Cruise; Director: Adam Shankman; Rating: ****If you have been following the news lately, you'd have heard of ... Read more...
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Fans celebrate 11/11/11 as Nigel Tufnel Day
November 11th, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A group of Facebook fans were fighting that the day 11/11/11 should be declared Nigel Tufnel Day. The group started their campaign at the beginning of ... Read more...
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New treatment could help minimize nerve damage in spinal cord injuries
May 4th, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Rutgers scientists have developed an innovative new treatment that could help minimize nerve damage in spinal cord injuries, promote tissue healing and minimize pain.After a spinal cord injury ... Read more...
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New test hastens diagnosis of top cause of AIDS-related deaths
March 5th, 2011 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Early diagnosis of fungal meningitis, a leading cause of AIDS-related deaths in developing countries, may now be possible- thanks to a new, rapid blood test.The University of Nevada, ... Read more...
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New tests to detect Parkinson’s disease early on
September 27th, 2010 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 27 (IANS) Parkinson's disease could be identified years before it begins to show symptoms.
Researchers have identified key markers that may indicate whether a patient is at risk of developing ... Read more...
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Memory Loss Due To Alzheimer’s Disease Can Be Cured By Sniffing Insulin: Study
July 19th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 19, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): A new study on Alzheimer patients has led to a startling revelation. The study concludes that the memory loss in the degenerative disease, Alzheimer’s ... Read more...
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AC/DC, Iron Maiden in world’s best band nominations
June 28th, 2009 - 10:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 28 (IANS) Veteran rock bands AC/DC and Iron Maiden are to go head-to-head for the honour of best band in the world in Classic Rock magazine's 2009 awards.
AC/DC are nominated ... Read more...
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Spinal Tap’s comeback album “Back from the Dead”
June 16th, 2009 - 9:17 pm ICT by GD
Spinal Tap is stepping back in to the music arena after a sabbatical of long year. The launch of their comeback vehicle is slated for a June 16 date. The reason behind ... Read more...
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Status Quo lined up for Glastonbury Fest 2009
May 26th, 2009 - 4:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 26 (ANI): Status Quo is set to perform at this year's Glastonbury Festival, the largest greenfield music and performing arts festival in the world.The veteran rockers will entertain the crowds ... Read more...
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Popular cancer drug linked to fatal brain virus
May 19th, 2009 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The 57-year-old lawyer had completed the tough New York Times' Saturday crossword puzzle for years. But one Saturday morning, he just couldn't find words to fill in the ... Read more...
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Barack Obama: Sasha almost died as a baby
March 28th, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has revealed that his seven-year-old daughter, Sasha, almost died as an infant.During his first-ever White House Internet town-hall meeting, Obama said that Sasha ... Read more...
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Nicholsons The truth? You cant handle the truth voted Most Memorable Movie Quote
February 10th, 2009 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 10 (ANI): Jack Nicholsons line, The truth? You cant handle the truth from 1992 film A Few Good Men has been voted the Most Memorable Movie Quote.These go to ... Read more...
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Gene therapy may successfully treat chronic pain
January 22nd, 2008 - 12:53 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): Chronic pain can be successfully treated with a novel targeted gene therapy, according to researchers in the Department of Medicine and Department of Neurosciences at Mount Sinai School ... Read more...
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