Health

Exposure to certain viruses may lead to diabetes, says study

Every cell in the body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Portable paper-based DNA test can rapidly diagnose diseases: Study

The innovations are built upon the first version of SHERLOCK, developed in 2017, and adds to a growing field of research that harnesses CRISPR systems for uses beyond gene editing.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Google AI identifies signals of heart diseases through retinal images

The algorithm could distinguish the retinal images of a smoker from that of a non-smoker 71 per cent of the time, the study found.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Artificial intelligence

Excess calcium in brain may up Parkinson's risk, says study

Though calcium helps to build and protect your bones, excess levels of it in brain cells may lead to Parkinson's disease.

Feb 20, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Google develops AI software that can read retina to predict heart attack risk

In a major breakthrough, scientists in Google have discovered an advanced way to assess a person's risk of cardiovascular events with machine learning

Feb 20, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Artificial intelligence

Saudi introduces free visa for foreign scientists

The experts, especially health specialists, could contribute to the major steps the kingdom has been taking to implement various reforms.

Feb 19, 2018

By IANS

Scientists see sheep future banks of stem cells, grow sheep embryos containing human cells

The new finding paves way for genetically tailoring the organs to be compatible with the immune system of the patient receiving them, thus removing the possibility of rejection.

Feb 19, 2018

By IANS

Novel blood, urine tests may predict autism in kids

The new blood and urine tests searches for damage to proteins and could lead to earlier detection of autism and advance treatment.

Feb 19, 2018

By IANS

Post stroke, babies use opposite side of brain for language: Study

The study found that all the individuals studied, aged 12 to 25, who had a left-brain perinatal stroke, used the right side of their brains for language.

Feb 19, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: Health Promotion Board to implement plans to reduce sugar in food products

The Health Promotion Board in Singapore is aiming to implement various plans to reduce the amount of sugar in food products.

Feb 19, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Ovarian cancer passed on to women by their fathers, claims study

A new study report published in the PLoS Genetics journal has revealed that a gene mutation that can be passed from fathers to daughters could increase the risks of ovarian cancer.

Feb 19, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Novel stroke treatment repairs damaged brain tissue, says study

The treatment called AB126 was developed using extracellular vesicles (EV), which are fluid-filled structures known as exosomes.

Feb 18, 2018

By IANS

Dirty medical tools could spread proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease

A new study has hinted that a particular brain protein thought to cause Alzheimer's disease could be passed to patients through contaminated surgical tools

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Scientists create human-sheep hybrid, may revolutionize future organ transplants

In a major breakthrough, researchers at the Stanford University have successfully grown sheep embryos containing human cells

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Hypertension drug could prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes, study says

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has revealed that a common drug used to treat hypertension is capable of preventing the onset of type 1 diabetes

Feb 18, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Diabetes

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What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

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Health

Exposure to certain viruses may lead to diabetes, says study

Portable paper-based DNA test can rapidly diagnose diseases: Study

Google AI identifies signals of heart diseases through retinal images

Excess calcium in brain may up Parkinson's risk, says study

Google develops AI software that can read retina to predict heart attack risk

Saudi introduces free visa for foreign scientists

Scientists see sheep future banks of stem cells, grow sheep embryos containing human cells

Novel blood, urine tests may predict autism in kids

Post stroke, babies use opposite side of brain for language: Study

Singapore: Health Promotion Board to implement plans to reduce sugar in food products

Ovarian cancer passed on to women by their fathers, claims study

Novel stroke treatment repairs damaged brain tissue, says study

Dirty medical tools could spread proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease

Scientists create human-sheep hybrid, may revolutionize future organ transplants

Hypertension drug could prevent the onset of Type 1 diabetes, study says

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

What is Mad Cow Disease? A Michigan Woman Dies of Rare Brain Disorder that has 100% Mortality Rate, Sparks Urgent Investigation

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

American Healthcare Academy Celebrates 14 Years of commitment to healthcare education

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