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Washington, March 21 (IANS) The success of mRNA vaccine technology against Covid is holding promise for treatments against several chronic diseases, as well as influenza, cancer, cystic fibrosis, and many others. Although potential…
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New York, March 21 (IANS) Scientists have found that a type of immune cells of people with Parkinson's disease have a very specific gene signature, a finding that may open the door to new treatments and diagnostics for the debilitating…
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London, March 21 (IANS) The UK on Monday rolled out the fourth Covid dose, termed spring booster, for the elderly above 75 and those who are immunosuppressed aged 12 and over. The vaccine programme is timely as official figures show Covid…
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London, March 20 (IANS) Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may have negative effects on respiratory health in school-age girls, warns a study. Bisphenols are chemical substances used in the manufacture of plastics and resins found in…
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London, March 20 (IANS) Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men and thus, are more at risk of death, according to research. Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which the heart…
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London, March 20 (IANS) Respiratory infections often persist in the people with lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis despite treatment due to the presence of multiple bugs that reduce the efficacy of antibiotics, reveals a study. In such…
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Washington, March 20 (IANS) The US is likely to see a resurgence in Covid cases in coming weeks due to the BA.2 sub-variant of the Omicron strain. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), BA.2 has been…
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London, March 20 (IANS) Shortness of breath may be a sign of heart attack and lead to less survival than those with typical symptoms of chest pain, according to a study. The researchers from Braga Hospital in Portugal, showed that just 76…
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