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Health Benefits of Goji Berries

Health Benefits of Goji Berries

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Read about goji berries, uses, health tips and recipes. Also learn about goji berry health benefits.

Paralysis

Paralysis

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Paralysis is a condition where there is a loss of muscle function as well as sensory loss, which can occur due to damage to the brain or spinal cord. Paralysis treatment involves supportive care and rehabilitation.

Swine Flu

Swine Flu

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Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.

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New Compound Against Abnormal Heart Rhythm and Clogged Arteries Developed

New Compound Against Abnormal Heart Rhythm and Clogged Arteries Developed

Drug News Nov 16 2018 7:12 PM

New pharmacological agent, SS-68 demonstrates promising results in the prevention of a wide range of heart rhythm disorders and conditions of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by clogged arteries.

New Anti-inflammatory Drug Discovered

New Anti-inflammatory Drug Discovered

Drug News Nov 16 2018 5:38 PM

Novel anti-inflammatory drug molecule was found to reduce the signals that trigger an inflammation by acting through certain proteins. This may help kill cancer cells that cause DNA damage.

Vocal Abilities Lost to ADNP Syndrome Could be Recovered

Vocal Abilities Lost to ADNP Syndrome Could be Recovered

Drug News Nov 16 2018 4:58 PM

CP201, the new protein snippet normalizes disrupted neural connectivity improving the vocal communication abilities in children suffering from a rare genetic disorder called activity-dependent neuroprotective protein (ADNP) syndrome.

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Anti-Malaria Drugs can Treat Cancer: Here's How

Anti-Malaria Drugs can Treat Cancer: Here's How

Health in Focus Nov 16 2018 5:36 PM

Mechanism of action of anti-malarial drugs that can be used for treating cancer has been discovered. These drugs target the enzyme PPT1 and deactivate it to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

World Prematurity Day - Give Them a Fighting Chance

World Prematurity Day - Give Them a Fighting Chance

Health Watch Nov 16 2018 3:28 PM

World prematurity day is observed on the 17th November worldwide to raise awareness about preterm birth or being born too soon and the challenges faced by these babies and their families

Vitamin D Does Not Prevent Cancer or Cardiovascular Disease

Vitamin D Does Not Prevent Cancer or Cardiovascular Disease

Health in Focus Nov 15 2018 5:18 PM

Vitamin D supplementation at high doses for over 5 years does not provide any additional protection against cancer or cardiovascular disease (CVD), reveals a new study.

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Large Babies Born to Diabetic Mothers are at High Obesity Risk

Large Babies Born to Diabetic Mothers are at High Obesity Risk

Large for gestational age (LGA) babies born to diabetic mothers are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese during childhood.

New Smartphone App Identifies Fatal Heart Attacks Accurately

New Smartphone App Identifies Fatal Heart Attacks Accurately

New smartphone app, the AliveCor app can accurately identify a serious and potentially life-threatening form of heart attack termed ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and could be a life saving tool.

Nanotechnology Helps Treat Acute Kidney Injury

Nanotechnology Helps Treat Acute Kidney Injury

Novel nanostructures have been developed using new nanotechnology methods. Oxidative stress, which causes acute kidney injury (AKI), can be neutralized by these nanostructures. This can help in preventing AKI in healthy kidneys and treating AKI in diseased ones.

Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil Treats High Blood Pressure and Prevents Hair loss or Alopecia

Minoxidil is a peripheral vasodilator agent prescribed with other blood pressure drugs for treating severe high blood pressure and to stimulate hair regrowth in conditions like androgenic alopecia or hair loss.

Ketamine: Anesthesia Drug Used in Surgery for Temporary Loss of Consciousness

Ketamine: Anesthesia Drug Used in Surgery for Temporary Loss of Consciousness

Ketamine is general anesthetic agent prescribed for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia for short procedures and for some diagnostic purposes. It is a prescription drug which induces a state usually referred to as dissociative anesthesia.

Cyclosporine: Immunosuppressive Drug to Prevent Organ Transplant Rejection

Cyclosporine: Immunosuppressive Drug to Prevent Organ Transplant Rejection

Cyclosporine or ciclosporin is an immunosuppressant agent prescribed to prevent rejection of organ transplants and treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, crohn's disease, nephrotic syndrome, bone marrow transplantation, and nummular keratitis.

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