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DOOR Syndrome / Rare Genetic Disorder

DOOR Syndrome / Rare Genetic Disorder

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DOOR syndrome is a rare genetic disorder marked by deafness, short or absent fingernails, abnormal development of digits, and intellectual impairment. It is non-progressive and treatment is mainly supportive.

Gluten-Free Diet: Health Benefits and Recipes

Gluten-Free Diet: Health Benefits and Recipes

Lifestyle and Wellness

Are you gluten intolerant? Stay away from gluten allergy and celiac disease by shifting to gluten-free diet plan that is healthy yet not boring.

Moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk for Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)

Moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk for Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)

Drugs

Moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk is used to treat hairy cell leukemia (a form of chronic lymphocytic leukemia - cancer that starts in the bone marrow) in adult patients treated previously with at least two treatments or whose cancer has returned after chemotherapy.

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Girls Tend to Read and Write Better Than Boys: American Study

Girls Tend to Read and Write Better Than Boys: American Study

Research News Sep 20 2018 10:17 PM

The significant gender gap has been found in learning processes such as reading and writing among boys and girls of Fourth grade; girls have been found to better at reading and writing compared to boys, finds a new study.

For Multiple Sclerosis Patients Quality of Life Tends to Increase as They Age: Study

For Multiple Sclerosis Patients Quality of Life Tends to Increase as They Age: Study

Research News Sep 20 2018 9:17 PM

Mental well being tends to increase when people with multiple sclerosis, age, finds a new study.

Frequent Visits to the Doctors Saves the Fibromyalgia Patients from Suicidal Thoughts

Frequent Visits to the Doctors Saves the Fibromyalgia Patients from Suicidal Thoughts

Research News Sep 20 2018 8:17 PM

Fibromyalgia disorder patients who require intermediate attention from doctors have a lesser tendency to commit suicide because of this continuous interaction, finds a new study.

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World Alzheimer's Day

World Alzheimer's Day

Health Watch Sep 20 2018 4:28 PM

World Alzheimer's Day is observed annually on 21st September around the world with the primary aim to raise awareness and challenge the common stigma that surrounds Alzheimer's related dementia.

Thermal Ablation as a First Step in Treating Early-stage Lung Cancer

Thermal Ablation as a First Step in Treating Early-stage Lung Cancer

Health in Focus Sep 19 2018 5:28 PM

Lung cancer treatment using thermal ablation is a safe and effective option compared to radiation for patients with early-stage lung cancer who cannot undergo surgery, says study.

Asthma in Teenagers could be a Result of Paracetamol Use in Infancy

Asthma in Teenagers could be a Result of Paracetamol Use in Infancy

Health in Focus Sep 18 2018 5:52 PM

Asthma risk in teenage years is associated with paracetamol use in infancy, says a study, which also quotes that the risk is stronger in children who have a particular genetic makeup.

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Dairy Consumption May Reduce Heart Disease, Death Risk

Dairy Consumption May Reduce Heart Disease, Death Risk

Dairy consumption may reduce heart disease risk. Consuming three servings of dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cheese and butter per day can protect your heart health and reduce death risk.

Chemicals in Beauty Products Can Harm Women's Hormones

Chemicals in Beauty Products Can Harm Women's Hormones

Chemicals in cosmetic and personal care products have negative effects on women's hormones. Parabens used in beauty products may increase the estrogen levels which are linked to estrogen-dependent diseases such as breast cancer.

Olive Oil and Good Sleep can Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke

Olive Oil and Good Sleep can Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke

Consuming foods rich in unsaturated fats, such as olive oil and having a good night's sleep can increase the levels of apolipoprotein A-IV (ApoA-IV), thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Enalapril (Renitec): Drug Treats High Blood Pressure, Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Heart Failure

Enalapril (Renitec): Drug Treats High Blood Pressure, Diabetic Kidney Disease, and Heart Failure

Enalapril is a angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor agent which is prescribed for treating hypertension or high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.It is also used for asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction.

Pregabalin (Lyrica): Drug Treats Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy and General Anxiety Disorder

Pregabalin (Lyrica): Drug Treats Neuropathic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Epilepsy and General Anxiety Disorder

Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant drug prescribed for treating neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, generalised anxiety disorder , and nerve pain after spinal cord injury.

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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