It is always advised to drink water. But recent studies have shown that there may be a limit as to how much. Overconsumption of water causes a decrease in sodium levels and fluid accumulates excessively in the brain, which leads to its swelling. This life-threatening condition, termed as Hyponatremia, is more commonly prevalent among the elderly.
Lou Gehrig disease which has no cure is finally seeing a ray of hope by Tel Aviv University researchers. The disease also called Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) a neurodegenerative issue which causes muscles to atrophy and produces permanent disability in patients. The investigators say they may have found the basis of what could become a treatment for the devastating disease.
Recent research on abnormally high blood pressure hints virtual consulting is just as effectual in controlling hypertension as those conducted in person. The study was supervised by the researcher from Brigham & Women’s Hospital (B&W) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
India-based Omega Healthcare has categorically stated that the growth of data analytics and cloud intelligence firms in the Indian healthcare sector has little scope. The company plans to hire around 1,200 - 1,500 people for exploring emerging markets like the United Arab Emirates.
In a major setback for Eisai and Merck & Co, the FDA has stalled the roll-out of Lenvima as a treatment for earlier untreated liver cancer patients. Big things were expected by Merck & Co when Eisai’s Lenvima was scheduled to be launched in March. Merck has agreed to shell out USD 5.8 billion on half of the liver cancer’s drug sales.
Telehealth is emerging as an effective recovery tool for stroke patients undergoing physical rehabilitation at a clinic and recovering at home.
The IVD sector in the country is chiefly characterized by 70 percent laboratories offering pathology services and 30 percent entities doling out radiology and imaging services. Though domestic players are flexing their muscles and are gearing to provide new-age diagnostic services with path-breaking innovations and strategic investments, multinational companies continue to hold sway over 60% of the domestic IVD market which is expected to grow by leaps and bounds in coming times.
The appearance and smell of urine could intimate a lot about the person’s health. Due to the presence of waste contents in urine, it might look or smell unusual.
An ultimate focus on a specific protein named myostatin has led to the discovery of a muscle building pill, that could easily reduce gym visits. Suppression of myostatin production could increase healthier muscle mass, which would act as markers in improving kidney and heart health.
A research team from MIT’s Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research in Cambridge, US discovered a novel one-shot nano polio vaccine to eradicate polio. The inactivated polio vaccine was encapsulated in a biodegradable polymer named as PLGA.
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