England- A comprehensive clinical trial sponsored by University College London (UCL), the University of East Anglia, and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust found that sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis.One in every ten people in the United Kingdom suffers from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), sometimes known as sinusitis. Symptoms…
Washington : Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by infectious processes rather than just cholesterol and lifestyle factors.Hidden bacterial biofilms inside arterial plaques can remain dormant for decades, shielded from the immune system, until activated by a viral infection or another external trigger.Once awakened, the…
Washington DC : A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals’ total energy intake The new study, appearing…
Washington : Neurobiologists using cutting-edge visualisation techniques have revealed how changes across our synapses and neurons unfold. The findings depict how information is processed in our brain’s circuitry, offering insights for neurological disorders and brain-like AI systems. How do we learn something new? How do tasks at a new job, lyrics to the latest hit…
Washington : Smaller than a grain of rice, a new pacemaker is particularly suited to the small, fragile hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart defects. A tiny pacemaker is paired with a small, soft, flexible wearable patch that sits on the patient’s chest. The wearable patch detects irregular heartbeats and automatically emits pulses of…
Washington : Researchers have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects pupil size: breathing. The study shows that the pupil is smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation, which could affect vision. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a fundamental mechanism. The study was published in The Journal of Physiology. Like the aperture in…
Parkville : Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis. The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) led study used cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to analyse over…
Washington : Scientists at the University of Stuttgart have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help of ‘DNA origami’. It will help in facilitating the transportation of large therapeutic loads into cells. It now paves a new way for the targeted administration of medication and other therapeutic inventions. The…
Mumbai- The healthcare sector in India is expected to reach $320 billion by 2028, even as the country’s pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and biotechnology industries continue to evolve in response to global demands, according to a report on Thursday. The report by Great Place To Work showed that the pharmaceutical sector aspires to reach a milestone of…
New Delhi- In a significant medical feat, Indian scientists have developed the first-in-human gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for severe haemophilia A The innovative therapy, developed by the Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR) at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore — a translational unit of BRIC-inStem, and supported by the Department of Biotechnology, has demonstrated…
