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LipidSeq Effective in Diagnosing Genetically Based High Cholesterol

Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, researchers were able to pinpoint specific areas of a person's DNA to more effectively diagnose genetic




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High Cholesterol Levels In Young Age Can Lead To Heart Problems by Middle Age

Teenagers with high cholesterol levels have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events during middle age, according to a




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Hidden Dangers: 200 Chemicals in Food Packaging Linked to Breast Cancer

A team of researchers has uncovered nearly 200 potential breast carcinogens in food packaging materials such as plastics, paper, and cardboard, emphasizing




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Blood Test Helps Improve Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

An experimental blood test detects early-stage medlinkpancreatic cancer/medlink more effectively than existing tests, stated study published in iCancer Letters/i (!--ref1--).




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New Treatment for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Subtype

Researchers have decoded how mutations in the CDK12 gene ignite prostate cancer and revealed a breakthrough treatment-a powerful degrader that targets




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Treatment of Breast Cancer Linked to Accelerated Biological Aging

A recent study has found that prevalent treatments for medlinkbreast cancer/medlink, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical interventions,




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CRISPR-Powered Breakthrough: New Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Researchers have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic tool that can rapidly and accurately detect gene fusions associated with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).




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Confronting Aggressive Colon Cancer

Two studies highlight that young adults diagnosed with colon cancer often face more aggressive types and are diagnosed at later stages, to be presented




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Financial Fallout: The Lasting Impact of Cancer Diagnoses

A cancer diagnosis can devastate more than just a person's health. New research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School reveals




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New Artificial Intelligence Tool Leads the Fight Against Skin Cancer

Artificial intelligence tool for detecting skin cancer, which has outperformed existing methods in identifying suspicious lesions has been developed by scientists in the East of England (!--ref1--).




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Non-Invasive Early Cancer Diagnosis Through Light-AI Innovations

A groundbreaking sensor material designed to diagnose cancer has been developed by a research team led by Dr. Ho Sang Jung at the Korea Institute of Materials Science.




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Win Against Prostate Cancer With Vitamin K Supplement

The Pro-oxidant supplement menadione, a precursor to vitamin K, commonly found in leafy greens turns out to be a powerful weapon in the fight against prostate cancer.




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Breaking the Silence: How Stigma Delays Men's Breast Cancer Diagnosis

While often perceived as a women's disease, breast cancer affects men as well. Stigma, however, can delay diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening outcomes.




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Pancreatic Cancer Doesn't Care About Your Age

Pancreatic cancer rates are on the rise among people under age 50. Meanwhile, a new survey conducted by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G.




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New Front in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

A team of scientists has uncovered a mechanism by which ovarian cancer tumors evade immunotherapy. They've also pinpointed a potential drug target to counter this resistance (!--ref1--).




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India Improves Clinical Research With ICMR's New Agreement

In a landmark development for India's clinical research landscape, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced the formalization of Memorandum




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IMA Leads National Effort Against Antimicrobial Resistance

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) announced the formation of a powerful new alliance to tackle the escalating crisis of medlinkAntimicrobial Resistance/medlink (AMR) in India.




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How African Americans Develop Emotional Resilience Against Discrimination

African Americans experience racial discrimination at different stages of their lives and they have to learn to cope with the psychological strain (!--ref1--).




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Sunshine Vitamin Shortage: A Silent Epidemic Among Women

Vitamin D, often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, is crucial for maintaining healthy bones. Experts have highlighted that low levels of medlinkVitamin




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New Index for Ulcerative Colitis Management

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel illness that affects the lining of the large intestine, causing irritation, inflammation, and medlinkulcers/medlink.






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IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka

The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development.

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A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs

AGRIS is a comprehensive bibliographic database focused on agriculture and nutrition, while AGROVOC is a multilingual thesaurus covering a wide range of agricultural terms.

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Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector 

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems is crucial to keeping the world on track to meet international climate goals.

The post Report – Countries must scale up the use of clean technologies to transform the global agricultural sector  first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Hope Vs. Mindfulness: Impact on Stress Management

Hope tends to be more helpful than mindfulness in assisting people in managing their stress and maintaining their professional engagement during extended




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Misdiagnosis Struggles of Borderline Personality Disorder in Autistic Adults

Researchers conducted a groundbreaking phenomenological study to delve into the experiences of autistic adults who had been misdiagnosed with medlinkBorderline Personality Disorder/medlink.




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Reality of Stigma Against LGBTQ Individuals

The medlinkLGBTQ/medlink individuals experience less stigma than anticipated, while people with mental health conditions continue to encounter greater




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Virtual Therapy Helps Manage Depression and Anxiety

Remote video consultations with medlinkmental health/medlink specialists lead to a small yet meaningful improvement in symptoms of depression and anxiety (!--ref1--).




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Imagery Rescripting: New tool for Overcoming Hoarding disorder

A new study suggests that rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting may be a promising treatment strategy for individuals with hoarding disorder (!--ref1--).




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Can Sleepless Nights in Middle Age Accelerate Brain Aging?

People in early middle age who struggle with poor sleep, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, show more signs of poor brain health late middle age, according to a new study.




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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: A Red Flag for Pre-Dementia Syndrome

Older people who feel sleepy during the day or show a lack of interest in activities due to sleep problems may be at a higher risk of developing a syndrome




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Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI

This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP).

The post Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge

In celebration of International Youth Day, IWMI and BongoHive hosted a Demonstration Day in partnership with the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research in Africa (AICCRA) project in Zambia.

The post Youth seek climate-smart agri-solutions in innovation challenge first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).







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IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan

IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan.

The post IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation

Youssef Brouziyne, IWMI Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Representative, says two key questions will dominate discussions around the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28.

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Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam

UNDP and IWMI announced a joint initiative to assist smallholder farmers and small- to medium-sized enterprises to adopt circular economy models for the coffee and rice value chains.

The post Joint initiative to upgrade agricultural circular businesses in Viet Nam first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).