ag It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:43:10 +0000 IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies. The post It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media drought
ag Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:42:32 +0000 Matthew McCartney comments on the stabilizing role of hydropower in building resilience to drought. The post Hydropower: Can it hold up against climate change? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate crisis hydropower resilience
ag ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:17:13 +0000 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the region. The post ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water resource management
ag Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2024 05:37:53 +0000 Tanusree Paul and Naga Velpuri call for investing in interventions to strengthen women’s capabilities and participation in water governance. The post Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agriculture water management water governance
ag Mitigating challenges for Southern African agribusiness as new African markets open By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:52:00 +0000 IWMI's Inga Jacobs-Mata, Ojong Enokenwa Baa and colleagues discuss the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The post Mitigating challenges for Southern African agribusiness as new African markets open first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media agribusiness
ag We need a strategy to manage our water By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:59:15 +0000 IWMI's Suchiradipta Bhattacharjee comments on how India, the largest user of groundwater globally, can transition from water scarcity to water security. The post We need a strategy to manage our water first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater water security
ag Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:27:58 +0000 Through partnerships with the LAS and other relevant stakeholders, IWMI seeks to enhance regional coordination on water security goals. The post Strengthening water security: IWMI and League of Arab States forge strategic partnership first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media water security
ag Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:58:10 +0000 Rachael McDonnell comments on the cycles of flood and drought as climate change intensifies. The post Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media climate drought floods
ag CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:47:03 +0000 Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, discusses the global research consortium’s vital role in transforming food, land, and water systems. The post CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media food land and water
ag Zebrafish Helps Assess Cryoprotectant Agents for Organ Preservation By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkZebrafish/medlink exhibits a crucial role in the fields of solid organ preservation and transplantation, especially with respect to experimental transplantation efforts. Full Article
ag Organ Donation Surge in Parts of India, But Lag Persists By www.medindia.net Published On :: Experts on National Organ Donation Day (!--ref1--) noted that, while medlinkorgan donation/medlink has increased in some parts of India, it remains sluggish in most other areas. Full Article
ag Fight Against Organ Rejection: What's Next? By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkOrgan transplantation/medlink represents a significant medical breakthrough, but one of the most significant challenges remains the body's immune system rejecting the transplanted organ. Full Article
ag Early-Stage Stem Cell Trial for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: Administering microglial, a particular type of stem cell into the brains of individuals with progressive medlinkmultiple sclerosis (MS)/medlink has Full Article
ag Genomic Insights into Women's Aging By www.medindia.net Published On :: Genomic analysis indicates that inherited DNA may affect how women's cells handle chromosomal changes with age, specifically mLOX, as per a study by researchers Full Article
ag Low-Intensity Stem Cell Transplants May Prevent Lung Damage in Sickle Cell Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that affects hemoglobin, the protein carrying oxygen through the body. In this condition, Full Article
ag ALS Diagnosis Simplified: New Blood Test Shows 98% Accuracy By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis/medlink (ALS) is a medlinkneurodegenerative disease/medlink that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Full Article
ag Harnessing Distant Genetic Links to Diagnose Rare Cardiac Disorders By www.medindia.net Published On :: Analysis of shared genomic segments, which indicate distant "relatedness," has uncovered undiagnosed cases of biLong QT syndrome, a rare condition Full Article
ag Common Plastic Chemical Damages DNA in Reproductive Cells By www.medindia.net Published On :: A common ingredient in plastic may cause breaks in DNA strands, leading to egg cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes in roundworms, reveals a new Full Article
ag New Semaglutide Hydrogel Could Cut Diabetes Shots to Monthly By www.medindia.net Published On :: Innovative semaglutide hydrogel may revolutionize diabetes treatment by reducing the need for injections to just once a month, improving patient convenience. Full Article
ag Glucagon Injectable Solution Prevents Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) By www.medindia.net Published On :: Injectable solution was found to prevent low blood sugar or hypoglycemia by stabilizing glucose levels. The finding provides a hope for diabetics. Full Article
ag Reducing Alzheimer's Risk in Diabetes With Semaglutide By www.medindia.net Published On :: Compared to other diabetes medications, semaglutide might offer added protection against Alzheimer's for type 2 diabetes patients. Full Article
ag Taller Than an Average Man: May Have High Risk of Testicular Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: Research has shown that taller men have a higher risk of testicular cancer than an average man. A survey says that in an year, around 2,300 men are being affected by the cancer in the United Kingdom. Full Article
ag How Does Testosterone Affect Brain at Different Stages of Life? By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkTestosterone/medlink is a hormone that exists in both humans and other animals. It is believed to play a role in regulating sexual desire, or libido, specifically in men. Full Article
ag Gut Microbiota's Link to Prostate Inflammation in Aging Men By www.medindia.net Published On :: New studies suggest that medlinkinflammation/medlink contributes to the onset of medlinkbenign prostatic hyperplasia/medlink (BPH), stemming from Full Article
ag Testosterone's Protective Role Against Type 2 Diabetes in Younger Overweight Men By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkTestosterone/medlink seems to provide protection against developing medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink in overweight or obese men under the Full Article
ag Vitamin D Fails to Protect Against Heart Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: Can vitamin D supplements prevent heart disease? A new study finds no impact on cardiac health in older adults, even with higher doses. Full Article
ag Wine and Wellness: Are Red Grapes a Secret Ingredient Against Bowel Cancer? By www.medindia.net Published On :: Resveratrol found in red grape juice and wine may help keep bowel cancer at bay. A new study is investigating on ways to prevent bowel polyps and cancer. Full Article
ag Aging and Balance: How a Simple 30-Second Test Can Reveal Your Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: A simple 30-second balance test on one leg may reveal key indicators of aging and overall health. Testing balance reflects strength, stability, and fall risk. Full Article
ag Health Tips to Protect Against Pollution Hazards During Diwali By www.medindia.net Published On :: Highlights: The use of fireworks during Diwali has a detrimental effect on air quality and health Patients with Full Article
ag Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies at Age of 60 By www.medindia.net Published On :: Argentina football legend Diego Maradona breathed for the last time at his home after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest on Wednesday, according to his lawyer. Full Article
ag American Actor Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Dementia By www.medindia.net Published On :: Bruce Willis, the 67-year-old actor was initially diagnosed with aphasia (disorder that affects the communication), but now his condition has progressed into frontotemporal dementia. Full Article
ag Royal Health Alert: King Charles Confronts Cancer Diagnosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: King Charles has received a cancer diagnosis and initiated a treatment plan, announced Buckingham Palace (!--ref1--). "During bThe King's recent Full Article
ag Syria's First Lady Faces Leukemia Diagnosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: Syria's First Lady, Asma al-Assad, has been diagnosed with medlinkleukemia/medlink, according to the Syrian presidency. "After the appearance Full Article
ag Proactive Measures Against West Nile Virus: Tamil Nadu's Vigilance By www.medindia.net Published On :: The Tamil Nadu government's health department has initiated increased surveillance measures in several villages of Coimbatore District to prevent the spread of the medlinkWest Nile Virus/medlink. Full Article
ag UN Intensifies Efforts Against Cholera in Somalia Amid Rising Death Toll By www.medindia.net Published On :: The United Nations humanitarian agency has intensified its efforts to address the medlinkcholera/medlink (!--ref1--) outbreak in Somalia, as the death toll has risen to 120 since January. Full Article
ag 1,600+ Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus in Rwanda By www.medindia.net Published On :: Over 1,600 individuals in Rwanda, including those at high risk and contacts of infected cases, have received vaccinations against the Marburg virus disease, Full Article
ag Can High Doses of Drug Rosuvastatin Cause Kidney Damage? By www.medindia.net Published On :: New research based on patient health records on lowering high cholesterol suggests that rosuvastatin can harm the kidneys, especially at high doses of the medicine. Full Article
ag Kidney Damage in 50% of High Blood Pressure Cases By www.medindia.net Published On :: Roughly 50% of those diagnosed with medlinkhigh blood pressure/medlink (BP), or hypertension, face the risk of long-term kidney damage, potentially Full Article
ag Telehealth Nurse Case Managers Reduce Blood Pressure in Minority Stroke Survivors By www.medindia.net Published On :: Low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension experienced a more than two-fold reduction in systolic medlinkblood pressure/medlink Full Article
ag How Does HIV Speed Up Body's Aging Processes? By www.medindia.net Published On :: In infected people, HIV has an "early and substantial" effect on aging, revving biological changes in the body linked to normal aging within two to three years of infection. Full Article
ag Cow Mucus-based Lubricant Effective Against HIV By www.medindia.net Published On :: A synthetic prophylactic gel which has been developed protects against HIV and herpes transmission. The viral prophylactic tests were conducted in a lab on several types of cells. Full Article
ag HIV Prevention in Gay/Bisexual Youth by Engaging Their Parents By www.medindia.net Published On :: Parents can be taught to communicate with their gay or bisexual sons about safe sex, suggests a new study published in the journal iAIDS and Behavior/i. Full Article
ag De-stigmatizing Move Against HIV By www.medindia.net Published On :: Nearly 15.23 lakh people living with HIV are being provided with free antiretroviral (ARV) medicines through 687 ART centers and 1261 link ART centers Full Article
ag Monthly Vaginal Ring Prevents HIV During Breastfeeding Safely By www.medindia.net Published On :: A monthly vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine - an HIV prevention method that has been approved in several African countries and Full Article
ag Beauty Salon-Driven Initiative Boosts PrEP Awareness in Fight Against AIDS By www.medindia.net Published On :: In African American and other Black cisgender women, a beauty salon-centered approach enhanced understanding and awareness of medlinkHIV/AIDS/medlink Full Article
ag HIV-Preventive Drug-PrEP's Usage Barriers Among Young Men By www.medindia.net Published On :: Young men who have sex with other men have limited knowledge and awareness of the medlinkHIV/medlink prevention medlinkdrug- PrEP/medlink and Full Article
ag Global Decline in AIDS Deaths: Eastern Europe and Central Asia Lag Behind By www.medindia.net Published On :: medlinkAIDS/medlink-related deaths (!--ref1--) have decreased worldwide, except in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. According to the latest UNAIDS Full Article
ag India's Progress: 44% Drop in New HIV Cases Surpasses Global Average By www.medindia.net Published On :: India has made significant progress in reducing new medlinkHIV/medlink infections, achieving a b44% decrease since 2010, which surpasses the global average reduction of 39%/b. Full Article
ag Vitamin B12: A Protective Shield Against Acute Pancreatitis By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study has identified vitamin B12 as a potential protective factor against acute pancreatitis, using a combination of human genetic data and animal studies. Full Article
ag Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Drug May Help Battle Against Incurable Glioblastoma By www.medindia.net Published On :: Drugs used to slow Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) progression may also suppress self-renewing cancerous stem cells in grade 4 glioblastoma, the most Full Article