ow

Cholesterol Lowering Medications are Used to Treat Danes

More than 600,000 Danes are being treated with cholesterol lowering medicine. 98 per cent of them are treated with statins, which curb the body's own




ow

Study Shows How the Body Makes Triglycerides

The 3-D structure and mode of action of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase-1 (DGAT1), the enzyme that synthesizes triglycerides was required for human dietary




ow

High and Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink,




ow

Low-Cost Vaccine Shows Promise in Cholesterol Reduction

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking vaccine offering a cost-effective approach to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, responsible for perilous plaques




ow

Vortioxetine: Antidepressant Shows Promise in Brain Tumor Treatment

Researchers have identified an medlinkantidepressant/medlink called vortioxetine as a potential treatment for glioblastomas, at least in laboratory settings.




ow

Low-Level Radon Exposure Linked to Childhood Leukemia

An association between medlinkchildhood leukemia/medlink cases and the levels of decaying radon gas present across various U.S. states has been identified.




ow

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).




ow

New Low-cost Biochip Device can Detect Cancer in an Hour

A groundbreaking portable device developed by a team of researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso can quickly and affordably detect colorectal




ow

HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Therapies Show Potential in Bile Duct Cancer Trials

Drugs aimed at HER2-positive breast cancer may also help certain patients with bile duct cancer, as indicated by findings from a patient trial that will




ow

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.




ow

A New Light on Brain Injury: Near-Infrared Therapy Shows Promise

Light therapy administered through the skull was found to accelerate tissue recovery following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) (!--ref1--). Their




ow

How Oxygen Deprivation Drives Cancer Metastasis

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified 16 genes that enable breast cancer cells to survive in the bloodstream after escaping the low-oxygen areas of a tumor.




ow

How Oncolytic Virotherapy Helped Beat Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and it is the second leading cause of death in women. It mainly occurs in middle-aged and older women.




ow

Pre-Budget 2024: Mapping Growth for India's Medical Device Sector

The medical devices industry in India is experiencing remarkable growth, with 2023 revenues reaching approximately (and) #8377;1,04,760 crores (US (Dollor) 12.8 billion).




ow

India's Growing Orthopedic Crisis Drives Demand for Advanced Devices

India is facing a growing burden of orthopedic disorders, fueled by an aging population, rising medlinkobesity rates/medlink, and a high number of road accidents.




ow

How Gut Blastocystis Enhances the Benefits of a Healthy Diet

Common gut microbe called Blastocystis might play a surprising role in how our diet impacts our health, a new study suggests. The research, led by a team




ow

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--).




ow

WISDOM Project: Cross-Border Data Flow and AI to Enhance Wellness

The innovative WISDOM research project, supported by the European Commission, commenced on June 4th-5th, 2024. Its primary goal is to reduce the effects




ow

Good News Policyholders! National Health Claims Now Has 33 Top Health Insurers

A total of 33 prominent companies providing medlinkhealth insurance/medlink in India have become members of the NHCX, which stands for National Health Claims Exchange.




ow

Growing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance

Infections that were once easily treatable are now becoming life-threatening due to the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This alarming trend, highlighted by Dr.




ow

Brain Interprets Visuals Based on Existing Knowledge

The medlinkhuman brain/medlink processes visual information by integrating new observations with pre-existing knowledge. A mechanism for acquiring




ow

Boost for Indian Pharma Sector- Consistent Growth in Exports Continues

The exports of drugs and pharmaceuticals from India are experiencing consistent growth, reflecting an increase of 8.36 percent to reach (Dollor) 2.31 billion in July of this year.




ow

India's Response to the Growing Mpox Threat

The fatal new strain of Mpox bclade 1b/b, often known as monkeypox, initially emerged in Central Africa and has since spread across the continent




ow

Exploring Curiosity Styles: Insights from Wikipedia Browsing Habits

At some point, you might have searched for specific information online, only to end up "going down the Wiki rabbit hole." In this journey, you uncover




ow

How Social Media Likes and Comments Fuel Muscle Dysmorphia in Young Men

A recent Australian study suggests that social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are contributing to unrealistic and unhealthy obsessions with





ow

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.

The post A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




ow

Harnessing Music's Power for Mental Health

New study demonstrates how classical music like Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart influences brain activity, potentially offering new treatments for individuals




ow

India's Rural Mental Health Program Shows Promise

Combining digital healthcare with community-based initiatives can substantially decrease medlinkdepression/medlink, medlinkanxiety/medlink, and




ow

Smartphone Addiction: A Growing Trend Among Sleep-Deprived and Cyberbullied Teens

Excessive smartphone use, lack of sleep, cyberbullying, and poor mental health are all interlinked issues affecting teens in today's digital era. Australian




ow

Lower Suicide Rates Among Opioid Dependent Patients on Treatment

Addressing opioid use disorder significantly decreases the high suicide rate, which is eight times greater than that of the general population, for those with opioid dependence.




ow

From Dawn to Dusk: How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress Levels?

A groundbreaking study has revealed the essential role of gut microbiota in managing stress responses through its interaction with the body's circadian rhythms.




ow

Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world?

Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, IWMI Research Group Leader - Sustainable and Resilient Food Production Systems, discusses the impact of climate change on the world's future, highlighting its effects and implications.

The post Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world? first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).






ow

Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high

IWMI research shows that cocoa farmers in Ghana are interested in solar-powered irrigation pumps but face financial barriers. Policy changes and education are needed.

The post Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





ow

This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region

Powered by AI and earth observation data, the collaboration between IWMI and Google.org will use remote sensing technologies to monitor land, seas, and the atmosphere.

The post This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).






ow

Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply

Tushaar Shah, a Scientist Emeritus at IWMI, comments on the rapid spread of solar pumps among rural communities in many water-starved regions, including India.

The post Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).






ow

ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management

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).



  • In the media
  • water resource management

ow

Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter?

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).






ow

India's Growing Heart Transplant Requirements: Fresh Insights

In India around 50,000 people require medlinkheart transplants/medlink annually, but merely 0.2 percent are fortunate enough to receive suitable donors, say experts.




ow

Higher Mortality Rates in Heart Transplant Patients from Low-Income Groups

Compared to those from non-distressed communities, patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities had a 10% higher relative risk of graft failure




ow

Seeing the Unseen: The Power of Eye Donations

Increasing medlinkeye donations/medlink is shown to be vital for sight-restoring surgeries as a study at the University of Southampton underscores