ow Cholesterol Lowering Medications are Used to Treat Danes By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ow Study Shows How the Body Makes Triglycerides By www.medindia.net Published On :: The 3-D structure and mode of action of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase-1 (DGAT1), the enzyme that synthesizes triglycerides was required for human dietary Full Article
ow High and Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Higher Dementia Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink, Full Article
ow Low-Cost Vaccine Shows Promise in Cholesterol Reduction By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have developed a groundbreaking vaccine offering a cost-effective approach to lower "bad" LDL cholesterol, responsible for perilous plaques Full Article
ow Vortioxetine: Antidepressant Shows Promise in Brain Tumor Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers have identified an medlinkantidepressant/medlink called vortioxetine as a potential treatment for glioblastomas, at least in laboratory settings. Full Article
ow Low-Level Radon Exposure Linked to Childhood Leukemia By www.medindia.net Published On :: An association between medlinkchildhood leukemia/medlink cases and the levels of decaying radon gas present across various U.S. states has been identified. Full Article
ow CRISPR-Powered Breakthrough: New Blood Cancer Diagnosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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). Full Article
ow New Low-cost Biochip Device can Detect Cancer in an Hour By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking portable device developed by a team of researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso can quickly and affordably detect colorectal Full Article
ow HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Therapies Show Potential in Bile Duct Cancer Trials By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ow Breaking the Silence: How Stigma Delays Men's Breast Cancer Diagnosis By www.medindia.net Published On :: While often perceived as a women's disease, breast cancer affects men as well. Stigma, however, can delay diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening outcomes. Full Article
ow A New Light on Brain Injury: Near-Infrared Therapy Shows Promise By www.medindia.net Published On :: Light therapy administered through the skull was found to accelerate tissue recovery following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) (!--ref1--). Their Full Article
ow How Oxygen Deprivation Drives Cancer Metastasis By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow How Oncolytic Virotherapy Helped Beat Breast Cancer By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow Pre-Budget 2024: Mapping Growth for India's Medical Device Sector By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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). Full Article
ow India's Growing Orthopedic Crisis Drives Demand for Advanced Devices By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow How Gut Blastocystis Enhances the Benefits of a Healthy Diet By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ow How African Americans Develop Emotional Resilience Against Discrimination By www.medindia.net Published On :: African Americans experience racial discrimination at different stages of their lives and they have to learn to cope with the psychological strain (!--ref1--). Full Article
ow WISDOM Project: Cross-Border Data Flow and AI to Enhance Wellness By www.medindia.net Published On :: The innovative WISDOM research project, supported by the European Commission, commenced on June 4th-5th, 2024. Its primary goal is to reduce the effects Full Article
ow Good News Policyholders! National Health Claims Now Has 33 Top Health Insurers By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow Growing Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow Brain Interprets Visuals Based on Existing Knowledge By www.medindia.net Published On :: The medlinkhuman brain/medlink processes visual information by integrating new observations with pre-existing knowledge. A mechanism for acquiring Full Article
ow Boost for Indian Pharma Sector- Consistent Growth in Exports Continues By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow India's Response to the Growing Mpox Threat By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ow Exploring Curiosity Styles: Insights from Wikipedia Browsing Habits By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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 Full Article
ow How Social Media Likes and Comments Fuel Muscle Dysmorphia in Young Men By www.medindia.net Published On :: A recent Australian study suggests that social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are contributing to unrealistic and unhealthy obsessions with Full Article
ow IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:27:14 +0000 Strategy 2024–2030 sets course for the next stage of the organization’s research and innovation journey. The post IWMI’s new strategy shows the way forward for collective action on water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article Press releases corporate strategy
ow A conversation with IWMI’s knowledge management team on enhancing agricultural research with FAO’s AGRIS and AGROVOC programs By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:23:38 +0000 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). Full Article Features agriculture research knowledge management library publications
ow Harnessing Music's Power for Mental Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study demonstrates how classical music like Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart influences brain activity, potentially offering new treatments for individuals Full Article
ow India's Rural Mental Health Program Shows Promise By www.medindia.net Published On :: Combining digital healthcare with community-based initiatives can substantially decrease medlinkdepression/medlink, medlinkanxiety/medlink, and Full Article
ow Smartphone Addiction: A Growing Trend Among Sleep-Deprived and Cyberbullied Teens By www.medindia.net Published On :: Excessive smartphone use, lack of sleep, cyberbullying, and poor mental health are all interlinked issues affecting teens in today's digital era. Australian Full Article
ow Lower Suicide Rates Among Opioid Dependent Patients on Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow From Dawn to Dusk: How Gut Microbes Regulate Stress Levels? By www.medindia.net Published On :: A groundbreaking study has revealed the essential role of gut microbiota in managing stress responses through its interaction with the body's circadian rhythms. Full Article
ow Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi: How is climate change affecting the future of the world? By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:49:41 +0000 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). Full Article In the media radio southern africa tafadzwa mabhaudhi
ow How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:01:35 +0000 IWMI's work in Sri Lanka has helped to restore marshes, enhance biodiversity and improve livelihoods in partnership with government departments and local communities. The post How nature-based solutions can build urban resilience first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ow How to harvest water from clouds of fog By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:33:08 +0000 IWMI's Deputy Director General, Rachael McDonnell, spoke to NPR's Goats and Soda about fog harvesting, a traditional technique that is now being expanded. The post How to harvest water from clouds of fog first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media atmospheric water fog harvesting water scarcity
ow Cocoa farmers in Ghana show strong interest in solar-based irrigation, but pump costs are often too high By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:06:39 +0000 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). Full Article In the media cocoa pump irrigation solar
ow Humming a new tune on World Toilet Day: Creating value through brown gold By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:26:38 +0000 Work by IDS and partners, including IWMI, has looked at urban sanitation challenges in Nepal, India, Ethiopia and Ghana. The post Humming a new tune on World Toilet Day: Creating value through brown gold first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media
ow This new AI-powered platform will help harness water reuse in the MENA region By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:12:55 +0000 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). Full Article In the media AI water reuse
ow Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:14:55 +0000 On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri. The post Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media solar solar irrigation
ow How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:44:44 +0000 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 How a solar revolution in farming is depleting world’s groundwater first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
ow Solar-powered farming is quickly depleting the world’s groundwater supply By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:25:28 +0000 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). Full Article In the media groundwater solar irrigation
ow Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:03:45 +0000 IWMI and CGIAR are among the organizations helping to scale up the Enviro-Champs initiative. The post Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media citizen science contamination freshwater
ow 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
ow 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
ow 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
ow Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals By www.iwmi.org Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:59:24 +0000 Indus Telemetry has been installed by IWMI under the USAID-funded Water Management for Enhanced Productivity project. The post Pakistan gets cutting-edge technology to monitor water flow in irrigation canals first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Full Article In the media irrigation water management
ow 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
ow India's Growing Heart Transplant Requirements: Fresh Insights By www.medindia.net Published On :: 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. Full Article
ow Higher Mortality Rates in Heart Transplant Patients from Low-Income Groups By www.medindia.net Published On :: Compared to those from non-distressed communities, patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities had a 10% higher relative risk of graft failure Full Article
ow Seeing the Unseen: The Power of Eye Donations By www.medindia.net Published On :: Increasing medlinkeye donations/medlink is shown to be vital for sight-restoring surgeries as a study at the University of Southampton underscores Full Article