Enzyme Responsible For Congenital Blindness
...ital blindness in children. The researchers’ study regarding the congenital blinding disease // called Leber congenital amaurosis is published in the August issue of the journal Cell. Researchers suggest that replacement of RPE65, which is lacking in these patients, by gene therapy should correct the blindnes...The Happiness Mantra: “ Crib Less: Earn More
... from 20 to 64 years. The subjects were questioned regarding their age, total family income and general happiness. They were checked for health, education, effects of getting older, race and marital status. The analysis of the responses revealed a relative income effect - the richer you are relative to your ...Elderly People Can Take Up Computers To Fight Depression
...he computer to stay connected with people.The data regarding computer use and depressive symptoms was collected as part of the latest wave of an ongoing longitudinal study that is designed to determine the changes over time in physical health, mental health and social activity of older adults living in lower M...Morality More Effective Than Legality In Preventing Drug Abuse
...eel that illegality does not affect their decision regarding drug abuse....Internet Helps Patients In Finding Info About Their Children's' Health Conditions
...tion based on which they take the crucial decision regarding the treatment procedures // . According to a stud...ort. Nearly all (92 percent) found the information regarding the medical condition was understandable and 90 percent found the information helpful. Most (67 perc...Attitude Towards AIDS Patients – Time For A Change
...attitude to the disease rests largely on ignorance regarding the disease inspite of the massive awareness campaigns that has been conducted so far. Infact, a hardened cultural attitude to the disease has been cultivated, which, up to now, scientific and empirical information have found it difficult to penetrat...Antidepressant Medication Leading To Suicidal Thoughts
...e warning should be given to doctors and patients regarding this peculiar adverse effect of the drug. // The drug has already been banned for use in children and adolescents due to an increased risk of self-harm. The above study was conducted in a group of 916 adults out of whom seven attempted to end their ...MRI, To Detect Remodeling Of Heart and Help Preserve Function
...ntire heart is lost. Clues have also been obtained regarding the regional development of heart disease and the migration to different parts of the heart and cardiovascular system. The scan analyzed different parameters of heart function, including thickness of various heart walls, pumping volume, ejection fr...With New Drug To Fight Against Sleeping, Your Increment Is Not Far Away
... completed. Human trials have also been conducted regarding the safety and efficacy of the drug, yielding similar results. It is proposed to extend the study further into more specific disease conditions like Schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s as targets. The decision has been taken after considering the fact tha...Watch out those of you planning for a predetermined Cesarean Section
...es in newborn and has called for special attention regarding the newborns' oral health. This has been the first study to distinguish between bacterial infection in C-section and vaginally delivered babies. The research has been focused on a caries-causing bacterium that mothers with caries transmit to their n...Will bicycling affect your sexual health?
... increased. In a review article published by him regarding the above-mentioned subject, there has been an analysis about the pathophysiology of the erectile dysfunction (ED) associated with bicycling. It has been reported that high pressures in the perineum while straddling a saddle could be responsible fo...New Infertility test to be offered by Reliance
...icine to educate gynecologists in India and abroad regarding this new evolving specialty....Brain Plays Vital Role In Maintaining Bone Density
...ttle is known," said Prof Bab. "These new findings regarding the action of interleukin 1 on the breakdown of bone tissue indicate a complex neural system controlling bone structure, he said. Osteoporosis is the most widespread degenerative disease in the Western world. It is characterised by the loss of bone ...Medical Management Now Available For Miscarriage
...eriod for a woman, and they remain the best judges regarding the management of miscarriage. Many women taking into consideration the need for surgical intervention would probably appreciate and welcome this treatment modality....Effective Treatment Of Drug Abuse Dependent On Feelings Of Shame Or Guilt
...ainst the same problems. If valuable information regarding this is obtained then perhaps specifically, counselors and other medical providers might effectively work with clients toward decreasing shame-proneness and enhancing guilt-proneness. ...Will you be willing to patch up your vertebrae with cement?
...before injecting cement. A number of questions regarding these two forms of treatment remain unanswered. The advantages of the procedure over the others have not been documented and the risk-benefit ratio is yet to be assessed....Will anxiety regarding fertility treatment affect the chances of conception?
...ntal and psychological trauma. Anxiety of patients regarding the treatment is one of the major factors that have been neglected during the treatment. But surprisingly, the results of the treatment outcome are not related to the stress levels in these patients, according to a recent study. "This means that we ...Time to look into the SPF of your sunscreen
...pening advertisements and the increasing awareness regarding sun screens. However, it has now been argued that ...the assessment of IPF in human skin, and proposals regarding the development of standard techniques for IPF assessment. A number of sunscreens were tested usin...Premature Aging Can Be Managed With Anti-Cancer Drugs In Future
.... In addition it has also provided important clues regarding treating these patients. If the attempts prove successful, then it might be possible to have a cure for the disorder that has been regarded to be incurable.......ave prognostic value, considerable debate remained regarding the timing of the medication. It has been found t...ospital than those not taking the drugs. Evidence regarding the efficacy of the drug is yet to be documented. Considering the fact that the aim of any treatment...