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Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration
Reports indicate that 70 percent of astronauts on extended ISS missions develop vision issues linked to spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). The condition, caused by fluid shifts in microgravity, leads to optic nerve swelling, vision impairment, and structural eye changes. While symptoms often reverse upon return to Earth, the long-...
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Astronauts' Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions
Extended space missions, such as those aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are linked to significant ocular changes in astronauts. These changes, collectively termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affect around 70 percent of astronauts. A recent study found reductions in ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and ocu...
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Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its crucial role in gene regulation. Their groundbreaking research, which began with tiny worms, has uncovered how microRNAs regulate protein production, impacting areas such as cancer, eye diseases, and even microbial interac...
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First Face Transplant With an Eye Reportedly Does Not Show Any Signs of Rejects After a Year
In May 2023, Aaron James, an electrical lineman, became the first person to undergo a partial face transplant that included an eye. Now, a year later, doctors from New York University Langone Health report no signs of rejection, with blood flow reaching the transplanted eye. However, despite this positive development, James remains unable to see fr...
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Conjunctivitis Recovery: Follow These Do's And Don'ts To Take Care Of Your Eyes
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is the most common type of eye infection. It is highly contagious and affects people of all ages.
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India Eyes New Drugs Law After Deaths Linked To Country-Made Cough Syrups
A new drugs bill will be taken up for consideration next week on rules for importing, manufacturing and selling medicines in India, according to a parliamentary notice on Thursday.
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Amazon Eyeing This Potential $100 Million Investment In India: Report
Growth of e-pharmacies has left many traders in the country feeling threatened, who say online drugstores can contribute to medicine sales without proper verification
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Ambulance, Langar, Clotheslines, Detergent: Farmers Ready For Long Haul
The farmers' blockade continues for a sixth straight day at Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border, where trailers filled with provisions, including food, water and medicines, stretch as far as the eye can see
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Nations Eyeing Gilead's Covid Drug Should Take Note Of Failed Trial: WHO
Health officials reviewing Gilead Science Inc's remdesivir against COVID-19 should consider all evidence, including a trial in which the medicine failed, before giving it the green light, the top WHO scientist said on Friday.
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Sensex Falls Over 350 Points; Metal, Banking Shares Worst Hit
Dr Reddy's Labs was top Nifty gainer, the stock rose 3 per cent to Rs 4,763 after it announced launch of eye allergy drop medicine in the US market.
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Celebrity Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Calls Nimbu A Superfood And Here's Why
Rujuta Diwekar: Nimbu is known to have many medicinal and healing properties that remain hitherto unknown. Here's why it's a superfood in its own right!
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This One Herb Is All You Need For Healthy Lungs, Eyes And Digestive System
Rosemary benefits: Rosemary is known for its medicinal properties and can be used to alleviate topain, boost immunity, improve memory and even promote hair growth.
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In Haryana, Probe Into Botched-Up Eye Surgeries, 38 Badly Affected
A team of doctors at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Haryana's Rohtak, fear that many patients who underwent cataract surgeries at a government hospital between February 27 and March 11, could lose their sight after "mishandled procedure and incorrect medicines". Thirty-eight patients were moved to the PGIMS after they co...
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Suffering From Chronic Fever? This Ayurvedic Herb Could Be Of Great Help
Some common health benefits of giloy are boosting immunity and digestion, treating chronic fever, is effective in reducing blood sugar levels and can also treat eye disorders. Moreover, in case of asthma, giloy can reduce its symptoms.
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Blemishes On Her Face Kept Moving. It Was A Parasitic Worm Under Her Skin
First, it appeared as a tiny blemish under the eye. But over the next two weeks, the 32-year-old woman watched it move - snapping photos as it formed bumps above her eye before it made its way down into her lip, forcing her mouth to swell. It was a parasite - and it was living inside her face.
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Astronaut Vision Changes in Space, Pose Risks for Mars Exploration
Reports indicate that 70 percent of astronauts on extended ISS missions develop vision issues linked to spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). The condition, caused by fluid shifts in microgravity, leads to optic nerve swelling, vision impairment, and structural eye changes. While symptoms often reverse upon return to Earth, the long-...
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Astronauts' Vision Problems Linked to Prolonged Space Exposure, Posing Risks for Mars Missions
Extended space missions, such as those aboard the International Space Station (ISS), are linked to significant ocular changes in astronauts. These changes, collectively termed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS), affect around 70 percent of astronauts. A recent study found reductions in ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and ocu...
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Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering microRNA and its crucial role in gene regulation. Their groundbreaking research, which began with tiny worms, has uncovered how microRNAs regulate protein production, impacting areas such as cancer, eye diseases, and even microbial interac...
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First Face Transplant With an Eye Reportedly Does Not Show Any Signs of Rejects After a Year
In May 2023, Aaron James, an electrical lineman, became the first person to undergo a partial face transplant that included an eye. Now, a year later, doctors from New York University Langone Health report no signs of rejection, with blood flow reaching the transplanted eye. However, despite this positive development, James remains unable to see fr...
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Conjunctivitis Recovery: Follow These Do's And Don'ts To Take Care Of Your Eyes
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is the most common type of eye infection. It is highly contagious and affects people of all ages.
-
India Eyes New Drugs Law After Deaths Linked To Country-Made Cough Syrups
A new drugs bill will be taken up for consideration next week on rules for importing, manufacturing and selling medicines in India, according to a parliamentary notice on Thursday.
-
Amazon Eyeing This Potential $100 Million Investment In India: Report
Growth of e-pharmacies has left many traders in the country feeling threatened, who say online drugstores can contribute to medicine sales without proper verification
-
Ambulance, Langar, Clotheslines, Detergent: Farmers Ready For Long Haul
The farmers' blockade continues for a sixth straight day at Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border, where trailers filled with provisions, including food, water and medicines, stretch as far as the eye can see
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Nations Eyeing Gilead's Covid Drug Should Take Note Of Failed Trial: WHO
Health officials reviewing Gilead Science Inc's remdesivir against COVID-19 should consider all evidence, including a trial in which the medicine failed, before giving it the green light, the top WHO scientist said on Friday.
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Sensex Falls Over 350 Points; Metal, Banking Shares Worst Hit
Dr Reddy's Labs was top Nifty gainer, the stock rose 3 per cent to Rs 4,763 after it announced launch of eye allergy drop medicine in the US market.
-
Celebrity Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar Calls Nimbu A Superfood And Here's Why
Rujuta Diwekar: Nimbu is known to have many medicinal and healing properties that remain hitherto unknown. Here's why it's a superfood in its own right!
-
This One Herb Is All You Need For Healthy Lungs, Eyes And Digestive System
Rosemary benefits: Rosemary is known for its medicinal properties and can be used to alleviate topain, boost immunity, improve memory and even promote hair growth.
-
In Haryana, Probe Into Botched-Up Eye Surgeries, 38 Badly Affected
A team of doctors at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Haryana's Rohtak, fear that many patients who underwent cataract surgeries at a government hospital between February 27 and March 11, could lose their sight after "mishandled procedure and incorrect medicines". Thirty-eight patients were moved to the PGIMS after they co...
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Suffering From Chronic Fever? This Ayurvedic Herb Could Be Of Great Help
Some common health benefits of giloy are boosting immunity and digestion, treating chronic fever, is effective in reducing blood sugar levels and can also treat eye disorders. Moreover, in case of asthma, giloy can reduce its symptoms.
-
Blemishes On Her Face Kept Moving. It Was A Parasitic Worm Under Her Skin
First, it appeared as a tiny blemish under the eye. But over the next two weeks, the 32-year-old woman watched it move - snapping photos as it formed bumps above her eye before it made its way down into her lip, forcing her mouth to swell. It was a parasite - and it was living inside her face.
