'Hunger hormone' may treat artery disease
The appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin could be used to treat an advanced form of peripheral artery disease characterised by pain at rest, non-healing ulcers, and gangrene, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.
Dec 17, 2015, 11:24 AM IST
New approach to preserving organs for later use
Researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) have discovered a new approach to preserving tissues and even organs for later use.
Nov 30, 2015, 18:56 PM IST
New method removes nanoparticles from blood with ease
A team of US engineers has developed a new technology that uses an electrical field to easily and quickly isolate drug-delivery nanoparticles from the blood.
Nov 23, 2015, 13:53 PM IST
Single drop blood tests many not be accurate
Just a single drop of blood in fingerprick test may not produce accurate results, warns a new study.
Nov 18, 2015, 12:56 PM IST
Scientists redefine how human blood is made
Turning conventional wisdom on its head, a team of Canadian scientists has discovered a completely new view of how human blood is made.
Nov 06, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
Protein in blood can predict fatal kidney disease
Researchers have found that presence of a protein in blood can be an early indicator of end-stage renal disease -- and ultimately of death -- in people with hypertension.
Oct 20, 2015, 12:52 PM IST
Government allows transfer of blood between blood banks
The ministry has also fixed an exchange value for surplus plasma available at some blood banks in the country.
Oct 19, 2015, 14:20 PM IST
New low-cost printer tracks HIV patients' health
US researchers have patented a low-cost printer that helps HIV patients living in low-resource settings track the health of their cells.
Oct 18, 2015, 18:16 PM IST
Over 200 policemen donate blood for dengue patients
A total of 208 Delhi Police personnel on Wednesday donated blood for dengue patients in the national capital.
Oct 07, 2015, 23:23 PM IST
Insulin pumps safe for up to five years: Study
Insulin pumps are safe for up to five years in patients with type 2 diabetes and could be a useful option for those who have failed to control their blood glucose levels through insulin injections, according to a new study.
Oct 01, 2015, 20:47 PM IST
Anti-diabetic drug-risk knowledge gap highlighted
A new study has highlighted a possible gap in scientific knowledge about a family of drugs that are used to treat Type 2 diabetes.
Sep 19, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
