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IWMI project enables fast access to petabytes of analysis-ready water data in Africa

Actionable information from earth observation data will enable better water management for African governments, communities and companies.

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FAO and IWMI’s milestone book gives actionable guidelines on water quality for agriculture

Researchers offer technical solutions and best agricultural practices related to water quality, risk assessment and mitigation.

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IWMI part of global, five-year program to build sustainable food systems

IWMI will implement the Innovation Lab for Irrigation & Mechanization Systems, funded by USAID and led by University of Nebraska.

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IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management

Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.

The post IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Is Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test a Reliable Fertility Prediction Tool?

Internet and social media sites contain misinformation on Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) test. However, a study finds that most medlinkwomen/medlink




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Women are More Vulnerable to Tech-Driven Stress

medlinkWomen/medlink face a higher risk of digital overload than men when managing work and family through technology, according to Lancaster University




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Pregnancy After Tubal Sterilization: Is It Possible?

Tubal sterilization, as known as tubal ligation or female sterilization, is surgical procedure to prevent medlinkpregnancy/medlink. Although the possibility




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Got Acne? Blame Your Period Delay Pills

Planning for a vacation? Got wedding? Got a puja to attend that you absolutely cannot miss? A woman's period will always arrive just in time to shatter important plans.




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New Blood Test Pinpoints Preeclampsia Risk During Labor

Routine blood tests may identify laboring women at risk for preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death as per research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY (Regd) 2024 annual meeting.




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Extreme Heat Doubles Hospitalisation Risk for Metabolic Disorder Patients

As climate change continues to drive up summer temperatures, a decade-long study from Spain has uncovered a startling revelation: on the hottest days,




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Growing Threat of Nitrous Oxide to Public Health and Climate

Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is rapidly accelerating climate change and damaging the ozone layer. This jeopardizes the 1.5 degrees Celsius




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When Puppy Joy Turns to Puppy Blues!

Welcoming a puppy home can trigger 'puppy blues,' akin to baby blues, with many dog owners feeling anxious, weary, or frustrated (!--ref1--). According




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Starch and Sucrose-Reduced Diet For Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients experienced significant symptom relief by reducing sugar and starch intake. This improvement was comparable to




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Detect Tooth Decay More Accurately With Invisible Light

Dental caries also called 'dental cavities' or 'tooth decay,' can be debilitating. Modern dentistry has tried-and-tested solutions for treating caries without the need to remove the tooth altogether.




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Blood Donation Programs Help Reveal Life Threatening Genetic Cholesterol Condition

Blood donation programs were found to help identify donors with the often undiagnosed genetic disorder familial hypercholesterolemia, which results in




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High Cholesterol Levels In Young Age Can Lead To Heart Problems by Middle Age

Teenagers with high cholesterol levels have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular events during middle age, according to a




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Blood Fats Predict the Onset of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Measuring various types of fats in the blood ("lipidomics") can predict the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)




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No Survival Gain from Extended Lymph Node Removal in Bladder Cancer

Extended lymph node removal during surgery for localized muscle-invasive medlinkbladder cancer/medlink does not improve patient survival(!--ref1--).




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Blood Test Helps Improve Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

An experimental blood test detects early-stage medlinkpancreatic cancer/medlink more effectively than existing tests, stated study published in iCancer Letters/i (!--ref1--).




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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).




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Fighting Glioblastoma: New Target Offers Hope for Brain Cancer Treatment

Newly discovered targets may hold the key to effectively treating glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. These targets were identified by screening




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Union Health Minister of India Launches 3 New Initiatives to Support Public Health Facilities

J. P. Nadda, the Union Health Minister of India, unveils three new medlinkpublic health/medlink initiatives in Delhi - National Capital Region (NCR),




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A Recipe for Trouble: School Kids Fall Sick After Eating Mushrooms

Thirteen schoolchildren in a village in West Bengal's Bankura district fell ill after eating medlinkmushrooms/medlink they cooked at an Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) center.




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Preventable Blindness Crisis: Over 85% of Cases in India

India, a nation known for its resilience and progress, is burdened by a preventable blindness crisis. Over 85% of its blind citizens could have seen the light if early measures had been taken.




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"Blockbuster" T Cells on Immune Health

In the intricate ecosystem of the medlinkgut microbiome/medlink, where various bacteria influence immunity and health outcomes, understanding their




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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




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From Gut to Brain: Possible Link Between GI Disorders and Intracranial Aneurysm

A potential connection has been found between certain Gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes and the formation and rupture of intracranial (brain) aneurysms,




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WHO Warns of Possible Polio Outbreak in War-torn Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) is raising serious concerns about a potential polio outbreak in the war-torn Gaza Strip. The alarm comes after the






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Severe summer weather ruins crops in Asia and Africa causing vegetable prices to skyrocket

Discover how IWMI researchers are using climate-smart agriculture to combat low crop yields in the Global South.

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Unnoticed Mental Health Problems: The Main Reason Behind Youth Suicide

medlinkMental health/medlink problems often go unnoticed in youth who commit suicide, reports a new study. Three out of five youth who died by suicide in the U.




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Black Counselors and Psychologists are More Prone to Burnout and Racial Trauma

medlinkBurnout/medlink and race-based traumatic stress take a toll on Black mental health professionals (BMHPs), reports a new study. h2COVID-19




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Does Heavy Metal Cadmium Cause Memory Problems?

Cadmium, a heavy metal present in air, water, food, and soil, can affect mental health and cause memory problems, according to a new study. A new study




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Tackling Global Gambling Harms: A Public Health Crisis

Stronger global regulatory measures are required to reduce commercial gambling's influence on global health and well-being. It is estimated that b80





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IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan

IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan.

The post IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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Indian Organ Donation Day: A Day of Double Victory for MOHAN Foundation

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li MOHAN Foundation was awarded the title of the best NGO for its outstanding contributions to




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Bloodless Liver Transplant Saves Two Young Girls in India

In a pioneering medical achievement, medical professionals in Faridabad, Haryana, have accomplished liver transplants in two young girls diagnosed with




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More Transplants Possible: Study Offers Hope With New Technique

In the United States, around 30-40% of potential donor hearts are excluded from transplant consideration due to insufficient function. This limits available




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India Appeals for Stem Cell Donors to Battle Blood Disorders

Experts emphasize India's urgent requirement for stem cell donors to combat medlinkblood cancer/medlink, which claims the lives of over 70,000 individuals annually (!--ref1--).




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World's First CRISPR-Based Gene Therapy for Blood Disorders

Nobel Prize-winning inventors of CRISPR, awarded in 2020, have seen their gene-editing tool gain approval in the UK for the first-ever therapy targeting




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Blood Test Discovers Fetal Genetic Disorders

A groundbreaking screening test, desNIPT, has proven effective in detecting fetal gene changes, pivotal in severe congenital conditions. Utilizing a blood




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Genetic Blueprint for Longevity

Genetic predisposition towards greater muscle strength is associated with a longer medlinklifespan /medlink and reduced vulnerability to common diseases,




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Gene Therapy Restores Vision for Patients Born Blind

Patients born with genetic medlinkblindness/medlink experienced significant visual improvements after a single treatment with gene therapy developed