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CGIAR EMD Ismahane Elouafi discusses food security and climate solutions on Agro América

Ismahane Elouafi, CGIAR’s Executive Managing Director, discusses the global research consortium’s vital role in transforming food, land, and water systems.

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Dispelling Myths About Organ Donation

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director, M. Srinivas, advocates dispelling myths about medlinkorgan donation/medlink and emphasizes




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Higher Mortality Rates in Heart Transplant Patients from Low-Income Groups

Compared to those from non-distressed communities, patients from socioeconomically disadvantaged communities had a 10% higher relative risk of graft failure




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2 US Lung Transplant Patients Afflicted by Deadly Bacterial Infection

Two individuals in the United States who received lung transplants have contracted a lethal Legionella bacterial infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (!--ref1--).




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Second-Ever Pig Heart Transplant Rescues Ailing Patient in the U.S.

In a second historic procedure, surgeons in the United States successfully transplanted a medlinkpig heart/medlink into a patient suffering from end-stage




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Karnataka Adopts Tamil Nadu's Organ Donation Policy

The Karnataka government is in the process of formulating a policy similar to Tamil Nadu State's organ donation policy to honor organ donors and their




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Brain-Dead Man's Organs Saves 4 Lives

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li A 28-year-old man who was brain dead had his kidneys, lungs, and liver successfully transplanted




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Liver Transplantation Made Easy With Perfusion Machine

A hypothermic oxygenated perfusion machine can preserve donor livers safely for a longer time without compromising donor liver quality. This enabled to




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Resilience Rewritten: Painter Gets Bilateral Hand Transplantation

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li Tragic train accident renders Delhi painter handless/li liOrgan donation offers newfound




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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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Kids Dash for Organ Donation: Promoting Life and Hope

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points" liChildren and parents unite for organ donation awareness/li liInspiring stories of transplant




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Unhealthy Gut Microbiome Linked to Increased Mortality Risk Post-Organ Transplant

Gut indicates that patterns of an 'unhealthy' gut microbiome are linked to an increased risk of death following a solid organ transplant (!--ref1--).




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Liver Transplants Superior for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

medlinkColorectal cancer/medlink frequently metastasizes to the liver, and for some patients, surgical removal of liver tumors is not feasible. A




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Transform Lives: Support Deceased Organ Donation in India

Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, emphasized the need to promote deceased organ donation in India (!--ref1--).




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Toxoplasma-Positive Kidney Donors No Longer Shunned! Relief for Transplant Patients

The availability of medlinkdonor kidneys/medlink can be enhanced! This is the outcome of a recent investigation conducted by UC Davis Health. Transplant




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A New Lease on Life: Uterus Transplants Bring Hope to Infertility

medlinkUterine transplants/medlink (!--ref1--), though relatively new, have shown promising results. Since the first procedure in 2011, over 100 transplants have been performed globally.




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Genotype Linked to Short-Lifespan Affects 1 in 25 People

A new study found that 1 in 25 people had a genotype that is associated with a short lifetime. It disclosed that a pathogenic variant in the BRCA2 gene,




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Gene Dyrk1a Linked to Heart Defects in Down Syndrome Identified

Leveraging genetic mapping, scientists pinpointed a gene on human chromosome 21 named Dyrk1a. In the mouse model of medlinkDown syndrome/medlink,




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Over 275 Million Genetic Variants Unlock the Key to Health Mysteries

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), US have identified over 275 million medlinkgenetic variants/medlink that were not previously reported.




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Stem Cell Therapy in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Stem cell therapy emerges as a viable and safe choice for individuals grappling with challenging traumatic medlinkspinal cord injuries/medlink, said experts (!--ref1--).




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Children Born Via Frozen and Fresh Embryo Transfer Show Similar Metabolic Health

Children born through frozen embryo transfer have metabolic profiles similar to those born through fresh embryo transfer, according to a study published




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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




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ALS Diagnosis Simplified: New Blood Test Shows 98% Accuracy

medlinkAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis/medlink (ALS) is a medlinkneurodegenerative disease/medlink that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord.




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Lipoprotein(a): The Hidden Genetic Risk for Heart Disease

Lipoprotein(a) is a lipid particle and a common genetic cause of cardiovascular diseases. 20% of the world population carries this genetic risk factor (!--ref1--).




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Harnessing Distant Genetic Links to Diagnose Rare Cardiac Disorders

Analysis of shared genomic segments, which indicate distant "relatedness," has uncovered undiagnosed cases of biLong QT syndrome, a rare condition




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Genes Shaping Human Brain Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The human brain's extended development is distinct among mammals and is believed to enhance our advanced learning capabilities. Disruptions in this process




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Combination of Chikungunya and Zika Virus Linked to Stroke

Combination of two deadly mosquito-borne viruses may trigger a stroke, according to a new research study. The study is published in the iThe Lancet Neurology.




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Connection Between COVID-19 and Mortality Among Cancer Patients

More than 185 million people worldwide have been affected by COVID-19. There have been 4 million COVID-19-related deaths with more than 129,000 deaths in the UK alone.




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Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of Diligence in Heart Disease

Lower diligence in type 2 diabetes patients increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for better heart health.




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How Diabetes Risk Genes Weaken Cellular Resilience

Discover how diabetes risk genes impair cellular resilience, making cells more vulnerable to stress and damage, contributing to the development of diabetes.




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Male Infertility: Fresh Insights

A novel genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility has been discovered by Newcastle University scientists. This breakthrough




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Link Between Inflammation, Ill Health and Serial Break-ups in Men

Inflammation in men may be strongly related to years lived alone and/or serial break-ups, thereby indicating the heightened risk of ill health and death




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Do Men Infected With COVID-19 Have Semen Problems Like Infertility?

Scientists have long suspected that COVID-19 causes infertility in men who take it. These new findings suggest that COVID-19 also alters levels of fertility-related




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Is There a Link Between Heart Failure and Y Chromosome in Men?

It is now a little clearer why a condition that often occurs in older men, showing a large number of hematopoietic cells showing loss of the Y chromosome,




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Reproductive Crisis: Sperm Counts Decline Globally

The first meta-analysis to demonstrate declining sperm counts among men from South and Central America, Asia, and Africa has been published in the journal iHuman Reproduction Update/i.




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Does Sub-chronic Psychological Stress Affect Male Fertility

Sub-chronic psychological stress may adversely affect male fertility, reports a latest study conducted in the Banares Hindu University, (BHU) a Central




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Redefining Masculinity With the Rise of Male Self-Care

Rapidly shifting trends show that men's skincare extends beyond traditional practices, such as using herbal soap and post-shave products, as self-care




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Social Isolation Associated With Reduced Bone Quality in Males

Is there any connection between social isolation and medlinkbone health/medlink? According to research presented at ENDO 2023, the annual meeting




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How Does Testosterone Affect Brain at Different Stages of Life?

medlinkTestosterone/medlink is a hormone that exists in both humans and other animals. It is believed to play a role in regulating sexual desire, or libido, specifically in men.




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How Sperm Formation May Impact Fertility?

medlinkInfertility/medlink might be linked to changes in sperm amino acids, as researchers investigate the intricate molecular aspects of medlinksperm




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Treating Urinary Symptoms in Elderly Men may Reduce Mortality Risk

Men aged 50 or older who successfully treat their medlinklower urinary tract symptoms/medlink (LUTS) have a reduced mortality risk in the subsequent




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Remodelling Signal Pathways in Prostate Cancer - A New Therapeutic Target!

medlinkCancer/medlink-causing mutations in prostate cancer hyperactivate PI3K signaling, leading to cancer cell growth. PLEKHS1, a largely unknown




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Does Mobile Phone Use Impact Semen Quality in Young Men?

Among young men, regular mobile phone users showed a 21% decrease in both total sperm count and sperm concentration compared to infrequent users. Men