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Over 10 million older adults in India likely have dementia: AI study

More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according to a first-of-its-kind study. The research, published in the journal Neuroepidemiology, used an artificial intelligence (AI) technique known as semi-supervised machine learning to analyse data from 31,477 older adults. The international team of researchers found that the prevalence rate of dementia in adults aged 60 or over in India could be 8.44 per cent -- equating to 10.08 million older adults in the country. This compares to prevalence rates recorded in similar age groups of 8.8 per cent in the US, 9 per cent in the UK and between 8.5 and 9 per cent in Germany and France, they said. The prevalence of dementia was greater for those who were older, were females, received no education, and lived in rural areas, the researchers found. "Our research was based on the first and only nationally representative aging study in

Indian students face challenges in finding jobs after studying abroad: Rpt

Despite the potential advantages of studying abroad, many Indian students face difficulties finding employment after returning home, according to a study by a Canada-based education firm.

Omicron variant still infected those with early Covid-19 cases, shows study

Those who were infected with alpha, beta and delta variants were only 36% better protected from reinfection with omicron about 10 months later than people who hadn't had the disease

New eye-tracking test to quantify toddlers' attention to motherese: Study

A recent study has created a novel eye-tracking technique to measure toddlers' attention to motherese

Three million people in India at risk of flooding by glacial lakes: Study

Three million people in India are at risk of flooding caused by glacial lakes, the highest number of those exposed in the world, according to new study. The study by an international team led by scientists at UK's Newcastle University, UK is the first global assessment of areas at greatest risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, it estimates that 15 million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes. The researchers, which also identified priority areas for mitigation, said more than half the globally exposed populations are found in just four countries: India, Pakistan, Peru, and China. India and Pakistan contain the highest number of exposed people -- nearly three million and two million people respectively, or one-third of the global total combined -- while Iceland contains the least (260 people), they said. As the climate gets warmer, glaciers retreat and meltwater collects at the fr

Anti-inflammatory patterns explain fatigue in long Covid patients : Study

Researchers have detected an anti-inflammatory pattern in long Covid patients, which helps in understanding better what causes fatigue in patients with long term symptoms of the disease. The researchers at the University of Vienna, Austria, have now presented new evidence of triggers for fatigue following SARS-COV-2 infection. The team of researchers showed that an exaggerated anti-inflammatory response is likely to be responsible for long Covid syndrome (LCS). The study has been published in "iScience". Today, millions of people suffer from LCS, which significantly affects their quality of life. However, it is not easy to diagnose and treat due to a lack of understanding of the underlying disease mechanisms. The diagnosis and treatment of LCS is still very difficult, and there is only little knowledge about the factors causing accompanying symptoms. According to the study, the team of researchers, led by chemist Christopher Gerner, have now turned their attention to LCS using mass

LinkedIn ran social experiments on over 20 million users for 5 years

LinkedIn's algorithmic experiments may come as a surprise to millions of people because the company did not inform users that the tests were underway

US researchers get $1.6 mn grant to confirm link between Covid, dementia

As the world witnesses a rise in brain-related disorders in the ongoing Covid pandemic, the Pennsylvania State University has been awarded a $1.6 mn grant to dig deeper and find link between the two

New study finds out why Covid's Omicron variant is highly transmissible

Study comparing four variants of SARS-CoV-2 shows how the Omicron variant is adept at entering cells and escaping neutralization from existing vaccines or prior infection

Covid vaccine's protection short-lived, booster shots essential: Study

Vaccine's strong protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus is short-lived and dependable; requires up-to-date boosters that are adapted to address changes that occur as part of virus' natural evolution

Unlucky fat genes to blame for obesity disease risks, finds UK study

They also found some other diseases previously thought to be related to someone's weight, such as Alzheimer's, appear to be unconnected

Ethnic diversity helps identify more diabetes-related genomic regions

By including multi-ethnic participants, a large-scale genetic study by the University of Exeter has identified more regions of the genome linked to type-2 diabetes-related traits

Arthritis drug may improve early stages of heart disease, says Study

The study, published in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, linked treatment of RA with improvements in vascular stiffness -- an indicator of CVD

Study identifies nanobody that may prevent Covid-19 from entering cells

The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that this nanobody has the potential to be developed as an antiviral treatment against Covid-19

SARS antibodies can block coronavirus infection, claim researchers

They experimented with 25 different types of antibodies -- which target specific protein spikes on viruses -- to see if they could prevent cells becoming infected with COVID-19

Brains have coping mechanism to counter adverse effects of ageing: Study

Communication between the two brain hemispheres increases with age

New study finds Jupiter to be the largest, oldest planet in solar system

Formation of the planet had never been dated until now