Managing the Dual Challenge: Diabetes and Hearing Loss Interconnection

Managing the Dual Challenge: Diabetes and Hearing Loss Interconnection

Diabetes compromises the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to ear infections, which can further exacerbate hearing loss. Dr Mahesh D M Consultant, Endocrinology, Aster CMI Hospital shares how to manage the connection between diabetes and hearing loss Diabetes, a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, affects millions worldwide. Beyond its widely recognized …

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Study tracks long COVID’s shifting course in general population

Study tracks long COVID’s shifting course in general population

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers examined the natural history of long COVID in a general population cohort. Understanding the natural history and scale of long COVID is essential for social and healthcare planning. Most studies report long COVID prevalence at a single time point after infection, and there is …

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ICJ genocide case: What Israel argued on Day 2 | Explained News

ICJ genocide case: What Israel argued on Day 2 | Explained News

On the second day of proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel on Friday (December 12), Israel’s representatives presented their defence, premised on the argument that its actions constituted “self-defence” against Hamas’s attack on October 7. Amidst Israel’s continuing assault on Gaza which have killed almost 24,000 …

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NCLAT refuses to stay Zee-Sony merger, next hearing on 8 January

NCLAT refuses to stay Zee-Sony merger, next hearing on 8 January

New Delhi: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday denied a plea from Axis Finance and IDBI Bank for a stay on the merger between Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) and Sony Pictures Networks India. The tribunal issued a notice to ZEEL, emphasizing that the progress of the merger hinges on court decisions. It, …

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Herpes zoster vaccination and healthy aging: Study connect the dots

Herpes zoster vaccination and healthy aging: Study connect the dots

In a recent article published in Npj Vaccines, researchers describe how vaccination with recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) could help prevent Herpes Zoster (HZ) infection (or shingles) and support healthy aging. Study: Healthy ageing: Herpes zoster infection and the role of zoster vaccination. Image Credit: BaLL LunLa/Shutterstock.com Background Reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) due to declining immunity causes HZ, a …

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Newly Discovered Technique Found to Repair Damaged Hearing Cells, according to Studies

Newly Discovered Technique Found to Repair Damaged Hearing Cells, according to Studies

The study shows that delicate hearing cells can repair themselves from damage caused by loud noises or other forms of stress. (Image: Shutterstock) These hair-like structures are known as stereocilia, and the new research shows a process they use to repair themselves. Researchers have discovered a mechanism through which cells responsible for hearing can repair …

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