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Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Lung Disease Patients

Approximately 80 percent of patients with COPD had low levels of vitamin D, suggesting a link to lung function.

New Risk Factor For Leukopenia In Asians Identified

A genetic variant of the NUDT15 gene could be used to screen Asian populations for sensitivity to thiopurine drugs.

Antivirals Reduce Liver Disease Risk

Two independent studies show that treating hepatitis B early with antiviral drugs can reduce the risk of developing liver disease.

People Who Flush After Drinking Face Greater Hypertension Risk

Researchers have found that people who flush after drinking alcohol are at a higher risk for drinking-related hypertension compared to non-flushers.

New Target Found In Fight Against Obesity

Scientists have identified a potential target for the treatment of obesity-related diseases.

Australia And Korea Team Up To Form 8,000 Km Gigantic Telescope

Australian and Korean radio telescopes have been linked for the first time, forming a system that acts as a telescope 8,000 km across both countries.

Discovery Of Novel Fusion Gene: Hope For Targeted Treatment Of Lung Cancer?

Four research groups, including three based in Asia, have independently identified a novel fusion gene found in a subpopulation of lung tumors.

China & India Has 138 Million Diabetics, Study

An international study reports that the number of adults with diabetes has doubled from 153 million to 347 million between 1980 and 2008.