Research

Research

Repeat MRI scans for pituitary microadenomas may be unnecessary: study suggests

Autopsy and imaging studies have shown that around 10% of adults may have pituitary microadenomas, which are small growths in the pituitary gland. These growths are often found incidentally during an MRI scan and are usually less than 10mm in size.

1y ago

Magic mushroom shows promise as depression treatment: Study

The main psychoactive ingredient found in magic mushrooms can significantly reduce symptoms of difficult-to-treat depression, data from the largest clinical trial ever to test the keenly-watched compound has found.

2y ago

Typhoid-causing bacteria have become increasingly resistant to essential antibiotics and have spread widely over past 30 years

According to a study in The Lancet Microbe, Typhoid-causing bacteria are becoming resistant to necessary antibiotics.

2y ago

A person’s height impacts their risk of multiple diseases

Tall stature increases the risk of peripheral neuropathy and skin and bone infections. According to a new study performed at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in the U.S., a person’s height raises their risk for a variety of diseases.

2y ago

WorldFish-invented ‘G-3’ Rohu grows about 30 per cent more than conventional one

Preliminary results from an experimental farm have shown that the ‘third generation’ or G-3 Rohu invented by WorldFish grows about 30 per cent more than the conventional Rohu fish - says a press release.

2y ago

Salmonella vaccine for poultry contributed to rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

According to a new study recently published in the journal PLOS Genetics, resistant strains in Brazil find that exported poultry rarely causes disease in the UK. In addition, an investigation into the evolution of Salmonella bacteria infecting Brazilian poultry shows that the introduction of a Salmonella vaccine, combined with increasing antibiotic usage by Brazilian farmers, has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains that are less likely to cause human disease.

2y ago

Did you know? / While the fetal clock develops, mom’s behaviour tells the time

During foetal development, before the biological clock starts ticking on its own, genes respond to rhythmic behaviour in the mother.

2y ago

The threat of untreatable gonorrhoea could be tackled using an existing meningitis vaccine

According to findings from a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, meningitis vaccines could help improve protection against gonorrhoea amid rising cases globally and increase bacterial resistance to drugs used to treat the infection.

2y ago

Researchers trial magnetic ‘lockjaw’ against obesity

New Zealand researchers have created a weight-loss device that uses magnets to clamp a patient's jaw together -- hailing it as a new tool against obesity despite critics likening it to an instrument of medieval torture. 

3y ago

Despite Covid-19 pandemic, average life expectancy of Bangladeshis goes up to 72.8 years

The average life expectancy of Bangladeshis has increased to 72.8 years in 2020, during the outbreak of coronavirus, as compared to 72.6 years in 2019, according to a report of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

3y ago

2-day SCBA annual election begins

The two-day annual election to Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) began yesterday.

8y ago

PDB disconnects 7 power lines for arear bills in Ctg

A mobile court of the Power Development Board (PDB), Chittagong, yesterday snapped seven electricity connections

8y ago

Take all-out preparation to implement Paris agreement

Bangladesh should concentrate on capacity building and take all-out preparation to implement the Paris agreement, speakers told a

8y ago

Metro rail: Extra measures to be taken to check noise, shock

Extra measures are to be taken in the Dhaka metro rail project to check noise, shock and vibration in key places like Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Dhaka University and National Museum.

8y ago

Salinity rise to hit coastal districts by 2050

Bangladesh's coastal districts will experience increased salinity by 2050, revealed a scientific study and a mathematical modelling.

8y ago

Challenges still remain: Experts

Though the number of children suffering from undernutrition has been dropping in Bangladesh since 1996,

9y ago

2015 saw 5pc increase

Violence against women and children rose by five percent in 2015 compared to the year before with at least 15 persons falling victim every day, says a report of Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association (BNWLA).

9y ago

Workplace deaths increased last yr

The number of workplace deaths in 2015 was at least 373 in 282 accidents, an increase by 53 from 2014's 271 accidents, says a report

9y ago