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Majority of 8-12-Year Olds Subject to Online Threats, According to New Study
More than half of 8-12-year olds worldwide are subject to online threats including cyberbullying, video game addiction, offline meetings and online sexual grooming The 2018 DQ Impact Report, published today in association with the World Economic Forum, finds problems more acute in emerging economies, where internet adoption has been more rapid and less subject to …
Abbott and YRGCARE Announce Unique Collaboration to Study HIV and Viral Hepatitis Patterns in India
PARTNERSHIP COMBINES Abbott’s global expertise of tracking AND characterizing viruses and YRGCARE’s knowledge of HIV and ExTENSIVE REsEARCH NETWORK INDIA becomes the newest addition to Abbott’s global viral surveillance efforts MUMBAI, 9 January 2018 – Strengthening India’s efforts in combating HIV and hepatitis viruses, Abbott has announced its partnership with Y.R. Gaitonde Centre …
Diagnosing, Treating Sleep Apnea in Hospital Improves Survival, Says Study Published by American Journal of Medicine
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Undiagnosed sleep apnea is highly prevalent among hospital patients, and treating it after they’re discharged can improve their chances of long-term survival, according to a ResMed-funded (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) study published in the American Journal of Medicine. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/74629529-resmed-sleep-apnea-study/ The study …
Ricky Ponting invites you to study in Tasmania
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has invited students from the subcontinent to take up or continue their studies in his home state of Tasmania in Australia. Ponting has teamed up with the Tasmanian Government to encourage more students from India to take advantage of Tasmania’s world-class teaching and learning institutions. Ricky’s judgement was always …
Personality traits share genetic links with depression, study shows
People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study suggests. Scientists analysed the DNA of over 300,000 people and found many genes linked to neuroticism – characterised by feelings of anxiety, worry and guilt. The genes are also linked to depression. The findings help shed light on …
Study finds no evidence that offshoring destroys jobs
One of the central planks of globalisation – offshoring – has been found to have no effect on unemployment and on the whole boosts jobs in the home country. A study of nearly 6,000 European service multi-nationals by Nigel Driffield, of Warwick Business School, Vijay Pereira, of the University of Wollongong, and Yama Temourib, of …
More Than Half of Indians Have Felt Anxiety Over Being Unplugged: McAfee Study
Easy Accessibility to Unsecured Wi-Fi Leads Vacationers to Risk Their Privacy Almost one-third (67%) Indians admitted that they would want to completely unplug on a vacation if not for work obligations 68% of Indian parents allow their children to use internet connected devices when they travel with their children 86% of Indians …
Study of artist’s toilet tissues sheds light on gut bugs
In an intriguing collaboration between art and science, New Zealand scientists have compared the bacteria on artist, Billy Apple’s 46-year-old used toilet tissues to 2016 samples from the artist. Their findings substantiate growing evidence that a “core” part of our bacteria population remains stable as we age, and that at least some of the …
Online Transaction on the Rise: Ipsos Study
Mumbai, November 08, 2017: Online Banking usages in India has increased to 78% (a jump of 43% in 3 years) according to an online Ipsos study exploring the changes in shopping habits and environments. Similarly making travel reservation online has increased to 72% (a 32% jump in 3 years) and buying books online has moved …