A 19-year-old in China has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, making him the condition's youngest-ever documented case, according to a South China Morning Post report.

Researchers at Beijing's Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University claim that over the course of two years, the man's memory rapidly deteriorated. He was no longer able to recollect recent occurrences or where he had put his belongings.

The patient displayed Alzheimer's disease signs, including memory loss and hippocampus shrinkage, which is thought to be a precursor to the illness. He had to leave high school early due to his sickness.&nbsp;

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The study of the researchers was later published in the&nbsp;<a href="https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad221065" target="_blank">Journal of Alzheimer's Disease</a>&nbsp;on January 31, 2023.

"The study proposed to pay attention to the early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Exploring the mysteries of young people with Alzheimer's disease may become one of the most challenging scientific questions of the future," the authors said in the paper.

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"This is the youngest case ever reported to meet the diagnostic criteria for probable Alzheimer's disease without recognised genetic mutations," the authors added.&nbsp;

The teenager's performance on the commonly used auditory verbal learning test, which measures immediate memory, short-delay free recall, long-delay free recall, and long-delay recognition, was abnormal, the authors stated.

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A 19-year-old in China has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, making him the condition's youngest-ever documented case, according to a South China Morning Post report.

A 19-year-old in China has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, making him the condition's youngest-ever documented case, according to a South China Morning Post report. Researchers at Beijing's Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University claim that over the course of two years, the man's memory rapidly deteriorated. He was no longer able to recollect recent occurrences or where he had put his belongings. The patient displayed Alzheimer's disease signs, including memory loss and hippocampus shrinkage, which is thought to be a precursor to the illness. He had to leave high school early due to his sickness. ALSO READ | Couple welcomes set of rare 'MoMo' twins in US The study of the researchers was later published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease on January 31, 2023. "The study proposed to pay attention to the early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Exploring the mysteries of young people with Alzheimer's disease may become one of the most challenging scientific questions of the future," the authors said in the paper. ALSO WATCH | China's development bank offers support to Pakistan "This is the youngest case ever reported to meet the diagnostic criteria for probable Alzheimer's disease without recognised genetic mutations," the authors added. The teenager's performance on the commonly used auditory verbal learning test, which measures immediate memory, short-delay free recall, long-delay free recall, and long-delay recognition, was abnormal, the authors stated. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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After overcoming great difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, Indian national Arshdeep Singh, 25, arrived in Delhi on Monday after being airlifted from Melbourne, Australia.&nbsp;

Arshdeep has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition and is suffering from chronic renal failure.

For his repatriation, the governments of India and Australia came together. He was sent home via a special flight operated by Qantas, which was exclusively dedicated to Arshdeep and had paramedic equipment on board.&nbsp; 
 
The Consulate General in Melbourne facilitated booking of air-ticket on the Australian carrier. On arrival, he was taken to a hospital in Gurgaon.&nbsp;

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Earlier, his mother, Inderjeet Kaur, had filed a petition at the Delhi High Court seeking the intervention of the Indian government so that she could meet him in Australia. There have been restrictions on the movement between the two countries due to the pandemic. "We are thankful to everyone", Kunwar Singh, brother-in-law of Arshdeep, said. 
 
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Arshdeep Singh at New Delhi airport.

Arshdeep was admitted in St Vincent hospital of Melbourne on June 8. Around the same time, several countries had imposed restrictions for travel to and from India due to the second wave of COVID pandemic. So it took some coordination and knocking on governments' doors so that Arshdeep could come home.

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"A good successful exercise. Glad that he's home safely", Indian envoy to Australia Manpreet Vohra told WION.

Indian World Forum played a key role in the issue. Puneet Singh Chandhok , President of Indian World Forum, said, "I am happy to note our efforts have resulted into success. It was a very difficult task initially, as the medical condition of Arshdeep didn’t allow him to travel. But after an effective coordination with his doctors, the Australian government and the Indian government, a solution was found."

He added, "Qantas considered the request and facilitated his repatriation free of charge. This gesture of Australian carrier is deeply appreciated."&nbsp;

Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and had gone to the country as a student for higher studies. 
 
The Ministry of external affairs's Oceania Division facilitated visa issuance and travel exemption to Australia for Arshdeep's mother. In fact, the ministry also facilitated coordination at immigration and protocol support at the airport during his arrival. Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and has gone to the country as a student for higher studies.&nbsp;

After overcoming great difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, Indian national Arshdeep Singh, 25, arrived in Delhi on Monday after being airlifted from Melbourne, Australia.

After overcoming great difficulties during the COVID-19 crisis, Indian national Arshdeep Singh, 25, arrived in Delhi on Monday after being airlifted from Melbourne, Australia. Arshdeep has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition and is suffering from chronic renal failure. For his repatriation, the governments of India and Australia came together. He was sent home via a special flight operated by Qantas, which was exclusively dedicated to Arshdeep and had paramedic equipment on board. The Consulate General in Melbourne facilitated booking of air-ticket on the Australian carrier. On arrival, he was taken to a hospital in Gurgaon. Also read | Dowry payments still largely taking place in India: Study Earlier, his mother, Inderjeet Kaur, had filed a petition at the Delhi High Court seeking the intervention of the Indian government so that she could meet him in Australia. There have been restrictions on the movement between the two countries due to the pandemic. "We are thankful to everyone", Kunwar Singh, brother-in-law of Arshdeep, said. Arshdeep Singh at New Delhi airport. Arshdeep was admitted in St Vincent hospital of Melbourne on June 8. Around the same time, several countries had imposed restrictions for travel to and from India due to the second wave of COVID pandemic. So it took some coordination and knocking on governments' doors so that Arshdeep could come home. Also read | 17-year-old Indian student who worked on empowering peers among UK’s Diana Award recipients "A good successful exercise. Glad that he's home safely", Indian envoy to Australia Manpreet Vohra told WION. Indian World Forum played a key role in the issue. Puneet Singh Chandhok , President of Indian World Forum, said, "I am happy to note our efforts have resulted into success. It was a very difficult task initially, as the medical condition of Arshdeep didn’t allow him to travel. But after an effective coordination with his doctors, the Australian government and the Indian government, a solution was found." He added, "Qantas considered the request and facilitated his repatriation free of charge. This gesture of Australian carrier is deeply appreciated." Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and had gone to the country as a student for higher studies. The Ministry of external affairs's Oceania Division facilitated visa issuance and travel exemption to Australia for Arshdeep's mother. In fact, the ministry also facilitated coordination at immigration and protocol support at the airport during his arrival. Arshdeep has been in Australia since 2018 and has gone to the country as a student for higher studies.

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For a lot of people, waking up to the smell of freshly-roasted coffee is a must-have and researchers have concluded that it might actually be life-saving.

A new research has suggested that coffee might be linked to lower chances of developing chronic liver diseases. This has come after another previous research has suggested that drinking coffee could help decrease the chances of liver cancer/hepatocellular cancer (HCC).

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"It confirms in a large UK cohort that coffee drinking is protective against severe liver disease," said Prof Paul Roderick, a co-author of the study from the University of Southampton.

The conclusion was made by observing participants aged 40 to 69 who were regular coffee drinkers. After a median period of nearly 11 years, researchers concluded that coffee drinkers had 20 per cent less chance of developing fatty liver or chronic liver diseases, than&nbsp;those who do not consume coffee at all.

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It was also observed that regular coffee drinkers had 49 per cent less chance of dying from chronic liver disease, than non-coffee consumers.

Interestingly, the researchers found out that the chances of chronic liver diseases decreased with an increase in the number of coffee cups per day. The chances declined further up to four cups a day, but “beyond which further increases in consumption provided no additional benefit”.

However, scientists have also urged people to not just consume coffee but also decrease their intake of alcohol to wade off chronic liver diseases.

For a lot of people, waking up to the smell of freshly-roasted coffee is a must-have and researchers have concluded that it might actually be life-saving. A new research has suggested that coffee might be linked to lower chances of developing chronic liver diseases.

For a lot of people, waking up to the smell of freshly-roasted coffee is a must-have and researchers have concluded that it might actually be life-saving. A new research has suggested that coffee might be linked to lower chances of developing chronic liver diseases. This has come after another previous research has suggested that drinking coffee could help decrease the chances of liver cancer/hepatocellular cancer (HCC). Also read | We finally know what causes mesmerising auroras in polar night skies! "It confirms in a large UK cohort that coffee drinking is protective against severe liver disease," said Prof Paul Roderick, a co-author of the study from the University of Southampton. The conclusion was made by observing participants aged 40 to 69 who were regular coffee drinkers. After a median period of nearly 11 years, researchers concluded that coffee drinkers had 20 per cent less chance of developing fatty liver or chronic liver diseases, than those who do not consume coffee at all. Also read | Indian scientists discover four near-Earth asteroids in NASA-backed research programme It was also observed that regular coffee drinkers had 49 per cent less chance of dying from chronic liver disease, than non-coffee consumers. Interestingly, the researchers found out that the chances of chronic liver diseases decreased with an increase in the number of coffee cups per day. The chances declined further up to four cups a day, but “beyond which further increases in consumption provided no additional benefit”. However, scientists have also urged people to not just consume coffee but also decrease their intake of alcohol to wade off chronic liver diseases.

Drinking coffee regularly decreases chances of chronic liver diseases: Study

Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments.&nbsp;

The technique involves altering a person's DNA in a way that pain signals are not transmitted to the spine.

The treatment, which is devised by a California-based startup, could get approval in the next five years.&nbsp;

People suffering from chronic pain are treated with a range of medications and therapies for better pain management and to alleviate the pain.&nbsp;

From anti-neuropathic, non-opioid medicines, opioid analgesics, coanalgesics to adjuvant medicines, among other modes of treatments, chronic pain management involve a host of medicinal mediums, surgical intervention, et cetera.&nbsp;

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) states that some studies estimate the prevalence of chronic pain between 11 per cent to 40 per cent.

In 2016, it was estimated that around 20.4 per cent American adults suffered from chronic pain while about 8 per cent battled high-impact chronic pain.

The new technique therefore raises hopes for people with chronic pain. The technique was devised by conducting studies on mice which showed that quietening the pain gene - by altering a DNA - can cut off the transmission of pain signals to the spine.&nbsp;

 
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Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments.

Ever wonder what would it be like to have a pain-free life? Scientists have now found a way to switch off a pain-related gene, a discovery that could help people who suffering from chronic pain or other severe pain-related ailments. The technique involves altering a person's DNA in a way that pain signals are not transmitted to the spine. The treatment, which is devised by a California-based startup, could get approval in the next five years. People suffering from chronic pain are treated with a range of medications and therapies for better pain management and to alleviate the pain. From anti-neuropathic, non-opioid medicines, opioid analgesics, coanalgesics to adjuvant medicines, among other modes of treatments, chronic pain management involve a host of medicinal mediums, surgical intervention, et cetera. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) states that some studies estimate the prevalence of chronic pain between 11 per cent to 40 per cent. In 2016, it was estimated that around 20.4 per cent American adults suffered from chronic pain while about 8 per cent battled high-impact chronic pain. The new technique therefore raises hopes for people with chronic pain. The technique was devised by conducting studies on mice which showed that quietening the pain gene - by altering a DNA - can cut off the transmission of pain signals to the spine.

Hopes for many battling chronic pain as scientists discover technique to silence pain gene 

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19-year-old Chinese becomes youngest to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease

Speechless: Indian student repatriated from Australia for treatment of chronic disease

Drinking coffee regularly decreases chances of chronic liver diseases: Study

Hopes for many battling chronic pain as scientists discover technique to silence pain gene