Washington, Nov 11: Researchers from Emory University School of Medicine suggest that analysing daily rhythms in the activity of cells that line blood vessels may help explain why heart attacks and strokes often occur during early morning hours.
According to Dr Ibhar Al Mheid, a postdoctoral cardiology researcher at Emory, endothelial cells serve as the interface between the blood and the arteries, controlling arterial tone and helping to prevent clots that lead to strokes and heart attacks.
The researchers sought to determine the circadian pattern of both endothelial function -- the ability of blood vessels to relax -- and the abundance of the progenitor cells.
Mumbai, Nov. 11: A bleak global economic outlook resulted in the Bombay Stock Exchange''s 30-share Sensex losing about 300 points in early morning trade on Tuesday.
In opening trade, the National Stock Exchange’s benchmark Nifty fell 35 points to 3112.
According to an Economic Times report, a safe strategy would be to get into the market again only if it closes above the 3250 mark.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Haitian President Rene Preval said the weakness of the state and the flouting of building regulations were responsible for a school collapse that cost the lives of at least 93 children.
"The anarchy in the construction sector is the root of the tragedy," Preval told Radio Metropole Monday night.
The lawlessness was a result of the weakness of the state, which also caused lives to be endangered in natural catastrophes, he said.
This year, about 800 Haitians died in tropical storms, often being buried underneath their collapsed homes.
Manila - Sixteen Muslim separatist rebels were killed in clashes with government troops in the southern Philippines, the military said Tuesday.
Lieutenant Colonel Benedict Arevalo, an army commander, said the military did not suffer any casualties during the two clashes with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels on Monday.
But MILF spokesman Eid Kabalu said the rebel group recorded 23 soldiers dead in the fighting in Wao town in Lanao del Sur province, 810 kilometres south of Manila.
Kochi, Nov. 11 : Jet Airways and United Airlines have forged a frequent flyer partnership.
According to a company release, the scheme will take effect from November 15 this year.
With this partnership, Jet Airways'' JetPrivilege members may now earn and redeem JPMiles on the entire global network of United Airlines.
United Airlines operates more than 3,200 flights a day to more than 200 U. S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington D. C.
Similarly, United Airlines'' Mileage Plus members may now earn and redeem their miles while enjoying Jet Airways'' renowned service and in-flight product on its services to 64 destinations in India and beyond.
Mumbai, Nov. 11: A bleak global economic outlook resulted in the Bombay Stock Exchange''s 30-share Sensex losing about 300 points in early morning trade on Tuesday.
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Manila - Sixteen Muslim separatist rebels were killed in clashes with government troops in the southern Philippines, the military said Tuesday.
