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Bariatric surgery reduces risk of major cardiac events in patients with ob
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a new study presented at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting, bariatric surgery, also known as weight-loss or metabolic surgery, was associated with a 42% lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) such as
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High BMI increases risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a new study from Uppsala University, having a higher BMI increases the risk of five major rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also discovered that BMI was a greater risk factor for gout and psor
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Study reveals prevalence of metabolically related fatty liver disease is r
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a study presented at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, the percentage of adults with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the major global cause of liver disease, is growing.
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Japan may have entered its ninth COVID wave: Virus expert
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The expert stressed on the importance of safeguarding vulnerable elderly individuals from the disease.
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MoHAP, health partners provide medical tests and health guidance to pilgri
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with its partners in the health sector has announced it will deploy specialised health education teams at airports, in a strategic move aimed at safeguarding the health and safety of pilgrims from infectious diseases.
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Study discovers diagnostic procedures for cardiovascular diseases
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Recent research has moved us one step closer to developing effective treatments for complex cardiovascular diseases. The most recent issue of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis contains three articles on cutting-edge research in these areas.
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Popular steroids may mess up with several cancer therapies: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Immunotherapy is a relatively new and successful cancer treatment. It causes the immune system to identify tumours as invaders and attack them. Immunotherapy, however, does not benefit all patients. Why? Scientists aren't always certain. Sometimes, immunotherapy patients experience side eff
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Exercise can lead to strokes in those who have blocked arteries: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Many disregard the warnings displayed outside gyms that encourage them to see a doctor before indulging in rigorous exercise. Isn't it true that exercise is beneficial to your health? Certain diseases, on the other hand, may make the increased heart rate associated with activity harmful.
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Studies clearly prove even in lethal diseases like cancer, generic drugs a
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The studies clearly prove that even in lethal diseases like cancer, generic drugs are very effective, said Director of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Prof Vivek Lal on Saturday.
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Malaria treatment made possible by cancer medication: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Because the disease is becoming increasingly resistant to existing medications, a group of UCF researchers is attempting to use cancer pharmaceuticals to accelerate the development of new, life-saving malaria treatments. The study's findings were published in the journal ACS Infectious Disea
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Schools in Kerala observe 'dry day' to tackle infectious diseases
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Earlier on Thursday, Kerala state health department authorities announced that 'dry day' will be observed on Friday in schools, on Saturday in offices, and on Sunday at houses for the next few weeks to prevent mosquito vector breeding.
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Study reveals AI may transform the way we understand emotion
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
An emotion identification technology created by scholars at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) might benefit people with neurodiverse diseases such as autism.
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