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Research: Treatment length for children with tuberculosis now reduced
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): A recent UCL-led international trial that explored tuberculosis (TB) treatment effectiveness in children has led to a change in the World Health Organisation's global guidelines for managing the disease.
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Study finds antiseptic drug is as good as antibiotics for preventing recur
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 10 (ANI): The current guidelines as the standard preventive (prophylactic) treatment for recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) recommend daily low dose antibiotics.
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People with serious mental illness may have higher risk of heart disease:
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Dallas (Texas) [US], March 10 (ANI): A new analysis of nearly 600,000 adults in the US revealed that those diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder might have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease at younger ages compared to adults not diagnosed with one o
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Ageing is accelerated by sleep apnea, though treatment can reverse it: Res
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Washington [US], March 10 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have found that untreated Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also accelerates the biological ageing process and that appropriate treatment can slow or possibly reverse the trend.
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Study: Medium chain fatty acid can someday help in treating heart attacks
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 9 (ANI): A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks might one-day help protect against heart attack injuries, suggests a recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center.
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Study finds new algorithm that improves accuracy of screening for prostate
Updated : 4 years ago IST
London [UK], March 8 (ANI): A new study has discovered that calculating a person's risk of developing prostate cancer using results from two blood makers can improve the accuracy of screening for the disease.
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Heart attack plus cardiac arrest survivors at higher risk of early death:
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 8 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that patients who survive a heart attack together with sudden cardiac arrest are at a higher risk of dying within six years following hospital discharge.
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Study reveals making changes to calorie intake, physical activity does not
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Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): According to a trial done by researchers, small changes to calorie intake and physical activity levels do not prevent long-term weight gain better than monitoring alone.
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Study finds cloth masks are inferior for protection against airborne viral
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 6 (ANI): Masks have been widely considered an important first-line defence against airborne transmission of the disease. But is every mask effective against the airborne virus? A recent study opened up about this.
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Milk may exacerbate multiple sclerosis symptoms: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Bonn [Germany], March 6 (ANI): A recent study has found that people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) complain of severe disease symptoms after consuming dairy products. Researchers have also found a possible cause for this.
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Study suggests menopausal weight gain can be best combated during perimeno
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Ohio [US], March 6 (ANI): A new study has suggested that lifestyle interventions aimed at managing problems related to menopause are most valuable during the perimenopause period.
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Research: Keto diet can reduce disability, improve quality of life in indi
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Chicago [US], March 6 (ANI): A ketogenic diet might be safe for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a recent study. The research also found that people with MS might experience less fatigue and depression, and have reported improved quality of life while on the diet.
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