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Unacceptably high levels of carcinogens inhaled by commuters
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 16 (ANI): The findings of new research suggest that average commuters in California are potentially inhaling chemicals at levels that increase the risk of birth defects and cancer.
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Cabozantinib most effective treatment for metastatic papillary kidney canc
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Washington [US], February 15 (ANI): Recent research in a SWOG Cancer Research Network trial that put three targeted drugs to the test, found cabozantinib, which is a small molecule inhibitor, most effective in treating patients with metastatic papillary kidney cancer.
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Post-surgery in kids, aspirin preferred to prevent blood clots
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Washington [US], February 15 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that aspirin should be favoured over warfarin in order to prevent blood clotting in children who undergo a surgery that replumbs their hearts.
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Study suggests medical cannabis helpful in reducing blood pressure
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Beer-Sheva [Israel], February 14 (ANI): The findings of a new study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and its affiliated Soroka University Medical Center, suggests that medical cannabis may help in reducing blood pressure in older adults.
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New personalised platform to help advance medicine research for cancer
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Cleveland (Ohio) [US], February 13 (ANI): The findings of a recent study feature a new personalised platform developed by the Cleveland Clinic researchers. This personalised platform will help in accelerating genome-informed drug therapies for cancer mutations and advanced research on genomi
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Vegan diet promotes weight loss, keeps cholesterol in control: Study
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Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): Looking for a diet that is more beneficial for weight loss and keeps your cholesterol in control? Try a vegan diet! According to a new study, a vegan diet is more effective for weight loss than a Mediterranean diet.
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Study reveals high blood pressure causes atrial fibrillation
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Washington [US], February 9 (ANI): A new study has found that high blood pressure is casually associated with the most common heart rhythm disorder.
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Cannabis reduces blood pressure in older adults: Study
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Beer-Sheva [Israel], February 8 (ANI): Medical cannabis may reduce blood pressure in older adults, suggested the findings of a new study by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and its affiliated Soroka University Medical Center.
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Type 2 diabetes' patients with blood sugar swings at higher risk of heart
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Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggested that patients, who suffer from type 2 diabetes and experience extreme swings in their blood sugar levels, are at an increased risk of heart disease.
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Alcohol, marijuana usage among teens analysed in new study
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Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A new research examined whether recreational marijuana legalisation in Oregon and marijuana and alcohol retail outlet density levels are associated with co-use and beliefs supportive of the use of each among teens.
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Study links increased risk of death in COVID-19 patients with frailty
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Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): A new study has found that frailty increases the risk of mortality in COVID-19 patients.
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Women at increased risk of fatal, nighttime cardiac arrest: Study
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Washington [US], February 7 (ANI): Women are at a higher risk than men to suffer sudden death due to cardiac arrest during nighttime hours, suggested a new study.
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