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Lollipops may aid in diagnostic procedures for both children, adults: Rese
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A lollipop may be a pleasant reward for a child who has made it through a visit to the doctor's office, but this sweet delicacy may now make diagnostic testing during a visit less intrusive and more enjoyable.
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Social isolation linked to lower brain volume: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a study published in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, older people who have little social interaction with others may be more likely to experience loss of overall brain volume and in areas of the brain affected by dementi
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Damage to gut bacteria linked with chemo-induced weight gain in breast can
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a relationship between chemotherapy-induced changes in gut bacteria and the harmful weight gain seen in breast cancer patients, perhaps leading the way to helping survivors avoid obesity-related illness later in life.
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Study shows pre-operative exercise substantially helps with recovery
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A University of Otago study demonstrates that a short plan of high intensity interval training before surgery can significantly aid recovery.
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Fibromyalgia linked to heightened risk of death: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, fibromyalgia, a condition that causes persistent widespread pain and fatigue, may be linked to an increased risk of death due to vulnerability to accidents, infections, and, in particular, suicide.
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Faecal transplants show potential to improve melanoma treatment: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A multi-centre study from Lawson Health Research Institute, the Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM), and the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) found that faecal microbiota transplants (FMT) from healthy donors are safe and show promise in improving response to immunotherapy in
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Study reveals multiple factors delay timely endometriosis diagnosis
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The researchers discovered a variety of contributing reasons after reviewing qualitative studies over the previous 20 years, including: a persisting stigma around periods; society's normalisation of menstruation discomfort; and a lack of medical knowledge concerning the issue.
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Prevalence of metabolically related fatty liver disease is rising: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a study presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, the percentage of adults suffering from metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), the leading cause of liver disease worldwide, is increasing.
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Wellcome and the Gates Foundation to Fund Late-Stage Development of a Tube
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK]/ Seattle (Washington) [US], June 29: Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced funding to advance a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate, M72/AS01E (M72), through a Phase III clinical trial. If proven effective, M72 could potentially become the first new
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Bariatric surgery reduces risk of major cardiac events in patients with ob
Updated : 2 years, 8 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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Exposure to environmental chemicals associated with thyroid issues: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, uncovers a number of connections between the presence of phenol biomarkers and changed thyroid hormone levels in women seeking reproductive treatment. Their findings, which were publ
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Study reveals prevalence of metabolically related fatty liver disease is r
Updated : 2 years, 8 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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