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Low-dose radiation is linked to a higher lifetime risk of heart disease: S
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A study of the most recent evidence published today in The BMJ reveals that low doses of ionising radiation are related to a slightly elevated excess risk of heart disease.
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Researchers develop artificial intelligence tool to predict risk of lung c
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Lung cancer is the main cause of cancer death in the United States and around the world. Low-dose chest computed tomography (LDCT) is suggested for monitoring persons aged 50 to 80 with a significant history of smoking or who actively smoke. Lung cancer screening with LDCT has been demonstra
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Lung cancer screening helps to increase survival rate of cancer patients
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers found lung cancer screenings useful to increase survival rate of cancer patients. Early-stage lung cancer is detected by low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening.
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Aussie state begins "low dose" COVID-19 booster trial
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], May 6 (ANI/Xinhua): A new global trial of COVID-19 vaccines is set to begin in the Australian state of Victoria, which will administer lower dose booster vaccines in an effort to top up immunity, lessen side effects, and stretch the supplies.
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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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Anti-tumour drug promotes weight loss in mice: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): According to a new study, an anti-tumour drug promotes weight loss in mice at low doses by activating a natural hunger-suppressing pathway.
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Ketamine, psychological therapy helps severe alcoholics abstain for longer
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], January 11 (ANI): Through a recent study, researchers found that people with severe alcohol disorder were able to stay off alcohol for longer when they were treated with low doses of ketamine combined with psychological therapy in a clinical trial.
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Study: Small amounts of carbon monoxide may help protect vision in diabete
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): The Medical College of Georgia scientists have early evidence that HBI-002, a low-dose oral compound developed by Hillhurst Biopharmaceuticals and already in early-stage trials for sickle cell disease, can safely reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in
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Benefit of low-dose CT for lung cancer screening outweighs potential harm
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 19 (ANI): For heavy smokers, lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT, LDCT) offers more benefit than harm- the findings of novel research suggests.
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Benefit of low-dose CT screening for lung cancer may outweigh potential ha
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 7 (ANI): Lung cancer screening, especially of heavy smokers, using low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) may have more benefits than side effects and can save a number of people from dying, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Study suggests patients receiving low dose steroid at increased risk of ca
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): Glucocorticoids are steroids widely prescribed to treat a range of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. While high doses of steroids are known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, the impact of lower doses is unknown. A study suggests that even
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Low-dose CT for lung cancer screening: Benefit outweighs potential harm
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 4 (ANI): According to a recent study, for heavy smokers, lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT, LDCT) offers more benefit than harm.
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