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Bone marrow cancer drug shows success in treatment of blood disorder, find
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
When researchers discovered enough proof that a medication used to treat bone marrow cancer and Kaposi sarcoma is safe and effective in treating hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a rare bleeding disorder that affects 1 in 5,000 people worldwide, they decided to terminate an early
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US Supreme Court rejects bid to curb access to abortion pills
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a bid to restrict access to a medication used in abortions, thereby ending abortion opponents' attempts to limit access to the operation, reported Al Jazeera.
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Researchers find how ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The common antipsychotic medication used for severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might have unintended consequences. Although these medications aid in the regulation of brain chemistry, they frequently result in metabolic adverse effects, such as obesity and in
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Turmeric has the same anti-acid properties as medication: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers discovered that a natural component found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole, a medication used to treat gastrointestinal symptoms by decreasing excess stomach acid.
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Parkinson's aid improved blood pressure in teens with Type 1 diabetes: Stu
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Teens with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) who took bromocriptine, a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease and Type 2 diabetes, had lower blood pressure and less stiff arteries after one month of treatment compared to those who did not take the medicine, according to a small study published tod
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Living in greener places linked to better mental health, lower medication
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Many well-known health benefits of urban green space include increased life expectancy, fewer mental health issues, and improved cognitive performance. However, it is unclear how much green space is required to benefit people's health.
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Study finds ADHD drugs may treat symptoms of genetic movement disorder in
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A new study has found that a common medication used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to help manage the symptoms of a rare and currently difficult to treat genetic movement disorder primarily found in children.
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Research: Stimulant usage in older adults linked with higher risk of cardi
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], October 30 (ANI): New research led by Mina Tadrous, Assistant Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, suggests that the use of prescription stimulant medications in older adults increases the risk of cardiovascular events by 40 per cent within the
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Samsung chief convicted, fined for illegal anesthetic medication use
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], October 26 (ANI): De-facto Chairman of Samsung Group, Lee Jae-yong on Tuesday was convicted and fined USD 60,055 for illegally using anesthetic medication propofol numerous times for years, reported Yonhap News Agency.
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Older adults stimulant usage associated with higher risk of cardiovascular
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], October 25 (ANI): Use of prescription stimulant medications in older adults increases the risk of cardiovascular events by 40 per cent within the first thirty days of medication use, suggests new research led by Mina Tadrous, Assistant Professor, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharm
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Common medication used to reduce cholesterol levels may lessen COVID-19 se
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): In a new study, researchers confirmed that patients taking statin medications had a 41 per cent lower risk of in-hospital death from COVID-19.
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Maintaining healthy sleep pattern helps lower risk of heart failure :Study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Dallas [US], November 21 (ANI): While maintaining a good sleeping pattern helps in concentration in tasks, a recent study has pointed out on the additional benefit of a good sleep pattern. It suggests that the adults with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42 per cent lower risk of heart fa
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