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Research: Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Older people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a study published in the July 6, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The risk of developing dementia was eve
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of two major subtypes
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A team led by Van Andel Institute scientists has identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication.
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Genes influence cats' response to disease medication: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Cats develop hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, which thickens their heart muscle. Cats can develop blood clots in their hearts as the illness develops, which could eventually dislodge and result in excruciating pain, anxiety, or even abrupt death.
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Researchers discover new bacterial therapy approach to treat lung cancer
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The most lethal form of cancer both domestically and globally is lung cancer. Patients have very limited options as a result of the failure of several of the currently accessible medications. Bacterial therapy has been a promising new approach to treating cancer, however even though this tre
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Amid Covid fears supplies of fever medicines being rationed
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a statement, CVS said that it is limiting the number of pediatric fever-reducing medications sold in stores and online to two per customer. While Walgreens has announced a person can purchase up to six medicines per online transaction to stop excessive purchases.
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US Federal Court dismisses cancer linkage associated with Zantac (Ranitidi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Almost 2,500 lawsuits alleging links between heartburn medication Zantac (Ranitidine) and cancer were dismissed by the court in US district of Florida.
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Israeli medication for treating cystic fibrosis to begin human trials
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which creates a buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas and digestive system, resulting in malnutrition, breathing difficulties, frequent lung and sinus infections, jaundice and even male infertility.
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Study reveals existing medicines prevent to cause kidney disease
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a new study, serious illness that can cause the kidneys to suddenly stop working could be addressed with existing medications.
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Researchers find drug effective to treat autoimmune blood disorder
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to research, patients taking efgartigimod, a medication being tested for use in the treatment of chronic primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), showed a significantly greater improvement in platelet counts, which are necessary for clotting and stopping bleeding, compared to those t
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Study etches out mechanism of drug as ADHD medication
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent study published in 'Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging', the most common ADHD medication drug, methylphenidate, is now better understood in terms of its mechanism.
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Study: Risk of heart disease can be reduced by rheumatoid arthritis medici
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent study, medications frequently prescribed to patients to reduce joint inflammation may also lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease in those with rheumatoid arthritis, who are at an elevated risk for the condition.
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Nasal spray might help with sleep apnea: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A medication in development for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) showed promising results after being tested in humans for the first time by Flinders University researchers.
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