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Life expectancy tool may improve quality of life for dementia patients
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
San Francisco [US], September 26 (ANI): A mortality prediction model for dementia patients may aid clinicians in framing discussions with patients and families about end-of-life care options such as at-home care and nursing homes. Furthermore, the model may assist physicians in determining w
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Study suggests more older adults should check blood pressure at home
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): A new study has found that only 48 per cent of people aged 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have a health condition that's affected by hypertension regularly check their blood pressure at home or other places.
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Research: Potential cure for alcohol use disorder is heart medication
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): A recent study by National Institutes of Health researchers and their associates suggests that a drug used to treat heart issues and high blood pressure may also be useful in treating alcohol use disorder.
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Working together to make Health Care Safer
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI/GPRC): World Patient Safety Day was observed on September 17 by Peerless Hospital and BK Roy Research Clinic have organised MEDI SAFE CON 2022 on the eve of World Patient Safety Day for the first time in eastern India.
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New drug helps relieve eczema's terrible itch
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Illinois [US], September 19 (ANI): Researchers involved in a new multi-site international phase III study led by Northwestern Medicine found that a new drug was highly effective in reducing the signs and symptoms of moderate-to-severe eczema. This is the first study to treat moderate-to-seve
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New Type 2 diabetes medicine helps maintain blood sugar level, weight targ
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): In comparison to other diabetic medications, tirzepatide accomplishes blood sugar control and weight loss goals more quickly, according to new research examining the time needed to attain blood glucose targets.
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World Patient Safety Day: WHO's Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh calls for addres
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], September 17 (ANI): World Health Organization Regional Director Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh on Saturday called for addressing unsafe medication practices and medication errors on the occasion of World Patient Safety Day.
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Researchers develop drug that marks cancer cells for destruction by immune
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 14 (ANI): Tumour cells are infamous for their ability to evade the human immune system; they construct physical barriers, disguise themselves, and handcuff the immune system with molecular tricks.
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Scientists redefine obesity with discovery of physiological and molecular
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 13 (ANI): Scientists have identified two distinct types of obesity with physiological and molecular differences that may have lifelong consequences for health, disease and response to medication. The findings offer a more nuanced understanding of obesity than curre
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Researchers find that anti-diarrheal drug might treat core ASD symptoms
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 12 (ANI): Currently, there are no medication treatments for the basic symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), may an existing drug provide a new treatment, even if it previously had no association with ASD? A new study posed this question. The researchers devel
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Terumo India introduces FineGlide - Sterile Pen Needle for patients requir
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Terumo India, the Indian arm of Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543), a global leader in medical technology, today announced the launch of FineGlide®, Sterile Pen Needle for patients requiring regular insulin injections or other self-me
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Study: Bariatric surgery might be more impactful than lifestyle for type 2
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Los Angeles [US], September 1 (ANI): According to research, through bariatric surgery, type 2 diabetes can be cured more quickly and with longer-lasting effects than with medications and lifestyle modifications.
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