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Study suggests combination therapy cuts risk of strokes, heart attacks in
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], September 4 (ANI): The findings of an international study led by Hamilton researchers suggest that combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications given in fixed doses can slash the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) by more than h
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Researchers find combination therapy cuts risk of heart attacks, strokes i
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], August 30 (ANI): A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications given in fixed doses can slash the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) by more than half, according to an international study led by Hamilton researchers.
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Study highlights potential for healthy life after heart attack
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 26 (ANI): According to the findings of a new study, adherence to lifestyle advice and medications could add seven healthy years of life after a heart attack.
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Study finds potential COVID-19 medication among tapeworm drugs
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
California [US], August 8 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that a group of medications that have been long prescribed to treat tapeworm has inspired a compound that shows two-pronged effectiveness against COVID-19.
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New gut-liver drug recycling process discovered
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 17 (ANI): A team of University of Houston pharmaceutical researchers has reported a newly recognised process of drug metabolism in the intestines - followed by recycling through the liver- that could have important implications for developing treatments for intestinal d
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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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Scientists identify new gut-liver drug recycling process
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 15 (ANI): A team of University of Houston pharmaceutical researchers has reported a newly recognised process of drug metabolism in the intestines - followed by recycling through the liver- that could have important implications for developing treatments for intestinal d
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New research shows our genes shape our gut bacteria
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Indiana [US], July 9 (ANI): Though most studies suggest that the gut microbiome is primarily affected by our lifestyle, including what we eat or the medications we take, a new study has found a much greater genetic component at play than was once known.
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Some blood pressure-lowering medicines linked to less memory decline in ol
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 22 (ANI): Older adults taking blood pressure-lowering medications known to cross the blood-brain barrier had better memory recall over time compared to those taking other types of medicines to treat high blood pressure, according to a new research.
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Researchers develop medication device to stop HIV transmission
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 17 (ANI): Researchers have designed a 'new smart segmented device' that delivers medications to stop HIV transmission and will help women to protect themselves against the infection.
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Study suggests ADHD medications may reduce suicidality risk in certain chi
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 12 (ANI): Parents, take note! ADHD medications may lower suicide risk in children with hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, and other behavioural disorders, according to a new research.
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ADHD medications may reduce suicidality risk in certain children: Study
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 8 (ANI): ADHD medications may lower suicide risk in children with hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, and other behavioural disorders, according to new research.
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