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Comprehensive Neurological Care at Jehangir Hospital, Pune
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 10: Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is becoming a leading cause of premature death and disability in countries like ours, largely driven by demographic changes and increasing prevalence of the key modifiable r
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Only 34 per cent two-wheeler users in Bengaluru wear correctly strapped he
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy launched the 'Status Summary 2022: Road Safety Risk Factors', a roadside observation report that highlights the status of road safety risk factors in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region.
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Study finds risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer in males
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The study identifies seven risk factors for early-onset colorectal cancer in males. The risk evaluation model the researchers developed may help 45- to 49-year-olds accept and adhere to new national screening recommendations and may also identify younger men for whom earlier screening should
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Inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher risk of stroke: Research
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to research published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, persons with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to suffer a stroke than people without the condition. The study doesn't prove that IBD causes stroke; rath
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Importance of other risk factors to be considered for detection of breast
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Breast cancer risk factors include dense breast tissue with a larger percentage of fibrous tissue than fat. Dense breast tissue also makes it more challenging to detect cancer on mammography. Many states have passed legislation requiring mammograms to notify women with thick breasts so they
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Researchers reveal how blood biomarkers, genomics predict common disease r
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It is possible to target individuals with chronic illness risk factors with preventative interventions before they get ill.
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Study reveals cause of heart muscle disease in children is key to effectiv
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Cardiomyopathy treatment for children should be personalised based on the root cause, symptoms, and course of the ailment in each child.
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Researchers discover distinct patterns of pre-existing brain health charac
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Extensive research has helped identify risk factors for acute stroke, but there is still a lack of information of what stroke patients' brains look like on a population level, according to a study.
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Researchers find how types of bacteria vary widely in tumors of people wit
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre studied the microbiome of people with colorectal cancer and discovered that the bacteria, fungi, and viruses in a person's tumour differed significantly depending on whether they were diagnosed with early-onset disease (age 45 or y
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Your thoughts may harm your neck, back during lifting tasks: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a new study, the emotional distress of mental dissonance - receiving knowledge that contradicts how we act or what we think - might contribute to increased strain on the neck and low back during lifting and lowering tasks.
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Study reveals how managing cardiovascular disease risk helps preserve phys
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, according to a recent study, may have a role in sustaining physical function as we age.
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Managing cardiovascular disease risk helps preserve physical function, say
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to new research, managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may play a role in preserving physical function during the ageing process
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