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Study suggests combination therapy cuts risk of strokes, heart attacks in
Updated : 4 years, 10 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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Atrial fibrillation screening could reduce stroke risk
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], September 4 (ANI): A study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that screening for atrial fibrillation in 75- and 76-year-olds could reduce the risk of stroke, severe bleeding, and death.
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Accurate diagnosis of epilepsy can be aided by genetic risk scores
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): Epilepsy, which is a relatively common condition and affecting approximately 1 per cent of individuals worldwide, is often inherited and misdiagnosed. Recent research has shown that sufferers have elevated polygenic risk scores (PRSs) for the condition. Th
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UN experts call for urgent protection of Journalists at risk of persecutio
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], September 4 (ANI): A group of UN human rights experts on Friday called on all countries to provide urgent protection to Afghan journalists and media workers who fear for their lives and face persecution in the war-torn country.
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Experts underline the importance of community based approach in addressing
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): With malnutrition continuing to be a leading risk factor for death in children younger than 5 years, a webinar to address Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) was held recently by industry chamber ASSOCHAM brought together top Government officials, p
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Whitepaper on healthcare compliance addresses risks during value transfers
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 2 (ANI/NewsVoir): Business advisory experts, Nexdigm and legal experts, Shearman & Sterling, have jointly released a paper to address key compliance challenges faced by healthcare companies in India and overseas markets.
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Choosing personal exercise goals, tackling them immediately is key to sust
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 2 (ANI): A new study showed that giving patients at risk of heart disease a choice in their physical activity goal, then having them start right away, resulted in the most change.
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Study shows having MS plus depression may be tied to increased risk of dea
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 2 (ANI): A new study has shown that people with depression and multiple sclerosis (MS) may be more likely to die over the next decade than people with just one or neither condition.
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US received 24,000 Afghans at risk after Taliban takeover: Spokesperson
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], September 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States has taken in almost 24,000 Afghans at risk as part of evacuations from Afghanistan, Department of State spokesperson Ned Price said.
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Human health at risk from long-term exposure to air pollution below curren
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], September 2 (ANI): A new study has suggested that long-term exposure to air pollution appears to still be linked to higher mortality despite the existence of air quality standards that restrict levels of pollution.
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Telemedicine appointments reduce risk of further illness
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI): According to results of a new study, telemedicine appointments combined with in-person visits significantly reduced the risk of further illness for children with medically complex cases.
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Time for govt to take calculated risk and open schools with strict Covid p
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): Welcoming the decision of several states to allow re-opening of schools with restrictions, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has termed it a positive step but reiterated the need for strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
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