Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Indonesia announces its first case of monkeypox
A man in Indonesia has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the country's first confirmed case of the disease, authorities said late Saturday.
Aug 20, 2022
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Sleep disorders
CPAP reduces risk of death in people with COPD and sleep apnea
A new study suggests that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy reduces the mortality rate in people who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which the authors ...
Aug 14, 2013
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Health
Health Check: The low-down on eating vs juicing fruit and veg
Eating more fruits and vegetables is the foundation stone of any healthy diet, with the national dietary guidelines recommending adults eat two pieces of fruit and five to six serves of veggies and legumes a day.
Sep 25, 2013
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Dentistry
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Lack of evidence for primary care oral health screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for recommending oral health screening and preventive interventions for children aged 5 to 17 and adults in primary care ...
May 23, 2023
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Medications
What are the risks and benefits of low-dose aspirin?
Low-dose aspirin significantly lowers cardiovascular disease risk but increases the risk of bleeding, according to a review published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
Jun 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Stroke risk among older adults highest in first 3 days after COVID-19 diagnosis
The risk of stroke among older adults diagnosed with COVID-19 was highest within the first three days of diagnosis, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke ...
Feb 3, 2022
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Addiction
Report: Number of US heroin users rose 300,000 over a decade
The number of U.S. heroin users has grown by nearly 300,000 over a decade, with the bulk of the increase among whites, according to a new government report.
Jul 7, 2015
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Diabetes
Study uncovers how pancreatic cells reprogram themselves to limit the immune response during buildup to type 1 diabetes
For the first time, researchers have revealed that during the development of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), when insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are under attack from T lymphocytes, the cells lining the pancreatic duct reprogram ...
Feb 28, 2022
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Medical research
Researchers develop blood test to predict liver cancer risk
An estimated one-quarter of adults in the U.S. have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an excess of fat in liver cells that can cause chronic inflammation and liver damage, increasing the risk of liver cancer. Now, ...
Jun 22, 2022
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Diabetes
CDC: Prevalence of diabetes has plateaued since 2012 for seniors
Since 2012, the prevalence of diabetes has plateaued among adults aged ≥68 years, according to research published in the Nov. 1 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ...
Nov 1, 2019
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