Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Philippines declares dengue outbreak a national epidemic
The Philippines' Department of Health on Tuesday declared the country's outbreak of dengue to be a national epidemic.
Aug 6, 2019
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Health
Having a partner, health impact postmenopausal sexual activity
(HealthDay)—Having a partner and good physical health are key factors for continuation of sexual activity among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online July 8 in Menopause.
Jul 31, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Fainting during pregnancy can be risky for mother and child
Fainting, also known as syncope, is the sudden loss of consciousness. In most cases, fainting is not dangerous—unless it is complicated by a fall or other injury —and the person recovers quickly.
Jul 26, 2019
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Surgery
Heart transplant doctors could help more people by accepting donations from the obese
Heart disease is the top cause of death in the U.S. For some people with end-stage heart disease, a heart transplant can save their life.
Jul 24, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Scientists link frequent use of sleep medication with changes to risk of developing dementia
Many older adults who have trouble sleeping take medication to help them sleep. New research, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2019, suggests certain groups of people who take sleep medication ...
Jul 16, 2019
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Health
Marijuana health claims lure patients as science catches up
Marijuana has been shown to help ease pain and a few other health problems, yet two-thirds of U.S. states have decided pot should be legal to treat many other conditions with little scientific backing.
Jun 11, 2019
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Health
Sleepless nights linked to high blood pressure
A bad night's sleep may result in a spike in blood pressure that night and the following day, according to new research led by the University of Arizona.
Jun 4, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Reasons for TKI discontinuation ID'd in chronic myeloid leukemia
(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy can be safely discontinued and yields high rates of treatment-free remission (TFR), according to a study published online ...
Apr 16, 2019
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Health
Hospital closure hurts a town's ability to attract retirees
When a rural community loses its hospital, health care becomes harder to come by in an instant. But a hospital closure also shocks a small town's economy. It shuts down one of its largest employers. It scares off heavy industry ...
Apr 16, 2019
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Health
What works best for women struggling with a leaky bladder?
(HealthDay)—For women who need relief from bladder control problems, behavioral therapies are a better bet than medication, a new research review finds.
Mar 19, 2019
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