Health
Male infertility is more common than you may think. Here are 5 ways to protect your sperm
Infertility is often thought of as a female problem but one in three IVF cycles in Australia involve male infertility.
Dec 11, 2023
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Medications
More needs to be done to prevent dependence on pain medication, says UK study
Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Patients dependent on pain medication describe feelings of "living in ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Medications
Maintenance immunosuppressive drugs tied to severe COVID-19
Maintenance immunosuppressive drugs are associated with an increased risk for COVID-19 hospitalization in solid organ transplant recipients, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Nov 7, 2023
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Medications
Seniors, here are the meds that can harm your driving skills
Some common medications—including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers—may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds.
Oct 3, 2023
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Health
TikTok videos promoting steroid use have millions of views, says report criticized by the company
TikTok has become a key marketing channel for vendors promoting steroids and other bodybuilding drugs to millions of the app's users, according to a report released Thursday that the social media company disputes.
Sep 29, 2023
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Dentistry
New guideline details dental pain management strategies for pediatric patients
Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated
Migraine is a common chronic health condition and a leading cause of disability globally. However, even in Canada, with a universal health-care system, migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Aug 2, 2023
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Medical research
Opioids no more effective than placebo for acute back and neck pain, finds clinical trial
Opioid pain-relieving medicines are not more effective than a placebo in relieving acute back and neck pain and may even cause harm, according to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney.
Jun 28, 2023
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Cardiology
Steroids linked to long-lasting heart disease risk and worse quality of life
Anabolic steroids not only can cause serious side effects during use, such as heart failure and depression, but can continue being harmful years after stopping, according to two studies presented at the 25th European Congress ...
May 13, 2023
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Medications
Study finds 'considerable uncertainty' around effectiveness and safety of analgesics for low back pain
Despite nearly 60 years of research, there is still a lack of high-certainty evidence on the effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics) for short bouts of low back pain, finds an analysis of the evidence ...
Mar 22, 2023
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