As reported in The Canadian Medical Association Journal, the implementation of such a system has reduced mortality in general medical wards by almost 30 per cent

17.09.2024

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A popular diabetes drug has slowed macaque aging

Metformin, one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for type 2 diabetes in humans, has helped slow the aging process in the brain and other body tissues in primates

16.09.2024

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Surgeons have released details and one-year results of the first eye transplantation

In May 2023, American surgeons performed the world's first transplant of a donor eyeball - it was transplanted along with the eye socket and part of the face

11.09.2024

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Gastric mucosal damage has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease

American scientists conducted a retrospective cohort study and found that the presence of ulcers and other lesions of the mucous membrane of the upper gastrointestinal tract is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease in later life

09.09.2024

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“Cannonballs” in an American man's lungs turned out to be metastases of a testicular tumor

A 54-year-old man with a mild form of transient asthma presented to a U.S. hospital with complaints of worsening shortness of breath and coughing for two months

06.09.2024

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Fish consumption during pregnancy has been linked to a lower likelihood of RAS in the child

US researchers analyzed data from a large research program and concluded that women's consumption of fish (but not omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements) during pregnancy was associated with a significant reduction in the likelihood of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the unborn child

06.09.2024

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Even light maternal smoking before conception increased the risk of complications in newborns

Just one or two cigarettes a day, smoked by mothers before or at some point during pregnancy, can jeopardize the health of newborns

26.08.2024

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Portable analyzer will detect heart failure markers in saliva

US scientists have developed a rapid test to detect markers of heart failure in saliva

20.08.2024

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Access to treatment has not significantly reduced mortality among African children with HIV

According to the researchers, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, it seems that high baseline viral load and unfavorable social environment may be the main reasons for this dependence

14.08.2024

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Alcohol increased the risk of intracranial hemorrhage in head injuries

American scientists conducted a secondary analysis of data from a prospective study and found that alcohol consumption in the elderly is associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage in head injuries

12.08.2024

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The five-year survival rate with CAR-T therapy for B-cell lymphoma was estimated at 40 per cent

US researchers have analysed the long-term effects of therapy of B large cell lymphoma with genetically engineered T lymphocytes

08.08.2024

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Covida pandemic has increased the prevalence of PTSD among physicians

As reported in JAMA Network Open, nearly one in five physicians experienced PTSD symptoms during the pandemic

31.07.2024

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Endometriosis has been linked to a multiple increase in ovarian cancer risk

American scientists conducted a population-based cohort study and concluded that endometriosis is associated with a more than four-fold increased risk of ovarian cancer

19.07.2024

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Escitalopram was named the leader in weight gain among popular antidepressants

US researchers conducted an observational cohort study and found that taking three of the eight most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the country was associated with a significantly increased risk of weight gain, and one with a reduced risk of weight loss

03.07.2024

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Lithium can repair radiation damage from brain tumour treatment

Lithium therapy can help even if there is a long time between the start and the end of the exposure

02.07.2024

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Doctors have overlooked two-thirds of highly toxic drugs for the liver

According to scientists published in JAMA Internal Medicine, this study shows the lack of reliability of case reports in the issue of prevalence of medication side effects

02.07.2024