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Why Are Women Getting More Benzodiazepines?

Almost 5% of stroke survivors aged 65 and older received benzodiazepines for the first time within 90 days after an ischemic stroke as per a study, published




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How Wearable Cameras Use AI Spot Medication Errors

A newly developed wearable camera system uses artificial intelligence to detect potential medication delivery errors. In a recent study published in inpj Digital Medicine.




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Anti-diabetic Drug Improves Heart and Kidney Health in Older Adults

Diabetes drug canagliflozin benefits patients of all ages. While Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are known to reduce the risk of heart




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Antibiotic Rifaximin Resistance Poses Growing Superbug Risk

Australian research has found that the widespread use of the antibiotic rifaximin is fueling the rise of a nearly untreatable superbug. (!--ref1--)




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Nanoplastics Impair the Action of Antibiotics

Link between nanoplastic pollution and antibiotic resistance has been identified. The research, published in iScientific Reports,/i shows that bnanoplastic




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Glaucoma Drug Methazolamide Shows Promise in Fighting Neurodegeneration

A glaucoma medication, methazolamide, has been found to reduce the accumulation of tau protein in zebrafish and mice, offering potential hope for treating




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Kerala Fights Antibiotic Resistance

Kerala government has initiated a statewide campaign across all 14 districts to address the issue of antibiotic overuse (!--ref1--). This




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Australia to Fund RSV Vaccines for Moms and Babies

Starting in 2025, Australia will provide free respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations (!--ref1--) for newborns and pregnant women. Mark




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Common Heart Medication, Beta Blockers, May Trigger Depression

A Swedish study has challenged the widespread use of beta-blockers for all heart attack patients. While these medications are commonly prescribed to regulate




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Does Excess Sugar Lead to Male Pattern Baldness?

Highlights: Male pattern hair loss is a common, progressive form of baldness that affects up to 50% of men by the a




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Understanding Cervical Cancer: Because Prevention Is the Cure

Highlights: Every year in the United States, about 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed with about 4,0




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TRIUMEQ-PD: The First Dispersible Single Tablet Regimen For Children With HIV

Highlights: TRIUMEQ is a fixed dose combination of Abacavir, Dolutegravir and Lamivudine for the treatment of ped




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Understanding and Managing Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, and Emphysema

Highlights: Asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema are all chronic respiratory conditions that can cause shortne




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Biotechnology Develops Novel Bacteria for Cancer Gene Detection

Highlights: Advances in genetic engineering have paved way for the development of living cell diagnostics and the




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PCOS: New Comprehensive Guidelines Offer Better Insight

Highlights: With the updated 2023 guideline, Australian physicians and reproductive health specialists offer better




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Combating Mosquito Transmitted Viruses: New Drug Targets Identified

Highlights: Several viral diseases are transmitted via mosquitoes that act as transmitters or vectors which transfe




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Shattering Notions of Infant Health: Rethinking RSV's Impact on Healthy Newborns

Highlights: Newborns seem safe from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but healthy infants can get severely sick




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Targeting SARS-CoV-2 Through Innovation

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Enhancing Dry Eye Care Through Modern Strategies

Highlights: Experts highlight the strategies that blend procedural and pharmacological therapies to optimize dry ey




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A Nutrient-Rich Ally - Discover the Best Milk for Your Pregnancy!

Highlights: A unique journey of pregnancy demands nourishing choices Exploring the essence of various types of m




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Evaluating Vaginal Estrogen for the Prevention of Post-Surgical Prolapse

Highlights: Vaginal estrogen during prolapse surgery did not improve the outcomes of post-operative prolapse M




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Where Do Humans Stand When It Comes to AI in Healthcare?

Highlights: Recent surveys indicate that concerns about the potential negative impacts of AI in healthcare are on t




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TB Drug Shortage in India: Can India Achieve Its Goal of Eradicating TB by 2025

Highlights: India faces a severe shortage of critical tuberculosis (TB) drugs, including those needed to combat dru




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Sugar Tax: An Innovative Health Initiative To Curb Diabetes

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Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman Receive the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

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Favipiravir in Kids With COVID Causes Eye Color Change as a Side Effect

Highlights: A rare side effect of Covid medication Favipiravir has recently been documented in a male infant Dis




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The Eggstraordinary Superfood: Health Secrets of Eggs

Highlights: Eggs are a nutrition-packed superfood, containing essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals




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Cervical Cancer Mortality Rate Drops by 63% With New WHO Guidelines

Highlights: Cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and is most prevalent among women in low- and m




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Effect of PSA Screening on Prostate Cancer Mortality Rate at 15-Years

Highlights: The study compared prostate cancer mortality rate between subjects invited for a single invitation scre




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Adverse Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines on Pregnant Women and Fetus

Highlights: The study evaluated effects of Antirheumatic drugs on pregnant women diagnosed with rheumatoid arthriti




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Advanced Generation Cephalosporin Approved by US FDA

Highlights: Basilea's Zevtera gets U.S. FDA approval for MRSAB and other severe infections Zevtera - A New antib




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European Wellness Initiative - Stem Cell Research for Down Syndrome

Highlights: Significant correlations exist between cognitive abilities and changes in brain size in individuals wit




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Is Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Safe for Children?

Highlights: Acetaminophen taken during pregnancy has potential risk of neurological disorders in children Pregna




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PROTAC: A Promising Path-Breaking Technology for Cancer Treatment

Highlights: Protein homeostasis is critical for physiology of cell and their functioning PROTACs have the abilit




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New Era in Endoscopy: Fujifilm's EN-840T DBE Endoscope Debuts in Europe

Highlights: The EN-840T DBE endoscope, created by Fujifilm with Prof. Hironori Yamamoto, prioritizes safety and




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Cutting Salt, Saving Lives: New WHO Guidelines for India's Packaged Foods

Highlights: Adopting WHO salt limits in packaged foods could prevent 3,00,000 deaths and 2.4 million cases of h




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Why Drinking from Plastic Bottles is Dangerous

Highlights: Chemicals in plastic bottles can seep into water, risking health Repeated use of single-use plastic




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Secret of Heart Disease: How Microgravity Affect Aging

Highlights: Microgravity accelertaes the process of aging Prolonged space travel can increase the risk of heart




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Health Benefits of Oregano: A Must-Add to Your Diet

Highlights: Oregano has natural antibacterial agents that fight infections Rich in antioxidants, oregano strengt




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Benefits of Slow Eating: Enjoy Your Food, Improve Your Health

Highlights: Slow eating improves digestion, reduces overeating, and boosts nutrient absorption Eating slow




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AWAK's Portable Dialysis Device Offers New Hope for Kidney Patients

Highlights: AWAK Technologies' wearable peritoneal dialysis (PD) device could allow kidney patients to perform




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Parasite Found in Cat Poop Holds Key to Brain Disease Treatments

Highlights: Scientists found Toxoplasma gondii may help deliver therapeutic proteins to the brain, a breakthrou




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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) in Canada

Highlights: Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a procedure that allows patients to have peaceful death All th




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Pathology: Cornerstone of Modern Medicine

Highlights: Pathologists play an important role in diagnosing and understanding diseases International Pathologi




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AI-Discovered Antibiotic 'Halicin' Fights Resistant Bacteria

Highlights: AI identified Halicin to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria efficiently Halicin disrupts bacterial




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Saree Cancer: How Tight Petticoats Lead to Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Highlights: Wearing tight petticoats repeatedly can cause chronic irritation, leading to Squamous cell carcinoma (S




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Healing Power of Touch: Why Hugs Are More Than Just Comfort

Highlights: Physical touch releases oxytocin, which promotes feelings of trust, empathy, and optimism Touc




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Quick Fixes for Morning Facial Puffiness

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Left or Right? How Your Chewing Side Affects Your Health

Highlights: Unilateral chewing is habitual due to lateral preference habit 45-97% of the global population prefe




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Self-Adjusting Exposure Aids Transforms Robotic Heart Surgery

Highlights: Robotic-assisted surgery has gained traction over the years due to its benefits It requires smaller