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Can Sleepless Nights in Middle Age Accelerate Brain Aging?

People in early middle age who struggle with poor sleep, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, show more signs of poor brain health late middle age, according to a new study.




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Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI

This training was conducted through the World Bank funded Balochistan Integrated Water Resources Management and Development Project (BIWRMDP).

The post Decision Making On Scientific Data For Improved Water Resource Management Critical: IWMI first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).






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IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan

IWMI and IFPRI, through the CGIAR's NEXUS Gains Initiative, are undertaking a comprehensive strategy to address low water productivity in Pakistan.

The post IWMI and CGIAR’s NEXUS Gains Initiative to build sustainable strategy to address water shortage in Pakistan first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation

Youssef Brouziyne, IWMI Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Representative, says two key questions will dominate discussions around the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28.

The post At COP28, science and research are critical to the loss and damage conversation first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up

IWMI and CGIAR are among the organizations helping to scale up the Enviro-Champs initiative.

The post Sewage leaks put South Africa’s freshwater at risk: how citizen scientists are helping clean up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought

IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies.

The post It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and IWMI seek to work together to address the challenges of water scarcity, climate change, and sustainable irrigational agriculture practices in the region.

The post ECOWAS, IWMI call for efficient water resources management first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).



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Mainstreaming gender in participatory irrigation management: Why does empowerment matter?

Tanusree Paul and Naga Velpuri call for investing in interventions to strengthen women’s capabilities and participation in water governance.

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Zebrafish Helps Assess Cryoprotectant Agents for Organ Preservation

medlinkZebrafish/medlink exhibits a crucial role in the fields of solid organ preservation and transplantation, especially with respect to experimental transplantation efforts.




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Early-Stage Stem Cell Trial for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Administering microglial, a particular type of stem cell into the brains of individuals with progressive medlinkmultiple sclerosis (MS)/medlink has




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Low-Intensity Stem Cell Transplants May Prevent Lung Damage in Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is an inherited red blood cell disorder that affects hemoglobin, the protein carrying oxygen through the body. In this condition,




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Common Plastic Chemical Damages DNA in Reproductive Cells

A common ingredient in plastic may cause breaks in DNA strands, leading to egg cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes in roundworms, reveals a new




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Taller Than an Average Man: May Have High Risk of Testicular Cancer

Research has shown that taller men have a higher risk of testicular cancer than an average man. A survey says that in an year, around 2,300 men are being affected by the cancer in the United Kingdom.




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How Does Testosterone Affect Brain at Different Stages of Life?

medlinkTestosterone/medlink is a hormone that exists in both humans and other animals. It is believed to play a role in regulating sexual desire, or libido, specifically in men.




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Football Legend Diego Maradona Dies at Age of 60

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona breathed for the last time at his home after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest on Wednesday, according to his lawyer.




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Can High Doses of Drug Rosuvastatin Cause Kidney Damage?

New research based on patient health records on lowering high cholesterol suggests that rosuvastatin can harm the kidneys, especially at high doses of the medicine.




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Kidney Damage in 50% of High Blood Pressure Cases

Roughly 50% of those diagnosed with medlinkhigh blood pressure/medlink (BP), or hypertension, face the risk of long-term kidney damage, potentially




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Telehealth Nurse Case Managers Reduce Blood Pressure in Minority Stroke Survivors

Low-income Black and Hispanic stroke survivors with uncontrolled hypertension experienced a more than two-fold reduction in systolic medlinkblood pressure/medlink




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HIV-Preventive Drug-PrEP's Usage Barriers Among Young Men

Young men who have sex with other men have limited knowledge and awareness of the medlinkHIV/medlink prevention medlinkdrug- PrEP/medlink and




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India's Progress: 44% Drop in New HIV Cases Surpasses Global Average

India has made significant progress in reducing new medlinkHIV/medlink infections, achieving a b44% decrease since 2010, which surpasses the global average reduction of 39%/b.




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Sandata Chosen to Implement Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Telephonic Home Health Project

Sandata Chosen to Implement Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Telephonic Home Health Project




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Clinical Simulations are Center Stage in Keeping Patients Safe

Clinical Simulations are Center Stage in Keeping Patients Safe




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Intact America Blasts American Academy of Pediatrics' Call To Weaken U.S. Ban on All Forms of Female Genital Cutting as Outrageous and Unethical

Intact America Blasts American Academy of Pediatrics' Call To Weaken U.S. Ban on All Forms of Female Genital Cutting as




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AARP's Elinor Ginzler Comes to Dover To Talk About Helping our Parents Age With Independence

AARP's Elinor Ginzler Comes to Dover To Talk About Helping our Parents Age With Independence




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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Encourages Parents to 'Get it Done in Year One' for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Encourages Parents to 'Get it Done in Year One' for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles




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NCPA Applauds Rep. Weiner for Introducing Bill to Rein in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices That Hurt Patients, Plan Sponsors and Community Pharmacies

NCPA Applauds Rep. Weiner for Introducing Bill to Rein in Pharmacy Benefit Manager Practices That Hurt Patients, Plan Sp




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AARP's Elinor Ginzler Comes to Dover To Talk About Helping our Parents Age With Independence

AARP's Elinor Ginzler Comes to Dover To Talk About Helping our Parents Age With Independence




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New AARP Sex Survey Reveals Single Adults Acting Like Teenagers and Not Using Protection

New AARP Sex Survey Reveals Single Adults Acting Like Teenagers and Not Using Protection




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'Four-In-One' Teenager from UK Wants To Be Kidney Donor

Laura Moon, 18, from Whinmoor in Leeds, has four kidneys. All of them are functional and growing naturally. She is wi




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AI Driven Drug Discovery for Advanced Pain Management

Approximately one in five Americans experiences chronic pain, and existing medications aren't very promising. Feixiong Cheng, Ph.D, Director of the Genome




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The AI Advantage: Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

A breakthrough in antibiotic resistance detection has been achieved by researchers at the University of Zurich. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence,




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Boosting Newborn Health: India's Initiative on Lactation Management

The Indian government has taken a significant step towards improving the health of medlinknewborn babies/medlink by establishing Comprehensive Lactation




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How Parents Influence Kids' Pain Management Ability

Parents and doctors shape how children manage pain later in life by the way they treat pain, whether it's a minor injury or medlinkfear of injections/medlink.




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Growing Pains: Age Increases the Risk of Knee Injury in Children

Growing pains are common in developing medlinkchildren/medlink, but irregular growth can sometimes lead to injuries. A new study highlights that a




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Ayurvedic Drug Protects Kidney Damage

Ayurvedic poly-herbal drug called Neeri-KFT can help in kidney recovery, reveals a new study. Patients suffering from Ascites -- a condition




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Man With Brain Hemorrhage and Heart Attack Treated Successfully

Brain hemorrhage and heart attack has occurred at the same time in a 67-year-old man. He was successfully treated at Manipal Hospital. The patient




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Man With Brain Hemorrhage and Heart Attack Treated Successfully

Brain hemorrhage and heart attack has occurred at the same time in a 67-year-old man. He was successfully treated at Manipal Hospital. The patient




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Teenage Boy Gets His Voice Back After 7 Years

Shrikant, a 13-year-old boy, underwent a rare surgery and got his voice back after seven years at a Delhi hospital. Shrikant had suffered a head injury




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Manager Leadership Key to Employee Health Programs, Goals

It goes without saying that managers have a huge influence on employee behavior, from helping new employees get settled in a job to setting deadlines and job expectations.




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Lupin's Methergine Tablets for Postpartum Hemorrhage Now Hits US Markets

Lupin has bolstered its portfolio by introducing the generic Methergine brand into the US markets. Methergine (methylergonovine maleate) tablets are used




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Recognize Every Miscarriage as a Bereavement: UK Government

Miscarriage should be recognized as a bereavement, and not as an illness, during the first 6 months of pregnancy, argues psychiatrist Nathan Hodson in




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New Program on Healthcare Management

An executive program in healthcare management launched by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM-L) in collaboration with Apollo Medskills aims




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Updated Role for Doctors in Disaster Management

American Medical Association (AMA) updates the position statement for doctors' role in disasters management. The position statement was reinforced




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Coverage for Carotid Artery Stenting

New research is likely to impact expanded insurance coverage for carotid artery stenting. When it comes to options for cardiac patients, carotid artery




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Improvements to Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage Proposed

A new study has revealed the pros and cons of prior authorization (PA) policies for Medicare and the impact these policies have on patients and clinicians.