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Impact of Intensive Diabetes Treatment on Periodontal Health

The connection between medlinkdiabetes/medlink and medlinkperiodontal disease/medlink is well-established, but the effect of diabetes treatment on gum health has been less explored.




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How Fluoride Toothpaste Has Reduced the Need for Water Fluoridation

The benefits of medlinkfluoridating drinking water/medlink for dental health may be less than what was possible before the widespread use of medlinkfluoride toothpaste/medlink (!--ref1--).




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Cholesterol Lowering Medications are Used to Treat Danes

More than 600,000 Danes are being treated with cholesterol lowering medicine. 98 per cent of them are treated with statins, which curb the body's own




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Gene Target To Reduce Triglyceride, Cholesterol Levels by 50%

Using a variation of CRISPR gene editing may be a potential strategy for mimicking the protective effects of a genetic mutation linked to lower cholesterol levels and heart disease risks.




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Good Cholesterol may Increase Heart Disease Risk in Postmenopausal Women

University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health researchers have found that postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective




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Study Shows How the Body Makes Triglycerides

The 3-D structure and mode of action of diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase-1 (DGAT1), the enzyme that synthesizes triglycerides was required for human dietary




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Cholesterol Levels Dropping in Western Nations, but Rising in Asia: Study

A new study of global cholesterol levels has revealed that cholesterol levels are declining sharply in Western nations, but rising in low- and middle-income nations - particularly in Asia.




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'Good Cholesterol' to Gauge Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Analysis of HDL-P, which tally how many particles of HDL are circulating in the blood, is a better predictor of heart attack and stroke compared to the




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Guidelines for Lipid Monitoring in Endocrine Disorders Updated

Endocrine diseases possess a greater cardiovascular risk for patients. Endocrine Society has updated the clinical practice guidelines. Endocrine diseases




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New Algorithm Predicts Familial High Cholesterol Levels

Researchers at the Queen Mary University of London developed and tested an algorithm that detects familial hypercholesterolemia. They named the algorithm




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Are Heart Attack Survivors Neglecting LDL Cholesterol Risk?

70% of individuals who have experienced medlinkheart attacks/medlink and medlinkstrokes/medlink are not aware that medlinkLDL cholesterol/medlink




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High and Low HDL Cholesterol Levels Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Among older adults, both elevated and reduced levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often referred to as "good" medlinkcholesterol/medlink,




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Cholesterol's Surprising Role in Pain Perception Revealed

When you accidentally stub your toe or hit your head, you're familiar with the instinct to rub the area for relief. But why does this work? Recent findings from the laboratory of Scott B.




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High Cholesterol Prevalence Among American Indian Youth

Over 70% of American Indian young adults (20-39 years old) and 50% of American Indian teenagers exhibit cholesterol levels or elevated blood fat, posing




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Immunotherapy Gap: Addressing Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Care

Black patients with bmedlinktriple-negative breast cancer/medlink (TNBC)/b received immunotherapy at significantly lower rates than white patients.




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Obesity and Diabetes Raise Risk of Liver Cancer Recurrence After Surgery

medlinkHepatocellular carcinoma/medlink, a form of medlinkliver cancer/medlink linked to medlinkhepatitis/medlink infections, has a high likelihood of recurring after tumor removal.




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CRISPR-Powered Breakthrough: New Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Researchers have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic tool that can rapidly and accurately detect gene fusions associated with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).




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Chronic Stress: A Hidden Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer

While stress is known to significantly contribute to the onset of various health issues, a new study on Sunday showed how stress can worsen colorectal cancer (CRC) (!--ref1--).




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HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Therapies Show Potential in Bile Duct Cancer Trials

Drugs aimed at HER2-positive breast cancer may also help certain patients with bile duct cancer, as indicated by findings from a patient trial that will




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p53 Mutation: A Key Player in Cancer Risk for Ulcerative Colitis Patients

Research has uncovered the role of the p53 gene in ulcerative colitis, suggesting a potential new drug target to prevent disease progression to cancer.




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New Front in the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

A team of scientists has uncovered a mechanism by which ovarian cancer tumors evade immunotherapy. They've also pinpointed a potential drug target to counter this resistance (!--ref1--).




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The Link Between Air Pollution and Rising Cancer Rates in India

Health experts warned of a rising cancer risk due to increased exposure to airborne carcinogens on National Cancer Awareness Day. Cancers of the lungs,




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How Oxygen Deprivation Drives Cancer Metastasis

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified 16 genes that enable breast cancer cells to survive in the bloodstream after escaping the low-oxygen areas of a tumor.




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Is Prostate Cancer Treatment Worth the Risk?

The long-term risks of prostate cancer treatment, including adverse effects and complications, can persist for years. A recent study published in iJAMA




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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, visits IWMI Headquarters in Colombo

The Prime Minister was received by IWMI’s Management Team and staff, which was followed by an overview of IWMI’s ongoing work in Sri Lanka in the areas of irrigation and productivity, groundwater management, climate resilience, waste management and wetlands conservation.

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IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support

The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

The post IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Rise in Cyberattacks: Indian Healthcare Sector Faces a Massive Surge in Hacking

The Indian healthcare sector has become a top target for hackers, experiencing an average of 6,935 cyberattacks per week in the last six months, according to a new report.




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Dengue Cases Rise With Monsoon Onset in West Bengal

Early indications suggest a potential increase in medlinkdengue/medlink (!--ref1--) cases during the monsoon season in West Bengal, with over 2,000




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MP Shrikant Shinde Pushes for Smart Health Centres, GPS Ambulances

Shrikant Shinde, son of Shiv Sena MP and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, advocated for upgrading primary health centres into smart health centres




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Union Defends the "Zero Dose Children" Recent Criticism

The Union Health Ministry addressed recent media reports claiming that India has a high number of "zero dose children"-children who have not received any vaccines-based on a UNICEF report.




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Haryana Doctors Strike: Government Hospitals to Halt Services

The Haryana Civil Medical Services (HCMS) Association (!--ref1--) announced a shutdown of health services in government hospitals to protest the unfulfilled




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India to Launch New Health Monitoring Platform!

Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra announced India's commitment to medlinkadolescent/medlink health and the upcoming launch of a Co-WIN-like platform




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Chandipura Virus Cases Rise to 4 in Rajasthan, 74 Tested

The Chandipura virus (!--ref1--) is spreading in Rajasthan, with confirmed cases rising to four. Additionally, 74 people are under suspicion of infection, according to state health officials.




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India's Growing Orthopedic Crisis Drives Demand for Advanced Devices

India is facing a growing burden of orthopedic disorders, fueled by an aging population, rising medlinkobesity rates/medlink, and a high number of road accidents.




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'Every Beat Counts' Report on India's Cardiac Crisis

One of the reputed hospital groups of the CK Birla Hospitals, the BM Birla Heart Hospital has recently released a first of its kind report on the medlinkheart




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WHO Honors India for Eradicating Trachoma, a Bacterial Eye Infection

India has been lauded by the World Health Organization for successfully eradicating trachoma, a bacterial eye infection that can lead to medlinkblindness/medlink.




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Preventable Blindness Crisis: Over 85% of Cases in India

India, a nation known for its resilience and progress, is burdened by a preventable blindness crisis. Over 85% of its blind citizens could have seen the light if early measures had been taken.




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One in Four Indians Affected by Varicose Veins

25% of Indians have varicose veins (!--ref1--), a condition often overlooked and treatable without surgery, according to leading medical experts. They




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South Korea's Birth Rate Sees First Rise in 19 Months

The number of babies born in South Korea soars for the first time in 19 months in April, according to new data. According to the data compiled by




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South Korea Holds Off on Revoking Licenses Amid Doctor Strikes

Government officials indicated that they are considering pausing license suspensions and other administrative actions against striking trainee doctors,




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How African Americans Develop Emotional Resilience Against Discrimination

African Americans experience racial discrimination at different stages of their lives and they have to learn to cope with the psychological strain (!--ref1--).




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Korea University Hospitals Support Junior Doctor Strikes, Scale Back Treatments

The three major hospitals affiliated with Korea University seemed to operate normally, despite their senior doctors opting for voluntary leave in solidarity with striking junior doctors (!--ref1--).




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Alarming Rise in Liver Disease Among Young Adults

In a concerning trend, health experts are raising alarm over the significant rise in liver disease cases among young adults aged 23-35. This comes just




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Inhalation of Hydrogen-Rich Gas Reduces Exercise Fatigue

A recent study featured in the iInternational Journal of Sports Medicine/i titled "Inhalation of Hydrogen-Rich Gas Before Acute Exercise Alleviates




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Print Advertising Ban Led to 6% Grocery Sales Drop - A Germany Study

In the spring of 2021, amid the peak of the medlinkCOVID-19 pandemic/medlink, one of the 16 federal states in Germany implemented a ban on advertisements,




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Paw-sitively Purrfect: World's First Genetic Footprint-Free Feline (Cat) iPSCs

While cats are often seen as adorable internet memes, they frequently suffer from medlinkkidney disease/medlink. In a significant breakthrough, researchers




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SACN Faces Criticism Over Food Industry Connections

Over half of the experts on the UK government's nutrition advisory council have ties with the food sector (!--ref1--). Freelance writer Sophie Borland,




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2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to US Scientists for MicroRNA Breakthrough

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (!--ref1--) was jointly awarded to American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun by the Nobel Assembly at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet.




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Exploring Curiosity Styles: Insights from Wikipedia Browsing Habits

At some point, you might have searched for specific information online, only to end up "going down the Wiki rabbit hole." In this journey, you uncover




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Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought monitoring in the MENA region

The composite drought indicator (CDI) supports operational drought management decision making in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia.

The post Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought monitoring in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).