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1. People with impaired glucose regulation and hypertension are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Treatment decisions should consider kidney function, stage of CKD, blood pressure control, patient preferences,…
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Real-World Data and Treatment Guidelines Support Better Bronchiectasis Management: A Year in Review
Meeting Summary
Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) is a heterogeneous disease characterised by a ‘vicious vortex’ of pathophysiological processes, with neutrophilic inflammation serving as one of the key drivers. NCFB can lead…
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Cohort Profile: The COVID-19 Ticino Biobank
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1. The Biobank COVID-19 Ticino, established in 2020, collected a full set of data from 135 patients hospitalised with COVID-19.
2. This represents an important dataset captured during the first wave of the pandemic. These samples…Continue Reading
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Diet drug Mounjaro left Cornwall woman ‘depressed and in pain’
Jen SmithSouth West health correspondent
BBCPauline Miller said Mounjaro had left her in “chronic pain with no quality of life” A woman has said the weight loss drug Mounjaro has left her in chronic pain, suffering depression and with “no quality…
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Student with cancer-causing genes fathers nearly 200 babies by sperm donation; some babies are already dead – livemint.com
- Student with cancer-causing genes fathers nearly 200 babies by sperm donation; some babies are already dead livemint.com
- Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children BBC
- At least 197 children were fathered by…
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Want to quit antidepressants? Slow tapering plus therapy is the most effective way, study suggests
Antidepressants don’t have to be taken forever, a new analysis suggests.
Every year, a growing number of people across Europe take antidepressants to help treat symptoms related to depression and anxiety. While current guidelines recommend…
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Cancer surgeon says ‘blood in stool isn’t always piles’, warns of these 6 signs of colorectal cancer | Health – Hindustan Times
- Cancer surgeon says ‘blood in stool isn’t always piles’, warns of these 6 signs of colorectal cancer | Health Hindustan Times
- Colon cancer skin signs: 5 warning symptoms, prevention tips, and when to seek help Times of India
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Examining hidden risks of cannabis use among older adults
Jerry H. Gurwitz, MD’83
Photo: Faith NinivaggiCannabis use is rising among older adults, fueled by expanded legalization and people increasingly turning to cannabinoid-containing products to manage pain, sleep problems and…
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Social media and ADHD diagnosis, new mpox strain in England and early firestarters – podcast | Science
The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay to discuss three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study investigating the link between social media use in children and rising rates of ADHD…
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