The World Health Organization (WHO) has for the first time issued guidelines on the use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 or GLP-1 therapies for treating obesity. This is a major move at a time when the sales of these drugs are rapidly growing across…
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Peripheral Levels of Selected Biomarkers in Patients with Post-Sarcoid
Introduction
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex, multifactorial illness defined by persistent, unexplained fatigue that fails to improve with rest and severely limits day-to-day functioning.1 Although definitions differ, most require at…
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WHO EMRO – HIV infections rise in Pakistan; WHO and UNAIDS call to action
On World AIDS Day, the World Health Organization, UNAIDS, and the Ministry of Health join hands to urge collective and individual action against a public health threat affecting 350 000 people in Pakistan – 80% of…
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Hull Royal Infirmary to offer ‘revolutionary’ spinal surgery
A “revolutionary” keyhole surgery is coming to Hull for spinal operations, NHS officials said.
Hull Royal Infirmary’s neurosurgeons will be able to perform endoscopic spine surgery using a small probe and camera through a keyhole incision.
It has…
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‘It isn’t seen as a big deal’ – The Irish Times
Everyone knows that alcohol can cause weight gain, particularly beer, sugary cocktails and creamy liqueurs. But while the most likely action for anyone trying to lose a few pounds would be to cut down on the amount of alcoholic drinks they…
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Preteen smartphone use linked to depression, obesity, lack of sleep
1 of 2 | Children who have regular access to smartphones before they are teenagers are more likely to suffer from depression, obesity and lack of sleep, according to a new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Photo by 46173/Pixabay
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Medical Holy Grail: Israeli researchers isolate elusive cells that may slow down aging
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s Prof. Alon Monsonego says he has discovered a set of immune cells that may hold the secret to prolonging longevity.
“The immune system deteriorates with time, and that process may dictate the pace of…
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Exploring community and expert perceptions of the acceptability of an oropharyngeal gonorrhoea controlled human infection model in Australia
Zheng, Y. et al. Global burden and trends of sexually transmitted infections from 1990 to 2019: an observational trend study. Lancet Infect. Dis. 22, 541–551. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(21)00448-5 (2022).
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Cardiologist shares 10 habits he has given up on to protect heart health: ‘Palpitations often come from PVCs…’
When it comes to heart health, many people adopt habits they assume are protective – popping an aspirin just because they’re getting older, cutting out salt despite having no underlying heart condition, or panicking over every fluctuation in…
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Scientists boost brain’s natural clean-up system to treat neurological diseases-Xinhua
MELBOURNE, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Scientists have developed a new, high-tech approach for treating ischemic stroke by enhancing removal of toxic waste products from the brain.
The “brain-draining lymphatics” are a set of drainage pathways that…
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