An analysis of 11 million VA electronic health records suggests OSA is an independent risk factor for development of Parkinson’s disease but could be modified by early treatment with CPAP.
People with untreated obstructive…
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UNAIDS warns of major setbacks in global HIV response, calls for renewed solidarity-Xinhua
GENEVA, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) — A new report released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Tuesday warns that the global HIV response has suffered its most significant setback in decades, urging reliance on solidarity,…
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US researchers find favourable trends among women with HIV in response to cervical cancer therapy
Since the recognition of the HIV pandemic in the 1980s, one of the complications faced by women with HIV has been invasive cervical cancer. The cause of this cancer is a common sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). Regular…
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African statisticians provide new insights into malaria prevention
University of the Witwatersrand – Edson Mwebesa, Fellow at the Wits-based Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Consortium for Biostatistics (SSACAB), knows children who died from late-diagnosed malaria. His research has also revealed that…
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[Research Press Release] Biochemistry: Seal milk rivals human milk in complexity (Nature Communications)
[Research Press Release] Biochemistry: Seal milk rivals human milk in complexity (Nature Communications) | Nature Portfolio
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Dysfunctional breathing is common and influenced by tobacco use and respiratory conditions
Dysfunctional breathing (DB) is frequently misdiagnosed or insufficiently treated, leading to a diminished quality of life and unnecessary medical intervention. While recent studies have focused on DB in patients with asthma and…
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First-of-Its-Kind Treatment Boosts Vision in Human Trial, Scientists Report : ScienceAlert
Taking a photo of a friend? You’ve probably got their face centered and focused. Driving down a highway? Eyes on the road.
But for millions of adults with age-related macular degeneration, that crucial, central field of sight is blurred beyond…
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EXPERT REACTION: H5 bird flu confirmed on remote Australian territory
“Avian influenza A(H5N1) is a highly virulent and rapidly evolving orthomyxovirus that constitutes a substantial pandemic threat due to its high case fatality rate (historically 49.2%) and capacity for cross-species transmission. Initially…
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