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Drinking green tea improves gastrointestinal function recovery after gastrectomy
Patients with gastric cancer who drink green tea following robotic or laparoscopic subtotal gastrectomy show enhanced postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function, reveals a study.
Drinking green tea improves gastrointestinal function recovery after gastrectomy
15 Nov 2021
Vitamin D deficiency linked to arterial stiffness in diabetic patients
Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and arterial stiffness (AS) exhibit lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) and higher rate of vitamin D deficiency, a study has shown. In addition, a negative association exists between 25(OH)D and AS assessed by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV).
Vitamin D deficiency linked to arterial stiffness in diabetic patients
15 Nov 2021
Risk of colorectal cancer death following adenoma removal greater in women vs men
There appears to be a sex-specific difference in the risk of colorectal cancer death after adenoma removal, with women being at higher risk than men, according to a study.
Risk of colorectal cancer death following adenoma removal greater in women vs men
15 Nov 2021
Targeted HCV micro-elimination enhances case finding and treatment
A hepatitis C virus (HCV) micro-elimination programme targeting high-risk groups can enhance the effectiveness of screening and significantly shorten the time to starting direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy without compromising treatment outcomes, researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have reported.