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Daily consumption of whole Gala apples for 6 weeks reduces obesity-related inflammation that exacerbates the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), without weight loss, suggests a study.

3 apples a day lessen inflammation in obese adults

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy improves symptoms in moderate, severe LUTS

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) helps improve symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in patients with moderate or severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a recent study has found.

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy improves symptoms in moderate, severe LUTS

Nivolumab shows promise for advanced HCC

Nivolumab shows clinical activity in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (aHCC) with Child-Pugh B status, accompanied by a favourable safety profile and manageable side-effects, a recent study has found.

Nivolumab shows promise for advanced HCC

Small incision closure through the chest trumps traditional thoracotomy for VSD

Small incision closure through the chest has significant clinical curative effects for children with ventricular septal defect (VSD), a recent study has found. Moreover, the minimally invasive procedure shortens operation time and reduces intraoperative blood loss and inflammation.

Small incision closure through the chest trumps traditional thoracotomy for VSD

Studies highlight potential link between COVID-19 and cognitive impairment

Several studies presented at AAIC 2021 have suggested a possible link between COVID-19 and cognitive impairment.

Studies highlight potential link between COVID-19 and cognitive impairment

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy matches fMRI at detecting task-related brain signals

Whole-head functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can perform comparably to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) at detecting task-related cortical haemodynamic changes across the lateral cortex, a recent study has found.

Functional near-infrared spectroscopy matches fMRI at detecting task-related brain signals

Keeping windows open best for preventing COVID-19 spread in cars

Keeping car windows open and wearing face mask can help protect passengers from the risk of contracting COVID-19, even though this may expose them to outdoor air pollution, a study finds.

Keeping windows open best for preventing COVID-19 spread in cars

Supervised exercises can tackle anxiety in men with prostate cancer

Working out under supervision helps ease psychological distress in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), as shown in a study.

Supervised exercises can tackle anxiety in men with prostate cancer

Biomarkers distinguish types of myocardial infarction, injury

Seven of 29 biomarkers have been identified as the most applicable discriminators between subtypes of myocardial infarction (MI) or myocardial injury, a recent study has found. Additionally, regression models based on these biomarkers allow good discrimination.

Biomarkers distinguish types of myocardial infarction, injury

Leg, trunk mass decline in COPD patients

Fat-free mass (FFM) significantly decreases among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after 2 years of follow-up, a recent study has found. Such decline is more noticeable in the legs and trunk.

Leg, trunk mass decline in COPD patients