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Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

31 May 2021 by

A couple of drops of liquefied ginger can safely prevent at least one episode of vomiting related to acute gastroenteritis in children, as shown in a study.

Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

31 May 2021

Unhealthy dietary patterns noted in older people

31 May 2021

Men and current smokers have low scores in fruit and vegetable (FV) dietary pattern, while retirees and older adults have lower scores in animal protein (AP) pattern, as shown in a study.

Unhealthy dietary patterns noted in older people

31 May 2021

Vitamin D insufficiency ups risk of LUTS

31 May 2021 by

Vitamin D insufficiency is significantly associated with the risk of developing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), but supplementation may potentially improve these symptoms, according to a study.

Vitamin D insufficiency ups risk of LUTS

31 May 2021

Weight loss during radiotherapy tied to higher death risk in cancer patients

31 May 2021

Age, site of treatment, and weight loss during radiotherapy (RT) are significant predictors of a higher risk of death in cancer patients after the 10-year follow-up, a recent study has found.

Weight loss during radiotherapy tied to higher death risk in cancer patients

31 May 2021

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

31 May 2021 by

Apart from reducing bleeding risk in individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer (ESCA) who had self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) insertion to improve dysphagia, concurrent palliative radiotherapy (RT) does not reduce recurrent dysphagia nor does it improve overall survival (OS), findings from the phase III ROCS* study have shown.

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

31 May 2021

Success rate of aspirin desensitization high in Asian patients with CVD

31 May 2021 by

Aspirin desensitization achieves good success rates in Asian patients with cardiovascular diseases, helping those with hypersensitivities to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) develop temporary tolerance to aspirin, according to a recent Singapore study.

Success rate of aspirin desensitization high in Asian patients with CVD

31 May 2021

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

31 May 2021

Tobacco use spells trouble for patients with fibromyalgia, contributing to greater pain and increased severity of other symptoms, as shown in a study.

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

31 May 2021

Is it sinusitis or COVID-19?

31 May 2021 by

It is crucial to differentiate sinusitis and COVID-19 since their symptoms overlap and especially at a critical time when the healthcare system is stretched to accommodate a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Is it sinusitis or COVID-19?

31 May 2021

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

31 May 2021

Early endoscopic intervention offers better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis as compared with conservative treatments, a recent meta-analysis has shown.

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

31 May 2021

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression

30 May 2021 by

Having irregular sleep timing can increase the risk of depression, as much as short sleep duration or frequently staying up late at night, suggests a recent study.

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression

30 May 2021

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Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

Unhealthy dietary patterns noted in older people

Unhealthy dietary patterns noted in older people

Vitamin D insufficiency ups risk of LUTS

Vitamin D insufficiency ups risk of LUTS

Weight loss during radiotherapy tied to higher death risk in cancer patients

Weight loss during radiotherapy tied to higher death risk in cancer patients

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

Success rate of aspirin desensitization high in Asian patients with CVD

Success rate of aspirin desensitization high in Asian patients with CVD

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

Smoking causes more problems in fibromyalgia patients

Is it sinusitis or COVID-19?

Is it sinusitis or COVID-19?

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression

Irregular sleep timing tied to bad mood, depression