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Individuals who experience menopause before age 50 years may be at an elevated risk of developing dementia, according to results of a UK study presented at the EPI Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2022.

Snuggling with a pillow that mimics the sensation of rising and falling breath can offer anxiety relief, as shown in a study.

ß3-adrenergic receptor agonists (ß3 agonists), such as mirabegron, demonstrate effectiveness and a satisfactory safety profile as adjunctive therapy in the management of paediatric neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) or overactive bladder, results of a study have shown.

Despite being at increased risk for breast and cervical cancer, transgender people experience inequalities in the uptake of routine cancer screening, a study has found.

Children with bacterial meningitis appear to fare well with corticosteroids, which lead to a lower incidence of hearing loss and neurologic sequelae and faster resolution of fever, according to a meta-analysis.

Use of sofosbuvir-based direct-acting antiviral regimens for treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) in clinical trial participants with chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not appear to worsen estimated glomerular filtration rate levels, according to a study. Furthermore, the drug does not appear to contribute to an increased risk of end-stage renal disease among HCV patients with CKD treated in clinical practice.