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Ureteral wall thickness predicts stone impaction, outcomes

Thin measurements of ureteral wall thickness on noncontrast computed tomography are suggestive of a lack of stone impaction and successful management outcomes, a study has shown.

Mindfulness feasible, improves sexual distress in older women with low libido

Among midlife and older women with low libido, a virtual mindfulness intervention is not only feasible and acceptable but also effective in improving sexual distress relative to education on health and menopause, according to a study.

Sedentary behaviour but not sleep duration factors in diabetes risk

Sedentary behaviour appears to contribute to increased risk of diabetes, while having a long or a short sleep duration does not, according to a study.

Niraparib maintenance prolongs PFS in advanced ovarian cancer

Maintenance therapy with niraparib significantly extends progression-free survival (PFS) compared with placebo in patients with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer who responded to treatment with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy, according to the PRIME* trial.

Vegetarian diets lower LDL-C, HbA1c in overweight/obese adults

Adherence to vegetarian diets leads to a significant decrease in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), total cholesterol (TC), and glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, reports a study.

Infrequent bowel movement tied to cognitive decline

A study presented at AAIC 2023 has shown a link between less frequent bowel movement (ie, one every 3+ days) and cognitive function in adults.

Vitamin D yields blood pressure-lowering benefit

Supplementation with vitamin D appears to have a favourable effect on blood pressure levels, as shown in a study.