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NAFLD, sarcopoenia up risk of atherosclerotic CVD

11 Apr 2020

Sarcopoenia and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) independently correlate with a higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), reveals a recent study.

NAFLD, sarcopoenia up risk of atherosclerotic CVD

11 Apr 2020

Dasatinib improves outcomes in paediatric ALL

11 Apr 2020 by

Dasatinib outperforms imatinib in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome–positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in children, providing superior control of central nervous system (CNS) leukaemia without increasing toxicity and while doing away with prophylactic cranial irradiation, according to the results of the phase III CCCGALL-2015* trial.

Dasatinib improves outcomes in paediatric ALL

11 Apr 2020

Why is COVID-19 highly transmissible?

11 Apr 2020 by

In the early stages of mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) appears to replicate actively and rapidly in the upper respiratory tract, according to a new study.

Why is COVID-19 highly transmissible?

11 Apr 2020

Air pollution tied to breast cancer risk

11 Apr 2020

A more polluted air appears to increase the likelihood of developing breast cancer, a recent South Korea study has shown.

Air pollution tied to breast cancer risk

11 Apr 2020

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

11 Apr 2020 by

Increasing olive oil consumption by at least 7 grams per day was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a study presented at the EPI Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions.

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

11 Apr 2020

Gastric remnant cancer more common in the West

10 Apr 2020

Gastric remnant cancer appears to be more common in Europe and America than in Asia, reports a recent meta-analysis.

Gastric remnant cancer more common in the West

10 Apr 2020

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

10 Apr 2020 by

Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) could predict a woman’s risk of heart failure (HF) up to 30 years later, according to findings from the CARDIA* study presented at ACC.20.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

10 Apr 2020

Elevated oestradiol levels protective against OAB during ovulation induction

10 Apr 2020

A sharp increase in oestrogen levels confers a protective effect on overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms in women undergoing ovulation induction, a study has found.

Elevated oestradiol levels protective against OAB during ovulation induction

10 Apr 2020

Stone composition, insulin therapy predict stone recurrence in T2DM patients

10 Apr 2020

Insulin therapy and stone composition are significantly associated with kidney stone recurrence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), while HbA1c and urine pH are modifiable factors, suggests a recent study.

Stone composition, insulin therapy predict stone recurrence in T2DM patients

10 Apr 2020

Transabdominal interferential therapy effective against constipation in women

10 Apr 2020 by

Transabdominal interferential electrical stimulation induces bowel symptom improvements in chronically constipated women, and the effects may be sustained 3 months after therapy, according to the results of a trial.

Transabdominal interferential therapy effective against constipation in women

10 Apr 2020

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NAFLD, sarcopoenia up risk of atherosclerotic CVD

NAFLD, sarcopoenia up risk of atherosclerotic CVD

Dasatinib improves outcomes in paediatric ALL

Dasatinib improves outcomes in paediatric ALL

Why is COVID-19 highly transmissible?

Why is COVID-19 highly transmissible?

Air pollution tied to breast cancer risk

Air pollution tied to breast cancer risk

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

Increased olive oil intake may lower CV risk

Gastric remnant cancer more common in the West

Gastric remnant cancer more common in the West

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

Adverse pregnancy outcomes: A signal of heart failure?

Elevated oestradiol levels protective against OAB during ovulation induction

Elevated oestradiol levels protective against OAB during ovulation induction

Stone composition, insulin therapy predict stone recurrence in T2DM patients

Stone composition, insulin therapy predict stone recurrence in T2DM patients

Transabdominal interferential therapy effective against constipation in women

Transabdominal interferential therapy effective against constipation in women