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Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

19 Apr 2021 by

The anthelmintic agent ivermectin, tested in the EPIC* trial of 476 patients, did not significantly shorten symptom duration in adults with mild COVID-19.

Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

19 Apr 2021

Spanking changes way kid’s brain works

19 Apr 2021 by

Spanking alters a child’s normal neural response to environmental stimuli suggestive of threats, according to a recent study.

Spanking changes way kid’s brain works

19 Apr 2021

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma another tobacco-related disease

19 Apr 2021

There is robust evidence suggesting that smoking increases the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in men, according to a team of researchers.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma another tobacco-related disease

19 Apr 2021

Vegetarian diet may predispose to depression

19 Apr 2021

Individuals following a vegetarian diet are at increased risk of depression, a recent study suggests.

Vegetarian diet may predispose to depression

19 Apr 2021

Silent MI may increase stroke risk in older adults

19 Apr 2021 by

Silent myocardial infarction (MI) or heart attack appears to be associated with an increased risk of stroke in older adults, according to a study presented at ISC 2021.

Silent MI may increase stroke risk in older adults

19 Apr 2021

Trunk Compliance Index a marker for chronic low back pain in young adults

18 Apr 2021

The Trunk Compliance Index in young individuals with chronic low back pain can detect consistent changes in trunk mechanics that may go unnoticed in classic clinic examinations, a recent study has found.

Trunk Compliance Index a marker for chronic low back pain in young adults

18 Apr 2021

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

18 Apr 2021 by

Higher dietary intake of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA* in childhood is associated with a reduced risk of developing asthma up till adolescence among children who harboured a common FADS** variant, according to data from the ALSPAC***.

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

18 Apr 2021

Ultrasound-detected synovitis, tenosynovitis may aid treatment decisions in SLE

18 Apr 2021

Among systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with musculoskeletal symptoms, those who have positive ultrasound appear to show better response to therapy, a study reports.

Ultrasound-detected synovitis, tenosynovitis may aid treatment decisions in SLE

18 Apr 2021

Is famotidine effective against COVID-19?

18 Apr 2021

Use of famotidine does not reduce the risk of COVID-19 outcomes among hospitalized patients as compared with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or hydroxychloroquine, as shown in recent study.

Is famotidine effective against COVID-19?

18 Apr 2021

Novel prediction model detects progression to advanced AMD

18 Apr 2021

A comprehensive prediction model that applies a machine learning algorithm allowing selection of the most predictive risk factors automatically achieves high discrimination abilities in calculating progression to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), as shown in two cohort studies.

Novel prediction model detects progression to advanced AMD

18 Apr 2021

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Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

Ivermectin disappoints in new trial of COVID-19 patients

Spanking changes way kid’s brain works

Spanking changes way kid’s brain works

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma another tobacco-related disease

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma another tobacco-related disease

Vegetarian diet may predispose to depression

Vegetarian diet may predispose to depression

Silent MI may increase stroke risk in older adults

Silent MI may increase stroke risk in older adults

Trunk Compliance Index a marker for chronic low back pain in young adults

Trunk Compliance Index a marker for chronic low back pain in young adults

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

Fish-based omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent asthma

Ultrasound-detected synovitis, tenosynovitis may aid treatment decisions in SLE

Ultrasound-detected synovitis, tenosynovitis may aid treatment decisions in SLE

Is famotidine effective against COVID-19?

Is famotidine effective against COVID-19?

Novel prediction model detects progression to advanced AMD

Novel prediction model detects progression to advanced AMD