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Long daytime naps tied to increased AF risk
Power naps (<30 minutes) offer time to recharge but going beyond the 30-minute mark may not be heart-friendly, according to a study that found a link between long daytime naps and risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).
Long daytime naps tied to increased AF risk
07 Aug 2023
Diet for preventing miscarriage? Best foods to eat reported in meta-analysis
For healthy women of reproductive age, sticking to a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs, and grain prior to conceiving helps minimize the chances of pregnancy loss, according to the results of a meta-analysis.
Diet for preventing miscarriage? Best foods to eat reported in meta-analysis
06 Aug 2023
Lymph node characteristics predict survival in patients with ovarian cancer
A competing risk model that incorporates lymph node parameters has demonstrated its utility and robustness in evaluating the results of the Cox proportional hazards model analysis among older patients with stage III serious ovarian cancer, reports a study.
Lymph node characteristics predict survival in patients with ovarian cancer
06 Aug 2023
Glucocorticoid discontinuation may prevent infection in older RA patients
For older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are receiving glucocorticoids (GCs), stopping its use lowers the incidence of infection, according to a study.
Glucocorticoid discontinuation may prevent infection in older RA patients
05 Aug 2023
Early life food allergy a red flag for later asthma, lung problems
Food allergy in infancy, regardless of whether it resolves, may affect lung development and contribute to poorer respiratory outcomes such as asthma and reduced lung function in childhood, as shown in a study.
Early life food allergy a red flag for later asthma, lung problems
05 Aug 2023
Probiotic supplementation in pregnant women with obesity of little benefit to mothers, babies
In pregnant women with obesity, supplementation with multi-strain probiotics does not appear to have favourable effects on the metabolic or inflammatory biomarkers in mothers and on the body composition of their offspring, according to a study.
