Why are men more likely to develop multiple myeloma than women?
Rates of multiple myeloma (MM), the second most common blood cancer in the United States, are increasing and are twice as high in men than in women. A new study…
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Edaravone Dexborneol Improves Functional Outcomes After Acute Ischaemic Stroke: Study
China: Researchers have found in a new study that Edaravone dexborneol significantly improved functional independence at 90 days compared with placebo in patients with acute ischaemic stroke who underwent endovascular…
New expert guidance urges caution before surgery for patients with treatment-resistant constipation
A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is calling for greater caution before surgery is considered for patients with refractory constipation, a severe, chronic form of constipation that…
Nirsevimab Lowers RSV Hospitalizations More Than Maternal Vaccination: JAMA
According to a new study, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major contributor to infant admissions into the hospital. The comparative effectiveness of the 2 newest approaches for prevention (infant…
Low Pretransplant Exercise Tolerance Predicts Persistent Sarcopenia After Kidney Transplant: Study
A new study published in the journal of Transplantation Proceedings showed that even if renal function improves, skeletal muscle recovery in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients is linked to low…
Some Paternal DMARDs May Increase Adverse Birth Outcomes: Study
According to a new study, paternal exposure to immunosuppressive and biologic antirheumatic drugs before conception has adverse birth outcomes, which indicates the need for further emphasis on medication safety in…
Air Pollution Exposure in Early Pregnancy Lowers Birth Weight of Male Infants: JAMA
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that exposure to fine particulate air pollution during the earliest weeks of pregnancy may significantly lower birth…
Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults
A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis among U.S. adults ages 65 to 79, with differences in…
Findings suggest that certain medications for Type 2 diabetes reduce risk of dementia
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia. Drawing on…
AP Medical Council warns of strict action against unqualified practitioners
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) has announced a statewide crackdown on quackery, warning that strict action will be taken against unqualified individuals illegally practising modern medicine and endangering…