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Menopause hormone therapy does not appear to impact dementia risk: Study
A major review of prior research has found no evidence that menopause hormone therapy either increases or decreases dementia risk in post-menopausal women, in a new study led by University…
High homocysteine levels increases TyG index-CKD imbalance in hypertensive patients: Study
A recent study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology revealed that elevated homocysteine levels can significantly intensify the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with metabolic imbalance, measured…
Cardiovascular risk score predicts multiple eye diseases, reports research
A new study from UCLA Health shows that a cardiovascular risk score already used routinely in primary care can predict who will develop serious eye diseases years later. Researchers found…
In-Utero SARS-CoV-2 Exposure linked to Neurodevelopmental Risk in kids: Study
A new study published in the journal of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity showed that children's brain development may be negatively impacted by SARS-CoV-2 exposure during pregnancy. The long-term consequences of…
Hot flush treatment has anti-breast cancer activity, study finds
A drug mimicking the hormone progesterone has anti-cancer activity when used together with conventional anti-oestrogen treatment for women with breast cancer, a new Cambridge-led trial has found. A low dose…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a potential Merck purchase, a J&J pricing deal with Trump, and more
Merck is in talks to buy cancer drug developer Revolution Medicines in a deal that may be worth $28 billion to $32 billion
ESIC Faridabad: 400 resident doctors on strike over alleged misconduct by Dean
Faridabad: Around 400 resident doctors at ESIC Hospital, Faridabad, went on a two-day strike after the hospital Dean allegedly insulted and threatened a resident doctor for taking basic medicines for…
Haryana mandates Live CCTV surveillance of ICUs for Ayushman Bharat patients
Gurgaon: To ensure proper documentation and monitoring under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, the Haryana government has instructed all empanelled hospitals to keep beneficiaries admitted to Intensive Care Units…
Amid Debt Pressure, Sun Pharma’s Research Arm SPARC Plans 40% Workforce Reduction
The latest restructuring is expected to result in annual cost savings of approximately USD 10 million.