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Lung ultrasound may help predict Covid patient outcomes
Lung ultrasound, considered a simple method for diagnosing lung disease, can also help predict the clinical progression of severe Covid-19 patients, a new study suggests.The study, published in the journal Annals of Intensive Care, showed…
Brain pressure disorder that causes vision problems on the rise
A brain pressure disorder called idiopathic intracranial hypertension is on the rise, and the increase corresponds with rising obesity rates, a new study suggests.Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is when the pressure in the fluid…
Novel way for weight loss in patients with obesity, diabetes
Researchers have found that treatment with Bimagrumab is safe and effective for treating excess adiposity and metabolic disturbances of adult patients with obesity and Type-2 diabetes.Bimagrumab is an antibody that blocks activ in type II…
Higher coffee intake may reduce prostate cancer risk
Do you crave for coffee everyday? If so, then there's a good news for you. A new study suggests that drinking several cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.The study, published in the journal…
Novel tech may help cancer patients manage symptoms
Computer algorithms may have benefited a lot of cancer patients in managing their symptoms. Now, a new study suggests that a system, developed by a team of researchers, may help cancer patients manage their symptoms as well.The study,…
Novel drug form may help treat calcium-related disorders
Researchers have found that a novel form of a drug used to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects may provide a new option for patients.For the study, published in the journal Biophysical Journal, a team of…
New research explains severe virus attacks on lungs
A team of Swedish researchers has revealed how different kinds of immune cells, called macrophages, develop in the lungs, and which of them may be behind severe lung diseases, a discovery that may contribute to future treatments for…
High social media usage may up depression risk: Study
Young adults who increased their social media usage are significantly more likely to develop depression within six months, say researchers.Compared to the participants of the study who used social media for less than 120 minutes per day,…
New model shows promise to treat lung fibrosis in Covid patients
An analysis of lung tissues from patients with different types of pulmonary fibrosis -- including cases triggered by Covid-19 -- has revealed a promising molecular target to improve the chronic and irreversible disease, say…
Mediterranean diet cuts risk of heart attack: Study
The Mediterranean diet which is high in vegetables, whole grains, fish and olive oil, not only helps you lose weight but may also help reduce the risk of having another heart attack.The study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine,…