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Tuesday, 26 November 2024

How Massive Health Databases Are Revolutionizing Clinical Care

Which conditions are caused by infection? Though it may seem like an amateur concern in the era of advanced microscopy, some culprits evade conventional methods of detection. Large medical databases hold the power to unlock answers.  A recent study from Sweden and Denmark meticulously traced the lives and medical histories…

Celine Dion does NOT need a wheelchair despite disabling condition

Celine Dion’s sister reveals the megastar is NOT in a wheelchair, despite claims she’s struggling to walk… but videos of other sufferers of stiff person syndrome shows the devastation that could await her Celine Dion’s sister has revealed the singer, who has been diagnosed with disabling Stiff Person Syndrome, doesn’t…

Patients face a life-threatening postcode lottery in 999 emergencies

Patients face a life-threatening postcode lottery in 999 emergencies due to ambulance wait times, report warns Patients in worst performing areas stay in hospital double the time on average Patients face a life-threatening postcode lottery of ambulance response times in an emergency, a damning report by MPs warns. The Public…

Scientists take samples from 116 year old to develop cures for disease

Scientists are studying a 116-year-old San Francisco-born grandma who is the oldest woman in the world to learn her secrets and develop cures for diseases Maria Branyas from Spain is 115 years old with no major health conditions She credits eating natural yogurt and exploring nature for her longevity READ MORE:  My…

Research presented at the American Society of Nephrology meeting

The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (Kidney Week) was held this year from Nov. 2 to 5 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including nephrology specialists, researchers, scientists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest advances in the…

Study supports minimally invasive procedure as aortic stenosis treatment

Patients with a dysfunctional aortic heart valve who received a new, prosthetic valve through a minimally invasive procedure had similar outcomes at five years as those who underwent open-heart surgery, a new study shows. The international multicenter study, with key contributions by the Cedars-Sinai heart team and published in The…

GLP-1 RAs Plus Bariatric Surgery: Promising for Obesity

Combining glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) with endoscopic bariatric therapy is a promising way to manage obesity, say the authors of a new review of relevant research. The review found that adding liraglutide to endoscopic bariatric therapy or bariatric surgery provided significant weight loss when compared with endoscopic…