Music may offer an alternative to the use of a drug routinely used to calm the nerves before the use
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Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants may be best for early-stage CKD
(HealthDay)—Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have a superior benefit-risk profile to that of vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for patients with
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Cancer tissue-freezing approach may help more breast cancer patients in lower income countries
A new reusable device created by the Johns Hopkins University can help women with breast cancer in lower income countries
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High-fibre diet may protect against pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
Diet high in fruit and vegetables may protect against pre-eclampsia in pregnancy because the fibre ‘boosts levels of a nutrient
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Hinge-like protein may open new doors in cystic fibrosis treatment
In recent decades, treatment options for people with cystic fibrosis have improved dramatically. The newest drugs, known as potentiators, target
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Up to 30% of children carry a gene variant that may increase susceptibility to methylmercury
Prenatal exposure to low levels of methylmercury does not affect child cognition, but certain gene variants may increase susceptibility. These
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Antioxidants may ‘feed’ some cancers, scientists discover
Antioxidants may ‘feed’ some cancers: Scientists discover that vitamin E thought to protect against the disease may HELP lung cancer
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Prevention bundle may cut cardiac device infections
(HealthDay)—Standardized protocols and bundles can improve infection prevention in the electrophysiology laboratory, according to a study published online June 4
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Food neophobia may increase the risk of lifestyle diseases
Food neophobia, or fear of new foods, may lead to poorer dietary quality, increase the risk factors associated with chronic
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More heart failure patients may benefit from CRT defibrillator
Certain groups of heart failure patients may see improved heart function with cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT-D) if traditional
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