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Watching TV, using computer have opposite ties to dementia risk
Study finds that actively using a computer is linked with reduced risk.
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Atrial cardiopathy linked to 35% higher dementia risk
Older adults with atrial cardiopathy may have up to 35% higher risk for dementia even before symptoms develop.
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Prenatal test can cut time, cost of finding chromosomal abnormalities
The new test can get results in hours instead of days or weeks at a fraction of the cost of current tests, researchers say. Incorrect numbers of...
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Postpartum depression risk higher with family psych history
The risk for PPD was almost twice as high for mothers who have any psychiatric disorder in their family history compared with mothers who don’t....
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Guidelines: Convalescent plasma not recommended for most hospitalized with COVID
In their new guidelines, the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies says convalescent plasma is most effective early after...
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Polio virus found in NYC sewer system
The detection of polio in NYC is alarming but not surprising.
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Sexual dysfunction, hair loss linked with long COVID
The symptoms, among others, join a list of better-known symptoms linked to long COVID.
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Dermatologists share vitiligo breakthrough news with patients
For the first time, patients with vitiligo who have long lived with patches of skin that are without pigment can now have even skin tones on their...
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One in eight COVID patients likely to develop long COVID: Large study
“This finding shows that post–COVID-19 condition is an urgent problem with a mounting human toll.”
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Sugary drinks, rather than artificially sweetened beverages or juices, show link to IBD
Link significant for Crohn’s disease but not ulcerative colitis.
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Biologics for IBD may come with added risks in Hispanic patients
Risks for hospitalizations, IBD-related surgeries, and serious infections were significantly higher among Hispanic patients in the year after...
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Study pinpoints best predictor of when reflux symptoms don’t require PPI
Acid exposure time less than 4.0% measured over 4 days was the best predictor of when patients don’t need PPI therapy.
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Colonic Crohn’s: Segmental vs. total colectomy
Segmental colectomy may be performed in patients with colonic Crohn’s disease without increasing risk of repeat surgeries, compared with total...
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Some have heavier periods after COVID vaccine
Many women are reporting that they have had heavier bleeding during their periods in the months after they received their COVID shots. But...
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Single-donor fecal transplant trial for IBS shows lasting response
The “super-donor” concept is noteworthy and an apparent key to success.