(HealthDay)—There is an increased risk for gallbladder- or biliary tract-related events among patients with type 2 diabetes taking liraglutide versus placebo, according to a study […]
Modified drug combination may reduce risk of recurrence for some breast cancer patients
Oncologists at VCU Massey Cancer Center were invited to co-author an editorial published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology providing expert commentary on findings from […]
Alzheimer’s: carriers of risk gene show brain changes in their 20s – here’s why we shouldn’t worry
Dramatic developments in genetics research and the availability of commercial genetics tests have put us in a very modern predicament—we can now find out (quickly, […]
Coffee increases the risk of migraine?
Many people who suffer from migraines, avoid coffee, because they assume that the beverage is a headache could trigger the attack. Researchers from Boston have […]
Stressful life raises the risk of women dying from cervical cancer
Cervical cancer patients who go through stressful life events such as a divorce are more likely to die ‘because they weaken their body’s defence system’ […]
Distinct social profile and high ASD risk, 3q29 deletion survey finds
A survey of 93 people with 3q29 deletion syndrome reveals a distinct pattern of social disability and anxiety, even without a diagnosis of autism spectrum […]
Women with a disabling neurological disorder are at twice the risk of heart conditions
Female patients who suffer from a disabling neurological disorder known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) are at twice the risk of heart conditions and stroke, […]
Patients with an ’empathic’ GP at reduced risk of early death
Patients who have been diagnosed with diabetes are at a lower risk of early death if they have a doctor who they describe as showing […]
Supplement ‘could reduce risk of heart disease in HALF the population’
Food supplement made from friendly bacteria found in the gut ‘could reduce the risk of heart disease in HALF of the world’s population’ The food […]
Greater awareness needed of stomach cancer risk in under-40s, especially in Latin America
Stomach cancer should no longer be considered a disease only of older people, and patients under 40 with chronic digestive symptoms should be more actively […]
Urinary tract infections ‘TREBLE your risk of stroke in next 30 days’
Urinary tract infections ‘TREBLE your risk of a stroke in the next 30 days’, finds study UTI is three times more likely to trigger ischemic stroke, […]
PET/CT detects cardiovascular disease risk factors in obstructive sleep apnea patients
Research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging’s 2019 Annual Meeting draws a strong link between severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and […]
Antacid use in first year of life tied to later fracture risk
(HealthDay)—Infants who are given acid suppression therapy (AST) in their first year of life are more likely to subsequently break a bone, according to a […]
Risk factors ID’d for atrial fibrillation with type 1 diabetes
(HealthDay)—Older age, cardiovascular comorbidities, and renal complications increase the risk for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published […]