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Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Reduce Insulin Needs For People With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
Researchers tested the drug on 40 adults with long-term type 1 diabetes in the Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes Managed with Metformin (INTIMET) study, giving half of them metformin and half a placebo for six months.
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AI Finds Hidden Skin Cancer Risk, Flags 1-In-3 Danger Rate: Study
The research analysed registry data covering over 6 million adults in Sweden. This included information such as age, sex, medical history, medications, and even socioeconomic factors.
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A Simple Blood Test May Detect Hidden Heart Failure In Diabetes Patients Early
A new trial shows a simple blood test can detect undiagnosed heart failure in people with diabetes. Early screening could improve diagnosis, enable timely treatment, and reduce hospitalisation and death risks significantly.
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Bengaluru Central Ayurveda Institute Earns International Quality Accreditation
Central Ayurveda Research Institute Bengaluru earns ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, marking a major upgrade in laboratory quality and patient care.
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Astronauts Take Control of the Ship, Perform Key Tests Ahead of Earth Return
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is currently moving towards the Earth after the successful lunar flyby. The astronauts were given some time off on Tuesday to recover after spending hours observing and making notes about the lunar surface. On Wednesday, the crew was back to conducting tests, including demonstrating manual piloting of the Orion spacecraft...
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
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Diabetes Drug Metformin Could Reduce Insulin Needs For People With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
Researchers tested the drug on 40 adults with long-term type 1 diabetes in the Insulin Resistance in Type 1 Diabetes Managed with Metformin (INTIMET) study, giving half of them metformin and half a placebo for six months.
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AI Finds Hidden Skin Cancer Risk, Flags 1-In-3 Danger Rate: Study
The research analysed registry data covering over 6 million adults in Sweden. This included information such as age, sex, medical history, medications, and even socioeconomic factors.
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A Simple Blood Test May Detect Hidden Heart Failure In Diabetes Patients Early
A new trial shows a simple blood test can detect undiagnosed heart failure in people with diabetes. Early screening could improve diagnosis, enable timely treatment, and reduce hospitalisation and death risks significantly.
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Bengaluru Central Ayurveda Institute Earns International Quality Accreditation
Central Ayurveda Research Institute Bengaluru earns ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, marking a major upgrade in laboratory quality and patient care.
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
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How Often Should You Get Tested For STIs? A Doctor Explains
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more than 1 million curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide in people 15-49 years old, the majority of which are asymptomatic.
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Dengue vs Malaria: Ludhiana Reports Both, Do You Know Which Symptoms To Watch Out For?
Dengue and malaria cases have been recorded in Ludhiana. Here is how each of these vector-borne diseases exhibits symptoms and why you need to know them to seek timely medical treatment.
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NASA’s Artemis 2 Astronauts Take Control of the Ship, Perform Key Tests Ahead of Earth Return
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is currently moving towards the Earth after the successful lunar flyby. The astronauts were given some time off on Tuesday to recover after spending hours observing and making notes about the lunar surface. On Wednesday, the crew was back to conducting tests, including demonstrating manual piloting of the Orion spacecraft...
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) vs HbA1c: Which Test Is More Reliable For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Experts now recommend a combined and individualised approach, considering risk factors such as age, symptoms, family history, and other related conditions to determine which test to administer.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
