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Can Blood Thinners Protect The Brain? Newer Drugs Show Promise In Alzheimer's Patients
Researchers found that patients taking newer oral anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), had a slower decline in cognitive function than those taking the older blood thinner warfarin or those who were not taking anticoagulants.
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Getting Oral Rehydration Solution Right: The Critical Role Of Correct Preparation
Healthcare professionals frequently encounter situations where families say they "gave ORS," yet the patient's health continued to worsen.
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IIT Indore Researchers Develop Non-Invasive Saliva Test For Early Oral Cancer Detection
Using an advanced lab technique called liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, the researchers compared samples from healthy individuals, patients with oral submucous fibrosis, and patients with oral cancer.
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Can Daily ORS Consumption Harm Your Health? Here's What Doctors Say
Dr Smriti Jhunjhunwala and Dr Atul Ingale explain how daily ORS consumption can harm your health. Here are the benefits of ORS and its side effects that you need to keep in mind, if consumed regularly.
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Can You Really "Eat Your Sunscreen"? Why Dermatologists Warn Against Relying On Sunscreen Pills
Dr Lipsy Gupta and Dr Gurveen Waraich explain why solely relying on sunscreen pills for sun protection can prove harmful. Here is why you need to apply topical sunscreen for maximum benefit.
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Why Younger Patients Are Also Being Diagnosed With Oral Cancers
Preventing oral cancer begins with understanding that the risk extends beyond smoking
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Are Raw Vegetables And Fruits Safe During Monsoon? Why You Need To Be Extra Careful
While fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre, eating them raw during the monsoon may not always be safe if they are not cleaned properly. The damp weather creates favourable conditions for bacteria, viruses and parasites to grow, increasing the risks of contamination.
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Type 1 Diabetes: Can Insulin Ever Be Replaced By A Pill? Doctors Answer
Dr Anoop Misra and Dr Ambrish Mithal explain why insulin injections can't be replaced by a pill. Here is what happened to a diabetes patient who tried to do so, and why you should only follow what a doctor has prescribed for diabetes management.
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What's In Your Toothpaste And How Does It Impact Your Health?
Natural and herbal toothpastes containing ingredients such as neem, clove, miswak or aloe vera have become increasingly popular.
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New One Hour Brush Test Could Detect Oral Cancer Without Painful Biopsy
Researchers led by Queen Mary University of London have developed a non invasive brush biopsy test that can detect oral cancer within one hour.
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IISc Researchers Use Ultrasound To Selectively Kill Oral Cancer Cells
When exposed to ultrasound-driven mechanical stimulation, oral cancer cells underwent selective cell death, while healthy oral epithelial cells remained unharmed, they found. The findings are published in the journal Materials Today Bio.
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Gujarat CM Launches Statewide Pulse Polio Campaign Targeting Over 83 Lakh Children
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday launched Gujarat's statewide Pulse Polio immunisation campaign from Gandhinagar by administering oral polio vaccine drops to children.
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Vaping Linked To Lung And Oral Cancer Risk, New Review Warns
A new scientific review has challenged the perception that vaping is harmless, finding growing evidence that e-cigarette use may damage DNA, trigger inflammation, and increase the risk of lung and oral cancers.
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Ozempic-Mounjaro Paved The Way: 3 New Drugs Likely To Enter Weight Loss Market
Ozempic and Mounjaro are popular weight loss medications that were developed for blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes. Here are the 3 new drugs that are likely to enter the weight loss market as oral GLP-1 drugs.
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AstraZeneca's Oral GLP-1 Drug Elecoglipron Drives Up To 11.8% Weight Loss In Trial
The positive results come from the Phase 2 VISTA clinical trial, which evaluated elecoglipron in adults with obesity or overweight who also had at least one weight-related health condition.
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Can Blood Thinners Protect The Brain? Newer Drugs Show Promise In Alzheimer's Patients
Researchers found that patients taking newer oral anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), had a slower decline in cognitive function than those taking the older blood thinner warfarin or those who were not taking anticoagulants.
-
Getting Oral Rehydration Solution Right: The Critical Role Of Correct Preparation
Healthcare professionals frequently encounter situations where families say they "gave ORS," yet the patient's health continued to worsen.
-
IIT Indore Researchers Develop Non-Invasive Saliva Test For Early Oral Cancer Detection
Using an advanced lab technique called liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, the researchers compared samples from healthy individuals, patients with oral submucous fibrosis, and patients with oral cancer.
-
Can Daily ORS Consumption Harm Your Health? Here's What Doctors Say
Dr Smriti Jhunjhunwala and Dr Atul Ingale explain how daily ORS consumption can harm your health. Here are the benefits of ORS and its side effects that you need to keep in mind, if consumed regularly.
-
Can You Really "Eat Your Sunscreen"? Why Dermatologists Warn Against Relying On Sunscreen Pills
Dr Lipsy Gupta and Dr Gurveen Waraich explain why solely relying on sunscreen pills for sun protection can prove harmful. Here is why you need to apply topical sunscreen for maximum benefit.
-
Why Younger Patients Are Also Being Diagnosed With Oral Cancers
Preventing oral cancer begins with understanding that the risk extends beyond smoking
-
Are Raw Vegetables And Fruits Safe During Monsoon? Why You Need To Be Extra Careful
While fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre, eating them raw during the monsoon may not always be safe if they are not cleaned properly. The damp weather creates favourable conditions for bacteria, viruses and parasites to grow, increasing the risks of contamination.
-
Type 1 Diabetes: Can Insulin Ever Be Replaced By A Pill? Doctors Answer
Dr Anoop Misra and Dr Ambrish Mithal explain why insulin injections can't be replaced by a pill. Here is what happened to a diabetes patient who tried to do so, and why you should only follow what a doctor has prescribed for diabetes management.
-
What's In Your Toothpaste And How Does It Impact Your Health?
Natural and herbal toothpastes containing ingredients such as neem, clove, miswak or aloe vera have become increasingly popular.
-
New One Hour Brush Test Could Detect Oral Cancer Without Painful Biopsy
Researchers led by Queen Mary University of London have developed a non invasive brush biopsy test that can detect oral cancer within one hour.
-
IISc Researchers Use Ultrasound To Selectively Kill Oral Cancer Cells
When exposed to ultrasound-driven mechanical stimulation, oral cancer cells underwent selective cell death, while healthy oral epithelial cells remained unharmed, they found. The findings are published in the journal Materials Today Bio.
-
Gujarat CM Launches Statewide Pulse Polio Campaign Targeting Over 83 Lakh Children
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday launched Gujarat's statewide Pulse Polio immunisation campaign from Gandhinagar by administering oral polio vaccine drops to children.
-
Vaping Linked To Lung And Oral Cancer Risk, New Review Warns
A new scientific review has challenged the perception that vaping is harmless, finding growing evidence that e-cigarette use may damage DNA, trigger inflammation, and increase the risk of lung and oral cancers.
-
Ozempic-Mounjaro Paved The Way: 3 New Drugs Likely To Enter Weight Loss Market
Ozempic and Mounjaro are popular weight loss medications that were developed for blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes. Here are the 3 new drugs that are likely to enter the weight loss market as oral GLP-1 drugs.
-
AstraZeneca's Oral GLP-1 Drug Elecoglipron Drives Up To 11.8% Weight Loss In Trial
The positive results come from the Phase 2 VISTA clinical trial, which evaluated elecoglipron in adults with obesity or overweight who also had at least one weight-related health condition.
