Quitting smoking can add years, quality of life
As resolutions go, quitting smoking could be the most important choice on a smoker's list.
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Sanofi to reimburse Philippines for unused dengue vaccine (Update)
French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi will reimburse the Philippine government for leftover doses of an anti-dengue vaccine whose use was suspended due to health concerns, the two parties said Monday.
Jan 15, 2018
Electronic modulation of carotid sinus nerve can be used as a treatment for type 2 diabetes in rats
The team lead by SÃlvia Vilares Conde, from CEDOC-NOVA Medical School, in collaboration with the pharmaceutical company Galvani Bioelectronics, demonstrated through findings in rats that is possible to restore insulin sensitivity ...
Jan 15, 2018
NHS bowel scope uptake boosted by a fifth when patients sent reassuring reminders
Bowel scope screening uptake increased by more than a fifth (21.5%) when people were sent additional reminders with a leaflet that addressed common concerns, according to a new study funded by Cancer Research UK.
Jan 15, 2018
Teens who were severely bullied as children at higher risk of suicidal thoughts, mental health issue
Teens who were severely bullied as children by peers are at higher risk of mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts and behaviours, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jan 15, 2018
Experts seek to standardize treatments for childhood rheumatic diseases
Pediatric rheumatic diseases are a varied group of rare diseases including juvenile forms of arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. Currently, there is considerable variability in how patients with these diseases ...
Jan 15, 2018
