For persons with diabetes, controlling blood sugar levels and insulin doses forms a major part of health management. In the case of type 2 diabetes, the latest studies show that intermittent fasting is a feasible and safe option to control body weight while keeping blood sugar levels and insulin dosage in check. Of the population …
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New Techniques Reveal Neural Correlates of Consciousness
The phenomenon of human consciousness has captivated scientists for many years. Advances in brain imaging technologies have enabled researchers to make significant progress in uncovering the neural mechanisms that underlie conscious experience. Consciousness refers to an individual’s subjective awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, and scientists have long been intrigued by the workings of …
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Breast Imaging in Singapore Sees New Future with Seno Medical and Genetik
Groundbreaking diagnostic technology will be introduced to Southeast Asia, starting with Singapore, through the latest Seno Medical and Genetik agreement. The exclusive distribution deal signed by the US-based company is for the former’s Imagio Opto-Acoustic/Ultrasound (OA/US) Breast Imaging System. Such an agreement is a first for Seno and Genetik will market, sell, and service the …
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Older adults: 6000 steps daily lowers the risk of heart disease
A recent study published in the Circulation journal analyzed the possible association of daily steps with cardiovascular disease and found that for older adults, walking between 6000 to 9000 steps a day could be linked to being 40 to 50 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack compared to those who walk 2000 steps …
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6G: Unleashing the Power of Technology Through The Human Body
With telecommunications growing by leaps and bounds, the world has already started looking forward to the introduction of 6G. With 5G yet to flourish completely and show its capabilities across domains, research on 6G communications have already started. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst feel that the human body is the way forward to …
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Water: The Elixir of Life
We were always taught about drinking enough water during our day to keep us hydrated. But, with a life full of stress, we tend to forget about it and think that it’s not important. But, with the new year starting, drinking more water should be on your resolutions list. According to a new study from …
New Revelations Regarding Drugs That Treat Hypertension
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a medical condition ailing almost half the adult population in the world. The condition is prevalent in countries regardless of socioeconomic status. Hypertension receives massive attention from medical experts because it is closely linked to the development of cardiovascular conditions, stroke, and aneurysms. Treatments for Hypertension Different approaches have …
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Researchers develop AI models to predict a person’s 10-year risk of stroke.
Around 15 million people across the globe suffer from a heart stroke every year, which accounts for about 5 million permanently disabled and nearly 5 million deaths worldwide. The severity of a heart attack mainly depends on the kind of prompt treatment the patient receives once the symptoms start developing. Heart attack and stroke risk …
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Lecanemab: Why a new Alzheimer’s drug has attracted praise and some concern
With a considerable increase in Alzheimer’s cases worldwide over the years, the medical community desperately needs effective treatment now more than ever before. In September this year, pharmaceutical companies Biogen and Eisai published encouraging results from the clinical trials of a new drug called Lecanemab for Alzheimer’s patients. Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody treatment that …
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US Midterm Elections and Drug Policy
The recent US Midterm elections were highly speculated about, and US citizens watched closely to see how it turned out. In anticipation of a red wave, the Big Pharma companies had a lot riding on these midterms. With the Inflation Reduction Act and the Biden government’s signature drug policy, the US pharmaceutical companies were looking …