Kidney dysfunction is a key risk factor for stroke patients
A retrospective observational study has revealed that kidney dysfunction, particularly chronic kidney disease (CKD), poses a significant risk of mortality among stroke patients treated...
Common sedative drugs linked to higher risk of bone fractures
The global consumption of sedative-hypnotic medications is on the rise, particularly in affluent regions like Hong Kong.
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed)...
Benign breast disease linked to increased breast cancer risk
When it comes to breast cancer risk, women diagnosed with benign breast disease (BBD) during the era of percutaneous biopsy face a higher overall...
New way to protect heart health for people with type 2 diabetes
When we talk about keeping our hearts healthy, especially for those with type 2 diabetes, it's not just about eating right and staying active.
A...
This drug may treat persistent hand pain
Have you or someone you know been struggling with relentless hand pain that refuses to go away?
The pain can make simple daily tasks like...
Scientists find link between stomach infection and Alzheimer’s disease
Infection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to a study conducted by Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin and...
New findings about a hidden cause of diarrhea
A recent study published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances highlights several challenges faced by patients with microscopic colitis, an inflammatory digestive disease, including...
AI can detect risks of fall and bone fracture in older women
Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers have developed an innovative automated machine-learning algorithm to accurately assess abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) during routine bone density testing....
Irregular sleep linked to higher dementia risk
A recent study published in Neurology suggests that individuals with irregular sleep patterns may face an increased risk of dementia compared to those with...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may prevent colon cancer, study finds
Colorectal serrated polyps, often overlooked during colonoscopies, can develop into aggressive tumors responsible for a significant percentage of colorectal cancers.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine...