Patients with a common respiratory disease had more flare-ups linked to activities that put them at risk of being exposed to mold in a study by University of Manchester and NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Center (BRC) researchers. The study of…
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Study: Bariatric surgery significantly reduces cancer risk for certain patients
Bariatric surgery can significantly reduce the risk of cancer—and especially obesity-related cancers—by as much as half in certain individuals, according to a study by researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s Center for Liver Diseases and Liver Masses. The…
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Risk of dementia rises significantly with severity and number of strokes
Having an ischemic stroke increases dementia risk, and that risk escalates with the number and severity of strokes, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2021. Ischemic stroke is the most common…
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Toolkit to engage patients and families significantly reduced falls and injuries
Falls are the leading cause of preventable injury, and while many strategies have been developed to try to stop them and their resultant injuries, they remain a persistent problem. Research by Brigham and Women’s Hospital senior nurse scientist Patricia C….
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Remote, real-time monitoring of post-operative lung transplant patients significantly decreases hospital stays
For many with end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation has become a viable option to extend lives and improve the quality of life. However, once lung transplant recipients leave the hospital, they may experience complications, such as an infection or organ…
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Statins tied to significantly lower death rate from ovarian cancer
(HealthDay)—Statin drugs, used for decades to treat high cholesterol, may also reduce deaths for women with ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. “These drugs are appealing as they are widely used, inexpensive, and well-tolerated in most patients. The associated reduction…
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