Tropinin Blood test for heart attack diagnosis flawed, finds BMJ Study Hina Zahid13 March 2019 8:20 PM ISTThe researchers, led by cardiologist Professor Nick Curzen, say these results highlight the need for medical staff to interpret troponin levels...
Non-surgical brain stimulation- An alternative treatment for severe depression Hina Zahid29 March 2019 7:20 PM ISTNon-surgical brain stimulation is an established alternative or add-on treatment for adults with severe forms of depression, suggests a new study. The...
Routine HPV vaccination dramatically reduces cervical disease in young women Hina Zahid3 April 2019 7:05 PM ISTRoutine HPV vaccination dramatically reduces cervical disease in young women.According to a study published by The BMJ today, routine vaccination of...
Reducing sugar content in foods may cut child obesity and healthcare costs: BMJ Hina Zahid22 April 2019 7:10 PM ISTReducing the sugar content of certain foods by 2020, in line with UK government policy targets, could cut child obesity and related illness, and save...
Premature birth linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease into later life Hina Zahid1 May 2019 2:02 PM ISTPreterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood, suggests...
Glucosamine supplements may help prevent heart attack, stroke Hina Zahid14 May 2019 8:10 PM ISTGlucosamine supplements may decrease risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attack and stroke, finds new study.According to a study published...
Swapping red meat for plant-based foods may improve longevity suggests large study Hina Zahid13 Jun 2019 8:20 PM ISTSwapping red meat for healthier animal or plant-based foods may improve longevity, suggests a large US study.The study has found that increased red...
Being a “morning person” linked to lower risk of breast cancer Hina Zahid27 Jun 2019 7:27 PM ISTBeing a morning person (popularly known as larks) is associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer than being an evening person (popularly...
Experts question WHO advice to reduce saturated fat to curb chronic disease Hina Zahid3 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTExperts have raised questions on WHO advice to reduce saturated fat to curb chronic disease.Advice to reduce intake of total saturated fat and...
Study suggests possible link between sugary drinks and cancer- BMJ Hina Zahid11 July 2019 8:28 PM ISTFindings suggest limiting sugary drinks might contribute to a reduction in cancer cases, say researchersA study published by The BMJ today reports a...
Should obesity be recognised as a disease? Hina Zahid19 July 2019 7:28 PM ISTWith obesity now affecting almost a third (29%) of the population in England and expected to rise to 35% by 2030, should we now recognize it as a...
Individual non-invasive tests not sufficient to diagnose increased intracranial pressure: BMJ Hina Zahid25 July 2019 7:30 PM ISTIndividual non-invasive tests not sufficient to diagnose increased intracranial pressure finds a study published by The BMJ today.Simple tests based...
