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PRESCRIBE FEWER ANTIDEPRESSANTS FOR SHORTER PERIOD: STUDY

According to a recent study, few antidepressants should be prescribed by doctors and for a shorter period of time. The use of antidepressants is also...

Consuming alcohol during pandemic causes more liver disease, deaths

A study has projected rates of liver disease and associated deaths due to increased alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. A team led by investigators...

Study finds skin infections may cause rheumatic fever

A research has found that skin infections are likely to be a significant cause of rheumatic fever. The study has been published in the ‘BMJ...

PEOPLE WITH HIGH-RISK PRE-DIABETES BENEFIT FROM LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION

A new study has found that intensive lifestyle intervention helps people with prediabetes delay or even prevent type 2 diabetes. In particular, individuals with prediabetes...
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NURSICON 2021 CELEBRATES NURSES’ CONTRIBUTION IN EVOLVING HEALTHCARE

With the healthcare scenario evolving at a fast clip, the nursing fraternity is making it possible for the delivery of high-tech and digital services...

STUDY FINDS VACCINES, PREVIOUS INFECTION MIGHT OFFER STRONGER THAN BASIC PROTECTION AGAINST OMICRON

The findings of a recent study suggest that people previously infected with Covid and those vaccinated will have some ‘stronger than basic’ defence against...

CHILDREN’S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS REVEAL EMOTIONS WHEN TIRED

Whether changes in children’s facial expressions of emotion after sleep restriction predict social problems concurrently and/or overtime was recently examined in a new study...

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