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    New Hand-Held Magnifier Technology improves Reading Speed and Volume in Visually Impaired Adults

    New Hand-Held Magnifier Technology improves Reading Speed and Volume in Visually Impaired Adults

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    Visually impaired adults who struggle with reading due to slow reading speed with spectacle-based near correction may find relief in hand-held, illuminated optical magnifiers, according to a recent study published in Optometry and Vision Science Journal. Hand-held magnifiers have been recommended for short-duration spot reading tasks. However, this study suggests that they are also effective […] More

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    Meditation reduces anxiety and improves QOL in patients with heart disease

    Meditation reduces anxiety and improves QOL in patients with heart disease

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    Portugal: A recent study has shown that meditation can improve psychological symptoms and quality of life in patients with heart disease. The research was presented at ESC (European Society of Cardiology) Preventive Cardiology 2023.  The researchers report that in patients with coronary artery disease, four months of meditation practice improves quality of life “It is […] More

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    Use of powered toothbrush improves oral health parameters among individuals with mild cognitive impairment

    Use of powered toothbrush improves oral health parameters among individuals with mild cognitive impairment

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    Use of powered toothbrush improves oral health parameters among individuals with mild cognitive impairment suggests a new study published in the Gerodontology The aim of the study is to investigate whether the use of a powered toothbrush could maintain oral health by reducing the dental plaque (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP), and periodontal pocket depth […] More

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    Azithromycin improves Meibomian gland dysfunction with lesser GI side effects

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    A recent study by Phit Upaphong and colleagues shows that, azithromycin and doxycycline have similar impacts on the meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) score and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) score at both follow-up intervals. The findings of this study were published in the Journal of American Medical Association. Oral doxycycline takes a 6-week course of […] More

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    PSMA PET improves decision making for prostate cancer treatment

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    Detailed PSMA PET mapping of cancer recurrence in the prostate bed shows that current radiotherapy contouring guidelines-which determine the target areas for treatment-miss a significant number of lesions and may irradiate healthy tissues unnecessarily. In a new study published online by The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers are calling for the redefinition of prostate bed […] More

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    Cinnamon intake improves dyslipidaemia particularly in PCOS patients

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    Cinnamon is a polyphenol-rich spice that might be the oldest known spice in the world and in ancient Egypt, it was more valuable than gold. Cinnamon is used in nearly every holiday treat during the winter and fall, but there are plenty of benefits to using cinnamon year-round. Science has confirmed the many health benefits […] More

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    Switching from liraglutide to semaglutide leads to weight loss and improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

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    Japan: Switching from once-daily liraglutide to once-weekly semaglutide 0.5 mg notably improves blood sugar control and body weight versus switching to once-weekly dulaglutide 0.75 mg, a recent study shows. The study was featured in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation. GLP-1RAs (Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) promote insulin secretion in a blood glucose-dependent manner to reduce hypoglycemia […] More