Tag: medical research
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New Research Shows Vitamin B5 May Be The Key to Treating a Dangerous Rare Genetic Condition
Research News from Montreal, August 8, 2023- A simple vitamin could successfully treat a rare but potentially fatal genetic disease, according to new research led by a Concordia undergraduate student. Undergrad Paria Asadi. She found immediate benefits in fruit flies with TANGO2 deficiency disease. Her research suggests vitamin B5 could potentially be therapeutic for TDD…
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Antidepressants: What You Should Know Before You Stop Taking Them
If you are taking an antidepressant, you may not be aware of potential problems when you stop. Recently published research suggests that taking yourself off of them too quickly can cause severe and sometimes debilitating withdrawal symptoms. What causes antidepressant withdrawal symptoms? According to a paper published in the British Journal of Clinical Practice, 56%…
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How Technology is Revolutionizing Medical Research and Patient Care
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Drinking Enough Water Can Slow Down Aging and Boost Longevity, Study Finds
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Racial Diversity In Clinical Trials Is A Matter Of Life and Death
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The Most Common Venous Disorders And How To Treat Them
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New Study Shows Cancer in MEA Region Will Double By 2040
The Swedish Institute for Health Economics (IHE) recently released a new study on cancer care in the MEA Region. The report projects that cancer cases in the region are set to double by 2040. Here are the key highlights from the study. Cancer around the globe Globally, millions are already living with a cancer diagnosis.…
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The 20 Young African Women in Science You Need To Know About
It’s a stone cold hard fact that women in science are grossly underrepresented the world over, but especially in Africa. This situation has been made even more challenging by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, a recent study by the British Medical Journal has revealed that among more than 2,000 articles published since the beginning of…
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Concordia Researchers Develop a New Way to Find Cancer at the Nanometre Scale
Montreal, Oct. 19 Lab-on-a-chip technology uses magnetic particles by identifying biomarkers of concern before a tumor even forms. In order to find cancer, diagnose and treat it can be a race against time. By the time the disease is diagnosed in a patient, all too often it is advanced and able to spread throughout the…
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Targeting Metabesity 2021 Kicks Off Today
Targeting Metabesity 2021, a virtual global event kicks off today. This auspicious event takes on some of the most critical issues in healthcare today by: Focusing on chronic (not just acute) diseases Shifting the spotlight beyond treatment to prevention Going beyond disease-by-disease treatments to prevention of multiple diseases by addressing common root causes Shifting from…