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What is the optimal combination of asthma treatment? ICS-Formoterol combination therapy is superior

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What is the optimal combination of asthma treatment? ICS-Formoterol combination therapy is superior

While the Global Asthma Initiative (GINA) and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program recommended the use of ICS (inhaled steroid)-formoterol rather than SABA (short-acting beta agonist) alone, a meta-analysis study supporting this was released. As a result of the analysis, both ICS-formoterol or ICS-SABA were effective in reducing asthma exacerbations and improving asthma control … Read more

Georgiadis’ phone call to the doctor who prescribed 18,000 drugs – “Disappeared” a rare condition –

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Georgiadis’ phone call to the doctor who prescribed 18,000 drugs – “Disappeared” a rare condition –

On Wednesday 16/10 the Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis presented at a press conference the cases of doctors who were found to be overprescribing. Today the Minister of Health, in an interview with Action24, referred to the phone call he made to the doctor from Mytilini who was at the top of the list, who … Read more

Exploring the first medical reform plan (Part 4)

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Exploring the first medical reform plan (Part 4)

In the last three parts, we looked at the implementation plan for supply, training, deployment, and operation of the agenda of ‘expansion of medical personnel.’ As pointed out earlier, even if the supply and demand estimation organization estimates the number of doctors through scientific statistics and data analysis, if there is a separate organization capable … Read more

Research into the effects of physical exercise on metastatic breast cancer

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Research into the effects of physical exercise on metastatic breast cancer

The latest international evidence-based guidelines include recommendations on physical exercise both during and after curative cancer treatment to reduce side effects. However, these same guidelines acknowledge that, in the context of metastatic breast cancer (MBC), evidence of the effects of physical activity is lacking. The latest international evidence-based guidelines include recommendations on physical exercise both … Read more

Such is a good small steak from Brasov – Recipe

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Such is a good small steak from Brasov – Recipe

A small steak from Brasov everyone’s favorite. According to the most likely theory, the recipe for the Brassó patty was invented by the railway chef Nándor Gróf in 1948, on the flight between Budapest and Brassó (with pork, virgin meat, garlic, black pepper, potatoes) – writes the Wikipedia. However, master chef György Dózsa, citing a … Read more

This traditional halloumi recipe is the tastiest of them all

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This traditional halloumi recipe is the tastiest of them all

Looking for the tastiest halloumi recipe? Say no more. We love this white cheese from Cypris, which has such a delicious grilled edge. JAN reveals the best halloumi recipe – and explains it to you step by step. The tastiest halloumi recipe First of all: what exactly is halloumi? It is a traditional, unripened Cypriot … Read more

Large-scale Analysis Finds GLP-1 Agents Do Not Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: New Study

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Large-scale Analysis Finds GLP-1 Agents Do Not Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: New Study

Concerns have been raised that the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) may increase the incidence of pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer, but a large-scale cohort analysis found that this was unfounded. The results of a study on the risk association of pancreatic cancer with the use of GLP-1 agents conducted by Dr. Rachel Dankner … Read more

The Health Benefits of Eating Olives: Antioxidants, Healthy Fats, Iron, and Fiber

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The Health Benefits of Eating Olives: Antioxidants, Healthy Fats, Iron, and Fiber

January 8, 2024 Are olives healthy? Of course, we all know that olive oil is good for us, but what are the health benefits of eating olives? Santé looked it up for you. Olives have been eaten for centuries. The oldest olive kernels ever found are more than 8,000 years old. And this is why … Read more

First clinical trial comparing implantable defibrillator + drug vs. drug alone

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First clinical trial comparing implantable defibrillator + drug vs. drug alone

A clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implants versus medications in myocardial infarction survivors with heart failure has enrolled the first patient. The PROFID EHRA clinical trial began with the goal of recruiting 3,595 patients in 13 countries. Interest in this clinical trial is focused on the fact that it has been … Read more

Apixaban is better than aspirin in preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Apixaban is better than aspirin in preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

A study showed that apixaban is more effective than aspirin for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The results of a clinical trial on apixaban for the prevention of stroke in patients with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation, conducted by researchers including Jeff S. Healy of the Population Health Research Center at McMaster University in Canada, … Read more