Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says
Researchers say children who gained weight in the pandemic could develop diseases later in life. Source link
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The Effects of Data Privacy Bills on Healthcare: Safeguarding Patient Information in the Digital Age – ET HealthWorld
by Dr. Sabine Kapasi In today’s digital era, the exchange and utilization of personal data has become integral to healthcare systems worldwide. With the increasing adoption of electronic health records, telemedicine, and other digital health technologies, the need for robust data privacy measures has gained paramount importance. Data privacy bills aim to regulate the collection, … Read more
In Sri Lanka’s southern tourism hotspot, locals are yet to see a full recovery
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While more people are visiting, business could be better, say cafe owners and small traders in Galle, a tourist hotspot in southern Sri Lanka. | Photo Credit: Meera Srinivasan At the close of 2022, crisis-hit Sri Lanka had recorded nearly 7.2 lakh tourist arrivals — more than three times the number seen in 2021, even … Read more
Cardiac patients need to be extra cautious during Diwali, Tech-innovation to help prevent after effects – ET HealthWorld
New Delhi: IHL has developed a tech-driven Heart Health Calculator, which serves as a preventive tool that helps in heart risk assessment using several factors, including age, BMI, BP and cholesterol levels. Senior Cardiologist and Padma Shri Awardee at Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, Dr Mohsin Wali said, “Heart diseases are preventable, and besides lifestyle … Read more
One in 20 suffer long-term Covid effects, study finds
The Glasgow University study found it was more likely to occur after severe infections in hospital. Source link
AI may help reduce common drug side effects – ET HealthWorld
London: A team of researchers has developed a tool which uses natural language processing, an artificial intelligence methodology, and chemical structure analysis to measure the harmful effects of medicines, according to the study. The new tool is designed to calculate which medicines are more likely to experience adverse anticholinergic side effects, which impact the brain … Read more
Hospital Programs Tackle Mental Health Effects of Long COVID
JMIR Mental Health: “The Impact of Long COVID-19 on Mental Health: Observational 6-Month Follow-Up Study.”Journal of Psychiatric Research: “Onset and frequency of depression in post-COVID-19 syndrome: A systematic review.” Jordan Anderson, DO, neuropsychiatrist, Long COVID-19 Program, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland. Survivor Corps: “Post-COVID Care Centers (PCCC).” Tracy Vannorsdall, PhD, neuropsychologist, Johns Hopkins Post-Acute … Read more
Easing Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors’ Side Effects for Breast Cancer Treatment
Many people who’ve had breast cancer take medications – tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors – to help prevent the cancer from coming back. Doctors prescribe them for people with “hormone positive” tumors, which accounts for about 2 out of 3 breast cancers. This approach saves lives. “It is extremely effective in reducing the risk of cancer … Read more
Taking Too Many Vitamins? Side Effects of Vitamin Overdosing
Nowadays, everything from bottled water to orange juice seems to have souped-up levels of vitamins and minerals in it. That may sound like a way to help cover your nutritional bases, especially if your diet is less than stellar. But routinely getting an overload of vitamins and minerals can hurt you. Too much vitamin C … Read more
An Hour at What Cost? The Harmful Effects of Daylight Savings
Nov. 5, 2021 — Early this Sunday morning, we will gain an hour, marking more than 100 years of “falling back” — and doctors say it is a perfect opportunity to counteract the negative health effects of daylight saving time. When daylight saving time ends again in the spring, we’ll lose an hour. That may … Read more