Antenatal Nutritional Supplementation and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder characterized by impeded learning,...
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Oral Anticoagulants vs. Warfarin in Venous Thromboembolism
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition where a blood forms in deep veins and travels in the...
Read MoreThe Risk of Gynaecological and Obstetric Conditions in Obese Women
Obesity is one of the leading causes of all-cause mortality in the world. Besides, the prevalence of obesity in women has more than doubled in the last four decades. But if obesity and adiposity in women increase the risk of...
Read MoreSymptomatic Treatment of Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in the bladder and urethra. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antibiotics are both used as the first-line treatment for uncomplicated UTIs, but...
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Endovascular Strategy vs. Open Repair for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the rupture of the abdominal aorta. Ruptured AAA...
Read MoreCoffee Consumption and Health Outcomes
Since coffee is one of the most consumed beverages across the globe, even the slightest of health outcomes could have a population-wide effect. Besides, the health outcomes of coffee consumption have remained to be...
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Low Dose Aspirin as Adjuvant Treatment for Venous Leg Ulceration
Venous leg ulceration is the most common type of leg ulcer in which veins in the leg stop working....
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Incremental Effects of Antihypertensive Drugs
The prevalence of hypertension across the globe has almost doubled over the past 25 years. While...
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Low Cigarette Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Heavy smoking of cigarettes is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
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The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Associated with Migraine
Migraine is a neurological disorder characterized by intense, throbbing headaches, usually on one...
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Cardiovascular Outcomes with Canagliflozin Vs. Other Antidiabetic Drugs
Canagliflozin is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor drug used to treat type-2 diabetes....
Read MoreRisk of Adverse Outcomes with Trimethoprim Use for UTI
Trimethoprim is an antibiotic medication used mainly to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). Some studies suggest that the use of trimethoprim for UTI in older adults could increase the risk of adverse health outcomes. This...
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Testosterone Therapy with Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
Testosterone therapy is primarily assigned to men without a diagnosis of hypogonadism. However,...
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Exposure to Pyrethroid Insecticides and Risk of Mortality
Occasional exposure to pyrethroid insecticides is deemed harmless, in general. But since...
Read MoreSafety Outcomes of Chlorthalidone vs. Hydrochlorothiazide to Treat Hypertension
Both chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide are diuretic medications used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Chlorthalidone is the recommended medication to treat hypertension, but its risks and benefits, as compared...
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Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diet and the Risk of Mortality
The quality and type of carbohydrates and fats consumed in the daily diet are associated with the...
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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Intake and CVD and Mortality
Several studies have established the association between processed meat intake and the risk of...
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Healthy Lifestyle and Years Lived Without Major Chronic Diseases
It is evident that lifestyle changes are associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases....
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QT-Prolonging Medications and the Risk of Sudden Death
QT-prolonging medications are used to prolong QT the QT interval (the time heart the heart muscle...
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Nonobstructive Chronic Bronchitis and Respiratory Health Outcomes
Chronic bronchitis is a condition characterized by the inflammation and irritation of bronchial...
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