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People with later sleep and wake times are at a greater risk of developing diabetes than those with ‘early-bird’ sleep habits, according to new research from Harvard Medical School.

Research from Yangzhou University, China, has identified several barriers to active surveillance, including fear of adverse events, psychological distress, and negative response to diagnosis.

A research team analysed nationally representative data from the 2019 and 2021 National Health Interview Survey, finding that one-third of adults are overdue routine screening for colorectal cancer.

Factors like health insurance, healthcare facility, education, income, and marital status were identified as key contributors in different outcomes for patients with haematologic malignancy in the USA. Read more…

Obstructive sleep apnoea is often accompanied by nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux. Recent studies show consistent use of positive airway pressure may decrease the odds for nGOR. Read more.

Recent research suggests that administering intensive consolidation chemotherapy before allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant doesn’t significantly improve outcomes compared to non-intensive consolidation in older adults with acute myeloid leukaemia.

Studies have shown that dysphasia, gastroparesis, and irritable bowel syndrome without diarrhoea may come with an increased risk of later developing the Parkinson’s disease. Read more.

Individuals with physical disabilities are less likely than individuals without to receive crucial cervical cancer screening…