The study found that the noise of the aircraft caused damage to myocardial infarction

Published Date: 17 Feb 2023

Noise can play an important role in the initiation and progression of ischemic heart disease. Researchers from the Department of Cardiology at the University Medical Center Mainz have found that noise exposure...

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Pharmacogenomics and polygenic risk scores could replace trial-and-error prescribing — but workflow, trust, and equity stand in the way.

A phase 2 trial suggests myostatin inhibition may reduce lean body mass loss during tirzepatide treatment while maintaining overall weight reduction.

High temperatures, humidity, and prolonged exertion can overwhelm the body’s cooling systems. Here’s what clinicians should know about heat risk in sport.

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