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Clinical significance index of medical tests
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Clinical significance index of medical tests

Although plasma α- amylase has a diagnostic role in determining acute pancreatitis, it has little to do with the severity and prognosis of acute pancreatitis.

December 15, 2018
A 1-hour nap increases the risk of diabetes by 45%
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A 1-hour nap increases the risk of diabetes by 45%

People who sleep for 1 hour are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes or type 2 diabetes) than those who do not sleep or sleep l…

December 15, 2018
When to drink lemon peach to treat cough and flu
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When to drink lemon peach to treat cough and flu

Hanoi lemongrass as well as other types of lemonade contain lots of vitamin C, A to help the body prevent cough, sore throat, but people with fever or severe illness sho…

December 15, 2018
Decipher the obsession of clown characters
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Decipher the obsession of clown characters

The fear of clown or Coulrophobia is said to originate from the feeling of danger, not trusting when seeing fake smiles on the face of thick makeup of clown characters.

December 15, 2018
The lightest baby born in the world
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The lightest baby born in the world

Born in the 26th week of pregnancy with a weight of 0.23 kg, Emilia (Germany) became the world's lightest premature baby.

December 15, 2018
Detecting pollution dust attacking the brain
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Detecting pollution dust attacking the brain

Researchers have recently discovered tiny pollutant molecules inside brain tissue samples, suggesting that dust pollution not only attacks the lungs but also the nervous…

December 15, 2018
Liver enzymes have a higher risk of cancer
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Liver enzymes have a higher risk of cancer

Hepatic enzyme elevation is a warning sign of inflammation or necrosis of liver cells that, if not controlled well, will develop into hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even live…

December 15, 2018