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Colleen Fleiss

Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.

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Could Frequent Cannabis-Related Hospital Visits Signal Dementia Risk?

Could Frequent Cannabis-Related Hospital Visits Signal Dementia Risk?

A new study suggests that frequent cannabis-related hospital visits may increase the risk of a new dementia diagnosis within five years.

Research News
Are Popular CT Scans Putting Us at Risk for Cancer?

Are Popular CT Scans Putting Us at Risk for Cancer?

A new study warns that overuse of CT scans, especially in babies, may increase the risk of lung, breast, and other cancers, contributing to 5% of annual cancer cases.

Cancer News
Beyond the Spacesuit: How Flexible Wearables Become Astronauts' Silent Guardians

Beyond the Spacesuit: How Flexible Wearables Become Astronauts' Silent Guardians

Flexible wearables are becoming crucial in monitoring astronauts' health, safeguarding their well-being during extended space missions with real-time physiological tracking.

Research News
Can Immune 'Talk' Halt Bone Loss and Ease Joint Suffering?

Can Immune 'Talk' Halt Bone Loss and Ease Joint Suffering?

New research suggests immune cell-derived exosomes may halt bone loss and ease joint pain in osteonecrosis, offering a potential non-invasive treatment for the condition.

Research News
AI for Early and Accurate Detection of Parkinson's Disease

AI for Early and Accurate Detection of Parkinson's Disease

AI-powered tool VisionMD analyzes patient videos to detect subtle motor changes, enabling early and accurate Parkinson's disease diagnosis and improving patient care.

Research News