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

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.

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.

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.

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.