@neelu-kaur Dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiome may be a risk factor for endometriosis. Therefore, between puberty and adulthood, a key period in the development of endometriosis, certain environmental factors that could imbalance the vaginal microbiome, should be avoided

@malti-t Antiquated ideas about who develops EDs, held by the general public and clinicians alike may perpetuate inequities in treatment. Research conducted in clinical samples may further perpetuate myths and stereotypes because of systematic differences between people who do, and do not, seek treatment.

@mintu Participants in the trial were equally split into intervention and control groups. The intervention group underwent a type of image-guided, focused ultrasound developed over the past decade using an external transducer placed over the affected kidney area.

@dennis-james The researchers performed a quantitative analysis of sleep data collected on 8,673 adults who had diagnostic sleep studies that included polysomnography (PSG). The analysis used ICD codes to consider these 11 health outcomes: dementia, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, bipolar disorder, depression, and mortality.

@manpreet Cognitive complications are common in the acute phase of COVID-19. However, the long-term consequences of COVID-19 on cognition remain unclear. This study adds novel information about the dynamic change in the cognition of COVID-19 survivors, Wang told Medscape Medical News. Of note, say the researchers, is the fact that 21% of people with severe COVID-19 had progressive cognitive decline, suggesting that COVID-19 may cause long-lasting damage to cognition.

Screening pregnant women with obesity for gestational diabetes before 20 weeks of pregnancy did not lead to any improved maternal or neonatal outcomes compared with doing routine screening between 24 and 28 weeks, according to research presented at the Pregnancy Meeting sponsored by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. There is increasing evidence that early screening does not reduce the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. The increasing number of studies that have demonstrated no benefit in reducing adverse perinatal outcomes leads to consideration to revise recommendations for early screening.

@amitesh Breathe deeply to relax at the moment. Slowly inhale through your nose for a count of 5, feeling your stomach expand. Then, exhale slowly to a count of 5, letting your stomach deflate. Repeat for 5 breaths or until you start to feel relaxed. If you can, close your eyes while you breathe deeply. You can do this breathing exercise every time you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or fidgety.

Hello, I am 25 years old. I am getting abdominal pain, what should I do? I have no other medical condition or any specific allergy for any medicine. Please provide me some useful inputs so as to reduce my pain and get some relief.

@piya Antacids neutralize stomach acid to cut down on heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and stomach upset. Some antacids also contain simethicone, an ingredient that helps your body get rid of gas. Some antacids contain ingredients that can cause diarrhea, such as magnesium, or constipation, such as aluminum.
Examples of antacids include:
Aluminum hydroxide gel (Alternagel, Amphojel)
Calcium carbonate (Alka-Seltzer, Tums)
Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)
Gaviscon, Gelusil, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids
Pepto-Bismol
You should take antacids exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the package label. If you use the tablets, chew them well before swallowing for faster relief.

Hello, I am 65 years old. What should I eat to prevent cough and cold during winter? I will start following them right away so that I can get better protection and stay fit.