Top Medical Bulletin 24/June/2022

Here are the top medical stories for today:              

 Hormones linked with sleep apnea, snoring in postmenopausal women

According to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, middle-aged women with low levels of estrogen and progesterone are more likely to snore and to report symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

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Hormones linked with sleep apnea, snoring in postmenopausal women 

 Can acupuncture reduce headaches?    

Tension-type headaches often present with a pressing or tightening feeling on both sides of the head with mild to moderate intensity. These headaches are not worsened by physical activity, and do not include nausea. Tension-type headaches are considered chronic when they occur at least 15 days per month.

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Can acupuncture reduce headaches? 

Training Virtually Can Reduce Psychosocial Stress, Anxiety

Previous research has described how virtual training produces acute cognitive and neural benefits. Building on those results, a new study suggests that a similar virtual training can also reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.

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Training Virtually Can Reduce Psychosocial Stress, Anxiety 

 Artificial intelligence shows promise for interpreting dental X-r       

Previous studies have examined the use of artificial intelligence to detect caries, root fractures and apical lesions but there is limited research in the field of periodontology.

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Artificial intelligence shows promise for interpreting dental X-rays