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Results for "Environmental Science"

Navigating the 'Double Trouble' of Heart Failure and Sleep Apnoea
A systematic review of over 2,000 patients confirms that sleep-disordered breathing significantly degrades the quality of life for those with chronic heart failure. While treatments like CPAP and exercise provide clear benefits, other ventilation methods require extreme caution due to potential safety risks.
By Limonti, Cangelosi, Dabre, Marino, Correra, Morales Palomares, Ramacciati, Gravante

The Folate Paradox: A Vitamin with Two Faces
A comprehensive review confirms that while folate intake generally protects against bowel cancer, it may have a darker side. Evidence suggests that once a tumour is established, high levels of the vitamin might actually fuel its growth rather than suppress it.
By Li, Yin, Li, Huang, Zhang, Wang, Xu, Yan, Huang

Combining Therapies May Boost Long-Term Smoking Cessation Success
A systematic review and meta-analysis explored whether combining nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) with varenicline could improve long-term smoking cessation rates. Low-certainty evidence suggests this combination therapy may lead to higher abstinence rates compared to varenicline alone, despite an increase in adverse events. This approach is generally well-tolerated and offers a potential enhanced strategy for those struggling to quit smoking.
By Zhou, Huang, Song, Xia, Cheng, Liu, Wang, Ji, Aihemaiti, Xie, Liu, Shi, Shi, Gao, Liu, He, Zhao, Xiao, Wang

Medical Schools Are Racing to Catch Up with the AI Explosion
A comprehensive review reveals a massive surge in artificial intelligence adoption within undergraduate medical education following the release of large language models in 2022. While tools for tutoring and grading are spreading rapidly, the field currently lacks standardised teaching methods and research into how AI affects clinical reasoning.
By Simoni, Urtubia-Fernandez, Mengual, Simoni, Royo, Egaña-Yin, Hertog, López-Ortiz, Muñoz-Tomás, Santiago-Martínez, Vahamaki, Pereira