The phase III trial of mirtazapine, an inexpensive antidepressant, failed to show any benefit over a placebo in alleviating severe, persisting breathlessness from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease (ILD). The study’s primary outcome, “worst breathlessness” over the past 24 hours, as measured on a 0-10 numeric rating scale, showed no significant
The current state of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has come under scrutiny, with criticisms aimed at the Conservative government for mismanagement and neglect of a system that was once considered to be in its golden age. The Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, highlighted the failures of the Tories in maintaining the NHS’s
The relationship between exercise and fat distribution in the abdomen has been a topic of interest among researchers. A recent small study has shed light on how regular exercise can influence the quality of belly fat in overweight or obese individuals. The findings suggest that long-term endurance exercise may lead to healthier fat deposits in