David Bergman

1 month ago | netra.news | David Bergman

Bangladesh Bank’s governor, Ahsan Mansur, has been in London as part of the government’s efforts to recover funds allegedly stolen by “kleptocrats” from the country’s banks. The central bank estimates that during the Awami League’s 15-year regime, at least $25 billion has been stolen by pro-government businessmen through fake loans that have never been paid back. Some of those funds have made their way to the UK, where they were used to purchase property.

1 month ago | medium.com | David Bergman

David Bergman·Follow3 min read·--[INTRO][Scene: Cozy bedroom, dim lighting]Narrator: “Are you struggling to fall asleep or waking up feeling exhausted? You’re not alone. In today’s video, we’re sharing 10 science-backed ways to improve your sleep and wake up refreshed. Make sure to watch until the end for a surprising sleep hack!”[TIP 1: MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT SLEEP SCHEDULE][Scene: Alarm clock showing a set bedtime and wake-up time]Narrator: “Your body thrives on routine.

1 month ago | medium.com | David Bergman

Stress is a part of life, but chronic stress can negatively impact both physical and mental health. Here are ten simple habits that can help reduce stress on a daily basis. Start Your Day Without Your Phone Immediately checking social media or emails can elevate stress levels. Try to start your day with a calm routine, like a cup of tea or a short walk. Exercise Regularly Physical activity releases endorphins, which are your body’s natural “feel-good” hormones.

1 month ago | academic.oup.com | Liver Diseases |David Bergman

Microscopic colitis (MC), comprising collagenous colitis (CC) and lymphocytic colitis (LC), is an inflammatory condition of the colon, characterized by watery diarrhoea. Previous studies suggest an association between autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITDs) (Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves’ disease) and MC; however, large-scale histology studies are lacking. We conducted a nationwide, matched case-control study.

1 month ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Máté Szilcz |Jonas W. Wastesson |David Bergman |Kristina Johnell

We thank Drs. Tome and Pardi for their editorial on our study examining the association between antibiotic exposure and microscopic colitis (MC) [1]. We appreciate their careful literature review and insightful discussion regarding potential confounding factors that may influence the observed relationship between drug exposures and MC.