Med Page Today
OCTOBER 14, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Children and teens had an increased risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after COVID-19 infection, a retrospective cohort study of over 600,000 youth suggested. Adolescents 10 to 19 years old had a 55% higher risk for.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Standing has gained popularity among people looking to offset the harms of a sedentary lifestyle often caused by spending long days sitting in front of the computer, television or driving wheel. Standing desks have become a popular option among office workers, and in other industries like retail, workers may opt to stand instead of sit.
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Tissue regeneration is orchestrated by macrophages that clear damaged cells and promote regenerative inflammation. How macrophages spatially adapt and diversify their functions to support the architectural requirements of actively regenerating tissue remains unknown. In this study, we reconstructed the dynamic trajectories of myeloid cells isolated from acutely injured and early stage dystrophic muscles.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
OCTOBER 14, 2024
New York City-based NYU Langone hospital had the lowest 30-day mortality rate for heart attack patients in the U.S. between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released July 31.
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HCPLive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Laurence Sperling, MD, and Eugenia Gianos, MD, discuss the historical context and underutilization of lipoprotein apheresis in part 1 of a 3-part video series.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 16, 2024
With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home.
Cardiovascular Update brings together the best content for cardiovascular medicine professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 16, 2024
New research has shown that over the long-term, standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health (coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure), and could increase the risk of circulatory issues related to standing, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 15, 2024
A new study highlights suboptimal HDV screening rates in HBV-infected individuals, suggesting that treating HBV may improve survival for those with HDV coinfection.
American Heart News - Heart News
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Research Highlights: Within 90 days after having an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke, about 5% of stroke survivors ages 65 and older were prescribed benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures).
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
This was sent to me by an undergraduate name Hans Helseth, who is an EKG tech, but who is an expert OMI ECG reader. He wrote most of it and I (Smith) edited. A prehospital “STEMI” activation was called on a 75 year old male ( Patient 1 ) with a history of hyperlipidemia and LAD and Cx OMI with stent placement. He arrived to the ED by helicopter at 1507, about three hours after the start of his chest pain while chopping wood around noon.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 18, 2024
A new article could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in children.
Nature Reviews - Cardiology
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 18 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01095-x Consumption of a high-fat diet leads to the progressive growth of atherosclerotic lesions. Two new studies document that, despite similar overall exposure to high-fat diet over a lifetime, an intermittent consumption of high-fat diet early in life accelerates atherosclerosis compared with continuous consumption of a high-fat diet.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In part 2 of this 3-part series, Sperling and Gianos highlight the role of lipoprotein apheresis in contemporary settings and the supporting evidence base.
Med Page Today
OCTOBER 15, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Sociologist Elena Portacolone, PhD, was taken aback. Many of the older adults in San Francisco she visited at home for a research project were confused when she came to the door. They'd forgotten the appointment or couldn't remember.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Initial prescriptions of benzodiazepines, a class of drugs used to treat anxiety and sleep problems after a stroke may include too many pills for adults ages 65 or older, finds new study.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Written by Bobby Nicholson What do you think of this “STEMI”? A man in his 90s with a history of HTN, CKD, COPD, and OSA presented to the emergency department after being found unresponsive at home. With EMS, patient had a GCS of 3 and was saturating 60% on room air. He improved to 100% with the addition of non-rebreather, however remained altered and was intubated by EMS with ketamine and succinylcholine.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The FDA has extended its review of the sNDA, delaying the previous October 15, 2024, PDUFA date, without providing a new anticipated action date.
Med Page Today
OCTOBER 18, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- A shorter-than-expected battery life prompted a voluntary recall of certain insulin pumps from Medtronic's MiniMed 600 and 700 series, the FDA detailed on Thursday. Affecting all lots, serial numbers, and these models of the.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication marked by persistent high blood pressure that is even more serious when it occurs early in the first trimester. The exact cause of early-onset preeclampsia is unknown, and it is difficult to predict, prevent and diagnose. Now researchers report on six proteins that could be used as targets to diagnose and treat the condition.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
OCTOBER 18, 2024
There are an infinite number of things you can do to optimise your health. But some things things, even small things, can make a huge difference. Here are five things I have found that have made a huge difference to my health. These factors may not give you the same leverage as they did for me, but ask yourself what similar small changes you can make to gain a disproportionate benefit.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 18, 2024
At AAO 2024, Cunningham describes the clinical response and safety of faricimab (Vabysmo) in underrepresented populations with diabetic macular edema.
Med Page Today
OCTOBER 17, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- More vigilance may be needed regarding the amount of benzodiazepines being dispensed to older stroke survivors, though prescription patterns at the national level have improved in recent years. Medicare records showed that within.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 17, 2024
For people with ischemic stroke, treatment with the clot-busting drug tenecteplase is associated with a slightly higher likelihood of an excellent recovery and reduced disability three months later than the drug alteplase, according to a meta-analysis. Researchers found that the likelihood of good recovery was similar between the two treatments.
JAMA Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
This study compares long-term outcomes of instantaneous wave-free ratio and fractional flow reserve-based strategies to guide revascularization.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This analysis was conducted to evaluate whether genetic risk of hidradenitis suppurativa was linked to greater risk of future cardiometabolic disease.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults have a high rate of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 16, 2024
With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home.
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
OCTOBER 16, 2024
This study explores the factors contributing to the occurrence of delirium following cardiac surgery and devises nursing strategies rooted in behavior change theory.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Over 70% of participants with MSK pain after COVID-19 fulfilled ACR fibromyalgia criteria in new research.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In a first-ever trial, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have provided abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) imaging results to attempt to elicit behavioral changes to improve diet, physical activity, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in older men and women.
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The blood-retina barrier (BRB), which is disrupted in diabetic retinopathy (DR) and uveitis, is an important anatomical characteristic of the retina, regulating nutrient, waste, water, protein, and immune cell flux. The BRB is composed of endothelial cell tight junctions, pericytes, astrocyte end feet, a collagen basement membrane, and perivascular macrophages.
Med Page Today
OCTOBER 14, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Non-laboratory-based risk factors and lipids measured in adolescence independently predicted adult cardiovascular events, according to data from seven longitudinal cohort studies. In a multivariable model using non-laboratory.
HCPLive
OCTOBER 12, 2024
The analysis of NHANES data revealed an inverse association between dietary vitamin C intake and gout risk.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Pregnant women with either low or excessively high levels of folate in their blood may face a greater risk of their children developing congenital heart disease, according to a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, China.
Cassling
OCTOBER 14, 2024
510(k) clearance secured from FDA allows for EIQ’s AI-enabled solution, EchoSolv AS, to be marketed and sold in the USA Clearance marks a major milestone and will allow for rapid commercial scale-up EIQ is in advanced discussions with a range of US healthcare providers around the potential uptake of EchoSolv AS Working alongside US consultancy to obtain reimbursement codes for the use of EchoSolv AS under insurance to scale up following FDA clearance Sydney: AI and Medical Technology company Ech
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Cannabis has been legalized for medical and recreational purposes in multiple countries. A large number of people are using cannabis and some will develop cannabis use disorder (CUD). There is a growing recognition that CUD requires specific interventions. This Review will cover this topic from a variety of perspectives, with a particular emphasis on neurobiological findings and innovative treatment approaches that are being pursued.
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