Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world according to the Global Burden of Disease study, with 18.6 million annual deaths in 2019, of which around 7.9 are attributable to diet. This means that diet plays a major role in the development and progression of these diseases.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 14, 2023
(MedPage Today) -- Sleep regularity in midlife and at older ages may be a novel dementia risk factor, data from 88,000 people in Great Britain suggested. Day-to-day consistency in sleep-wake patterns showed a U-shaped association with incident.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A large international research collaboration, led by an academic from Royal Holloway, University of London, found that blood groups could help predict the risk of venous strokes associated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 14, 2023
(MedPage Today) -- Potential unintended consequences of Medicare's drug-price negotiation program were examined during a panel discussion hosted by The Hill and sponsored by the Alliance for Aging Research, an industry-funded nonprofit. Wednesday.
DAIC
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Ioannis Katsoularis, image courtesy of Klas Sjöberg milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:23 December 14, 2023 — Individuals infected with COVID-19 are also at an increased risk of suffering from heart rhythm disturbances, such as atrial fibrillation. This is shown in a new study at Umeå University, Sweden , which is one of the largest studies of its kind in the world.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Patients who reported almost daily fresh vegetable consumption had higher eGFR compared to those with occasional consumption and those who consumed salt-preserved vegetables.
Cardiovascular Diabetology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Previous studies have found that the triglyceride glucose index (TyG index) trajectories are associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, the association between the patterns of TyG index trajectories and.
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DAIC
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Medtronic PulseSelect PFA System milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 13:29 December 14, 2023 — Medtronic plc , a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System for the treatment of both paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (AF).
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
These results highlight the potential of preventing increasing CKD burden and of preventing subsequent cardiovascular conditions, especially given current rates of obesity among adolescents.
DAIC
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Henry Ford Health's National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative research team. Image courtesy of Dr. Basir Babar, Henry Ford Health milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:30 December 14, 2023 — Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock survived at a significantly higher rate when treated with a protocol developed by cardiologists at Henry Ford Health , in collaboration with 80 hospitals nationwide.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Mitochondrial transplantation provides a novel methodology for rescue of cell viability and cell function following ischemia-reperfusion injury and applications for other pathologies are expanding. In this review we present our methods and acquired data and evidence accumulated to support the use of mitochondrial transplantation.
DAIC
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 12/14/2023 - 09:19 December 14, 2023 — Physicians are enthusiastic about augmented intelligence (AI) - often called artificial intelligence - and its assistive role in health care that enhances human intelligence rather than replaces it, according to a new physician survey by the American Medical Association (AMA). However, the survey findings show we are at a critical juncture with an equal number of physicians excited and concerned about the potential for AI.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Continuous glucose monitoring metrics showed that patients with burnt-out diabetes and end-stage kidney disease experience significant undiagnosed hyperglycemia.
Open Heart
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Objective To determine the magnitude of any excess risk of mortality and hospitalisation due to COVID-19 infection in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the UK healthcare system. Methods Matched case–control study within the Clinical Practice Research Datalink study of anonymised general practice records in the National Health Service in England.
Med Page Today
DECEMBER 14, 2023
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the first pulsed field ablation (PFA) catheter, the PulseSelect PFA system, for the treatment of paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation (Afib), Medtronic announced on Wednesday. Whereas conventional radiofrequency.
Cassling
DECEMBER 14, 2023
What a year it’s been! We continue to be amazed by the imaging teams around the country who commit so much of themselves to improving patient outcomes. It’s why we remain honored to help you celebrate your teams with free resources for National Rad Tech Week and Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month, and it’s why we strive every day to find solutions that will make your lives easier as imaging professionals.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
An expert rheumatologist reviews the efficacy and safety of the 3 FDA-approved therapies for treating fibromyalgia—pregabalin, duloxetine, and milnacipran.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Researchers at UNM School of Medicine have developed a new LDL cholesterol vaccine that is tested on mice and monkeys with positive results.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A new study has unveiled a discovery regarding the role of RNA binding protein IGF2BP2 in stress-induced heart conditions. Researchers from Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical Center and Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenburg have uncovered the critical role of IGF2BP2.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Results showed a 50.5% mortality rate among patients with cancer and AKI due to a variety of risk factors, ranging from length of ICU stay to sepsis.
Circulation
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Circulation, Ahead of Print. Despite the known higher risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, the pathophysiology and optimal management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a leading complication associated with diabetes, is complex and continues to evolve. Complications of type 2 diabetes, such as DFUs, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and the leading cause of major lower extremity amputation in the United States.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Expert rheumatologists discuss current treatment options for lupus nephritis and emerging therapies with newer mechanisms of action.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Let's face it: Americans eat too much salt. The popular seasoning, also known as sodium chloride, is found in many food favorites, including pizza, chips, burgers, and breads. On average, people consume more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium chloride daily, or roughly over a tablespoon a day, much higher than the under 2,300 milligrams experts recommend.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
These data helped to verify the MDRD-4 and CKD-EPI equations’ accuracy in the estimation of GFR among the Brazilian population.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Background Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is linked to higher rates of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis of PH is important for clinical treatment. The estimated pulmonary artery systolic pressure (ePASP ≥ 35 mmHg) measured by echocardiography helps screen PH patients. In this paper, we report a novel PH screening method through a mobile cardiac acoustic monitoring system.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Thyroid dysfunction was greater among patients with more severe CKD coupled with a high urine protein level.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Typical atrial flutter commonly occurs in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Limited information exists regarding the effects of concurrent atrial flutter on the long-term outcomes of rhythm control. This study investigated the association between concurrent typical atrial flutter and cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation and the recurrence of atrial arrhythmia.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Microbiota-based interventions may be a novel strategy to benefit the mitigation of chronic kidney disease advancement.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Background Inflammation and lipid infiltration play crucial roles in the development of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to investigate the association between various complex indexes of blood cell types and lipid levels with the severity of coronary artery stenosis and their predictive value in coronary heart disease (CHD). Methods The retrospective study was conducted on 3,201 patients who underwent coronary angiography at the Department of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
A new study demonstrated hemoglobin levels significantly increased with ziltivekimab, showing the monoclonal antibody has the potential to serve as a new treatment method for anemia.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Objective The objective of this study was to perform a network meta-analysis (NMA) to assess the efficacy and safety of three different surgical interventions- open surgical repair (OSR), hybrid surgical repair (HSR), and endovascular repair (EVAR)- for the treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs). Methods Electronic repositories like PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, the Cochrane library, Clinical trial, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were
American College of Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has paused the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) program for advanced diagnostic imaging and rescinded any current regulations, according to the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule.
HCPLive
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The new model outperformed existing measures of CKD progression based on longitudinal eGFR data alone and saw further improvements in AUROC with the inclusion of additional clinical variables.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
NYU Langone Health in New York City has appointed Michelle Bloom, MD, as system director of its cardio-oncology program, effective Dec. 1.
American College of Cardiology
DECEMBER 14, 2023
On Dec. 6, the Ohio Senate Health Committee held its second hearing on H.B. 47, a priority bill for the National Football League’s Smart Heart Sports Coalition and the ACC’s Ohio Chapter. Sponsored by state Reps. Richard Brown (OH-5) and Adam Bird (OH-63), the bill would require AEDs in schools and many municipal sports facilities in the state and mandate the adoption of emergency action plans and training for staff.
ADN Center of Excellence
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of medicine, the quest for mastery requires both dedication and guidance. At ADN CoE, we are dedicated to empowering medical professionals through a diverse range of fellowship programs meticulously crafted to nurture expertise and innovation. A Multifaceted Approach to Specialization Our fellowship programs are tailored to cater to the multifaceted domains of medical specialization.
Dr. S. Venkatesan MD
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Learning resources in the web, has made the traditional methods of learning & teaching almost redundant. American society of Echocardiography (ASE) has produced this 20 page PDF document, which covers the entire field of echocardiography , in an Illustrative format. Take a print out, of this and stick in your lab (If you have space) for an Immersive experience.
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