A Michigan Medicine study finds that Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients with a common vascular disease have more severe symptoms before bypass surgery—and are at greater risk for amputation and other complications after the procedure. The analysis zeroed in on more than 7,000 patients with peripheral arterial disease, when the vessels carrying blood from the
Girl, 2, gets ecstasy pill stuck in her NOSE after finding box of her mum’s drugs in box on top of fridge The toddler was rushed to hospital and had a heart rate of 148 beats per minute She also had dilated pupils, high blood pressure and ‘red residue’ in her nose She was discharged 24 hours
Stress: Expert on how it affects your health over time In the fast-paced world of today, stress has become a common part of many of our lives. Whether it’s work, relationships, toxins in our environment or health issues, stress can have a serious impact on both our mental and physical wellbeing. Clarissa Berry, Nutritionist for
Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Leading wastewater surveillance firm Biobot Analytics is now able to monitor for norovirus, Axios is first to report. Why it matters: Norovirus — which typically causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting — is a little-understood yet highly communicable (and sometimes fatal) disease. A recent major outbreak seems to have spiked
A study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of H3 avian influenza viruses in China. Study: Evolution of Avian Influenza Virus (H3) with Spillover into Humans, China. Image Credit: Susan Hodgson / Shutterstock Background A high prevalence of the H3 subtype avian influenza virus (AIV) has been observed among
Breast and blood cancer survivors could have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Researchers report that survivors of blood cancer had the highest risk and developed changes in the size and function of their heart. Breast cancer survivors also had an elevated risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Breast and blood cancer survivors might
Fewer than half of children saw an NHS dentist in the past year as parts of the country become “dental deserts”, analysis reveals. Research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found only 44 percent of youngsters saw an NHS dentist in the last 12 months and just one third of adults in the past two years.
A score based on four readily available clinical and imaging parameters identifies the heart failure patients who benefit most from atrial fibrillation ablation, according to late-breaking science presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Atrial fibrillation and heart failure often coexist. It is estimated that approximately 30% of
Photo: InteliChart As digital health and telemedicine technologies continue to explode, patients increasingly are being drawn into their care in ways unlike ever before. And hospitals and health systems know they must find ways to engage their patients to keep them healthy and satisfied. Gary Hamilton is CEO of InteliChart (HIMSS23 Booth 3406), a vendor
Photo: HIMSS Media/Andrea Fox Before introducing panelists from Kaiser Permanente, Intermountain Healthcare and Clalit Health Services to discuss how they have implemented artificial intelligence to improve their organizations, Tom Lawry, author and managing director of Second Century Technology, framed the conversation on the benefits of scaling AI by starting with its role in winning the
Smoking is the main risk factor for all-cause mortality among patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes. It ranks higher than glucose, lipids, and blood pressure. Worsening micro- and macroangiopathy complications, increased cardiovascular and renal risk, and poorer blood glucose control are also key issues. These factors should be convincing enough to prompt any patient
Misunderstanding the link between our actions and consequences could be what makes giving up harmful habits so difficult, study shows. People who persistently engage in behavior that causes them harm may be suffering not so much from an unwillingness to change, but a learning problem where they create logical, but ultimately wrong explanations for why
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists exploring bioenergy plant genetics have made a surprising discovery: a protein domain that could lead to new COVID-19 treatments. Researchers found the same plasminogen-apple-nematode, or PAN, domain studied by ORNL in plants like poplar and willow is also present in the human NRP1 receptor protein. NRP1 is less studied than
A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 7, entitled, "p21 facilitates chronic lung inflammation via epithelial and endothelial cells." Cellular senescence is a stable state of cell cycle arrest that regulates tissue integrity and protects
Kaavia James can’t help that she’s a star — it’s in her blood! The 4-year-old daughter of Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade has the entertaining gene, and we can’t help but be amazed at everything she does. Her latest performance is no exception! Related story Gabrielle Union Hopes Her Upcoming Rom-Com Reminds Women Over 50
With so many American kids and teens dealing with depression or anxiety, pediatricians are increasingly stepping in as mental health care providers. Now, a new study suggests they are doing a decent job—but too few kids are being referred for talk therapy. Researchers found that in cases where a pediatrician prescribed medication for a child’s
In the phenomenally successful TV show “Succession,” wealthy media magnate Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) is frequently cruel to his adult children. He insults them, pits them against each other and can be cold or menacing. Despite the years of torment, the Roy children clearly crave their father’s approval. The show highlights a struggle
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