No Casual Association Observed For Lifetime Smoking Index & CKD
Smoking behavior seems to not have a causal effect on CKD, according to a study published in...
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Patients With NSCLC Frequently Have Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders occur frequently and are underrecognized in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, according to a rapid review in Supportive Care in Cancer.
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RA Causally Linked to Prostate Cancer
Rheumatoid arthritis was causally linked to prostate cancer, but there were no similar associations with systemic lupus erythematosus or ankylosing spondylitis.
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Microbiome Affects CVD Risk in HIV
Among patients with HIV, significant gut microbiota differences appear to be linked with subclinical CVD, diet, and inflammation.
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Red Meat Intake Linked to Dementia
A new study showed higher red meat intake, especially processed red meat, was associated with an increased risk for dementia and subjective cognitive decline.
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Comparing Intermittent Fasting With Mediterranean Diet
Time-restricted eating showed no additional benefit over the Mediterranean diet for reducing visceral adipose tissue in patients with overweight or obesity.
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Mutiple PrEP Choices Needed for MSM
Study results indicate the need for multiple care and formulation choices to improve PrEP uptake among men who have sex with men.
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Ileal Paneth Cell Phenotype: A Relevant Biomarker in UC
Ileal paneth cell phenotype is biologically and clinically relevant in ulcerative colitis and can be used as a biomarker in inflammatory bowel disease.
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Multicomponent Prehabilitation Beneficial for Surgical Patients
Exercise and nutritional prehabilitation, as well as multicomponent strategies with exercise, improve critical outcomes for patients after surgery.
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Surgeons’ Stress Level Tied to Patient Outcomes
Higher surgeon stress at the start of surgery was associated with better patient outcomes, indicating a complex link between physical stress and performance.
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Tranexamic Acid Reduces Blood Loss & Improves Outcomes in Burn Surgery
Administration of tranexamic acid during burn surgery reduced blood loss, transfusion needs, and OR time, leading to improved overall outcomes.
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Anesthesia With Lidocaine Effective During Enzymatic Debridement
Tumescent anesthesia with lidocaine effectively manages pain and reduces recovery time in adult patients with burns undergoing enzymatic debridement.
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Research Identifies 29 Retinal Vascular Parameters Linked to Stroke
A model incorporating 29 newly identified retinal vascular parameters linked to stroke risk outperformed a model with traditional risk factors for stroke.
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MS May Worsen With Menopause Transition
In women with MS, the MS Functional Composite reached a worsening inflection point with menopause, and an increase in serum neurofilament light chain was seen.
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Dementia Rates Projected to Double by 2060
From 2020 to 2060, the number of US adults who will develop dementia is projected to increase from approximately 514,000 to 1 million.
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Weight Loss Surgeries Show Comparable Costs in Diabetes
For patients with diabetes, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy were associated with comparable costs following the first 6 months after surgery.
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Improving Cardiac Parameters in Acromegaly
The researchers found that the first growth hormone-lowering intervention in patients with acromegaly had a beneficial effect on cardiac function.
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Methamphetamine-Related Mortality Surges
Research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that methamphetamine-related mortality has risen since 1999, with a surge from 2019 to 2021.
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Video Game Alleviates ADHD Symptoms
A randomized trial showed that a virtual reality video game helped improve symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children.
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UPF Intake Linked to Active Psoriasis
Active psoriasis was associated with higher rates of ultra-processed food consumption, higher BMI, and lower frequency of vigorous exercise.
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