Restrictive oxygenation target in comatose, post cardiac arrest patients does not cause harm
A restrictive oxygenation target in comatose patients resuscitated after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest does not worsen survival or neurological outcome compared with a liberal target, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022….
Read MoreMetformin, Testosterone Replacement Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk
The use of metformin and testosterone replacement therapy, either individually or in combination, is associated with significant reductions in the incidence of prostate and colorectal cancer in men across race and ethnic backgrounds, with the reductions most prominent with the…
Read MoreGwen Stefani felt her ‘lungs almost burst’ when performing
Gwen Stefani jokes with Seth Meyers about her touring fear We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
Read MoreCancer Moonshot Turns Focus to Early-Detection Blood Tests
There’s big buzz about the hot prospects for blood tests designed to detect multiple kinds of cancer. President Biden highlighted them in a speech about the Cancer Moonshot program on Sept. 12, just a day after study results touted an…
Read MoreA Teen Stood Up to Her Parents After Years of Being a Caregiver & Reddit is Cheering Her On
Raising a family with multiple kids — and especially in a blended family — it makes sense that parents will want to put an emphasis on the new siblings learning to value one another and care for one another. And,…
Read MoreArtificial intelligence-based risk score improves personalized care for women with heart attacks
Heart attacks in women are more likely to be fatal than in men. The reasons are differences in age and in comorbidity burden which makes risk assessment in women a challenge. Researchers at the University of Zurich have now developed…
Read MoreBlood pressure: 2 to 3 cups of certain tea a day can lower reading
High blood pressure: Doctor explains benefits of hibiscus tea We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreA simple and low-cost method to identify valve dysfunction
Aortic valve stenosis occurs when the aortic valve narrows, constricting blood flow from the heart through the artery and to the entire body. In severe cases, it can lead to heart failure. Identifying the condition can be difficult in remote…
Read MoreAdenoviral-based COVID-19 vaccines may up short-term cardiovascular risk
Adenoviral-based COVID-19 vaccines may be associated with increased incidence of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism among people aged younger than 75 years, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Jérémie Botton, Pharm.D., Ph.D.,…
Read MoreExploring the limits of mouse models for investigating age-related macular degeneration
In research on the eye disease AMD, the experimental animals used are often young male mice. This is not optimal for the development of new treatments, as the disease most often affects the elderly—and women. The eye disease Age-related Macular…
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