Diabetes
Ozempic, Wegovy have health benefits beyond weight loss, studies find
New trials are showing how the blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss meds Ozempic and Wegovy can boost health in even more ways.
Aug 30, 2024
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Chronic Diseases
Cardiology
Guidelines combine peripheral arterial, aortic diseases, emphasizing whole arterial system interconnectivity
The 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines for the management of peripheral arterial and aortic diseases (PAAD) evaluate these vascular diseases together as part of the same cardiovascular system, appreciating ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
U.S. caregivers face worsening of their own health challenges
The health of U.S. caregivers is worse than that seen in adults without the responsibility of caring for someone with a health problem or disability, according to research published in the Aug. 29 issue of the U.S. Centers ...
Aug 30, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Finding new targets for blocking chronic hepatitis
Many individuals worldwide suffer from chronic liver disease (CLD), which poses significant concerns for its tendency to lead to hepatocellular carcinoma or liver failure. CLD is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Health
Smart mask monitors breath for signs of health
Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and more to help patients ...
Aug 29, 2024
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Medical economics
People with chronic liver disease face more barriers to health care
People with chronic liver disease (CLD) have a higher likelihood of barriers to health care, according to a study recently published in Gastro Hep Advances.
Aug 29, 2024
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Cardiology
Recent recreational drug use triples risk of repeat serious cardiovascular event, research finds
New research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that among patients admitted to the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU), those with a recent history of recreational drug use are ...
Aug 28, 2024
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Health
Researchers find e-cigarette use disrupts the nasal microbiome
The nose plays more roles than merely allowing us to smell and shaping our facial profiles. It also acts as a gatekeeper for the respiratory tract, capable of preventing bacteria and other pathogens from leaving the nasal ...
Aug 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Higher protein intake tied to lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Higher intake of total, animal, and plant protein is associated with lower mortality in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Aug 21, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inhalation of live Lactobacilli lessens lung inflammation and improves lung function, preclinical study finds
In recent preclinical models, the inhalation of a mixture of living Lactobacilli bacteria attenuated pulmonary inflammation and improved lung function and structure for the chronic lung diseases bronchopulmonary dysplasia ...
Aug 21, 2024
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