As more elderly patients undergo the minimally invasive heart valve procedure called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVR), concerns have been raised as to what causes some to be readmitted for heart failure after ...
Aug 25, 2017
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Researchers have been successful in increasing HIV treatment success rates by almost 18 percent.
Mar 3, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Diabetes patients, particularly those who are obese, are at risk for many life years lost and high lifetime health care expenses, according to research published online Dec. 31 in Diabetes Care.
Jan 13, 2015
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A person's body composition could influence the difference between the amount of energy they spend while sitting versus standing, according to new research published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. Conducted by Francisco ...
Jun 12, 2019
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Walking doesn't require any special equipment or gym memberships, and best of all, it's completely free. For most of us, walking is something we do automatically. It doesn't require conscious effort, so many of us fail to ...
Dec 1, 2022
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Having to pay for dental health care can put a considerable strain on household finances in many countries, according to an international study led by King's College London.
Apr 29, 2015
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When we think of ill effects from lead exposure various neurologic problems usually come to mind. Now researchers at the University of Michigan say another health impact can be added to the list: obesity.
Aug 8, 2014
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In a significant development that brings hope to the one billion individuals with obesity worldwide, researchers led by Director C. Justin Lee from the Center for Cognition and Sociality (CCS) within the Institute for Basic ...
Aug 31, 2023
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Treating patients with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea with positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is associated with reduced acute care visits and health care expenditures, according to a recent study.
Oct 15, 2019
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Food insecurity, which is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe food, impacts about 10.2% of U.S. households, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service. In ...
Jan 9, 2023
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