Many patients receive a standardized lipid panel as part of a yearly physical that includes testing of their "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein) and "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). However, most people ...
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Measuring the level of homocysteine—an amino acid—in the blood can help predict a person's risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by recurrent interruptions in breathing due to relaxation ...
Jul 1, 2024
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The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is more strongly influenced by the mother's side than the father's side, a recent study has discovered.
Jun 30, 2024
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Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic ...
Jun 27, 2024
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A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) describes the outcome of a new approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), guided by the principles of diagnostic stewardship. ...
Jun 27, 2024
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High blood pressure, the leading risk factor for death worldwide, is present in one in every two adults. Only one-quarter of individuals with hypertension have their blood pressure under control, highlighting the need for ...
Jun 26, 2024
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A new research perspective titled "When does a melanoma metastasize? Implications for management" has been published in Oncotarget.
Jun 18, 2024
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Colorado high school students seem to be feeling better mentally, with the number reporting signs of poor mental health not only falling from its pandemic high, but in some cases hitting the lowest level since the state started ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Parkinson's disease touches every aspect of a person's life, from the physical to the emotional, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed.
Jun 17, 2024
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A new study in Heart Rhythm has examined the potential dangers of consuming energy drinks for patients with genetic heart diseases. A cohort of 144 sudden cardiac arrest survivors was examined at Mayo Clinic, of which seven ...
Jun 6, 2024
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