Neuroscience
Researchers find sex is not an independent risk factor for stroke mortality
An analysis of data collected from patients treated for ischemic stroke at Geisinger shows no disparity in outcomes based solely on sex.
Jan 19, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 pandemic responsible for decrease in hepatitis C testing
New research from Boston Medical Center finds that the COVID-19 emergency systemic changes made to decrease in-person visits during the pandemic have led to a decrease in hospital-wide Hepatitis C (HCV) testing by 50 percent, ...
Dec 4, 2020
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Diabetes
Smartphones can screen for diabetes, metabolic disease susceptibility
Smartphones can be used to estimate body composition and indicate health and mortality risks, according to a new study by a University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researcher and his team. This accessible and cost-effective ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Cardiology
Surgeon general issues call to action for hypertension control
(HealthDay)—The path toward hypertension control includes making it a national priority, ensuring community support, and optimizing patient care, according to a call to action from the U.S. Surgeon General, summarized in ...
Oct 15, 2020
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Cardiology
When you have a stroke may determine if you survive
New research from the University of Georgia found that stroke patients admitted to rural hospitals over the weekend may be at higher risk of death.
Oct 14, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Physicians bring attention to overlooked issue of malnutrition among those with obesity
A new editorial accompanying a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology is bringing attention to the underappreciated and often overlooked issue of malnutrition among those who are obese. Malnutrition ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study could be first step in providing personalized care to patients with ureteral stents
For patients with kidney stones, ureteral stents (hollow devices placed in the ureter—the tube between the kidney and bladder) can be used temporarily to relieve urinary obstruction. Despite the use of antibiotics, ureteral ...
Sep 25, 2020
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Health
How the old-fashioned telephone could become a new way for some to see their doctor
Staying home to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients and their doctors have embraced telemedicine. Prior to COVID-19, telehealth use was growing but represented a tiny percentage of all health care visits.
Aug 12, 2020
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Addiction
Study to explore whether new therapy can help address problem drinking
A psychological therapy found to be effective in helping people achieve and maintain weight loss is being trialled to see if it can support patients with chronic liver disease to stop drinking.
Aug 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Chest x-rays show more severe COVID-19 in non-white patients
Racial/ethnic minority patients admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 infection are more likely to have more severe disease on chest X-rays than white/non-Hispanic patients, increasing the likelihood of adverse outcomes, ...
Jul 16, 2020
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