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New analysis finds significant disparities in the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia

The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, shared results from an analysis of its large U.S. Family Heart DatabaseTM showing significant disparities exist in the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) among racial groups, and by income and education levels.

7 Nov 2022

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new guideline for Exercise, Rehabilitation, Diet and Additional Integrative Interventions for Rheumatoid Arthritis.

7 Nov 2022

Study reveals the extent of aggression towards caregivers in Parkinson's disease

Caregivers already dealing with the stress of looking after a loved one diagnosed with Parkinson's disease often have another concern to contend with - aggressive behavior directed toward them from the Parkinson's patient.

7 Nov 2022

Open bypass surgery results in better outcomes for specific patients with severe form of peripheral artery disease

Performing open bypass surgery to restore circulation for people with a severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD) – a condition that limits blood flow to the legs and feet – resulted in better outcomes for specific patients compared to a less-invasive procedure, a National Institutes of Health-supported clinical research trial has found.

7 Nov 2022

Exercise program improves insulin action in the brain

If the brain no longer responds correctly to the hormone insulin (insulin resistance), this also has a negative effect on the metabolism in the body and the regulation of eating behavior.

7 Nov 2022

Psilocybin could be a promising therapeutic strategy for people with treatment-resistant depression

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have participated in the largest and most rigorous clinical trial to date of psilocybin (a psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms), pointing to the possibility that COMP360 psilocybin with psychological support could be a beneficial therapeutic strategy for people with treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

7 Nov 2022

New one-stop guideline takes a 360-degree approach to managing heart disease in Canadians

A new one-stop guideline takes a 360-degree approach to managing heart disease in Canadian patients, with 83 recommendations in one easy-to-use reference. The guideline is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

7 Nov 2022

Heart attack patients without modifiable risk factors are common and fare better, study finds

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City finds that patients without standard modifiable heart risk factors who experience a heart attack are common and more likely to fare better than heart-attack patients with known risk factors, but researchers say it remains difficult to identify those at risk for an event before it happens.

6 Nov 2022

New risk analysis strategy benefits chest pain patients compared to the usual testing approach

A study comparing two approaches for diagnosing heart disease found that a risk analysis strategy is superior to the usual approach of immediately performing functional tests or catheterization for low- to intermediate-risk patients with new-onset chest pain.

6 Nov 2022

Cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates increase risk of atrial fibrillation

A recent study published in the European Heart Journal reveals that using illicit drugs can increase atrial fibrillation risk.

6 Nov 2022

Exercising in the afternoon or at night best for blood sugar control

The impact of breaks in sedentary time and timing of physical activity with insulin resistance and liver fat content.

6 Nov 2022

Research reveals direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the mortality of hemodialysis patients

New research has revealed elevated risks of death during the COVID-19 pandemic for both COVID-19–positive and other patients on hemodialysis compared with hemodialysis patients treated in 2019. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2022 November 3–November 6.

6 Nov 2022

Combining surrogate markers of kidney disease progression improves predictions of treatment effects on clinical endpoints

Change in urinary albumin:creatinine ratio (UACR) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) slope are markers that are individually used as surrogates of chronic kidney disease progression in clinical trials.

6 Nov 2022

Study examines temporal effects of pre-existing CKD, other medical conditions on COVID-19 outcomes

Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are vulnerable to developing severe forms of COVID-19, and acute kidney injury is a common complication of COVID-19.

6 Nov 2022

Researchers compare the impact of conservative kidney disease management vs. dialysis on hospitalization outcomes

For some individuals with advanced kidney disease, dialysis may not be the optimal treatment strategy for their condition, and these patients may be better served with conservative non-dialytic management that focuses on quality of life and symptom control.

6 Nov 2022

Novel drug lowers triglycerides, does not reduce cardiovascular events

Levels of triglycerides are routinely measured as part of a preventive cardiology work-up and lowering triglycerides with several classes of drugs is common medical practice.

6 Nov 2022

Exposure to higher concentrations of air pollution linked with chronic kidney disease risk

Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to chronic kidney disease (CKD). New research assessed the interaction of air pollution and genetic factors on the development of CKD.

6 Nov 2022

$Hypofractionated radiotherapy for patients with soft tissue sarcomas can be a safe, effective alternative to standard of care$

Hypofractionated radiotherapy for patients with soft tissue sarcomas can be a safe, effective alternative to standard of care

Patients with non-metastatic soft tissue sarcoma (STS) who need pre-operative radiation therapy can safely receive hypofractionated treatment over three weeks instead of five, with comparable tumor control and no increased risk of major complications in wound healing, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

6 Nov 2022

Two heart failure therapies prove to be nearly identical in reducing death

In a head-to-head comparison of two so-called 'water pills' that keep fluid from building up in patients with heart failure, the therapies proved nearly identical in reducing deaths, according to a large study led by Duke Health researchers.

6 Nov 2022

HPV vaccine rates in Utah increase by more than 16% among young men and women, CDC data reveals

When life should have been ripe with possibilities, Mandy Murry instead faced a devastating diagnosis. Murry was diagnosed with cervical cancer when she was 22.

4 Nov 2022

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New analysis finds significant disparities in the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia

ACR releases new guideline that offers recommendations for integrative approach to RA treatment

Study reveals the extent of aggression towards caregivers in Parkinson's disease

Open bypass surgery results in better outcomes for specific patients with severe form of peripheral artery disease

Exercise program improves insulin action in the brain

Psilocybin could be a promising therapeutic strategy for people with treatment-resistant depression

New one-stop guideline takes a 360-degree approach to managing heart disease in Canadians

Heart attack patients without modifiable risk factors are common and fare better, study finds

New risk analysis strategy benefits chest pain patients compared to the usual testing approach

Cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiates increase risk of atrial fibrillation

Exercising in the afternoon or at night best for blood sugar control

Research reveals direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the mortality of hemodialysis patients

Combining surrogate markers of kidney disease progression improves predictions of treatment effects on clinical endpoints

Study examines temporal effects of pre-existing CKD, other medical conditions on COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers compare the impact of conservative kidney disease management vs. dialysis on hospitalization outcomes

Novel drug lowers triglycerides, does not reduce cardiovascular events

Exposure to higher concentrations of air pollution linked with chronic kidney disease risk

Hypofractionated radiotherapy for patients with soft tissue sarcomas can be a safe, effective alternative to standard of care

Two heart failure therapies prove to be nearly identical in reducing death

HPV vaccine rates in Utah increase by more than 16% among young men and women, CDC data reveals

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