Subcutaneous ICD Reduces Lead-Related Complications
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD) reduces lead-related complications, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Jeff S. Healey, M.D., from the…
Learn MorePediatric Migraine Tied to Anxiety, Depression Symptoms
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Children and adolescents with migraine have a higher risk for anxiety and depression symptoms and disorders compared with healthy controls, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Oc…
Learn MoreAHA: Environmental Exposures Tied to CVD Deaths in the U.S., U.K.
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to environmental toxins may contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Se…
Learn MoreCKD Incidence Differs by Race in People With Diabetes
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A high incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) persists among U.S. patients with diabetes, with differences seen across racial and ethnic groups, according to a letter to the editor published in the Oct. 13 i…
Learn MoreSubset of Stage I Melanoma Patients ID’d With Very Low Mortality
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A subset of melanoma patients with stage I lesions and negative clinical nodes with very low risk for mortality from melanoma has been identified, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in Cancer.Megan M….
Learn MoreAHA: Vaping Tied to Negative Effects on Cardiovascular Function
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Significant negative effects on cardiovascular function are seen for people who vape, according to two studies based on the cross-sectional Cardiac and Lung E-cig Smoking (CLUES) study and presented at the Amer…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for New, Worsening Bladder Symptoms
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk for developing new or worsening overactive bladder symptoms, according to a study published in the December issue of European Urology Open Science.Ly Hoan…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Tied to Higher Risk for Myocarditis, Pericarditis
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A higher incidence of myocarditis or pericarditis occurs after COVID-19 vaccination, according to a review published online Sept. 25 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Juan Gao, from Anhui Medical U…
Learn More‘Tobacco-Flavored’ E-Cigarette Liquids Now More Sweet, Fruity
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The use of sweet and fruity flavor chemicals in tobacco-flavored electronic cigarette liquids (e-liquids) has increased, according to a study published online Nov. 3 in Tobacco Control.Esther E. Omaiye, Ph.D., …
Learn MoreCaregiver Depression Linked to Child Asthma Outcomes
MONDAY, Nov. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Caregiver depression is associated with child asthma outcomes, and the relationship appears to be partially mediated by child depressive symptom severity, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in the Jo…
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