Half of People Infected With Omicron May Not Have Known It: Study
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you one of those folks who thinks they have somehow miraculously managed to avoid COVID-19 infection more than two years into the pandemic?You might be mistaken, claims new research that discovered most…
Learn MoreAHA News: Having Ideal Heart Health May Lessen the Risk for Brain Vessel Disease
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Maintaining excellent cardiovascular health may lower the risk for abnormalities in the small vessels of the brain, a new study suggests.Scientists aren’t sure what causes the condition, kn…
Learn MoreImpact of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Kidney Function Examined
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is associated with increased serum creatinine in transgender men, but not in transgender women, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Au…
Learn MoreLow Serum Urate Level Tied to Low Lean Mass, Underweight
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Low serum urate (SU) concentrations are associated with low lean mass, underweight, and higher rates of weight loss, according to a study published online Aug. 17 in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
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Learn MoreVideo Motion Analysis Can Help ID Carotid Artery Stenosis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A screening technique using video-based motion analysis (VMA) of a short video clip of the neck could help detect coronary artery stenosis (CAS), according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the Journal…
Learn MoreWeight Loss Greater With Commercial Weight Management Program
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Participation in a commercial weight management program is associated with greater weight loss at three and 12 months than a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in J…
Learn MorePatients Have Higher Health Care Use After COVID-19 Infection
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Health care utilization is elevated in patients with positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) results six months after the acute infection, according to a study published onli…
Learn MoreBetadine Solution, Ag-Gel Combo Effective for Eliminating Bacteria
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The combination of 5 percent betadine solution and silver colloidal gel (Ag-gel) is more effective than either substance alone for inhibiting the growth of all tested bacteria, according to a study recently…
Learn MoreTicagrelor DAPT Linked to Lower Risk for Vein Graft Failure in CABG
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ticagrelor dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is associated with a reduced risk for saphenous vein graft failure compared with aspirin among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery, according…
Learn MoreHypertension Common Among Poorest, Least Educated Globally
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Differences in hypertension prevalence between socioeconomic groups are generally small in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to a study published in the Aug. 23 issue of the Journal of the…
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