Regular Internet Use in Late Adulthood May Protect Against Dementia
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Being a regular internet user for longer periods in late adulthood is associated with delayed cognitive impairment, according to a study published online May 3 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.G…
Learn MoreMind May Hold Clues to Your Risk of Long COVID
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In trying to untangle the mysteries of long COVID, researchers have found anxiety and depression may play a role for some of those with the lingering condition. In the study from researchers at University of Cal…
Learn MoreIntensive BP Targets Cut Risk for Cardiac Conduction Disease
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intensive blood pressure control is associated with a lower risk for left ventricular conduction disease, according to a study published online May 3 in JAMA Cardiology.Emilie K. Frimodt-Møller, M.D., from the U…
Learn MoreLong-Term Air Pollution Exposure Tied to More Diagnostic Testing in Heart Failure
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to fine airborne particles
Learn MorePoor-Quality Diet Tied to Higher Risk for Adverse CAD, PAD Outcomes
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Poor diet quality is independently associated with a higher risk for recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and major adverse limb events (MALE) in patients with chronic coronary artery disease (CA…
Learn MoreStudy IDs Link for Depression, Physical Conditions Requiring Hospitalization
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with depression, the most common causes of hospitalization are endocrine, musculoskeletal, and vascular diseases, according to a study published online May 3 in JAMA Psychiatry.Philipp Frank, Ph….
Learn MorePrednisone Does Not Improve In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with recurrent implantation failure during in vitro fertilization, treatment with prednisone does not improve the live birth rate versus placebo, according to a study published in the May 2 issue …
Learn MoreVaginal Electrical Stimulation, TTNS Both Effective for Overactive Bladder
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Short-term interventions of vaginal electrical stimulation (VS) and transcutaneous tibial nerve electrical stimulation (TTNS) are effective for treating overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) in women, according to a…
Learn MoreAchilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are the Treatments?
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the…
Learn MoreLong-Term Indwelling Urethral Catheter Tied to More Infections
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term indwelling urethral catheter (IUC) use is associated with a higher incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in people with spinal cord injury, according to a study published online March 27 in the Jo…
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