Robotic-Assisted Medial Knee Arthroplasty Tied to Good Long-Term Outcomes
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ten-year survivorship and patient satisfaction following robotic-arm-assisted medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is high, according to a study published online May 5 in the Journal of Bone & Joint…
Learn MoreAdverse Pregnancy Outcomes Increase Stroke Risk at an Earlier Age
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women who experience an adverse pregnancy outcome (APO) have a higher risk of having a stroke in their lifetime, and at a younger age, according to a study published online May 22 in Stroke.Eliza C. Miller, M….
Learn MorePerceived Clinician Knowledge of Transgender People Tied to Self-Rated Health
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is an association between perceived clinician knowledge about transgender people and self-rated health and psychological distress among transgender people, according to a study published online May 25 in…
Learn MoreFracture Risk Up With Prediabetes Before Menopause Transition
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women in midlife, prediabetes before the menopause transition (MT) is associated with increased risk of incident fracture during and after the transition, according to a study published online May 23 in JA…
Learn MoreDual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker System Safe, Provides Pacing
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with a conventional indication for dual-chamber pacing, a dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system consisting of two devices implanted percutaneously in the right atrium and the right ventricle safe…
Learn MoreFive-Year Composite Outcome Similar for TiNO-Coated Stent, Everolimus-Eluting Stents
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), titanium-nitride-oxide (TiNO)-coated stents do not improve long-term outcomes in terms of a composite outcome over third-generation everolimus-eluting stents (E…
Learn MoreSleep Apnea Severity in Black Patients May Be Underestimated Using Standard Tests
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tests may underestimate the severity of OSA in Black patients, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2023 International Conference, held from May 19 to…
Learn MoreHPV: What It Is, Symptoms in Men vs. Women & Treatment
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be uncomfortable. But whether you’re talking to your partner, child or doctor, these are important conversations to have.The U.S. Centers for Disease Co…
Learn MoreGetting Relief When You Have Menstrual Cramps
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Menstrual cramps can make it hard to be at your best, and millions of women struggle with managing the pain and bloating that often comes with their periods.A common symptom of menstruation, cramping affects o…
Learn MoreAHA News: Higher Cardiovascular Risk Score Linked to Lower Cognitive Function
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — A risk calculator used to predict cardiovascular disease also may help predict a person’s poor cognitive function, new research suggests.The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of the Amer…
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