Specific TJA Subgroups Gain Greater Benefit From Peripheral Nerve Blocks
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Specific subgroups of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) experience greater benefit from peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) in terms of reduction in complications, according to a study presented at …
Learn MoreDelaying Ileostomy Reversal Does Not Increase Postop Complications
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Delaying ileostomy reversal surgery does not affect the risk for postoperative complications, but loss of microbiota is associated with the incidence of complications, according to a study published online Apri…
Learn MoreStatin Use Cuts Five-Year Stroke Risk for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Statin use is associated with a lower risk for incident stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) in a duration-dependent manner among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at …
Learn MoreFDA Approves First Nonhormonal Drug to Ease Menopause Hot Flashes
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first nonhormonal medication aimed at easing menopause hot flashes.The new pill, called Veozah (fezolinetant), is a neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antag…
Learn MoreTraces of Human DNA Are Everywhere in the Environment
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Detailed remnants of human DNA can be found just about everywhere that people have been, a surprising finding that raises a host of ethical issues for researchers, a new study says.Environmental samples of huma…
Learn MoreAHA News: Her Husband and Her ‘Indomitable Spirit’ Keep Her Going Since a Stroke at 43
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Cécile Boynton texted Mark, her husband of five months, that she was on her way home from work. They would then head over to their personal trainer for a workout session.The two had met a few y…
Learn MoreMarijuana Users Have Triple the Odds for Leg Artery Disease, Study Suggests
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smoking cigarettes has long been linked to peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition where the buildup of plaque narrows arteries and limits blood flow to the legs or arms. Now, a new study suggests that mar…
Learn MoreIs That Hand-Me-Down Crib or Stroller Safe? Most Parents Unsure, Survey Finds
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Baby equipment is costly, so many parents buy it used, but they’re not always sure whether it’s still safe, a nationwide poll reveals.About half of the 932 parents surveyed in February said they had used pre-own…
Learn MoreThe COVID ‘Emergency’ Is Over. Here’s What You Need to Know
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the official COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, the virus hasn’t disappeared.Some of the special programs put in place during the pandemic have ended, however, and the University of Michigan offe…
Learn MoreBone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age.Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading to a fracture, especially in the hip, spine and wri…
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