Tolerable Treatments Lacking for Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes
FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is a clear, unmet need for tolerable treatments that can produce durable remission among patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (HR-MDS), according to a study published online Sept. 7 in Leu…
Learn MoreSepsis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Stages, Treatment & Life Expectancy
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by a faulty immune system response to invading germs. Almost any infection can cause sepsis, and fast treatment is necessary to stop it from progressing.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
Learn MoreLas subidas y bajadas de la presión arterial podrían dañar el corazón y el cerebro
JUEVES, 19 de Octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las fluctuaciones en la presión arterial pueden ser un presagio tanto de demencia como de enfermedades cardíacas, según un nuevo estudio.Las subidas y bajadas en un período de 24 horas o incluso durant…
Learn MoreBlood Pressure’s Ups & Downs Could Harm Heart, Brain
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fluctuating blood pressure can be a harbinger for both dementia and heart disease, a new study finds.Ups and downs within 24 hours or even over several days or weeks were linked with impaired thinking, rese…
Learn MoreBlood Clots: What They Are, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A blood clot is a lump of blood that can form in various body parts, including the legs, arms, lungs or heart. These clots can lead to severe health issues.This article will examine what blood clots are, their causes and symptoms. It’s important to no…
Learn MoreWalking Intervention Can Lower BP in Sedentary Older Adults
TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A lifestyle walking intervention can reduce blood pressure in sedentary older adults with hypertension, according to a study published online July 27 in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease.E…
Learn MoreEfgartigimod Efficacious, Safe for Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The first-in-class novel human immunoglobulin G1 Fc fragment, efgartigimod, is efficacious and safe for patients with chronic or persistent primary immune thrombocytopenia, according to a study published online…
Learn MorePersonas mayores, aquí están los medicamentos que pueden perjudicar sus habilidades de conducción
MIÉRCOLES, 4 de octubre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Algunos medicamentos comunes incluidos antidepresivos, somníferos y analgésicos, pueden atenuar las habilidades de conducción de los adultos mayores, según un nuevo estudio.Se ha relacionado a muchas…
Learn MoreSeniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills
TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some common medications — including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers — may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds.Many different medication classes have been linked to the risk of d…
Learn MoreAñadir solo 3,000 pasos al día podría reducir la tensión arterial alta
VIERNES, 29 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Agregar 3,000 pasos al día puede ayudar a los adultos mayores con hipertensión a reducir significativamente su presión arterial.Aproximadamente el 80% de los adultos mayores en Estados Unidos tiene…
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