Higher Sodium Intake Linked to Coronary, Carotid Atherosclerosis
FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In minimal adjusted models, higher estimated 24-hour sodium excretion (est24hNa) is associated with coronary and carotid atherosclerosis, according to a study published online March 31 in the European Heart Jo…
Learn MoreStudy Examines QoL, Depression After CAR-T for Hematologic Malignancy
FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with hematologic malignancies receiving chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy, quality of life (QoL) deteriorates and physical and psychological symptoms worsen one week after infusion an…
Learn MoreMonthly Injections Might Lower Bleeding in People With Hemophilia
FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An experimental injectable drug appears effective in reducing bleeds in patients with hemophilia A and B, according to a pair of new clinical trials.Two-thirds of people with treatment-resistant hemophilia wh…
Learn MoreFitusiran Beneficial in Hemophilia A, B With or Without Inhibitors
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For males aged 12 years or older with severe hemophilia A or B with or without inhibitors, the annualized bleeding rate is lower with fitusiran prophylaxis, according to two studies published online March 2…
Learn MoreHydroxyurea Underused in Youth With Sickle Cell
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Few youths with sickle cell anemia (SCA) receive hydroxyurea despite national guidelines recommending its use, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah L. Reeves, Ph.D., from…
Learn MoreYoung Adults, Children With Overweight Have Higher Risk for VTE in Adulthood
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young adult and childhood overweight are determinants of the risk for venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in adult men, according to a study published online March 1 in the Journal of Internal Medicine.Lina L…
Learn MoreProcessed Red Meat Intake Linked to Increased Incidence of Blood Cancers
FRIDAY, March 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Processed red meat intake is associated with an increased incidence of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in a Japanese population, according to a study published online March 7 i…
Learn MoreLiving Near Noisy Roads Can Raise Your Blood Pressure
THURSDAY, March 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — That road noise outside your window could be wreaking havoc on your blood pressure.A new study published March 22 in JACC: Advances found that the roaring engines, blaring horns and wailing sirens can thems…
Learn MoreVenous Thromboembolism Risk Low in COVID-19 Outpatients
MONDAY, March 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The absolute risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is low among outpatients with COVID-19, according to a study published online March 13 in JAMA Network Open.Margaret C. Fang, M.D., from the University of Ca…
Learn MoreUse of Vena Cava Filters in VTE Patients Is Safe, Effective
THURSDAY, March 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Inferior vena cava filters (VCFs) are a safe and effective way to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published online Feb. 23 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.Ma…
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