¿Tiene apnea del sueño? La máquina CPAP podría ayudar a salvar su vida
LUNES, 11 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millones de personas que sufren de apnea del sueño se acuestan por la noche con un dispositivo dotado con un pequeño motor, y que se denomina máquina CPAP.Ahora, dos nuevos estudios confirman que el…
Learn MoreIn Rare Cases, Blood Transfusion Might Cause Brain Hemorrhage
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s possible that the cause of spontaneous, recurring brain hemorrhages can be passed through blood transfusion, researchers say. The likelihood of this happening is very slim, however.Still, “blood transfu…
Learn MoreRisk for Death, Cardiovascular Death Lower for OSA Patients Using CPAP
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) offers cardiovascular (CV) benefits, according to two studies presented at the European Respiratory Society I…
Learn MoreRedo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Safe, Effective
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Redo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures are as safe and effective as native TAVR in select patients, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in The Lancet.Raj R. Makkar, M.D., from…
Learn MoreHave Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine. Now, two new studies confirm the treatment has significant benefits not just on quality of slee…
Learn MoreHypertension, Anemia Contribute to Racial Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypertension and anemia contribute to racial disparities in severe maternal morbidity (SMM), according to two studies published online Sept. 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.Stephanie A. Leonard, Ph.D., from Stanf…
Learn MoreFood Additive Emulsifier Intake Linked to Risk for CVD
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intake of food additive emulsifiers is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept. 6 in The BMJ.Laury Sellem, Ph.D., from Université Sorbonne…
Learn MoreUpfront Combo Lipid-Lowering Therapy Best for Acute Coronary Syndrome
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), an upfront combination lipid-lowering therapy is significantly better than statin monotherapy for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Se…
Learn MoreKeeping Blood Pressure Under Control May Be Tougher in Colder Weather
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Winter months can be a challenge for those trying to keep their high blood pressure in check, new research suggests.In an analysis of more than 60,000 American adults being treated for high blood pressure at s…
Learn MoreLas muertes por enfermedades cardíacas en EE. UU. relacionadas con la obesidad se han triplicado en 20 años
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias de HealthDay) – La obesidad afecta muchas partes del cuerpo, pero una nueva investigación sugiere que el corazón podría ser el más afectado.Entre 1999 y 2020, las muertes por enfermedades cardíacas relacion…
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