AHA News: Un ataque cardíaco a los 46 años lo condujo a un nuevo corazón y a una nueva perspectiva sobre la vida
MIÉRCOLES, 4 de enero de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Eddie García hacía malabares con sus roles como jefe de personal de un funcionario electo y presidente de una junta escolar. Al parecer estos cargos lo estaban desgastando.Tenía 46 año…
Learn MoreRisk for COVID-19-Linked Endocarditis Up in Patients With Opioid, Cocaine Use Disorders
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) or cocaine use disorder (CocaineUD) have an increased risk for endocarditis associated with COVID-19, according to a study published online Dec. 13 in Molecular Psychiat…
Learn MoreMethylprednisolone No Benefit in Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Infants
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prophylactic use of methylprednisolone does not reduce the likelihood of worse outcome for infants undergoing surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, according to a study published in the Dec. 8 issue of the New …
Learn MoreWhat Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Giving up cigarettes can be excruciating, with cravings and withdrawal symptoms lingering for weeks, especially if you aren’t strongly motivated.Yet, just minutes after that first smoke-free breath, your body…
Learn MoreSinging Might Aid Recovery After a Stroke
TUESDAY, Jan. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Singing may help stroke patients regain communication skills, according to new research.About 40% of stroke survivors have aphasia, a difficulty to deliver or comprehend spoken or written language. That impair…
Learn MoreBlack Patients Less Likely to Undergo Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Non-Hispanic Black patients are less likely to undergo minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (MIMVS) and are more likely to die or experience a major complication than non-Hispanic White patients, accordin…
Learn MoreExpectant Management Noninferior to Ibuprofen for Extreme Preemies With Patent Ductus Arteriosus
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For infants who are extremely preterm, expectant management is noninferior to early ibuprofen for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), according to a study published online Dec. 6 in the New England Journal of M…
Learn MorePeritonitis Tied to Cardiovascular Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Population
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, peritonitis is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published in the November issue of Kidney International Reports….
Learn MoreStress Can Help Bring on a Stroke, Study Shows
TUESDAY, Dec. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Stress is rarely a good thing for your health, but new research warns that it significantly raises the risk of a stroke.The study found that increased stress at home or work and recent stressful life events —…
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