Sarcopenia Worsens Liver Transplant Outcomes for Patients With Cirrhosis
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes after liver transplantation (LT) in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (DC), according to a study published online Sept. 21 in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcop…
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THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sarcopenia is associated with adverse outcomes after liver transplantation (LT) in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (DC), according to a study published online Sept. 21 in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcop…
Learn MoreAI Pipeline Can Accurately Measure Sarcopenia in Head and Neck Cancer
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A fully automated deep learning pipeline can accurately measure sarcopenia in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), which is associated with disease outcomes, according to a study published online Aug…
Learn More¿Podría la metformina ayudar a los adultos mayores a recuperarse de una cirugía?
VIERNES, 28 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La metformina, un medicamento para la diabetes, también podría beneficiar a los pacientes mayores tras una cirugía o enfermedad, sugiere un pequeño estudio. Los investigadores encontraron que la metform…
Learn MoreCould Metformin Help Seniors Bounce Back After Surgery?
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The diabetes drug metformin might also benefit older patients after an injury or illness, a small study suggests.Researchers found that metformin — a drug that has been around for more than a half-century to …
Learn MoreMientras antes se trata la EM, mejor
MIÉRCOLES, 26 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los pacientes que reciben tratamiento para la esclerosis múltiple (EM) ante las señales más tempranas de la enfermedad quizá tengan un riesgo más bajo de discapacidad posterior, sugiere una nueva inve…
Learn MoreThe Earlier MS Is Treated, the Better
WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Patients who get treatment for multiple sclerosis at the earliest signs of disease may have a lower risk of disability later, new research suggests.Among nearly 600 patients, there were lower odds of disabi…
Learn MoreLevantar cualquier tipo de pesas ayuda a desarrollar el músculo
VIERNES, 14 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Levantar pesas de forma regular desarrolla la fuerza y el músculo, y no importa si esas pesas son pesadas o ligeras. Lo que ofrece resultados es el acto en sí, y ser constante, según un nuevo estudio. T…
Learn MoreDon’t Sweat It: Any Kind of Weightlifting Helps Build Muscle
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lifting weights regularly builds strength and muscle — and it doesn’t matter if those weights are heavy or light.It’s the act itself, and being consistent, that pays off, according to a new study.All forms of …
Learn MoreMyosteatosis Linked to Increase in Mortality in Asymptomatic Adults
THURSDAY, June 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Myosteatosis is associated with increased mortality risk among asymptomatic adults, according to a study published online May 16 in Radiology.Maxime Nachit, M.D., Ph.D., from the UCLouvain in Brussels, and co…
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