The CoreValve ReValving System has shown high procedural success and excellent long-term outcomes in elderly patients with severe aortic stenosis. Procedural success rates reached 91%, with significant improvements in symptoms, quality of life, and mortality rates.
A study published in Archives of General Psychiatry found that family-focused therapy, combined with medication, significantly reduces depressive symptoms in adolescents with bipolar disorder. The treatment was shown to lead to faster recovery from depressive episodes and improved quality of life.
Researchers are exploring new biomarkers to detect myocardial infarction, which could lead to faster diagnosis and improved treatment outcomes. Currently, cardiac troponin is the gold standard for diagnosing myocardial necrosis, but its limitations include delayed detection and low sensitivity to ischemia.
A study found that African-Americans have a lower prevalence of periodic limb movements during sleep, which is linked to a higher rate of insomnia complaints. The overall prevalence of PLMS is 7.6 percent, with a lower prevalence in African-Americans and a higher prevalence in Caucasians.
A majority of US East coast hospitals distribute formula sample packs, contrary to major medical organization recommendations. The practice is changing significantly, with a rise in hospitals eliminating the packs and a decrease in distribution rates over the past few decades.
Research highlights the importance of diet, statins, and genetic factors in cholesterol regulation and cardiovascular health. Studies have shown that low HDL-C levels are strongly associated with an increased risk of CAD, and genetic mutations can affect HDL-C production.
The LEADERS study demonstrated that Biosensors DES is non-inferior to Cypher DES in terms of clinical events, stent thrombosis rates and angiographic follow-up data. The trial included a broad range of patients with symptomatic coronary disease, reflecting routine clinical practice.
A study published in Sleep found that heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis. The prevalence of carotid atherosclerosis increases significantly with the severity of snoring, affecting up to 64% of heavy snorers.
A study found that older adults with insomnia are less sensitive to changes in skin temperature, making it harder for them to detect when their body is too hot or cold. Warming the skin can facilitate sleep onset despite this decreased sensitivity.
A comprehensive study of hip and knee replacement surgeries in England found that one in seventy-five patients require revision after three years. The research suggests that different patterns may emerge over a longer follow-up period, emphasizing the need for further research to evaluate surgical procedures and types of implants.
The World Cancer Declaration aims to tackle the growing cancer crisis in developing countries with 11 cancer-busting targets for 2020. The plan focuses on significant drops in tobacco consumption, obesity and alcohol intake, as well as universal vaccination programs and proper pain medication.
New research reveals that wolves prioritize seafood, specifically salmon, over deer when available. The study shows that wolves reduce deer hunting activity and focus on fishing during autumn when salmon is abundant.
A recent study found that children born to older fathers are at higher risk of developing bipolar disorder. The study, which analyzed data from over 13,000 patients with bipolar disorder, suggests that advancing paternal age may be associated with an increased risk of complex neurodevelopmental disorders.
A Harvard Medical School study found that direct-to-consumer advertising has a modest effect on prescription rates for some drugs, but none at all for others. The researchers compared sales of three specific drugs in English-speaking Canada and Quebec, where residents were less exposed to ads, and found no significant difference in pre...
A new study by UCLA sociologists found that even a single job displacement has a lasting impact on workers' inclination to volunteer and participate in various social and community groups. Workers who experienced involuntary displacement were 35% less likely to be involved in their communities than those who never experienced a job loss.