A new Mayo Clinic study finds that young and middle-aged fibromyalgia patients experience more severe symptoms and poorer quality of life compared to their older counterparts. The research also highlights the importance of considering age as a factor in understanding the disorder's impact on physical and mental health.
Pediatric patients with culture-positive Staphylococcus aureus infections saw a significant increase in methicillin-resistant MRSA cases, leading to longer hospital stays and more surgeries. MRSA-infected patients were also more likely to experience complications such as deep vein thrombosis and septic shock.
A NIH-funded study found that a therapy combining medication and lifestyle changes is more effective than surgically implanted stents at preventing recurrent stroke. The novel approach resulted in lower stroke rates and improved blood pressure and lipid levels among participants.
A recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that only 11% of children involved in bike accidents in Los Angeles County wore a helmet. Children over age 12 and from low-income and minority communities were less likely to wear helmets. The study highlights the need for targeted safety programs to address these disparities.
A recent study confirms that medication and lifestyle changes are safer and more effective at preventing stroke than surgical stenting. The study found no significant benefit of surgery in reducing the risk of new strokes or death among patients with narrowed brain arteries.
Mayo Clinic studies reveal that patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of heart disease, with early menopause and a strong immune response to certain viruses being major contributors. The research also identifies specific biomarkers and blood test results that may indicate cardiovascular complications.