A new study shows that identifying coronary artery calcium in patients' arteries can help determine their future risk of a heart attack. Patients with CAC are more likely to have a cardiac event within 90 days and over the following years compared to those without CAC.
A new study suggests that combining blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy with traditional rehabilitation efforts may slow bone loss and reduce return to function time after ACL reconstruction. The addition of BFR was found to minimize muscle mass loss, preserve bone density, and improve functional outcomes in patients.
A large-scale study using a smartwatch app to detect atrial fibrillation found the detection rate was about 0.2% among over 400,000 participants. European experts discuss the implications of this technology, citing concerns about anxiety, legal issues, and readiness for implementation.
Researchers have discovered that sperm DNA taken directly from the testicles of infertile men is as good as that of ejaculated sperm from fertile men, potentially opening a new way for treatment. This finding may explain a major cause of male infertility and could lead to improved fertility outcomes.
Research suggests that specializing in one sport before age 14 increases injury risk and prolongs participation time, while avoiding intense training may minimize injuries. Early specializers were more likely to report multiple injuries and receive college scholarships.
A new study found that catheter ablation significantly reduces the risk of dementia and stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and carotid arterial disease compared to medication treatment. Researchers identified 5,786 patients and found that ablation made a significant difference in those with both conditions.
Researchers have found that testosterone replacement therapy reduces prostate cancer recurrence in low-risk patients by nearly three-fold over three years. This study challenges the long-held notion that testosterone promotes prostate cancer and suggests a potential new treatment approach for these patients.
The study found improved outcomes in patients treated with arthroscopic SCR, including restored shoulder function and increased active elevation. Only three out of 30 patients experienced graft tears during the five-year follow-up period.
A new study found that taking statins reduces the risk of a second major adverse cardiovascular event by almost 50% when patients adhere to their prescribed regimen. However, only about six percent of patients in an insured population follow their statin medication as directed.
A multidisciplinary team-based approach involving cardiac and maternal/fetal/newborn specialists saved the life of a pregnant woman with heart failure. The team successfully managed her care for seven weeks, delivering the baby prematurely but saving both mom and child.
In the multicenter clinical trial, TAVR showed superiority to open-heart surgery in low-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. One-year mortality rates were significantly lower with TAVR, with 42 deaths vs 68 in the surgical group. The study also found shorter hospital stays and fewer strokes for TAVR patients.