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Women undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (HR PCI) appear to have better survival outcomes following hospital discharge compared with men, despite being older and having a more complex coronary artery disease, according to data from the IMPELLA-PL registry.

Women fare better than men after Impella-assisted HR PCI

Deep learning-enabled echocardiographic readings help predict CV outcomes

Deep learning interpretation of echocardiographic images demonstrates accurate readings of standard measures of left heart structure and function, which are predictive of cardiovascular (CV) outcomes, reports a recent study.

Deep learning-enabled echocardiographic readings help predict CV outcomes

Multimodal intervention reduces second-line antibiotic prescriptions for UTI

A multimodal intervention applied in general practice results in a significant decrease in antibiotic prescribing and an increase in guideline adherence among women with uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI), a study has shown.

Multimodal intervention reduces second-line antibiotic prescriptions for UTI

13 Nov 2023

Is TAVR better than surgery for aortic stenosis patients?

Treatment with transcatheter aortic-valve replacement (TAVR) or surgery in low-risk patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis results in similar and low clinical event rates at 5 years, according to the results of the PARTNER 3 study.

Is TAVR better than surgery for aortic stenosis patients?

TTVR system holds promise for severe tricuspid regurgitation

Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) using the EVOQUE system was feasible and had an acceptable safety profile in patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), according to initial data from the pivotal TRISCEND II trial.

TTVR system holds promise for severe tricuspid regurgitation

Melatonin helps improve pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in COPD

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation, melatonin supplementation leads to improvements in functional capacity, health status, and quality of life, as shown in a study.

Melatonin helps improve pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in COPD

JAK inhibitor use tied to increased odds of acne

Exposure to Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors potentially carries an increased likelihood of developing acne, according to a study.

JAK inhibitor use tied to increased odds of acne

Women more likely to undergo TAVR, at higher risk of in-hospital death

Use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is still not common among young patients, being restricted only to those at increased risk, reports a study in France. Significant differences in sex appear in patient demographics, selection of aortic valve replacement (AVR) modality, and patient outcomes.

Women more likely to undergo TAVR, at higher risk of in-hospital death

Medical nutrition therapy a boon for adults with prediabetes

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) provided by a dietitian results in improved glycaemic outcomes, anthropometrics, blood pressure, and most lipid levels in prediabetic adults, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Medical nutrition therapy a boon for adults with prediabetes

Strawberries may stave off dementia

12 Nov 2023 by

Strawberries can potentially contribute to the prevention of dementia, with a small study suggesting that supplementation with whole-fruit strawberry powder helps improve memory in middle-aged adults.

Strawberries may stave off dementia