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Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients
Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients
04 Jul 2023 byKanas Chan

Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly prevalent in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a meta-analysis has revealed.

Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients
04 Jul 2023
Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly
Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly
03 Jul 2023
Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D
Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D
03 Jul 2023

In the treatment of individuals with insulin-naïve type 2 diabetes (T2D), once-weekly icodec yields superior HbA1c reduction compared with once-daily degludec, according to the results of a phase IIIa trial.

Once-weekly icodec affords greater blood sugar reduction than once-daily degludec in T2D
03 Jul 2023
Newly diagnosed glaucoma ups risk of dementia
Newly diagnosed glaucoma ups risk of dementia
03 Jul 2023

The risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is much higher among individuals with newly diagnosed glaucoma, suggests a study. Additionally, this association is much greater among older individuals.

Newly diagnosed glaucoma ups risk of dementia
03 Jul 2023
Barriers to physical activity limit stroke survivors in Singapore
Barriers to physical activity limit stroke survivors in Singapore
03 Jul 2023 byStephen Padilla

Many stroke survivors in Singapore are willing to engage in physical activities (PAs), but they are usually encumbered by organizational, intrapersonal, and community barriers, reports a study.

Barriers to physical activity limit stroke survivors in Singapore
03 Jul 2023
Type 1 diabetes carries increased risk of heart failure
Type 1 diabetes carries increased risk of heart failure
03 Jul 2023

Individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) have a heightened risk of heart failure compared with those who have no diabetes, according to a study.

Type 1 diabetes carries increased risk of heart failure
03 Jul 2023
Focal therapy an effective option for older, comorbid prostate cancer patients
Focal therapy an effective option for older, comorbid prostate cancer patients
02 Jul 2023