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High-salt diet hastens vascular ageing in kids
Increased levels of dietary sodium (Na) intake and load (Na-L) appear to cause arterial stiffness, a preclinical measure of cardiovascular disease (CVD), in children and young adults, according to a study.
High-salt diet hastens vascular ageing in kids
20 Jan 2022
Are pregnant women with rheumatic disease at risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes?
Pregnant women with rheumatic disease and COVID-19 show favourable outcomes, but data are limited by the small sample size and methodology, reports a study.
Are pregnant women with rheumatic disease at risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes?
20 Jan 2022
Elevated homocysteine level ups mortality risk in hypertensive adults
The interaction of hypertension and total plasma homocysteine (tHcy) levels contributes to the risk of all-cause mortality among middle-aged and older adults, a US study has found. In addition, hypertension may boost the ability of elevated tHcy to aggravate this risk.
Elevated homocysteine level ups mortality risk in hypertensive adults
20 Jan 2022
Sitafloxacin a promising treatment alternative for UTI
Oral sitafloxacin was just as effective and safe as levofloxacin for the treatment of complicated and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults, according to a phase III study from China.
