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Stair climbing difficulty tied to higher death risk in adults with knee OA
The risk of all-cause mortality appears to be elevated in adults with or at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OR) who have difficulty climbing stairs or who seldom use the stairs.
Stair climbing difficulty tied to higher death risk in adults with knee OA
23 Apr 2024
Hyperglycaemia, dyslipidemia up risk of diabetic kidney disease
A recent study has identified six common metabolic profiles among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In addition, severe hyperglycaemia and moderate dyslipidemia are associated with an increased risk of diabetic kidney disease (DKD).
Hyperglycaemia, dyslipidemia up risk of diabetic kidney disease
23 Apr 2024
VT ablation reduces ICD therapy, hospitalization for arrhythmia
Ablation of ventricular tachycardia (VT) before placement of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is associated with a reduced risk of appropriate ICD therapy or ventricular arrhythmia (VA)-related hospitalization in patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and chronic total occlusion of an infarct-related artery (IRA-CTO), findings from the PREVENTIVE VT trial have shown.
VT ablation reduces ICD therapy, hospitalization for arrhythmia
23 Apr 2024
Supplementation with essential amino acid improves liver health in teen girls with PCOS
Short-term supplementation with a selective essential amino acid (EAA)-containing product significantly improved liver-related outcomes among adolescent girls with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in a recent study.
Supplementation with essential amino acid improves liver health in teen girls with PCOS
23 Apr 2024
Switching from cetuximab to bevacizumab associated with acceptable survival, reduced derm toxicity in mCRC
Switching from FOLFIRI plus cetuximab to FOLFIRI plus bevacizumab leads to acceptable survival outcomes and a reduction in severe dermatological toxicities in patients with RAS wild-type (RASwt) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), according to the results of a single-arm phase II HYBRID trial.
Switching from cetuximab to bevacizumab associated with acceptable survival, reduced derm toxicity in mCRC
23 Apr 2024
A sock to detect diabetic, CV complications?
A study presented at EHRA 2024 demonstrated the potential of a sock fitted with a ballistocardiogram (BCG) sensor to predict diabetic complications by identifying foot pressure distribution patterns, as well as to detect cardiovascular issues.