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Hypertension a potential risk factor for endometrial cancer
Hypertension contributes to a 14-percent increased risk of endometrial cancer, irrespective of diabetes, BMI, and reproductive factors, according to a study.
Pooled data support linaclotide for IBS-C irrespective of age
Treatment with linaclotide significantly improved abdominal symptoms and the frequency of complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBMs) among adult and elderly patients with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), according to the pooled analysis of three phase III trials presented at DDW 2024.
Bracing outcomes in teens with scoliosis do not differ with immediate vs gradual weaning protocol
For teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis who wear a corrective brace, gradual removal of the device offers no significant advantage over immediate removal in terms of bracing outcomes and quality of life, according to the results of an open-label randomized clinical trial in Hong Kong.
Extreme temperature contributes to CV mortality
Nonoptimal temperatures appear to be the cause of several cardiovascular (CV) deaths worldwide, according to a study.
Dual ACE inhibitor plus ARB therapy worsens kidney status in CKD
Use of dual therapy with ACE inhibitors and ARBs tends to elevate the risk of renal outcomes in people with or without chronic kidney disease (CKD), reports a study presented at ERA 2024.
Dietitians can help improve outcomes in hypertensive adults
Adults with elevated blood pressure (BP) may benefit from help provided by dietitians, suggests a study.
Oral tacrolimus benefits haemodialysis patients with uraemic pruritus
A study from Iran presented at ERA 2024 demonstrated the potential of oral tacrolimus to deliver an antipruritic effect in haemodialysis patients with uraemic pruritus.
Mediterranean diet may lower death risk in women
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet confers a 23-percent reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality, a benefit that may be partially explained by potential mediation by several cardiometabolic factors, according to a study.
One-fifth of people attempting suicide have no prior mental disorders
One in five individuals who attempt suicide do not have a history of psychiatric disorders, a cross-sectional study has shown.
Tirzepatide resolves MASH without worsening fibrosis
Treatment with tirzepatide for 52 weeks resulted in MASH* resolution, with no worsening of fibrosis in patients with MASH and fibrosis in the phase II SYNERGY-NASH trial.
