NEW ORLEANS – Atorvastatin treatment of patients with lymphoma undergoing treatment with an anthracycline significantly cut the incidence of incident cardiac dysfunction by about two-thirds during 12 months of treatment, in a multicenter, randomized trial with 300 enrolled patients. “These data support the use of atorvastatin among patients with lymphoma being treated with anthracyclines where […]
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In a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, researchers assessed the association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise. Study: Too loud to handle?: Transportation noise and cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: bibiphoto/Shutterstock The number of studies indicating adverse health impacts as a result of traffic noise is on a steady rise, with cardiovascular […]
Black people living with dementia are less likely than their white peers to receive cognitive enhancers and other medications for dementia in the outpatient setting, preliminary data from a retrospective study show. “There have been disparities regarding the use of cognition-enhancing medications in the treatment of dementia described in the literature, and disparities in the […]
Being overweight or obese is defined as a body mass index (BMI) value exceeding 25 kg/m2. By 2035, the World Obesity Atlas predicts that over 4 billion people worldwide will be considered obese, which amounts to over 51% of the global population. Studies: World Obesity Atlas 2023. Image Credit: Fuss Sergey / Shutterstock.com Obesity and […]
Once ChatGPT made its debut, the discussion about what it will do to marketing agencies started almost immediately. There have been tons of articles, videos, and podcasts on this topic. As a result, those in the industry are getting a lot of mixed messages about the impact and use of ChatGPT for marketing purposes. If […]
Any amount of exercise in middle age is associated with better cognition in later life, new research suggests. A prospective study of 1400 participants showed that those who exercised to any extent in adulthood had significantly better cognitive scores later in life compared with their peers who were physically inactive. Maintaining an exercise routine throughout […]
Poor eating often exacerbates aging problems, resulting in inadequate protein intake among older adults. This, in turn, may cause muscle wasting, reduced function, and poor quality of life. A new research paper looks at the role of spices in boosting the attractiveness of typical foods in this age group. Study: Effects of Culinary Spices on […]
The benefits of being a T-shaped marketer and utilizing expertise from different digital fields to stay on top of this rapidly changing marketing landscape is crucial. We are witnessing unprecedented levels of digital disruption in marketing. AI is also assuming more marketing responsibilities and raising concerns that human marketing roles might become obsolete. This will […]
There is a potential risk of early structural valve deterioration with the Abbott Trifecta valve and Trifecta valve with glide technology (Trifecta GT), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says in a letter to healthcare professionals posted on its website. Evidence in the literature suggests a higher cumulative incidence of early structural valve deterioration […]
Sponsored Content by SartoriusFeb 27 2023Reviewed by Alex Smith In this article, News-Medical talks to Dr. Ivan Krylov about biosensing and bioprocessing in gene therapy, while also discussing the various products Sartorius produces in order to aid in this. Can you provide an overview of the gene therapy market? Considerable advancements in gene editing and […]