DENVER — Metabolic syndrome in both early and mid-adulthood is associated with symptoms of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the OARSI 2023 World Congress. “Relative to those without metabolic syndrome at either life stage, knee pain scores were more pronounced for those who developed metabolic syndrome after young adulthood than those who […]

In the wake of a KHN-CBS News investigation, the FDA on Thursday said it is “evaluating safety concerns” over the use of a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients. The federal agency told the public in a “safety communication” posted on its website that it is looking not only at […]

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High-dose prophylactic anticoagulation or therapeutic anticoagulation reduced de novo thrombosis in patients with hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia, based on data from 334 adults. Patients with hypoxemic COVID-19 pneumonia are at increased risk of thrombosis and anticoagulation-related bleeding, therefore data to identify the lowest effective anticoagulant dose are needed, wrote Vincent Labbé, MD, of Sorbonne University, Paris, […]

Scientists of the Department of Animal Biology of the University of Malaga have discovered the cellular mechanism that originates coronary arterio-ventricular fistulae, a congenital anomaly that, in severe cases, may result in death. José María Pérez Pomares, Professor at the UMA, and also member of IBIMA-Plataforma BIONAND, has conducted this study in collaboration with researchers […]

How to build a content campaign that drives sales quarter after quarter. We all know the importance of creating content – but creating content for the sake of it doesn’t often result in increased sales. Content campaigns are a great way to engage your audience, build brand awareness, and drive sales quarter after quarter. In […]

Disparities in statin use in minority populations persist regardless of insurance status and 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk. Those are among the findings of a study that sampled a national population database and has provided robust data and granular details on those disparities. The researchers reported in JAMA Cardiology that the overall prevalence of statin […]

Have a cough, sore throat and congestion? Any number of respiratory viruses could be responsible. Conventional tests can identify certain likely culprits by relying on chemical reactions, but some researchers want to swap chemistry for electrical changes sensed by nanomaterials. Today, scientists report using a single-atom-thick nanomaterial to build a device that can simultaneously detect […]

Adding time-restricted eating to a calorie-restricted diet did not provide added benefits in adults with obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to the results of a randomized controlled trial conducted in China. With the same calorie restrictions, an 8-hour time-restricted eating (TRE) pattern was no more effective in lowering intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) content […]

In a recent study published in the PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases journal, researchers in the United States (US) and Brazil explored priority fungal pathogens recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). Study: Recognition of fungal priority pathogens: What next? Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock.com Background Fungal illnesses kill over 1.5 million people annually, primarily in areas […]