Do We Need CV Risk Equations to Guide Statin Use?
An individual’s estimated risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years is widely used to guide preventative medication prescriptions with statins or antihypertensive drugs in those who have not yet had such an event. To estimate that risk, doctors use equations that include different risk factors, such as age, cholesterol […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Centenarian Longevity
Did you know that individuals who reach the age of 100 consistently maintain lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid starting in their 60s? A study published in GeroScience, involving data from 44,636 participants in Sweden, revealed that very few centenarians have glucose levels above 6.5 mmol/L or creatinine levels exceeding 125 µmol/L earlier […]
She’s Never Been to Italy
A British grandmother and her family were baffled after a stroke left her speaking with an Italian accent and using Italian words, despite her never visiting the country. Althia Bryden, 58, from Highbury, London, could not speak for three months after suffering a stroke in May 2024. When the function suddenly returned, Bryden was shocked […]
Clinicians More Likely to Flag Black Kids’ Injuries as Abuse
TOPLINE: Among children with traumatic injury, those of Black ethnicity are more likely than those of White ethnicity to be suspected of experiencing child abuse. Young patients and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds also face an increased likelihood of suspicion for child abuse (SCA). METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data on pediatric patients admitted to hospitals after […]
The Reason Why Your Favorite Pillow Gets Yellow Stains, and How to Clean Them
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Why Are Heart Attacks More Common On Christmas Day? Doctor Explains Winter Surge And Warning Signs
As the holiday season brings festive cheer and celebration, beware of a secret risk that quietly looms on Christmas Day. Well, it’s not the Grinch stealing decorations, but a life-threatening emergency. According to the American Heart Association, heart attacks and strokes spike during the last two weeks of December, and December 25 marks the year’s […]
MMRV Safety Assessed in Children on Methotrexate, Dupilumab
TOPLINE: A retrospective analysis finds no adverse events (AEs) in children receiving a live attenuated vaccine against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) while on dupilumab or methotrexate treatment, challenging current recommendations. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective search of electronic medical records at a pediatric tertiary care center between 2017 and 2023, identifying patients who […]
The FDA’s War On America’s Health
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Rare Nutcracker Syndrome Puts 28-Year-Old In Excruciating Pain For Nearly A Decade, Docs Initially Dismissed It As Bad Periods
A 28-year-old woman in the U.K., living with a rare and debilitating nutcracker syndrome, struggles to imagine a life without pain. After spending nearly a decade in “constant agony”, she is waiting to get a complex surgery that would give her a chance to live pain-free. Katie Shalka from East London has endured chronic pain […]
Cardiovascular Risk in T1D: LDL Focus and Beyond
Estimation of cardiovascular risk (CVR) in individuals living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) was a key topic presented by Sophie Borot, MD, from Besançon University Hospital, Besançon, France, at the 40th congress of the French Society of Endocrinology. Borot highlighted the complexities of this subject, outlining several factors that contribute to its challenges. A Heterogeneous […]