CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Disparities in CPR Provision
Disparities in CPR Provision

Women are less likely to receive CPR in public places, while older individuals are less likely to receive CPR in private settings, revealing disparities in access to life-saving interventions based on demographic factors.

May 2024

Long-Term Prescription Drug Use Patterns in the US
Long-Term Prescription Drug Use Patterns in the US

Lifetime prescription drug usage trends analyzed to understand medication consumption patterns in the United States.

May 2024

Mortality in Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Mortality in Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)

Research findings on all-cause mortality and cardiovascular and microvascular diseases in individuals with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), shedding light on the health implications of this condition.

May 2024

Delving into Longevity with Centuries-Old Blood Tests

Insights into longevity provided by analyzing blood samples from centenarians.

May 2024

Seizures Following Stroke: Importance of Intervent
Seizures Following Stroke: Importance of Intervention

Highlighting the significance of trials and interventions to prevent seizures in stroke patients.

May 2024

Increasing Obesity Rates in the US
Increasing Obesity Rates in the US

Obesity rates continue to rise in the US, with a significant portion of adults affected across multiple states.

May 2024

Second Historic Pig Heart Transplant
Second Historic Pig Heart Transplant

A 58-year-old patient becomes the second person in the world to receive a successful genetically modified pig heart transplant.

May 2024

Smartphone Exophthalmometry for Measuring Eyeball
Smartphone Exophthalmometry for Measuring Eyeball Protrusion

Favorable precision results observed with the use of smartphone exophthalmometry for measuring eyeball protrusion.

May 2024

Bladder Cancer in Women
Bladder Cancer in Women

A case study of a 76-year-old woman presenting symptoms of increased urination frequency, dysuria, and malodorous urine, which could indicate bladder cancer, prompting further investigation and management.

May 2024

Having a Hobby is Related to Less Depression and G
Having a Hobby is Related to Less Depression and Greater Life Satisfaction

Research suggests a correlation between engaging in hobbies and experiencing lower levels of depression and higher life satisfaction, particularly among older individuals, highlighting the potential mental health benefits of leisure activities.

May 2024