CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
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

Assessing Safety and Tolerability of Vortioxetine

Examination of vortioxetine's safety and tolerability based on data from controlled trials and extension studies.

May 2024

Combination of Statins and Ezetimibe in Acute Coronary Syndrome

The combination of statins and ezetimibe in acute coronary syndrome patients may significantly reduce the risk of mortality within three years after the event.

May 2024

Rapid Aspergillus Species Identification in Microbial Keratitis

Evaluation of high diagnostic accuracy and potential alternative standard of care for rapid identification of Aspergillus species in microbial keratitis.

May 2024

Lifestyle Approaches to Managing High Blood Pressu
Lifestyle Approaches to Managing High Blood Pressure

Compendium outlining primary lifestyle strategies for preventing and controlling high blood pressure in adulthood.

May 2024

Celiac Disease versus Gluten Intolerance: Differentiation

Importance of distinguishing between celiac disease and gluten intolerance in clinical practice.

May 2024

High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Increase
High Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods Increases the Risk of Crohn's Disease

Ultra-processed foods are implicated in increasing the risk of Crohn's disease, potentially through alterations in the intestinal microbiota, highlighting the need for dietary modifications to prevent inflammatory bowel diseases.

May 2024