CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Exploring the Impact of Heat-Related Mortality in Europe

Amidst a global trend of rising temperatures, recent years have seen record heat, raising concerns about heat-related mortality, particularly in Europe.

April 2024

Parameter D: New Airflow Obstruction Measurement

The D parameter is proposed as a new airflow obstruction measurement that remains unaffected by age, offering a potentially valuable tool for assessing respiratory function across different age groups.

April 2024

Think Phenotype, Not Just BMI

Growing evidence suggests that BMI alone may not accurately predict mortality risk. This article emphasizes the importance of considering other factors, such as phenotype, when assessing health outcomes associated with obesity.

April 2024

Clinical Trial with a New Drug for Resistant Hyper
Clinical Trial with a New Drug for Resistant Hypertension

Details of the Target-HTN randomized clinical trial investigating the efficacy of aldosterone synthase inhibition with lorundrostat for uncontrolled hypertension, aiming to provide new therapeutic options for patients with resistant hypertension.

April 2024

AIDS: Social Determinants of Health Have a Very Hi
AIDS: Social Determinants of Health Have a Very High Impact

Racism, poverty, and illiteracy significantly increase the risk of contracting and succumbing to AIDS in Brazil, underscoring the profound impact of social determinants of health on disease outcomes.

April 2024

Notable Increase in Type 1 Diabetes with the COVID
Notable Increase in Type 1 Diabetes with the COVID-19 Pandemic

As COVID-19 cases increased, so did cases of type 1 diabetes, though the reasons behind this trend remain unclear. This article highlights the need for further research to understand the relationship between the pandemic and diabetes incidence.

April 2024

Unveiling the 2023 ESH Guidelines for High Blood P
Unveiling the 2023 ESH Guidelines for High Blood Pressure Management in Europe

The European Society of Hypertension releases updated guidelines offering evidence-based recommendations for the management of high blood pressure in 2023.

April 2024

Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Maintain Lung Health

Guidelines recommend consuming at least two servings of fish per week to maintain lung health, as omega-3 fatty acids found in fish have been associated with various respiratory benefits. Incorporating omega-3-rich foods into the diet may help support lung function and reduce the risk of respiratory conditions.

April 2024

Shared Decision Making and Cardiovascular Health
Shared Decision Making and Cardiovascular Health

A new statement calls for involving patients in their care and collaborating on treatment decisions, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making in optimizing cardiovascular health outcomes.

April 2024

Unveiling the Spectrum of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Unveiling the Spectrum of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Mimics

With diverse presentations and high mortality rates, identifying mimics of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis remains a critical challenge in clinical practice.

April 2024