CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Warning Symptoms of Impending Cardiac Arrest
Warning Symptoms of Impending Cardiac Arrest

Individuals experience sex-specific warning symptoms before impending cardiac arrest, underscoring the importance of recognizing and addressing gender-specific risk factors and symptoms in the early detection and prevention of cardiovascular events.

April 2024

Living in a Safe Neighborhood Reduces Cardiovascul
Living in a Safe Neighborhood Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality

A higher neighborhood safety score is associated with a 9% lower risk of death, highlighting the importance of social determinants of health in cardiovascular outcomes.

April 2024

Use of Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiov
Use of Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

There is suboptimal use of aspirin in many countries around the world for secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases, indicating a gap between evidence-based recommendations and clinical practice.

April 2024

Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures: A Compara
Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures: A Comparative Study

Evaluating the effectiveness of surgical stabilization versus nonsurgical management in severe chest wall injuries unveils insights for clinical practice.

April 2024

Congenital Red Blood Cell Disorders

This article provides a comprehensive review of congenital red blood cell disorders, focusing on their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to effectively manage these conditions from an early age.

April 2024

How Much Do You Have to Walk? New Definitions

Findings reaffirm the potentially substantial value of even modest amounts of absolute or additional physical activity, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise for overall health and well-being.

April 2024

Shedding Light on Overlooked Contributors to High
Shedding Light on Overlooked Contributors to High Blood Pressure

Research underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing lesser-known factors contributing to high blood pressure.

April 2024

Aspirin After a Heart Attack is Mandatory
Aspirin After a Heart Attack is Mandatory

Aspirin is mandated after a heart attack due to its ability to prevent the formation of blood clots and reduce the risk of recurrent myocardial infarction or stroke, emphasizing its critical role in secondary prevention.

April 2024

Synthetic Antibiotic Could Be Effective Against Re
Synthetic Antibiotic Could Be Effective Against Resistant Superbugs

Duke researchers have developed a new synthetic antibiotic that shows promise against drug-resistant superbugs, offering potential solutions to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

April 2024

Blue Filter Lenses for Eye Protection
Blue Filter Lenses for Eye Protection

Blue light filter ophthalmic lenses offer benefits for visual performance, sleep quality, and macular health in adults, suggesting potential applications in protecting eye health from the harmful effects of blue light exposure.

April 2024