An innovative analysis of shared segments within the genome—an indication of distant “relatedness”—has identified undiagnosed cases of Long QT syndrome, a rare disorder that can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, fainting and sudden cardiac death…
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Credit: Pixabay from Pexels Chronic insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are each keeping about 10% of the general population from getting a restful night’s sleep. When combined, they create a condition known as comorbid chronic insomnia and OSA (COMISA), which is associated with worse daytime functioning, lower quality of life and higher rates of
MedPage Today) — Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) with game-like elements — also known as gamification — appeared to provide limited benefit for some mental health conditions in young people, according to a systematic review…
MedPage Today) — In a randomized trial involving healthcare workers, a brief web-based intervention integrated into routine continuing medical education led to short-term improvements in four domains associated with well-being, results published…
MedPage Today) — Better imaging parameters may exist for risk stratification in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (NIDCM), based on a meta-analysis. The presence and extent of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) on cardiac MRI was a significant…
Researchers have concluded that transperineal prostate (TP) biopsies should be standard of care because no infections were found among those who received this newer intervention, according to a study published on Thursday in JAMA Oncology. The findings from the multicenter, randomized trial add to an ongoing debate in the United States over whether the TP
At a conference on hematologic oncology, two sickle cell experts faced off in a debate about whether gene therapy or alternative stem-cell transplant is the best option for patients who don’t have an available matched sibling donor. “If there is an indication for intervention, for a curative therapy…
TOPLINE: The use of regional anesthesia reduces acute postoperative pain associated with noncardiac surgery. It also decreases the incidence of prolonged opioid use and chronic postoperative pain at 3 and 6 months after surgery. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 randomized controlled trials involving 4948 adults (age…
Despite years of national strategies to address the suicide crisis in the U.S., rates continue to rise. A chorus of researchers and experts say the interventions will work — but that they’re simply not being adopted by state and local governments…
MedPage Today) — Adding prophylactic left atrial appendage (LAA) closure to planned cardiac surgery was linked to lower stroke risk for patients without atrial fibrillation (Afib, or AF), based on a meta-analysis. Pooling six observational and…