TOPLINE: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) combined with lifestyle changes leads to significant weight loss and improves liver health in patients with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and obesity over 72 weeks. METHODOLOGY: A prospective randomized trial was conducted in four centers in Spain from April 2018 to December 2020 to assess the effectiveness and safety of
For seven years, the cardiac surgical team has leveraged computational fluid dynamics software to provide consistent preoperative planning for pediatric congenital heart disease patients and improve outcomes. Sharing workflows is reaching more patients…
MedPage Today) — A cognitive behavioral intervention eased chronic pain for people with kidney failure on maintenance hemodialysis, a randomized clinical trial found. After 12 weeks, pain coping skills training (PCST) reduced the interference…
A recent study published in Epidemiology and Infection has revealed that a 2019 Canadian policy targeting Salmonella contamination in frozen breaded chicken products has significantly reduced the prevalence of the bacteria and human salmonellosis cases. Researchers estimate that the intervention led to a 23 percent decrease in Salmonella infections nationwide…
TOPLINE: Compared with later cardiac reoperations, early reoperations demonstrate increased technical complexity with longer operative times and higher requirements for blood transfusion yet show no significant difference in rates of mortality. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted this study to explore how the interval between previous cardiac surgeries and subsequent reoperations affects operative mortality and the complexity of
TOPLINE: Older adults with celiac disease (CeD) face a higher risk of developing frailty within 5 years than those without the condition, a finding that indicates the need for targeted interventions. METHODOLOGY: Researchers used data from Swedish healthcare registries to a conduct nationwide retrospective cohort study that investigated the risk for frailty and its prevalence
Overview of different types of HSs measuring devices for the diagnosis of diseases. HS, heart sound. Credit: SmartMat Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that enable early detection and effective treatment. Wearable heart sound devices represent a significant shift in cardiac care, offering continuous, non-invasive monitoring
This diagram illustrates how the combination of fibroblast growth factor 4 and ascorbic acid activates the JAK2–STAT3 signaling pathway, promoting the maturation of induced cardiomyocytes (iCMs). This approach effectively reprograms fibroblasts into cardiomyocytes with improved structure and function, offering exciting possibilities for regenerative medicine. Credit: The authors Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as the primary
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a “Goldilocks” nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences. Conversely, too much salt can lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. In modern America, where most people consume
MedPage Today) — Self-reported physical function was better for long COVID patients after a brief outpatient program based on cognitive and behavioral therapy, a pragmatic trial in Norway showed. Scores on the Short-Form Health Survey 36 Physical…