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Abstract The acute decrease in blood pressure (BP) observed after a session of exercise (called post-exercise hypotension) has been proposed as a tool to predict the chronic reduction in BP induced by aerobic training. Therefore, this study investigated whether post-exercise hypotension observed after a maximal exercise test is associated to the BP-lowering effect of aerobic […]
Since the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have investigated whether ABO blood group is related to the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and illness. iStock.com/vladm After all, nearly 20 years ago, researchers reported that type O blood was associated with a lower risk of the original SARS. In addition, other studies had linked type […]
Key Points Question What is the prevalence and tumor spectrum of CDKN2A-related melanoma-astrocytoma syndrome? Findings In this cohort study of 640 292 individuals in 2 population genomic databases, melanoma-astrocytoma syndrome prevalence ranged from 1 in 170 503 to 1 in 39 149, and patients had a diverse spectrum of neural and nonneural tumors. Multiple patients had clinical diagnoses […]
Owen Dyer Montreal Recent testing has left little doubt that a new variant of the pandemic coronavirus is gaining ground across the world. The spike mutations of the EG.5 variant—dubbed “eris”—improve its immune escape abilities, experts have said, and probably account for recent modest increases in hospital admissions in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the […]
Abstract Disruption of the lung endothelial–epithelial cell barrier following respiratory virus infection causes cell and fluid accumulation in the air spaces and compromises vital gas exchange function1. Endothelial dysfunction can exacerbate tissue damage2,3, yet it is unclear whether the lung endothelium promotes host resistance against viral pathogens. Here we show that the environmental sensor aryl […]
Findings from a new large-scale clinical trial of Novo Nordisk‘s weight-loss drug Wegovy suggest that it may reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular events by 20%. Advisory Board‘s Regina Lohr and Gabriela Marmolejos share their three biggest takeaways from the trial and explain how these findings could impact chronic disease prevention. Wegovy may reduce the risk […]
One of the biggest culprits of serious viral illness in seniors will soon be rivaled by a powerful new vaccine, according to infectious disease authorities. The vaccine, which protects against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), could be a game changer in preventing hospitalizations and deaths in people above 60. The Food and Drug Administration approved two vaccines, pharmaceutical company GSK’s Arexvy and Pfizer’s […]
In the ICU, we use blood—sometimes, by the gallon. A patient with, say, a gushing stomach ulcer might need transfusion after transfusion to keep the heart beating until the hemorrhage stops. Such blood products are not prescribed by physicians like me in “whole” form, but rather in parts that are separated after collection before being […]
Experts have warned that there is no safe threshold for drinking alcohol in terms of health risks. Kicking back with a drink amid the warm summer heat is a common experience for most Europeans but many remain unaware of the risks associated with consuming alcohol. ADVERTISEMENT Estimated to be a causal factor for more than […]