A version of this article was originally published by HCPLive®. This version has been lightly edited. Elevated blood pressure in late adolescence was associated with a substantial and gradual absolute risk for major cardiovascular events in adulthood, beginning at a blood pressure level of 120/80 mm Hg, according to new research published in Annals of Internal […]
The missile attack was sudden and devastating. In an instance, more than 50 people – or one-sixth of the population of Hroza, a remote village in Ukraine’s northeast – were wiped out. Among those killed on Thursday in one of the deadliest attacks since Russia invaded Ukraine some 20 months ago was Olya, 36, who […]
Richard Smalling, MD, PhD, is one of the few cardiologists in the country using coil embolization to treat hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Coil embolization is traditionally used on aneurysms, but Dr. Smalling, director of cardiology at Bellaire, Texas-based UTHealth Heart & Vascular, and others have adapted the procedure to help patients who cannot undergo open heart […]
Image Source : FREEPIK These are a few myths and facts related to cerebral palsy. Despite being a prevalent childhood congenital disorder worldwide, cerebral palsy (CP) is frequently misunderstood, leading to numerous misconceptions and misinformation. Consequently, families grappling with a CP diagnosis often face unnecessary stress due to these falsehoods. In the below article, Dr […]
Bloomberg | | Posted by Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi Oct 06, 2023 06:49 PM IST Share Via Copy Link Common cold symptoms can drag, leaving sufferers with a lingering cough, stomach pain, and diarrhea for weeks, scientists found. Common cold symptoms can drag, leaving sufferers with a lingering cough, stomach pain, and diarrhea for weeks, […]
Britney Spears and Jamie Spears Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic; VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images Britney Spears’ estranged father, Jamie Spears, has been hospitalized with an infection, according to multiple outlets. Page Six was first to report on Thursday, October 5, that Jamie, 71, was receiving care for a “bad” health issue. People later confirmed that Jamie is […]
A new clinical trial is underway to test a ketamine topical cream designed to alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), without causing the psychedelic adverse effects (AEs) often associated with other forms of ketamine administration. Ketamine topical (NeuroDirect; Psycheceutical Bioscience) could provide a safer, non-systemic way to address debilitating mental health issues. In […]
WATCH TIME: 6 minutes “The therapy was genuinely safe and well tolerated, which was not a surprise. It’s been studied in other patient groups such as patients with Alzheimer disease or other neurodegenerative conditions for at least a year double blinded and it was safe as well as generally well tolerated. We did a previous […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } States are seeing an alarming surge in cases of congenital syphilis, a preventable infection that can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death — or lifelong complications such as blindness or deafness. Congenital syphilis, which occurs when a pregnant mother […]
Embrace the heart-healthy secrets of curry leaves. Curry leaves, often celebrated for their culinary contributions, offer an array of cardiovascular benefits. Curry leaves are one of the most common spices found in Indian households and it won’t be an exaggeration if we call it a kitchen staple. It is added to poha, dhokla, or any […]