Variables associated with heart failure compared for men and women
Asthma, depression, anxiety, and hypothyroidism are associated with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) among women, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in the Journal of Primary Care and Community Health.
AI and lab tests combine to predict disease risk from rare genetic variants
When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left in the dark about what it actually means. Now, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a powerful new way to determine whether a patient with a mutation is likely to actually develop disease, a concept known in genetics as penetrance.
Cancer survivors more likely to take Rx for mental health conditions
U.S. cancer survivors are significantly more likely to take medications for depression and anxiety compared with noncancer survivors, according to a study published online Aug. 19 in JAMA Network Open.
Mortality up for children with leukemia from lowest SES neighborhoods
Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) from the lowest socioeconomic status (SES) neighborhoods have an increased risk for mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 22 in Blood Advances.
Racing against antibiotic resistance: Scientists fear funding cuts will slow momentum
In 2023, more than 2.4 million cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia were diagnosed in the U.S. Though that number is high, it’s actually an improvement, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The number of sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, decreased 1.8% overall from 2022 to 2023, with gonorrhea decreasing the most (7.2%).
New study shows stress impacts heart at molecular level
New research from cardiovascular scientists at UC Davis Health reveals that stress affects more than just the mind—it also alters heart function at the molecular level.
Cocoa extract supplementation does not reduce hypertension risk
Long-term cocoa extract supplementation does not reduce the risk for incident hypertension but does reduce hypertension incidence among those with normal systolic blood pressure (BP) at baseline, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in Hypertension.
Gonorrhea cases rise as antibiotic resistance limits treatment options
The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea has increased in the past 10 years. No one knows exactly why gonorrhea is spreading—but experts suspect a mix of better testing and changing sexual habits. At the same time, we face reduced treatment options due to antimicrobial resistance.
Incorrect penicillin allergy diagnosis linked to serious joint infection risk after knee surgery
A research team led by the Department of Medicine and the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, under the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has uncovered a serious risk of joint infection following knee surgery, linked to allergy mislabeling.
AI-enabled bundle of sensors, coaching aids type 2 diabetes outcomes
An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled bundled system of sensors and coaching facilitates significant improvements in glycemic outcomes and de-escalation of glucose-lowering pharmacotherapy, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in NEJM Catalyst.