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Ambulatory surgery centers treat 15% more patients in socially vulnerable areas for cardiac interventions, study finds

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The first study evaluating Medicare patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) demonstrated good safety outcomes, such as mortality and adverse event rates at 30 days, compared to outpatient hospital departments, but were less likely to use certain technologies. The late-breaking data were presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2025 Scientific Sessions.

Speech and hearing tests allow early detection of rare type of dementia that affects language

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

Difficulty finding words or the habit of substituting them with others that are similar semantically—such as knife and cutter—or phonologically—such as knife and wife—are usually the first symptoms of a type of dementia known as primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Another sign is a subtle difficulty in forming sentences, evidenced by verbal and nominal agreement errors that have never been made before, or reversal of word order, for example.

Stenting improves long-term survival for patients with complete blockages undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

In patients undergoing chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stenting demonstrated improved long-term survival and fewer cardiac arrests at one year. The late-breaking data were presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2025 Scientific Sessions.

Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

Whether they’re counting on Medicare to pay for something it doesn’t currently pay for, thinking they can deal with the issue later, or thinking they won’t need it at all, a new poll reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation regarding long-term care among Americans aged 50 and over.

How safe are CT scans?

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

CT scans are a common test used by radiologists to examine what’s happening inside the body. These scans use a small amount of radiation, raising concerns that they could cause cancer.

Guided VR meditations can reduce anxiety for parents of hospitalized children

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

Parenting in the hospital is stressful. Moms and dads naturally focus on their ill child, sometimes to the neglect of their own mental health.

Can probiotics transform the vaginal microbiome?

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

The term “probiotics” appears on the packaging of yogurts, kimchi, kombucha, sodas and supplements. If you eat or drink any of these products, beneficial bacteria will make their way to your gut and help with digestion. Consuming probiotics is synonymous with having good gut health for many of us—except that our definition of probiotics is incomplete.

STRIVE study highlights how to strengthen vector-borne disease surveillance and response

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

Partners from the Burnet Institute, the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR), the National Department of Health and the University of Papua New Guinea are working to understand how to better support local health care workers to overcome barriers to improve surveillance and response to vector-borne diseases in Papua New Guinea.

New insight into the neurobiological roots of being a ‘morning person’ or ‘night owl’

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

Human beings exhibit marked differences in habits, lifestyles and behavioral tendencies. One of these differences, known as chronotype, is the inclination to sleep and wake up early or alternatively to sleep and wake up late.

Energy deficiency impacts collegiate running performance

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

Collegiate female endurance runners who experience chronic energy deficiency throughout a competitive season may compromise their performance and training benefits, according to a recent study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Kinesiology.

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Ambulatory surgery centers treat 15% more patients in socially vulnerable areas for cardiac interventions, study finds

Speech and hearing tests allow early detection of rare type of dementia that affects language

Stenting improves long-term survival for patients with complete blockages undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care

How safe are CT scans?

Guided VR meditations can reduce anxiety for parents of hospitalized children

Can probiotics transform the vaginal microbiome?

STRIVE study highlights how to strengthen vector-borne disease surveillance and response

New insight into the neurobiological roots of being a ‘morning person’ or ‘night owl’

Energy deficiency impacts collegiate running performance

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