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A real world analysis of COVID-19 impact on hospitalizations in older adults with chronic conditions from an Italian region | Scientific Reports -…

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2022

In our study, we found that in Lombardyone of the most heavily areas hit by COVID-19 pandemic in Italy, probably on account of its elderly population and the fact that was the first area to be reached by COVID-19 outside Chinahospitalizations in older chronic patients have decreased by about 14% compared to the three previous years a consequence of the pressure the COVID-19 pandemic posed on health services. Such decreases were observed mainly for day-hospital hospitalizations and those involving surgical procedures. Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer and the Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review – Cureus

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2022

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women worldwideand also the leading cause of cancer-related death in women, with an estimation of 2.3 million cases and 685,000 deaths in 2020; in terms of incidence and mortality, it stands first in the majority of developed countries with an approximation of 24.5% of all cancer cases and 15.5% of all cancer deaths [1]. Estrogens and androgens in the bloodstream are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer [2]. Continue reading →

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Congestive Heart Failure Patients May Be Eligible for Treatment that Could Help Them Live Longer – Yahoo Finance

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2022

Patients diagnosed with moderate aortic stenosis and congestive heart failure may qualify to participate in a national clinical trial that includes Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute and will determine whether a minimally-invasive valve replacement benefits those who are currently treated only with medication. HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Patients diagnosed with moderate aortic stenosis and congestive heart failure may qualify to participate in a clinical trial that will determine whether a minimally-invasive valve replacement benefits those who are currently treated only with medication. Continue reading →

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Latest Research Evaluating VASCEPA/VAZKEPA (icosapent ethyl) and Subgroups from the REDUCE-IT Landmark Outcomes Trial to be Presented at the European…

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2022

DUBLIN, Ireland and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN) today announced new supported and/or funded research on the effects of VASCEPA/VAZKEPA (icosapent ethyl) in specific patient subgroups at increased risk of a cardiovascular (CV) event from the landmark REDUCE-IT cardiovascular outcomes trial have been accepted for presentation at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, both online and onsite in Barcelona, August 26-29, 2022. The accepted abstracts include a Late-Breaking Science presentation on reduction of ST-segment Elevation MI with VASCEPA from the REDUCE-IT trial Continue reading →

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Aug 12 2022 This Week in Cardiology – Medscape

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2022

Please note that the text below is not a full transcript and has not been copyedited. For more insight and commentary on these stories, subscribe to the This Week in Cardiology podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Continue reading →

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First-in-Human Trial Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Ventricular Tachycardia Heart Rhythms – Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2022

August 18, 2022 A first-in-human multicenter trial involvingMayo Clinicused a new ablation technique for patients withventricular tachycardia, an abnormally rapid heart rhythm that is a leading cause ofsudden cardiac deathworldwide. The trial tested needle ablation using in-catheter, heated, saline-enhanced, radio frequency energy, also known asSERF, to substantially increase heat transfer, compared to conventional ablation methods Continue reading →

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Short-staffed with long hours, U-M Health nurses push for better work conditions – FOX 2 Detroit

Posted: Published on August 19th, 2022

U of M Health nurses call out poor staffing, long hours in new contract push The nurses, members of the U of M Professional Nurses Council, say theyre short-staffed, which leads to heavier workloads and forced overtime. ANN ARBOR, Mich Continue reading →

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Switching to Healthier Living While Saving Money

Posted: Published on August 18th, 2022

Photo Credit: Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels Nothing drives home the importance of your health like a pandemic. The coronavirus chaos – and the general stresses and strains of modern-day life – have underscored the importance of good health and healthy living for almost everyone. According to Healio, 80 percent of Americans are planning to actively pursue self-care now. Contrary to what you might think, healthier living doesn’t require a huge financial or time investment. In fact, if you play your cards right, it could help you save money in the long run. In this mini-guide, Femto Medicine offers easy-to-implement suggestions on living healthy while saving money:   Being Physically Healthy Helps You to be Financially Healthy   First, we’d like to point out that your physical well-being is connected to your financial health. Here are some reasons why:  Lower health insurance premium: When you are healthy, you require less medical care, which automatically reduces your insurance premiums. As you get healthier, you might find that you don’t need as many prescriptions, either. However, for those you do need, you can refill your prescription online, which can save you time and money, especially if you also switch to a doctor who offers video … Continue reading →

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Eczema in Summer: 9 Tips to Avoid Flare-Ups in Hot Weather – Self

Posted: Published on August 10th, 2022

In theory, summer days are supposed to be spent basking in the sun (with SPF, obviously), taking a nap, having a barbecue, and hitting the beachnot itching, sweating, and itching some more. But the latter is probably your reality if you experience severe eczema symptoms in the summertime Continue reading →

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What You Need To Know About Cellulitis If You Have Eczema – Health Digest

Posted: Published on August 10th, 2022

If you have eczema, scratching at the itchy skin can cause your skin to break, which allows bacteria to enter the body (via WebMD). This can cause cellulitis, a skin infection that goes deeper than eczema Continue reading →

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