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The New England Journal of Medicine
In light of recent findings, medical professionals should consider that while liberal transfusion strategies in myocardial infarction patients with anemia do not substantially decrease the risk of further myocardial infarction or death, the restrictive approach’s potential harms should not be overlooked.
Cardiology January 11th 2024
Epoch Health
Emerging research suggests that statins, while beneficial in some respects, could potentially exacerbate coronary artery calcification and deplete vital heart-protecting nutrients.
Cardiology January 4th 2024
Psychiatry Advisor
The study reveals a significant correlation between food insecurity and increased dementia risk, with odds ratios of 1.38 and 1.37 for low and very low food security, respectively.
Geriatrics January 3rd 2024
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins University is conducting a comprehensive study on the therapeutic use of cannabis, aiming to provide insights into its efficacy and health impacts.
Internal Medicine January 3rd 2024
The study underscores the potential of user-owned devices in health monitoring. With a positive predictive value of 0.84, the smartwatch app could be a significant step towards large-scale, user-driven monitoring for atrial fibrillation.
Cardiology November 28th 2023
MDLinx
Unlocking a new era in diabetes detection, Klick Labs’ study showcases the transformative power of voice technology and AI. With 10 seconds of voice and basic health data, an accuracy of 89% for women and 86% for men is achieved, heralding a potential revolution in healthcare screening.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism November 28th 2023