PCI after heart attack may be lifesaver for older patients
Among heart attack patients 75 years and older, the oldest of those patients were less likely than younger patients to receive a procedure to open blocked arteries. But, older patients were more likely to survive heart attacks if they had a percutaneous coronary intervention,…
New study reveals ‘silence’ around suicide in young people
Mental health professionals treating children and young people with suicidal feelings should refer to ‘suicide’ explicitly to ensure they feel listened to, according to new research.
Large Clinical Trial Finds Statins Safe and Likely Effective for Preventing Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Results from a large clinical trial indicate that patients with rheumatoid arthritis are likely to experience the same level of cardiovascular benefits from statins as other individuals, without additional risks. The findings appear in Arthritis & Rheumatology, an official journal of the American College of…
Testosterone and cortisol modulate the effects of empathy on aggression in children
Researchers at the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country explore the psychobiological mechanisms that may exist behind aggressive behaviour in children
The pressure to prescribe: Antibiotic stewardship in the outpatient setting
Outpatient healthcare providers inappropriately prescribed antibiotics to 40 percent of patients in a major Veterans Affairs healthcare system, a higher figure than in previous studies examining outpatient antibiotic use, according to a new study appearing in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), the journal…
Risk factors identified for patients undergoing knee replacements
In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University of Bristol have identified the most important risk factors for developing severe infection after knee replacement. Patients who are under 60 years of age, males, those with chronic pulmonary…
Ability to lift weights quickly can mean a longer life
Prolong your life by increasing your muscle power. That’s the main message of a study presented at EuroPrevent 2019, a congress of the European Society of Cardiology.
Sleeping Pill Use Linked to Greater Need for Blood Pressure Medications
In a Geriatrics & Gerontology International study of 752 older adults with hypertension followed from 2008–2010 through 2012–2013, using sleeping pills on a regular basis was linked with use of an increasing number of blood pressure medications over time.
Anti-inflammatory drugs ineffective for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have known for decades that inflammation accompanies Alzheimer’s disease (AD) brain lesions. Several early studies suggested that “super-aspirins” or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) could help avoid the disease. However, after clinical trials showed that NSAIDs don’t help patients who already have AD symptoms, doctors…
Online tool encourages healthy weight gain during pregnancy
Goal-setting and self-monitoring tools successfully used by some expectant mothers, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Decline in physical activity often starts as early as age seven
Overall physical activity starts to decline already around the age of school entry. While the proportion of physically inactive individuals rises with age there still are groups of people who manage to increase their physical activity level in adulthood and old age.
Stillbirth risk increased by almost three times when women sleep on their back during latter stages of pregnancy
Research spearheaded by a University of Huddersfield lecturer has shown that pregnant women can lower the risk of stillbirth by sleeping on their side and NOT on their back.