Almost 1 in 6 patients undergoing percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure die within a year, new registry data show, suggesting that assessment of life expectancy may be needed before performing this procedure. The study also identified five risk factors independently associated with death within a year of LAA closure. These were older age (over 78 years), low body mass […]
Read moreIn a recent study published in Circulation, researchers explored the association between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vascular thrombotic events using a population-wide cohort study across England and Wales. Study: Association of COVID-19 With Major Arterial and Venous Thrombotic Diseases: A Population-Wide Cohort Study of 48 Million Adults in England and Wales. Image Credit: MattLphotography/Shutterstock Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused […]
Read moreThe antibody drugs sotrovimab and casirivimab-imdevimab are not recommended for patients with COVID-19, says a WHO Guideline Development Group of international experts in The BMJ today. These drugs work by binding to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, neutralizing the virus’s ability to infect cells. Today’s strong recommendation replaces previous conditional recommendations for their use and is based on emerging evidence from […]
Read morevideo FOX Business Flash top headlines for September 26 Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com NASA announced on Monday its decision to bring the Artemis I rocket and spacecraft back inside its hangar at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to protect it from the approaching Hurricane Ian. Managers made the decision to roll the rocket and spacecraft back to […]
Read moreThe recent outbreak of monkeypox among humans in several developed countries where the virus was previously not known to be endemic roused fears that this might lead to the next pandemic. A new study, posted on Preprints with The Lancet*, side effects of montelukast and levocetirizine describes the changes in immune T cell profile over time following monkeypox infection. Study: […]
Read moreMany lenders offer personal loans for fair credit, and shopping around can help you find the best deal. Learn where you can find them and how to apply. (Shutterstock) A fair credit score falls between 580 and 669, according to the FICO scoring model. If you have fair credit, you may find it more difficult to qualify for a personal […]
Read moreTripping over a rug or slipping on a wet kitchen floor is something that could happen anytime, and the consequences can be serious: Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every year, 25% of adults age 65 and older experience a fall. One […]
Read morePeople who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at an increased risk of cancer, according to a large study presented on Monday at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Barcelona, Spain. A second study showed that OSA was also linked to a decline in processing powers in the elderly; in particular, those aged 74 years or more […]
Read moreSperm banking is not being offered to many young men who are about to undergo a cancer treatment that could render them infertile, experts say. Sperm banking is fast and relatively inexpensive. But misconceptions that it could delay treatment or that it comes with an exorbitant price tag seem to keep healthcare providers from referring patients, according to a new […]
Read morePsychedelics can produce positive changes in attitudes about death and dying — and may be a way to help ease anxiety and depression toward the end of life, new research suggests. In a retrospective study of more than 3000 participants, near-death experiences occurring naturally or via a psychedelic drug had a “remarkably” similar effect on attitudes about death and dying, […]
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