Cancer screening hasn't rebounded to prepandemic levels
Preventive health screenings, including those for screening mammography, have not rebounded to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, a new study published February 2 in JAMA Health Forum found.
Researchers led by Rishi Wadhera, MD, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston found that eligible adults were significantly less likely to receive breast cancer screening and other types of health screening in 2021 compared with 2019.
“These findings support the need for public health efforts to increase the use of preventive health screenings among eligible U.S. adults,” Wadhera and co-authors wrote.
Previous research ha...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Subspecialties Breast Imaging Source Type: news
Triglyceride Glucose Index May Predict Cardio Risks Triglyceride Glucose Index May Predict Cardio Risks
In patients with well-controlled cholesterol after a percutaneous coronary intervention, a higher triglyceride glucose index was tied to higher incidence of adverse clinical outcomes.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Dr Mosley recommends popular breakfast to lower high cholesterol - 'similar to a statin'
Rich in fibre that binds to the cholesterol in your gut, an inexpensive food could keep high cholesterol, blood pressure and even blood sugar in check. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I'm a cardiologist - here's my advice when it comes to eating eggs and cholesterol'
For years there has been an ongoing debate about whether eggs are heart healthy or not. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 31, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dr Michael Mosley recommends one food to reduce heart disease risk - it may surprise you
In moderation this tasty treat can lower levels of "bad" cholesterol. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I'm a GP - lower your cholesterol by making six simple dietary changes'
Eating certain foods and avoiding others is key to keeping your cholesterol levels in check. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'I'm a cardiologist - these are the seven best foods to slash high cholesterol levels'
From breakfast favourites to snacks, a heart expert has outlined how to keep ‘ bad' cholesterol to a minimum while boosting your levels of the ‘ good' type. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Should you take a statin for your high cholesterol?
Yale cardiologists discuss steps you can take to help make the decision. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - January 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Elastography tracks stiffness changes in breast implants
Shear wave elastography (SWE) could be used as an indicator of the risk of breast implant rupture, a study published January 20 in the Journal of Biomechanics.
Researchers led by Laetitia Ruffenach, MD, from the University of Strasbourg in France reported that elastography can visualize breast implant stiffness as implants degrade over time, measuring rupture risk and helping diagnose replacements for implants.
“By observing the consequences of the physical-chemical mechanisms at work within patients, this study shows that ultrasound elastography could be used in vivo as a quantitative indicator of the risk of breast i...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Clinical News Ultrasound Breast Imaging Source Type: news
Elastography shows stiffness changes in breast implants
Shear wave elastography (SWE) could be used as an indicator of the risk of breast implant rupture, a study published January 20 in the Journal of Biomechanics.
Researchers led by Laetitia Ruffenach, MD, from the University of Strasbourg in France reported that elastography can visualize breast implant stiffness as implants degrade over time, measuring rupture risk and helping diagnose replacements for implants.
“By observing the consequences of the physical-chemical mechanisms at work within patients, this study shows that ultrasound elastography could be used in vivo as a quantitative indicator of the risk of breast i...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - January 23, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Clinical News Ultrasound Breast Imaging Source Type: news
How Pigs Could Help People Who Need Liver Transplants
In this study, eGenesis scientists used CRISPR to make not one, but 69 edits to the pig genome: three to remove the most pig-like proteins that would activate the human system to reject the liver, seven edits to add human genes to the pig liver, and 59 to inactivate pig retroviruses that could cause problems in humans. “Until CRISPR, there was no way to do that many edits easily,” says Curtis.
The future of pig livers
This single-patient study is just the beginning of what xenotransplants can achieve, says Shaked. The liver has two major duties in the body: regulating critical enzymes and substances such ...
Source: TIME: Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
The 59p spice you probably have in your cupboard that could lower your diabetes risk
Studies have also shown this kitchen staple can reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 14, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jan 12 2024 This Week in Cardiology Jan 12 2024 This Week in Cardiology
GLP-1s and BaroStim Neo revisited, a new drug for transthyretin amyloid CM, clopidogrel vs ASA years after PCI and stent, and statins are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week ' s podcast.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - January 12, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Adolescent cholesterol checks could reduce premature heart disease
Paediatric cholesterol tests and the adoption of an ‘adolescent cholesterol passport’ could help prevent up to one-fifth of premature heart disease, a new study has revealed. The research shows that elevated levels of cholesterol and an imbalance of lipids, known as dyslipidaemia, in children and adolescents increases the risk of heart issues such as subclinical... Read moreThe post Adolescent cholesterol checks could reduce premature heart disease appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - January 12, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology Cardiovascular disease cholesterol Source Type: news
Progress In Treating High Cholesterol: Clinical Trial Interim Results
People with genetically high levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could replace daily pills or intermittent injections with a single infusion. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - January 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William A. Haseltine, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
