USPSTF solicits comment on draft recs for CVD assessment
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is inviting comment as it develops a draft recommendation for assessing cardiovascular disease (CVD) via coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring or the ankle-brachial index.
The task force is considering the following questions:
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What is the effectiveness or comparative effectiveness of enhanced cardiovascular disease risk assessment with coronary artery calcium scoring or the ankle-brachial index on cardiovascular health outcomes?
What is the effectiveness or comparative effectiveness of enhanced cardiovascular disease risk assess...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Dutch Company Claims Asbestos Removal from Building Materials
Asbester, a company in the Netherlands, claims it can convert asbestos-containing products into non-hazardous construction materials. Located in Rotterdam, Asbester aims to permanently eliminate the harmful global waste problem of asbestos from ending up in landfills.
Using a unique denaturing process, large sheets of asbestos cement are drenched in water, heated, shredded and then turned into a slurry. Asbester says these steps dissolve dangerous asbestos fibers, removing the toxic mineral and allowing the material to be repurposed as calcium silicate hydrate for use in concrete mixtures for construction projects or in...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Clinical Trials/Research/Emerging Treatments Mesothelioma Source Type: news
What is the Dose-Response for Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation in Lactating Mothers?
Discussion
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for bone formation and mineral homeostasis. Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia, rickets and tetany can all result because of Vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency is caused by inadequate dietary intakes of Vitamin D, inadequate exposure to sunlight or patients with fat malabsorption or renal disease. Even in high sun exposure areas of the world, Vitamin D deficiency can occur because of inadequate exposure due to clothing or cultural practices. Sunscreen blocks sunlight and an SPF (sun protection factor) of 8 blocks 95% of the sun, so there needs to be a careful balance bet...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 15, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Novel Biannual Antihypertensive Shows Potential for Combination Therapy
(MedPage Today) -- ATLANTA -- The novel RNA silencer zilebesiran reduced blood pressure (BP) when added to a diuretic, calcium channel blocker, or maximum-dose angiotensin receptor blocker, the phase II KARDIA-2 trial showed.
At 3 months, the... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - April 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Roche and Alnylam present positive results from the Phase II KARDIA-2 study of zilebesiran added to standard of care antihypertensives in patients with inadequately controlled hypertension
The KARDIA-2 study met its primary endpoint demonstrating additive, placebo-adjusted systolic blood pressure reductions of up to 12.1 mmHgat month three. These results were statistically significant and clinically meaningfulZilebesiran demonstrated an encouraging safety and tolerability profile when added to standard of care antihypertensives Basel, 7 April 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Alnylam today released detailed results from the Phase II KARDIA-2 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of a single subcutaneous dose of zilebesiran when added to one of three standard of care (SOC) antihypertensives. T...
Source: Roche Investor Update - April 7, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
First Treatment Found for Rare Disease That Can Lead to Amputation
THURSDAY, April 4, 2024 -- There ' s a glimmer of hope for people afflicted by a rare artery-hardening disease than can lead to amputation.
An existing medication called etidronate appears to help slow the buildup of calcium in arteries that ' s a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 4, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
SPECT/CT algorithm predicts heart failure hospitalizations
This study represents the first evidence, to our knowledge, demonstrating that integrating SPECT MPI into an AI-based risk assessment algorithm significantly improves the prediction of hospitalizations due to [heart failure],” the group wrote. The research was published March 28 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.Heart failure is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and worldwide, with prevalence projected to increase by almost 50% from 2012 to 2030, the authors wrote. They noted that identifying patients who are at risk for heart failure exacerbation can open opportunities for prevention strateg...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 3, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Molecular Imaging Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
ACC: Coronary Artery Calcium Progression May Accelerate After Menopause
TUESDAY, April 2 -- Postmenopausal changes may accelerate coronary artery calcium (CAC) progression in women, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology, held from April 6 to 8 in Atlanta.Ella... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 2, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Clinical and Radiographic Failure of Non-surgical Endodontic Treatment and Retreatment Using Single-cone Technique with Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionsThe overall results of this systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that the
SC obturation technique with CSBC sealer provides similar results compared to other
obturation materials and techniques in facilitating the healing of apical periodontitis. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 2, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Efficacy of a stannous fluoride dentifrice for relieving dentinal hypersensitivity in Chinese population: an 8-week randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsAll
groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in Schiff
score, tactile threshold and OHRQoL. However, due to a possible placebo
effect in the negative control, there were no statistically significant
differences between the dentifrices.Clinical relevanceThis study adds to the growing research exploring why the placebo effect is a common phenomenon in DH studies. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 1, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about your nutritional needs during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. During pregnancy, the basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. However, a few nutrients in a pregnancy diet deserve special attention. The nutrients to pay special attention to while you're pregnant include: CalciumYou and your baby need calcium for strong… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 30, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Startups aim to curb climate change by pulling carbon dioxide from the ocean —not the air
Every year, hundreds of container ships slide into the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest in the Western Hemisphere. Belching carbon dioxide (CO
2
), they deliver some $300 billion in goods to trucks and railcars that add their own pollution to our warming planet.
But one long gray barge docked at the port is doing its part to combat climate change. On the barge, which belongs to Captura, a Los Angeles–based startup, is a system of pipes, pumps, and containers that ingests seawater and sucks out CO
2
, which can be used to make plastics and fuels or buried. The decarbonated seawater ...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 26, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Hair-Straightening Products Entail Acute Kidney Failure Risk Hair-Straightening Products Entail Acute Kidney Failure Risk
Products containing glyoxylic acid were associated with the accumulation of calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
No, Vitamin D And Calcium Supplements Still Don ’t Work
Yet another large study finds that supplemental vitamin D and calcium aren't helpful. Cancer deaths did go down, very slightly, but deaths from heart disease went up slightly more. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Steven Salzberg, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation standard Source Type: news
In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media
Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Calcium intake and absorption: Are you getting enough? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Insufficient calcium intake leads to osteopenia, a condition marked by bone loss that can progress to osteoporosis, characterized by weakened, brittle bones. Despite this, a significant number of people fail to meet their calcium needs. The question remains: How much… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 15, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
