Assessment of cardiovascular functioning following sport-related concussion: a physiological perspective - Ellingson CJ, Shafiq MA, Ellingson CA, Neary JP, Dehghani P, Singh J.
There is still much uncertainty surrounding the approach to diagnosing and managing a sport-related concussion (SRC). Neurobiological recovery may extend beyond clinical recovery following SRC, highlighting the need for objective physiological parameters t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Dead lifts and death: sudden death due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a body builder - Gupta R, Dsouza HL, Rai S, Shetty P, Rastogi P, Pp JR.
BACKGROUND: It is a well established fact that cardiac health and exercise go hand in hand.However, rigorous exercising regimens without proper cardiovascular screening can lead to catastrophic death in unsuspecting and otherwise healthy individuals. Among... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Diet and heart disease in the Black community
Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association. There are several contributing factors, including genetics, hypertension, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Diet can play a key role in the development of heart disease and its risk factors. This is particularly true for Black people in the U.S., for whom traditional dishes,… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 4, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
ECR: AI algorithm quantifies fatty tissue on chest CT for lung cancer prognosis
VIENNA - A deep-learning algorithm used with chest CT can help clinicians quantify patients' subcutaneous fat tissue levels on lung cancer screening -- and thus better predict disease outcomes, according to a presentation delivered on 29 February at ECR 2024.
The findings could help clinicians tailor patient care, said presenter Dr. Fabian Pallasch of University Medical Center Freiburg in Germany.
"[We found that] subcutaneous adipose tissue density at baseline and a decrease in subcutaneous adipose tissue volume and density within one year [were] associated with mortality beyond clinical risk factors, which may help to ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 3, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Clinical News CT Source Type: news
ServiceNow Leads Five Stocks Near Buy Points
, both AI enterprise-software plays, lead this weekend's watch list of five stocks near buy points. In addition to NOW and CFLT, the list includes Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer (ERJ), Tidewater (TDW), whose fleet of vessels serves the offshore oil industry and cardiovascular treatment innovator…#cflt #brazilian #tidewater #tdw #shockwavemedical #servicenow #ibdleaderboard #treasury #jeromepowell #bullinroomfed (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Placenta Issues Linked to Newborns' Brain Aberrations in Congenital Heart Disease
(MedPage Today) -- Among babies with severe congenital heart disease (CHD), neurological abnormalities tended to cluster in those who had been exposed to some placental pathology while still in the womb, a single-center prospective study found... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - March 1, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Cardiac PET manufacturers form new coalition
Three cardiac PET imaging manufacturers have formed the Cardiac PET Industry Coalition (CPIC) to promote federal policies that advance health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease.
The coalition's founding members include CDL Nuclear Technologies, Bracco Diagnostics, and Siemens Healthineers. CPIC also aims to improve the availability of cardiac PET diagnostics.
The coalition said it will advocate for fair and transparent coverage and reimbursement policies that facilitate access to cardiac PET, align practitioners with regard to research opportunities, highlight the clinical and economic benefit of the modal...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Schizophrenia Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent CVD Events
FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 -- Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, with the association stronger in women, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of the American Heart... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Strengthen your business and help your employees with cutting edge stroke care
According to the Centers for Disease Control, someone in the United States suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. And, every 3.5 minutes, someone dies from one. In fact, 1 in every 6 deaths from cardiovascular issues is due to stroke, making them the 4th leading killer across the country.
The economic toll on businesses is just as sobering: Each year, stroke-related health care services, medicine, and missed days of work add up to $53 billion nationwide. Combine stroke costs to expenses from other … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Dr. Keith H. Bachman Source Type: news
United Imaging Intelligence showcases AI tech at ECR 2024
United Imaging Intelligence, a subsidiary of United Imaging Group, highlighted its medical AI technology at ECR 2024.
The company introduced its uAI SAT tool, an AI-driven annotation tool hosted on United's biomedical research platform. The tool aims to improve intelligent interactive segmentation, shortening annotation times from hours to minutes, United added.
United also showcased its uAI Pioneer Portal at the conference, including its one-click functionality feature for diagnostic-level 3D reconstruction of lesions and organs. Along with a gesture-controlled 3D monitor, the company highlighted that this technology al...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
GE HealthCare features new ultrasound, MRI offerings at ECR 2024
VIENNA – GE HealthCare (GEHC) is highlighting a revamped ultrasound product line, the European launch of its Signa Champion 1.5-tesla MRI scanner, and its Care Pathways program in its exhibit area at ECR 2024.
In ultrasound, GEHC is debuting Logiq Totus, a midrange, full-body scanner designed for use in a variety of clinical scenarios. Totus includes technology that was previously only available on its higher-end systems, such as its cSound architecture, according to the vendor.
Totus features AI-powered voice control as well as decision support via Breast and Thyroid Assistant software from GEHC partner Koios. It’s ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Erik L. Ridley Tags: Clinical News Ultrasound Source Type: news
Merit Medical Systems posts Q4, year-end results
Disposable medical devices developer Merit Medical Systems reported revenue gains for its fourth quarter of 2023 and end-of-year financial results.
For the quarter unaudited (end-December 31, 2023), Merit reported total revenue of $324.5 million, an increase of 10.6% compared with the same quarter during the previous fiscal year. In its cardiovascular segment, the company reported $315.2 million in total revenue, an increase of 10.3% over the same quarter in 2022. The peripheral intervention division alone was up 19.4% compared with the fourth quarter of 2022. For the endoscopy devices segment, fourth-quarter revenue fini...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
More Sitting Tied to Greater Death Risk in Older Women
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 -- Higher total sitting time and longer mean sitting bout duration are associated with higher all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk among older women, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Risk Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
The use of cannabis showed a statistically significant association with adverse cardiovascular outcomes independent of tobacco use in a new US study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
What's the Connection Between Diabetes and Oral Health? What's the Connection Between Diabetes and Oral Health?
In people with T2D, poor oral health was associated with major organ system problems, including increased risks for cardiovascular, endocrine, brain, and kidney disorders.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
