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Randomized controlled pilot study of a SystemCHANGETM weight management intervention in stroke survivors: rationale and protocol
This study will be the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a weight management intervention in stroke survivors using the SystemCHANGETM approach. Furthermore, it will be the first empirically-examined comprehensive lifestyle intervention designed to target physical activity, nutrition, and sleep to promote weight loss in stroke survivors.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01776034
Source: Trials - May 7, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Matthew PlowShirley MooreJohn KirwanFredrick FrostIrene KatzanSue JaegerJay Alberts Source Type: research

A stroke of bad luck.
Abstract Giant cell arteritis is a common cause of headache in patients aged more than 50 years. It is an easy diagnosis to make if classical features, ie temporal headache, jaw claudication, visual symptoms, systemic symptoms of fever or weight loss with high erythrocyte sedimentation rate and anemia, are present. However, it may present atypically and stroke can be the presenting feature. A high index of suspicion is needed in atypical presentations such as stroke. Once a diagnosis is suspected it is imperative to start high dose steroids to prevent visual and neurological complications. PMID: 25468861 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Clinical Medicine - December 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Nagasayi S, White S, Joshi Y Tags: Clin Med Source Type: research

Weight-Loss Surgery May Cut Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
MONDAY, March 23, 2020 -- Weight-loss surgery is associated with a significantly lower risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and death, a new study reveals. The study included more than 7,400 severely obese people, average age 36, in Denmark...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 23, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Impact of obstructive sleep apnoea on diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Abstract Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a potential cause of systemic hypertension in young and middle-aged people, and treatment helps reduce blood pressure in some patients. Severe OSA (apnoea-hypopnoea index [AHI] > 30/h) is strongly associated with increased mortality, stroke and cardiovascular disease in middle-aged populations. The cardiovascular risk from moderate OSA (AHI, 15-30/h) is uncertain, particularly if the oxygen desaturation index is low, although the data suggest an increased risk for stroke (particularly in men). There is no evidence of increased cardiovascular risk from mild OSA (AHI &l...
Source: Med J Aust - October 21, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hamilton GS, Naughton MT Tags: Med J Aust Source Type: research

Qigong for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Currently, very limited evidence is available on the effectiveness of qigong for the primary prevention of CVD. Most of the trials included in this review are likely to be at high risk of bias, so we have very low confidence in the validity of the results. Publication of the ongoing trial will add to the limited evidence base, but further trials of high methodological quality with sufficient sample size and follow-up are needed to be incorporated in an update of this review before the effectiveness of qigong for CVD prevention can be established. PMID: 26068956 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - June 11, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hartley L, Lee MS, Kwong JS, Flowers N, Todkill D, Ernst E, Rees K Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Modern treatment of mesenteric ischemia.
Abstract Acute mesenteric ischemia is a highly morbid affliction which requires urgent care. Acute mesenteric ischemia consists in an ischemia injury of the small bowel, secondary to vascular insufficiency, either occlusive (thrombosis, embolism, arterial, venous) or non-occlusive (low flow or vasospasm). Given that the superior mesenteric artery supplies the small bowel as well as the right part of the colon, any ischemic process involving the right colon should be considered an acute mesenteric ischemia until proven otherwise. Acute mesenteric ischemia should always be suspected in the setting of a sudden, unusu...
Source: Presse Medicale - May 15, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Nuzzo A, Huguet A, Corcos O Tags: Presse Med Source Type: research

Pharmacotherapy of obesity: clinical treatments and considerations.
Abstract Obesity is a world-wide epidemic associated with significant morbidity and mortality which costs billions of dollars per year. The associated related conditions are many and include heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea and certain types of cancer. Given that it is a multifactorial problem, the treatments must also address the numerous causes associated with the development of obesity. The neurohormonal regulation of feeding and energy is a complex system often necessitating modification through more than 1 pathway to achieve weight loss. Therefore, in addition to lifestyle changes...
Source: The American Journal of the Medical Sciences - April 1, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Holes-Lewis KA, Malcolm R, O'Neil PM Tags: Am J Med Sci Source Type: research

Changes in ventricular‐arterial coupling during decongestive therapy in acute heart failure
ConclusionAn early improvement in ventricular‐arterial coupling was observed after diuretic‐related decongestive therapy in ADHF patients, and was related to decreased effective arterial elastance rather than to change in LV contractility.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Investigation - September 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: E Berthelot, N Bihry, O Brault‐Melin, P Assayag, A Cohen‐Solal, D Chemla, D Logeart Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Changes in ventricular–arterial coupling during decongestive therapy in acute heart failure
ConclusionAn early improvement in ventricular–arterial coupling was observed after diuretic‐related decongestive therapy in ADHF patients and was related to a decrease in effective arterial elastance rather than to change in LV contractility.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Investigation - September 26, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Emmanuelle Berthelot, Nicolas Bihry, Ophelie Brault‐Melin, Patrick Assayag, Alain Cohen‐Solal, Denis Chemla, Damien Logeart Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Selenium Treatment and Chagasic Cardiopathy (STCC): study protocol for a double-blind randomized controlled trial
DiscussionIf Se treatment reduces the progression of Chagas cardiopathy, the inclusion of this micronutrient in the daily diet can improve the therapeutic regimen for this neglected tropical disease at low cost.Trial registration: Clinical Trials.gov ID: NCT00875173 (registered 20 October 20 2008).
Source: Trials - October 6, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Pedro Alvarenga Americano do BrasilAndréa Pereira de SouzaAlejandro Hasslocher-MorenoSérgio XavierSonia Lambert PassosMaria de Fátima Ramos MoreiraMarília Santini de OliveiraGilberto Sperandio da SilvaRoberto Magalhães SaraivaClaudia Santos de Aguiar Source Type: research

Antiphospholipid syndrome: an important differential diagnosis for culture-negative endocarditis
Sometimes the initial diagnosis proves secondary to an illness that is diagnosed later. This was the case when a 37-year-old woman presented to the hospital with sudden-onset persistent left-sided weakness. While she reported pain in the right maxilla, lethargy, and malaise in the month prior to presentation, she denied headache, sensory change, visual disturbances, fever, chills or weight loss. Hypertension was her only cardiovascular risk factor, but she took no regular medications. She had no history of stroke, ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or miscarriage, and she had no family histor...
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - November 26, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Louis W. Wang, Baptiste Noël, Elodie Descloux, David W. Baron Source Type: research

Prevalence and determinants of excessive daytime sleepiness in hypertensive patients: a cross-sectional study in Douala, Cameroon
Conclusions A significant proportion of hypertensive patients suffer from EDS and present a high risk of sleep apnoea. Preventive measures targeted on weight loss, type 2 diabetes and snoring should be considered among these patients.
Source: BMJ Open - July 29, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mbatchou Ngahane, B. H., Nganda, M. M., Dzudie, A., Luma, H., Kamdem, F., Ngote, H. R., Monkam, Y., Kuaban, C. Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine, Respiratory medicine Research Source Type: research

Pediatric obesity: Causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Authors: Xu S, Xue Y Abstract Pediatric or childhood obesity is the most prevalent nutritional disorder among children and adolescents worldwide. Approximately 43 million individuals are obese, 21-24% children and adolescents are overweight, and 16-18% of individuals have abdominal obesity. The prevalence of obesity is highest among specific ethnic groups. Obesity increases the risk of heart diseases in children and adults. Childhood obesity predisposes the individual to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, liver and kidney diseases and causes reproductive dysfunction in adults. Obe...
Source: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine - February 4, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Exp Ther Med Source Type: research

AHA: Weight-Loss Surgery Helps the Hearts of Very Obese Teens, Too
FRIDAY, March 23, 2018 (American Heart Association) -- Bariatric surgery in severely obese teenagers could lower their risk of heart attack and stroke by about 40 to 50 percent -- and could maintain that lower risk for at least five years, a new...
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 23, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Publication date: Available online 10 January 2019Source: The LancetAuthor(s): Andrew Reynolds, Jim Mann, John Cummings, Nicola Winter, Evelyn Mete, Lisa Te MorengaSummaryBackgroundPrevious systematic reviews and meta-analyses explaining the relationship between carbohydrate quality and health have usually examined a single marker and a limited number of clinical outcomes. We aimed to more precisely quantify the predictive potential of several markers, to determine which markers are most useful, and to establish an evidence base for quantitative recommendations for intakes of dietary fibre.MethodsWe did a series of systema...
Source: The Lancet - January 11, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research