What Are the Health Problems for Off-Spring of Mothers with Pre-eclampsia?
Discussion
“Pre-eclampsia is a complex multisystem disease, diagnosed by sudden-onset hypertension (> 20 weeks of gestation) and at least one other associated complication, including proteinuria, maternal organ dysfunction or uteroplacental dysfunction…[It] is one of the most severe complications of pregnancy and a leading causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.” Deaths per year world wide are estimated to be 500,000 babies and > 70,000 women. Women that survive have decreased life-expectancy and it is estimated that > 300 million women and children are at “…increase...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 4, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized 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
UK is 'sick man of Europe' because of its addiction to ultraprocessed foods, claims top dietitian Tim Spector as he likens dangers of 'hyper-palatable' junk to passive smoking
Professor Tim Spector called for compulsory warning labels for food packaging as he said Brits' diet of poor quality food, is making them overeat and is fuelling diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Uncontrolled HTN: Is Ambulatory BP Monitoring Critical? Uncontrolled HTN: Is Ambulatory BP Monitoring Critical?
Readers have weighed in on next steps in primary care for a patient with severe hypertension.Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Clinical Case Source Type: news
Aria CV announces first patient implant of device to treat pulmonary hypertension
A St. Paul-based med-tech company celebrated Valentine's Day with the first implant of its second-generation heart implant device to treat pulmonary hypertension. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - February 27, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cam Bonelli Source Type: news
One secret to preventing dementia, diabetes, and heart disease may lie in your oral health habits. Here ’s the dental routine to follow
While the connection between oral health and general health is well documented, it’s not generally discussed at well or dental visits. It should be: An April 2022 report from The National Institutes of Health found that 90% of adults ages 20 to 64 experience tooth decay, while almost 50% of adults…#michaelroizen #clevelandclinic #roizen #mariaryan #dds #phd #naveemjain #viome #hypertension #colgatepalmolives (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Adding everyday ingredient to coffee could endanger those with high blood pressure
A viral coffee trend could put you at risk of dangerous health conditions. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
News at a glance: Protecting a queen, cell therapy for solid tumors, and a UV telescope
CONSERVATION
U.S. protects iconic marine snail
The queen conch, a large marine snail known for its showy shell and delectable flesh, has been added to the U.S. government’s list of species threatened with extinction. Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the species (
Strombus gigas
, pictured), which is native to the Caribbean region and grows up to 35 centimeters long, needs protection because populations are sparse, scattered, and heavily overfished. NOAA’s listing decision, issued on 14 February, has no immediate impact but authorizes the age...
Source: ScienceNOW - February 22, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news
Gout increases the risk of multiple diseases
A study shows that gout not only increases the risk of a broad range of cardiovascular diseases it also leads to a higher prevalence of other health conditions, including chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure and an increased Body Mass Index (BMI). Researchers from the Universities of Oxford, Glasgow, and KU Leuven in Belgium found... Read moreThe post Gout increases the risk of multiple diseases appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - February 22, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cardiology Older people care gout Source Type: news
PHA's Weekend in Houston Spreads Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness April 6-7
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association will be in Houston, April 6-7, hosting a weekend of events dedicated to raising pulmonary hypertension awareness and supporting the PH community in and around the Greater Houston area. WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pulmonary... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 22, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: NPT Source Type: news
Early systemic insults following traumatic brain injury: association with biomarker profiles, therapy for intracranial hypertension, and neurological outcomes-an analysis of CENTER-TBI data - Robba C, Graziano F, Picetti E, Åkerlund C, Addis A, Pastore G, Sivero M, Rebora P, Galimberti S, Stocchetti N, Maas A, Menon DK, Citerio G.
PURPOSE: We analysed the impact of early systemic insults (hypoxemia and hypotension, SIs) on brain injury biomarker profiles, acute care requirements during intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and 6-month outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI)... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring's Later Heart Health
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 -- Pregnant individuals with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and/or gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are more likely to have children with worse cardiovascular health (CVH) 10 to 14 years after their delivery,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 20, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
High blood pressure: Expert shares four drug-free ways to lower your reading
Making these four simple changes could help lower your blood pressure reading. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
For better managing hypertension, digital tools can help
A new Yale meta-analysis finds that digital health interventions can help reduce hypertension when used in populations experiencing health disparities. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - February 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
