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African Americans with atrial fibrillation at significantly higher risk for stroke compared to Caucasians with the disease
(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) African Americans with atrial fibrillation (AF) -- a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to a host of dangerous complications -- have a significantly higher risk of stroke than Caucasians with the condition, according to new research published today in HeartRhythm by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Gore wins expanded indications for Cardioform septal occluder
W.L. Gore & Associates said today it won expanded FDA indications for its Cardioform septal occluder, now cleared for the closure of patent foramen ovale to reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in certain patients.
The expanded application was supported by results from the Reduce study, which the Newark, Del.-based company said showed that closure of PFOs could significantly prevent recurrent ischemic stroke regardless of PFO anatomy.
“With the FDA approval of the Gore Cardioform septal occluder for PFO closure, we can now provide physicians with one device that can be used for both ASDs and PFOs. The val...
Source: Mass Device - April 3, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Cardiovascular Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Regulatory/Compliance W.L. Gore & Associates Source Type: news
Fat Shaming Can Literally Break Your Heart
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Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Depression Is More than a Stigma
Manoj K. Pandey is Lecturer in Economics, Australian National University; Vani S. Kulkarni is Lecturer in Sociology, University of Pennsylvania; and Raghav Gaiha is (Hon. ) Professorial Research Fellow, Global Development Institute, University of ManchesterBy Manoj K. Pandey, Vani S. Kulkarni and Raghav GaihaCanberra, Philadelphia and Manchester, Mar 20 2019 (IPS) Depression is often distinguished from other non-communicable diseases or NCDs (e.g., cancer, diabetes, cardio-vascular diseases, hypertension) because of the stigma attached to it. Among other consequences, those suffering from depression are often denied access...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - March 20, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Manoj K. Pandey - and Raghav Gaiha Tags: Featured Global Headlines Health Human Rights TerraViva United Nations Women's Health Source Type: news
Minimally invasive approach provides at least equivalent results for surgical correction of mitral regurgitation: A propensity-matched comparison
Conclusions: In appropriate patients with isolated mitral valve disease of any cause, a right minithoracotomy approach may be used without compromising clinical outcome.
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 16, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Andrew B. Goldstone, Pavan Atluri, Wilson Y. Szeto, Alen Trubelja, Jessica L. Howard, John W. MacArthur, Craig Newcomb, Joseph P. Donnelly, Dale M. Kobrin, Mary A. Sheridan, Christiana Powers, Robert C. Gorman, Joseph H. Gorman, Alberto Pochettino, Joseph Tags: Acquired Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: research
Infection And Sepsis-Related Mortality Hotspots Identified Across The US
In the past, researchers have sought to determine the geographic distribution of many life-threatening conditions, including stroke and cardiac arrest. Now, researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have created the first U.S. map that pinpoints hotspots for infection and severe sepsis related-deaths - with notable clusters located in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and the South. The research is a critical first step in helping to determine which areas of the country require vital public health resources to fight these deadly diseases...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Power and the Presidency
(Concordia University) Throughout US history, presidents have used unilateral directives to impose controversial policies, and Congress and the courts have seldom resisted says Graham Dodds in his new book, "Take Up Your Pen: Unilateral Presidential Directives in American Politics" (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2013), which chronicles how presidents came to be able to make law by a mere stroke of the pen and what the impact of these directives has been.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - October 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Improved sex drive after bariatric surgery
The health risks of obesity are well known, with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, stroke and certain cancers. But what is not so well known is how it affects women's sex drive and satisfaction, something researchers from the University of Pennsylvania set out to explore. In a study, published in JAMA Surgery this month, Prof. David B. Sarwer, of the University's Perelman School of Medicine, and colleagues conducted a study with women who underwent bariatric surgery...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 5, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news
Increased cardiovascular risk in men using testosterone therapy prompts warning
(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Men taking testosterone therapy had a 29 percent greater risk of death, heart attack and stroke according to a study of a "real world" population of men. An accompanying editorial in JAMA by an endocrinologist with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania notes that the mounting evidence of a signal of cardiovascular risk warrants cautious testosterone prescribing and additional investigation.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 5, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Mild Parkinsonian Signs Are a Risk Factor for Falls (P3.084)
CONCLUSIONS: MPS is a significant risk factor for falls. Early detection of this risk factor state is important in order to implement early fall prevention programs among primary care patients.Study Supported by: NIH/NIA K23AG034236Disclosure: Dr. Dahodwala has received research support from Teva Neuroscience. Dr. Nwadiogbu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fitts has nothing to disclose. Dr. Partridge has nothing to disclose. Dr. Karlawish has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Dr. Karlawish has received license fee payments.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Dahodwala, N., Nwadiogbu, C., Fitts, W., Partridge, H., Karlawish, J. Tags: Movement Disorders: Other Parkinsonian Disorders Source Type: research
Long-term Outcomes of Parkinson's Disease Patients with Normal Cognition. (P5.260)
Conclusion:More than one-third of PD patients with NC develop cognitive impairment within 4 years, and the majority of new MCI cases convert to dementia within 3 years. Worse executive, language and memory abilities all predict future decline. These results are consistent with previous studies reporting that the overwhelming majority of PD patients develop cognitive impairment long-term, and have implications for understanding disease course and clinical care.Disclosure: Dr. Pigott has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rick has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hurtig has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chen-Plotkin has received research support f...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Pigott, K., Rick, J., Hurtig, H., Chen-Plotkin, A., Duda, J., Morley, J., Chahine, L., Dahodwala, N., Fleisher, J., Akhtar, R., Siderowf, A., Goldmann Gross, R., Xie, S., Trojanowski, J., Weintraub, D. Tags: Movement Disorders: Cognition and Parkinson ' s Disease Source Type: research
5 Ways Your Sleep Affects What You Eat
Great power lies in a solid night's sleep. Logging those 7-9 hours of shut-eye daily helps us stay mentally sharp, repair damage done to our bodies during the day, reduce stress and even achieve more success in life. But what happens when you don't give your body the rest it needs?
Once a healthy sleep routine falls apart, the rest of the body seems to follow suit. Research has linked too little sleep to a decrease in productivity, weaker immune system, and increased risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. It even affects the ways we eat -- in major ways and not for the better.
Here are five ways sleep deprivation cou...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 3, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The 8 Most Important Things We've Learned About Happiness In The Past 10 Years
We're living in a golden age of happiness -- the scientific study of happiness, at least.
The field of positive psychology has exploded in growth since its inception in 1998, dramatically increasing our understanding of human flourishing. We now know more than ever about what makes us happy, how we can spread happiness socially and geographically, and how happiness affects our physical and mental health.
But it's just the beginning. In the next decade, we're likely to see not only a greater understanding of positive emotions, but also the application of this research on a practical level to improve well-being on a globa...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - May 23, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
