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Tai Chi for anxiety and depression symptoms in cancer, stroke, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: Tai Chi has a positive effect on anxiety and depression, especially for patients with cancer, stroke, and HF. However, given the weak evidence, this approach is not a substitute for psychiatric treatment.PMID:34749040 | DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101510
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - November 8, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Qian Cai Shu-Bin Cai Jian-Kun Chen Xiao-Hui Bai Chun-Xiang Jing Xi Zhang Ji-Qiang Li Source Type: research

Does atrial fibrillation ablation really reduce stroke rates?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasingly becoming common among older people, and its prevalence is around 1% of the adult population in North America (roughly 2.2 million people). Patients with AF have an increased risk of strokes, heart failure, and subsequent mortality. Although antiarrhythmic drugs for restoring sinus rhythm have failed to reduce these risks, a subanalysis showed that achieving sinus rhythm was associated with halving the mortality but this effect was negated if antiarrhythmic therapy was continued. In fact, the ATHENA (A placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-arm Trial to assess the efficacy of dro...
Source: Heart Rhythm - July 22, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yasuo Okumura Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research

The Outcome of Status Epilepticus and Long-Term Follow-Up
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of regular care and patient follow-up. Introduction Status epilepticus (SE) is a condition and most extreme form of epilepsy (1), which leads to abnormal and prolonged seizure (at least 5 min). In case SE persists over 30 min, it may have severe long-term consequences (2). Referring to the new classification scheme of SE, there are two operational dimensions of the definition: time point 1 (T1) is associated with abnormally prolonged seizure, when therapy should be initiated, while time point 2 (T2) is related to the time of on-going seizure activity involving a risk...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Safety and efficacy of transcatheter left atrial appendage closure using the Watchman device in Egyptian patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Conclusion LAA closure with the Watchman device can be safely performed, and may be a reasonable alternative to consider for patients at high risk for stroke but with contraindications to systemic oral anticoagulation or with high risk of bleeding.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - July 18, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Pilates in noncommunicable diseases: A systematic review of its effects.
CONCLUSIONS: Pilates should be considered for patients with NCDs, as it improves exercise tolerance. Future studies with robust methodologies are still needed to clarify its effectiveness on outcomes with moderate, limited or conflicting evidence and to establish the most suitable intervention protocol. PMID: 30012382 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - July 18, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Miranda S, Marques A Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians.
Abstract DESCRIPTION: The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults. METHODS: This guideline is based on published literature from 1966 to September 2010 that was identified by using MEDLINE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. A supplemental MEDLINE search identified additional articles through October 2012. Searches were limited to English-language publications. The clinical outcomes evaluated for this g...
Source: Annals of Internal Medicine - September 24, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Qaseem A, Holty JE, Owens DK, Dallas P, Starkey M, Shekelle P, for the Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians Tags: Ann Intern Med Source Type: research

Sauna use linked to longer life, fewer fatal heart problems
After shoveling for days, breaking up ice dams, and now shivering in this week’s frigid temperatures, I wouldn’t mind sitting in a sauna for a bit. A new report in JAMA Internal Medicine makes this pastime even more appealing: regularly spending time in a sauna may help keep the heart healthy and extend life. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland tracked 2,300 middle-aged men for an average of 20 years. They categorized the men into three groups according to how often they used a sauna each week. The men spent an average of 14 minutes per visit baking in 175° F heat. Over the course of the study, ...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - February 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Beverly Merz Tags: Complementary and alternative medicine Heart Health sauna Source Type: news

Predictors of Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation After Initiating Dabigatran Therapy
ConclusionThe risk of GI bleeding in patients receiving dabigatran is highly associated with increased age and cardiovascular, renal, and other comorbidities, even after adjusting for other factors. Fewer than 50% of patients restarted an anticoagulant after experiencing a GI bleed. Clinicians should continue to monitor for these risk factors or consider whether alternative therapies may be appropriate.
Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - May 1, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Julie C. Lauffenburger, Denise H. Rhoney, Joel F. Farley, Anil K. Gehi, Gang Fang Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research

Oral Chinese Herbal Medicine for Treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
In this study, we ascertained the therapeutic effect of OCHM in combination with CMT for dilated cardiomyopathy by using meta-analysis methods for controlled clinical trials. We searched studies from five databases and extracted data from these studies. We also assessed the methodological quality of the included studies. We evaluated the following outcome measures to estimate the prognosis in patients with DCM: left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (LVEDD), stroke volume (SV), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and overall efficacy. The result showed th...
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - September 18, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research

Shexiang Baoxin Pills as an Adjuvant Treatment for Chronic Heart Failure: A System Review and Meta-Analysis.
Conclusions: As an adjuvant drug, this study suggested that SXBXP provide an obvious efficacy for the treatment of CHF. However, due to small samples and generally low quality studies being applied in this study, more rigorous and well-designed RCTs are needed to confirm these findings. PMID: 29849724 [PubMed]
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - June 3, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research

Cannabinoids for Treatment of MS Symptoms: State of the Evidence
AbstractPurpose of ReviewCannabis and cannabinoids have been used medically and recreationally for thousands of years and recently there has been a growing body of research in this area. With increased access now that medical marijuana is available in many jurisdictions, patients and providers want to know more about the evidence for benefits and risks of cannabinoid use. This paper provides an overview of the available cannabinoid-based formulations, a summary of the highest quality evidence for the use of cannabinoids for treating spasticity and pain associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), and a discussion of possible d...
Source: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports - June 19, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Efficacy and Safety of Shengmai Injection for Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Conclusion: Currently, available evidence indicates that SMI, as an adjuvant for basic Western medicine treatment, can improve the cardiac function of patients with CHF with good safety outcomes. Because of the high risk of bias among the included RCTs and the large heterogeneity of partial outcomes, the findings of this study must be verified by high-quality studies with large sample sizes. PMID: 32655670 [PubMed]
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - July 15, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research

SGLT2 Inhibitors: Emerging Roles in the Protection Against Cardiovascular and Kidney Disease Among Diabetic Patients.
Conclusion: SGLT2 inhibitors are novel antidiabetic medications with immense utility in the management of patients with T2DM. Furthermore, SGLT2 inhibitors have demonstrated to reduce the progression to advanced forms of kidney disease and its associated complications. These medications should be front and center in the management of patients with diabetic kidney disease with and without chronic kidney disease as they confer protection against cardiovascular/renal death and improve all-cause mortality. Future studies should evaluate the benefits and implications of early initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors, as well as the long-...
Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - November 7, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Int J Nephrol Renovasc Dis Source Type: research