What Are the Health Problems for Off-Spring of Mothers with Pre-eclampsia?
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“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
World Obesity Day 2024: Fasting and obesity prevention
4 March 2024, Cairo, Egypt – Today, World Obesity Day 2024, is a chance to highlight the need to talk about obesity and youth. Obesity is a major health issue in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region. More than half of women (53%), nearly half of men (45%) and an alarming 8% of school-aged children and adolescents are obese, while 20.5% are overweight.
If no action is taken to address obesity, these figures are expected to rise.
World Obesity Day this year coincides with the holy month of Ramadan. The daily fasting period, from dawn to sunset, offers a structured way to reset one’s relationship with food. It’s a cha...
Source: WHO EMRO News - March 3, 2024 Category: Middle East Health 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
Doctor shares four best foods that will help slash your cholesterol levels
Adding these foods to your daily routine could lower your risk for heart attacks and strokes. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Philips spotlights AI, image-guided therapy, and CT at ECR 2024
VIENNA – Philips brought a clutch of new products to ECR 2024, including two image-guided therapy systems and a new CT scanner.
In the image-guided therapy section of its booth, the company unveiled its Azurion neuro biplane system. Designed to support diagnosis, image guidance, and therapy assessment of neurovascular patients, Azurion neuro biplane integrates images from two x-ray detectors into a 3D view and can serve as a complete interventional system, according to the vendor.
The system includes Philips’ latest Neuro Suite software and services, its ClarityIQ image processing software, and neuro-specific tools, ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Erik L. Ridley Tags: Imaging Informatics Advanced Visualization Source Type: news
The Hidden Health Costs of Climate Change
Climate change kills. Since 2000, nearly four million people worldwide have lost their lives due to floods, wildfires, heat waves, droughts, and other extreme weather events that have been linked to a steadily warming planet, according to a recent estimate in the journal Nature. That sweeping number can make it hard for any of us to grasp how the problem is touching health in our own small part of the world. Now, a new study in Nature Medicine provides some of that granular insight for people living in the U.S., exploring how climate-linked disasters affect visits to hospital emergency departments in counties nationwide, a...
Source: TIME: Health - March 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthscienceclimate 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
Burger King Just Responded Wendy ’s ‘Dynamic Pricing’ with Free Whoppers and It’s a Stroke of Genius
It's giving away free Whoppers through Friday, but there's a catch. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hourly Heat Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 -- Hourly heat exposure is associated with an increased risk for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) onset, according to a study published online Feb. 28 in JAMA Network Open.
Xinlei Zhu, from Fudan University in Shanghai, and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 29, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The Death of Tennis's One-Handed Backhand May Be Premature
It is no longer the dominant choice, but the elegant stroke can have utility, beauty—and power. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden's bill of health: Annual check-up reveals more details about President's sleep apnea disorder which is linked to dementia - as well as heart and cholesterol conditions which put him at risk of strokes
President Joe Biden's annual physical revealed 'no new concerns' - but it shed more light on several health conditions suffered by the 81-year-old. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Frequent Marijuana Use May Raise Risk of Heart Attack
A new study analyzed several years of surveys on increases in marijuana and cannabis consumption. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Benjamin Ryan Tags: Marijuana Stroke Heart Research National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse Journal of the American Heart Assn your-feed-healthcare Source Type: news
Using marijuana in ANY form is linked to a 42% increased risk of a stroke - and 25% higher chance of a heart attack, study warns
Using cannabis could lead to a 'significant' increase in heart attack and stroke risk, even if you stick to edibles, a study from researchers in Massachusetts and California suggests. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
