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
Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. (Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases)
Source: National Institutes of Health (NIH) News Releases - February 28, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Daily Marijuana Use Greatly Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- Folks who use marijuana have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, with the odds rising even higher when they partake every day, a new study finds.Both daily and non-daily marijuana users had an increased risk of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 28, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Sure Looks Like Cannabis Is Bad for the Heart, Doesn't It? Sure Looks Like Cannabis Is Bad for the Heart, Doesn't It?
Dr F. Perry Wilson takes a closer look at the findings of a cross-sectional study of marijuana use and subsequent heart attack and stroke in adults.Medscape (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
' Frequent' Cannabis Use Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes
Cannabis use may significantly increase our risk of heart attack and strokes, a study of 430,000 U.S. adults has found. This association was seen even after controlling for tobacco use and other cardiovascular risk factors. Roughly 48.2 million Americans—about 15 percent of the total…#akamarijuana #washingtondc #abrajeffers #boston #bmi #robertlpageii #universityofcolorado #clinicians (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Anti-cancer drug could improve symptoms after stroke
A study by the Institut de Neurociències of the UAB (INc-UAB) demonstrates in animal models the benefits of vorinostat after having suffered a stroke. The drug, used in humans to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, has been proved to mitigate brain injuries and help in restoring brain tissue.
Ischemic stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and occurs when blood flow cannot reach the brain due to an obstruction. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - February 28, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Reflecting on Death and Grief in the Nursing Home
When the first resident I ’d cared for at the nursing home died, I was overwhelmed with sadness. I was unsure what to do or what would happen next. Should I call her family to offer my condolences? I had only known Mrs. G and her family for three months, yet I had felt connected to them. During the frequent visits needed f or various medical complications, we talked about her long life, her children and grandchildren, and her previous stint on hospice after her first stroke a few years back. I had watched her gracefully break up an argument between other residents and persevere through the communication challenges tha t ...
Source: Caring for the Ages - February 27, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Collin Burks Source Type: news
Philips to launch integrated Azurion at ECR 2024
Philips is launching its integrated interventional system Azurion at ECR 2024.Azurion is the company's image-guided therapy system for the assessment of patients with stroke or other neurovascular diseases. The neuro biplane system is designed to streamline neurovascular procedures for neurointerventionists where a combination of 2D and 3D imaging is needed for diagnosis and treatment, according to the company. Azurion also now features improved x-ray detector positioning flexibility. Philips said the system is designed to optimize angio suite performance by using AI and machine learning to monitor system performance thro...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 27, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
Inverted U-shaped relationship between Barthel Index Score and falls in Chinese non-bedridden patients: a cross-sectional study - Yan J, Zhang Q, Zhou J, Zha F, Gao Y, Li D, Zhou M, Zhao J, Feng J, Ye L, Wang Y.
BACKGROUND: Performing activities of daily living comprise an important risk factor for falls among non-bedridden stroke inpatients in rehabilitation departments. OBJECTIVES: To explore the correlation between Barthel Index score and the occurrence... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
Study shows daylight saving time has minimal effect on heart health
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A recent Mayo Clinic study examining the effects of daylight saving time (DST) on heart health suggests that the impact is likely minimal. In the nationwide study, researchers applied an advanced statistical model to look for any connections between DST and serious cardiovascular problems, inclu ding heart attacks and strokes. The study looked at 36,116,951 adults aged 18 and up across most U.S. states. (Arizona and Hawaii were excluded since these states do… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 27, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Effect of explicit prioritization on dual-tasks during standing and walking in people with neurological and neurocognitive disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Criekinge TV, Sahu U, Bhatt T.
OBJECTIVES: To examine the effectiveness of explicit task (i.e., equal, motor or cognitive) prioritization during dual tasking (DT) in adults with neurological and neurocognitive disorders (Stroke, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Alzheim... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Childhood maltreatment and immune cell gene regulation during adolescence: transcriptomics highlight non-classical monocytes - Kuhlman KR, Cole SW, Tan EN, Swanson JA, Rao U.
Childhood maltreatment has been repeatedly linked to a higher incidence of health conditions with an underlying proinflammatory component, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. Childhood maltreatment has... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
