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CPET is most analysed tool for assessing functionality before surgery

29 Nov 2024

Among the many tools being used to assess functional capacity prior to elective noncardiac surgery, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is the most studied, followed by field walking tests, according to a study. Moreover, most research also focuses on only one aspect of validity.

CPET is most analysed tool for assessing functionality before surgery

29 Nov 2024

Good glycaemic control helps slow brain ageing

29 Nov 2024 by

Improved glycaemic control is a big contributor to the neuroprotective effects of Mediterranean (MED) and green-MED diets on brain age, a study has shown. In addition, polyphenols-rich diet components such as Mankai and green tea help prevent brain ageing.

Good glycaemic control helps slow brain ageing

29 Nov 2024

Weight loss interventions ease symptoms, improve biomarkers of PCOS

29 Nov 2024

Weight loss interventions help improve some features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), making it a potential treatment option for women with PCOS, suggests a study.

Weight loss interventions ease symptoms, improve biomarkers of PCOS

29 Nov 2024

Flu shots reduce spread of infection within households

29 Nov 2024

Influenza vaccination appears to mitigate the risk of secondary infections among unvaccinated household contacts, according to a study.

Flu shots reduce spread of infection within households

29 Nov 2024

Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

28 Nov 2024 by

More women are now being included in liver transplant waitlist and undergoing the procedure following the adoption of the updated Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD)—MELD 3.0—with mortality and transplant rates nearly matching those observed in men, according to a retrospective study conducted in the US.

Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

28 Nov 2024

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

28 Nov 2024

Individuals with worsening chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at greater risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab, and the highest risk is observed among dialysis-dependent (DD) patients and those with CKD–mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD), reveals a study.

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

28 Nov 2024

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

28 Nov 2024 by

The presence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with moderate to severe aortic stenosis (AS) appears to increase mortality and admissions for cardiac failure, reports a Singapore study. It may also result in fewer aortic valve replacements.

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

28 Nov 2024

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

28 Nov 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on blood pressure (BP) control, as shown in a study using ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM).

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

28 Nov 2024

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024 by

A study presented at RCOG 2024 supports the non-removal of incidentally identified cervical polyps, given the low incidence of malignancy and the cost-effectiveness of such approach.

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

28 Nov 2024

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question

28 Nov 2024

Antipsychotics, antidepressants, and benzodiazepines do not appear to have a protective association with all-cause mortality in patients with schizophrenia when controlling for immortal time bias (ITB), suggesting that the effects of these drugs on mortality may be overestimated in analyses not adjusting for ITB, according to a study.

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question

28 Nov 2024

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CPET is most analysed tool for assessing functionality before surgery

CPET is most analysed tool for assessing functionality before surgery

Good glycaemic control helps slow brain ageing

Good glycaemic control helps slow brain ageing

Weight loss interventions ease symptoms, improve biomarkers of PCOS

Weight loss interventions ease symptoms, improve biomarkers of PCOS

Flu shots reduce spread of infection within households

Flu shots reduce spread of infection within households

Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

Sex-based gap in liver transplant allocation narrowed with MELD 3.0

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

Risk for emergently treated hypocalcemia with denosumab increases with worsening CKD

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

Aortic stenosis patients with CKD at greater risk of death

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

BP control affected by COVID-19 pandemic

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

Incidental cervical polyps: To remove or not?

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question

Long-term benefits of medications for schizophrenia called into question