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Mean arterial pressure elevation linked to adverse neonatal outcomes

03 Jun 2024

Elevated mean arterial pressure during pregnancy poses an increased risk of adverse neonatal outcomes, except necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), according to the secondary analysis of the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) trial.

Mean arterial pressure elevation linked to adverse neonatal outcomes

03 Jun 2024

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

30 May 2024 by

New local findings presented at HKMF 2024 show an increasing trend in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) among patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) between 2013 and 2022. Early initiation of reversal agents may improve outcomes in select cases with DOAC-related ICH.

Increasing trend in DOAC-related intracerebral haemorrhage: How to improve outcomes?

30 May 2024

BP-lowering meds spell small increase in eczematous dermatitis rates for older adults

29 May 2024 by

The use of blood pressure (BP)-lowering medications may slightly raise the incidence of eczematous dermatitis among older adults, with the magnitude of effect being largest for calcium channel blockers and diuretic drugs and smallest for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and β-blockers, according to a study.

BP-lowering meds spell small increase in eczematous dermatitis rates for older adults

29 May 2024

Dietary vitamins C and E may protect against aortic aneurysm, dissection

28 May 2024

People with higher intakes of vitamins C and E in their diet appear to be at lower risk of aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, as shown in a study.

Dietary vitamins C and E may protect against aortic aneurysm, dissection

28 May 2024

Impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity ups MACE risk in angiography patients

27 May 2024

Euthyroid patients undergoing coronary angiography who have impaired sensitivity to thyroid hormone are at increased risks of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and cardiovascular death, a recent study has shown.

Impaired thyroid hormone sensitivity ups MACE risk in angiography patients

27 May 2024

No link between ultra-processed food consumption and cardiovascular events risk

27 May 2024

Eating ultra-processed food products does not appear to contribute to a significant increase in the risk of cardiovascular events, according to a study.

No link between ultra-processed food consumption and cardiovascular events risk

27 May 2024

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024 by

Individuals who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are at greater risk of death, which is driven by causes other than cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), reports a study.

Limit intake of ultra-processed food to prolong life: study

24 May 2024

Are wolfberries cardioprotective?

23 May 2024 by

Adherence to a healthy dietary pattern for 16 weeks coupled with wolfberry intake led to characteristic alterations to the plasma lipidome in middle-aged and older adults, a study from Singapore reveals.