Complications from flu largely preventable with annual flu vaccine
ARLINGTON, Va., BETHESDA, Md., CHICAGO and DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2023 — During National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-8, 2023), leading ...
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Decades after blood pressure-related pregnancy complications, Hispanic/Latina women can have changes in heart structure and function
Decades after blood pressure-related pregnancy complications, Hispanic/Latina women can have changes in heart structure and function Findings highlight importance of ...
National analysis suggests that potentially serious complications occur in 1 in 18 procedures under the care of an anaesthetist
New survey data from the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (NAP7) published in Anaesthesia (the ...
Tai Chi may curb Parkinson’s disease symptoms and complications for several years
Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that involves sequences of very slow controlled movements, may curb the symptoms and complications ...
More than 7,500 daily steps prior to surgery is associated with lower risk of postoperative complications
Key takeaways Credit: American College of Surgeons Key takeaways Using Fitbit activity tracking data, researchers identified patients who might be ...
Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications
First study to determine the role pre-pregnancy obesity plays in future poor heart health Those with overweight or obese BMI ...
Pregnancy complications increase and unmask short- and long-term cardiovascular risk for people with obesity
Having obesity before and during early pregnancy appears to be a strong indicator of risk for developing future cardiovascular disease ...
Patients with AML who received vitamin C/D supplements had fewer complications, but no overall survival benefit seen
Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received vitamin C and D supplements while undergoing intensive chemotherapy had lower rates ...
Childhood trauma may heighten subsequent risk of pregnancy complications
Childhood trauma, such as abuse, emotional neglect, and exposure to domestic violence, may heighten a woman’s subsequent risk of pregnancy ...
Scientists discover mechanisms that could explain high risk of complications from lung infections in Down syndrome
AURORA, Colo. (August 2, 2023) – Individuals with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by triplication of human chromosome 21, ...
Study finds tracking brain waves could reduce post-op complications
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- When patients undergo general anesthesia, their brain activity often slows down as they sink into unconsciousness. Higher ...
New study aims to assess bleeding complications in patients undergoing high-risk PCI
WASHINGTON (July 5, 2023) – A new multicenter, single-arm, open-label study is the first to exclusively assess bleeding complications in ...
Women with adenomyosis face increased risk of pregnancy and childbirth complications
Copenhagen, Denmark: Women with adenomyosis – a chronic condition that can cause pelvic pain and heavy menstrual bleeding – are ...
Long term use of blood thinners shows promise in reducing complications for patients following a heart attack
Phoenix, AZ (May 19, 2023)- A new study examining the criteria proposed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) to ...
Obesity associated with increased risk of complications after surgery
In the United States, almost 74% of adults age 20 and older have overweight or obesity, and of that number almost 42% ...
Life-threatening childbirth complications among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity
The risk of life-threatening maternal complications from childbirth may be higher depending on where you live, a new study finds. ...
Complications for procedure to open clogged pulmonary arteries decrease significantly
For patients with high blood pressure in their pulmonary arteries caused by chronic blood clots, complications after a minimally invasive ...
Pregnant women in road traffic collisions at heightened risk of birth complications
Pregnant women involved in road traffic collisions—even those with minor injuries—are at heightened risk of potentially serious birth complications, including ...
Promoting healthy longevity should start young: pregnancy complications lift women’s risk of mortality in the next 50 years
In Singapore, about 15 to 20 per cent of pregnancies are complicated by gestational diabetes, 5 to 10 per cent ...
New technique reduces postoperative complications in prostate cancer surgery
Surgeons in Germany have shown a small technical change to keyhole surgery for prostate cancer can more than halve one ...
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Study finds plant nurseries are exacerbating the climate-driven spread of 80% of invasive species
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Researchers predict climate change-driven reduction in beneficial plant microbes
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Top 10 climate science insights unveiled
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New study highlights COVID-19’s adaptive strategy for infection
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Baboons in captivity in Ancient Egypt: insights from collection of mummies
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ECNU review of education highlights network ethnography in researching global education policy