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Risk factors in children linked to stroke as soon as 30s, 40s
Evidence of atherosclerosis was present in 1.4% of the 10- to 19-year age group, 8.5% of the 20- to 29-years age group, 21.5% of the 30- to 39-...
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Using wearable devices to detect AFib ‘cost effective’
Screening for atrial fibrillation using wrist-worn devices is cost effective, compared with no screening or screening for AFib using traditional...
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Omecamtiv mecarbil fails to improve exercise capacity in HFrEF
Despite earlier successes, the experimental agent was no better than placebo in improving exercise capacity in the phase 3 METEORIC-HF trial.
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Ontario MD, Charles Godfrey, who worked until 102, dies
“He possessed a remarkable longevity in his practice, supported by his enduring love for medicine and incredible care for his patients.”
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Guideline advises against depression screening in pregnancy
“We found the effect of screening in this study to be very uncertain for the important outcomes of interest.”
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Adding social determinants of health to AI models boosts HF risk prediction in Black patients
Inclusion of social determinants of health in machine-learning risk-assessment models sharpened in-hospital mortality predictions, compared with...
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A unique care model for comorbid depression, PTSD
Comorbid PTSD and depression is common, but it is often considered too complex to be managed in a primary care setting.
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ECT may reduce all-cause mortality in major depression
“If meds and other therapeutics are not working, you should start discussing ECT as a second or third line,” said Dr. Nagy Youssef.
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Novel drug ‘promising’ for concomitant depression, insomnia
Patients with more severe insomnia at baseline had a greater improvement in depressive symptoms.
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Social activities may offset psychosis risk in poor communities
Study results showed neighborhood poverty was associated with reduced hippocampal volume, even after controlling for several confounders.
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At-home vagus nerve stimulation promising for postpartum depression
Auricular VNS uses surface skin electrodes to stimulate nerve endings of a branch of the vagus nerve, located on the surface of the outer ear.
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Path to parenthood in cardiology training fraught with obstacles
An international survey found significant variation in parental leave policies, including scant time off for trainees in the U.S. and Asia versus...
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Takotsubo syndrome more deadly in men
Takotsubo syndrome, characterized by acute heart failure and transient ventricular contractile dysfunction, is more common in women but men are...
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The best statins to lower non-HDL cholesterol in diabetes?
Rosuvastatin, simvastatin, and atorvastatin were most effective in reducing levels of non-HDL cholesterol in people with diabetes in a network...