Cart is empty A cup of wild blueberries a day may keep low energy at bay. The berries have long been hailed as a superfood. While they’re known for a plethora of health benefits, new research from California Polytechnic State University Humboldt proves this superfruit could help burn fat during exercise.
New consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) and the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) have released an updated expert consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). SCAI and HRS prioritized the development of an updated consensus statement to provide recommendations on contemporary, evidence-based best practices for transcatheter LAAC focusing on endovascular devices. The statement is published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions.
Asymptomatic, CT angiography-detected coronary artery disease associated with 8-fold increased risk for heart attack
A cohort study of more than 9,000 persons found that in asymptomatic middle-aged persons without known cardiovascular disease, subclinical, obstructive coronary atherosclerosis is associated with a more than 8-fold elevated risk for myocardial infarction. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Many young Australians exposed to e-cigarettes despite restrictions, study suggests
Although you can’t legally buy nicotine e-cigarettes in Australia without a prescription, and promotion of e-cigarettes in general is restricted, new research suggests more young Australians are using them and finding them easy to access.
New program shows promise in reducing financial burden of cancer care
The rising cost of cancer care puts patients and their caregivers at increased risk of experiencing financial toxicity, a term used to describe financial hardship caused by out-of-pocket treatment costs.
Combination treatment shows significant reduction in disease growth in patients with advanced endometrial cancer
In a study published in the March 27, 2023, online edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health found the combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy in patients with advanced or recurrent/advanced endometrial cancer resulted in a significant reduction in disease growth when compared with chemotherapy alone.
Study finds the quality of most dementia apps is insufficient
Memory training, exercises to improve brain fitness, early detection tests for dementia or tools to help caregivers organize their daily schedule: The range of apps for people with dementia and their care-giving relatives is very wide.
Exploring potential applications for ChatGPT in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging
A new article in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine explores the potential for using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. In the article, Irène Buvat, Ph.D., and Wolfgang Weber, MD, Ph.D., report on discussions they held with ChatGPT regarding several nuclear medicine and molecular imaging topics and provide their commentary on the pros and cons of using the chatbot.
Parsing chronological and biological age effects on vaccine responses
A new editorial paper was published in Aging, titled, “Parsing chronological and biological age effects on vaccine responses.”
Deadly fungal infection Candida auris in 2023: Should you be worried?
You might have heard or read about the ‘superbug’ Candida auris (C. auris), but is it as scary as the news makes it seem? Read on to learn what is it, who is at risk for getting it and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.