Taking blood pressure (BP) medications in the evening does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death compared to taking them in the morning, according to up-to-date research presented today at the Sizzling Line session during the ESC Congress 2024. “Evidence suggests that higher than normal nighttime blood pressure levels are associated with an […]
A balanced diet moneyed in plant-based nutrients is key not only to reducing the risk of diabetes but also to controlling blood sugar levels in people with the condition. But could the aquatic plant be used as a treatment for diabetes? Scientists have found that supplementing with Mankai, a cultivated duckweed, after meals can lend […]
Research from Weill Cornell Medicine suggests that vaccinating children against HIV could one day provide protection before their risk of contracting the potentially deadly infection increases dramatically during adolescence. The study, published Aug. 30 in Science Immunology, found that a series of six vaccinations containing a modified protein from the surface of HIV particles stimulated […]
Patients hospitalized in intensive care units are three times more likely to have recurrent cardiovascular events within a year than those without a history of drug apply, a novel study has found. The latest study examined how recent recreational drug apply affected the risk of major cardiovascular events, including death, over a year in almost […]
Scientists have discovered fresh compounds in Arctic marine bacteria that could fight antibiotic-resistant infections and pave the way for a fresh generation of treatments. Test: Bioprospecting for EPEC virulence inhibitors from metabolites of marine actinomycetes from the Arctic Ocean. Photo source: Risto Raunio / Shutterstock Antibiotics are the backbone of newfangled medicine: without them, anyone […]
The demand for pliant, comprehensive healthcare solutions has never been greater. While classic point-based solutions—those that address specific, isolated aspects of patient care—have their place in solving specific challenges, they often fall compact of meeting the broader needs of current healthcare systems. Designed to solve individual problems, these solutions can inadvertently create silos within healthcare […]
Scientists have discovered how two brain regions, the neocortex and the thalamus, work together to detect discrepancies between what animals expect from their environment and what actually happens. These prediction errors are implemented by selectively amplifying unexpected sensory information. These findings augment our understanding of predictive processing in the brain and could provide insight into […]
Obesity, a known risk factor for many chronic diseases, may also augment the risk of COVID-19 infection, a recent study finds. Previous studies have shown that obesity can augment a person’s likelihood of developing stern SARS-CoV-2 infections. The up-to-date study examined how being obese, with a body mass index greater than 30 kilograms per square […]
A proposed AI tool to support physicians in making decisions about hospital patients at risk of sepsis has an unusual feature: it takes into account uncertainty and suggests what demographic, vital sign, and lab data it needs to improve its predictive performance. The system, called SepsisLab, was developed based on feedback from doctors and nurses […]
Excessive screen time has long been linked to a range of health problems, from needy sleep and obesity to mental health issues. Now a fresh study reveals how watching TV, a common recreational activity and popular form of screen operate, affects the risk of cardiovascular disease in youthful adults. This test suggests that each additional […]
