An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is calling for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a common condition in which plaque buildup in the arteries restricts blood flow to the leg muscles. While many people with PAD have no symptoms, some may experience painful […]
A multidisciplinary team of UC Davis Health experts is urging health systems to create wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions. They are urging providers to proactively implement interventions to mitigate the effects of impoverished air quality caused by smoke. Their article published in COPD Foundation Magazineidentifies the needs of high-risk […]
Legality doesn’t always equate to safety, scientists warn. A recent investigation found that many mushroom gummies advertised as having brain-boosting properties contain harmful and illegal hallucinogens that aren’t listed on the label. After reports that five people, including a 3-year-old, had become ill after consuming brain-boosting gummies, experts from the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge […]
In a recent review published in Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaResearchers have examined sex-related and sex-specific factors of resilience and resistance in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Test: Gender Differences in Cognitive Resilience to Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. Photo source: Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock.com Background Gender and sex play a key role in defining protective and risk factors for AD. […]
