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NSF CAREER award supports development of machine learning tools for preeclampsia detection

Talayeh Razzaghi, an assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation for her work titled "Personalized Maternal Care Decision Support System for Underserved Populations."

6 May 2024

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

Researchers discuss current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast.

6 May 2024

What is the association between post-diagnostic plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of prostate cancer progression?

The relationship between the risk of progression of prostate cancer and plant-based diet adherence.

6 May 2024

New influenza vaccine strategies aim to enhance protection with T-cell responses

A recent review highlights the need for innovative influenza vaccines that combine T-cell and antibody responses to enhance protection across multiple strains and seasons.

6 May 2024

Differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females

A recent study reveals that males bear a higher disease burden overall, while females experience a higher burden from seven specific conditions, emphasizing the need for tailored health interventions.

5 May 2024

New study shows age, sex, race crucial for predicting mortality risks in older adults

Study finds that the LS7 and LE8 scores predict all-cause and cardiovascular mortality with similar efficacy in the overall U.S. population. However, the PCE score is better at predicting mortality in individuals aged 40 to 79.

5 May 2024

New data reveals optimal timing for percutaneous coronary intervention in TAVR patients

New data reveals that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) can be safely performed before, during, or after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

3 May 2024

Exploring molecular landscapes of cancer in Hispanic/Latin American patients

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 22, 2024, entitled, "Exploring oncogenic driver molecular alterations in Hispanic/Latin American cancer patients: A call for enhanced molecular understanding."

3 May 2024

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

New clinical results highlight the need for inclusive approaches and comprehensive examinations of treatment options for peripheral artery disease (PAD), including endovascular therapy and revascularization.

3 May 2024

SMART study shows hemodynamic benefits of self-expanding valves in aortic stenosis patients

Additional analysis from the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) study demonstrated clinical non-inferiority of self-expanding valves (SEV) versus balloon-expandable valves (BEV) in aortic stenosis patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and confirmed valve performance superiority over time based on hemodynamics.

3 May 2024

Novel dual-action thrombectomy device shows promise in treating acute pulmonary embolism

Late-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effective and safe in treating acute pulmonary embolism (PE).

3 May 2024

APEX-AV trial shows positive results for catheter-directed thrombectomy in acute pulmonary embolism

New data from the Acute Pulmonary Embolism Extraction Trial with the AlphaVac System (APEX-AX) demonstrated that catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy is safe and effective in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) with significant improvement in the right ventricle (RV) function and minimal major adverse events.

3 May 2024

Research shows disparity in pediatric hospital access between rural and urban areas

Children in rural areas were more than six times as likely to check into a hospital without pediatric services compared to children in urban areas, a new study found.

3 May 2024

High blood pressure in youth linked to elevated risk of heart conditions

Youth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including stroke and heart attack, according to a new study.

3 May 2024

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

Severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs).

3 May 2024

Researchers identify key molecular alterations from endurance exercise that could combat chronic diseases

A whole-organism molecular map of the temporal effects of endurance training in rats.

3 May 2024

Study shows radial arterial access superiority in coronary interventions

New data demonstrate the superiority of radial arterial access compared to femoral arterial access for coronary interventions.

2 May 2024

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

Study shows that disruptions in the gut microbiota of male mice can negatively affect offspring health, leading to growth issues and increased mortality. However, restoring the father's microbiota before conception may prevent these problems.

2 May 2024

Global research offers insights about health burden disparities between genders

Globally, there are substantial differences between females and males (aged 10 and older) when it comes to health, with limited progress in bridging these health gaps over the past 30 years, according to a new study examining the disparities in the 20 leading causes of disease burden between females and males, across ages and regions, published in The Lancet Public Health journal.

2 May 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrong about a ban on NIH research about mass shootings

The National Institutes of Health is the federal government's main agency for supporting medical research. Is it barred from researching mass shootings? That's what presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said recently.

2 May 2024

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Mortality News and Research

NSF CAREER award supports development of machine learning tools for preeclampsia detection

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

What is the association between post-diagnostic plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of prostate cancer progression?

New influenza vaccine strategies aim to enhance protection with T-cell responses

Differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females

New study shows age, sex, race crucial for predicting mortality risks in older adults

New data reveals optimal timing for percutaneous coronary intervention in TAVR patients

Exploring molecular landscapes of cancer in Hispanic/Latin American patients

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

SMART study shows hemodynamic benefits of self-expanding valves in aortic stenosis patients

Novel dual-action thrombectomy device shows promise in treating acute pulmonary embolism

APEX-AV trial shows positive results for catheter-directed thrombectomy in acute pulmonary embolism

Research shows disparity in pediatric hospital access between rural and urban areas

High blood pressure in youth linked to elevated risk of heart conditions

Inflammatory disease not major risk factors for severe COVID-19, focus on comorbidities urged

Researchers identify key molecular alterations from endurance exercise that could combat chronic diseases

Study shows radial arterial access superiority in coronary interventions

Father's gut health in mice linked to offspring's well-being, study finds

Global research offers insights about health burden disparities between genders

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrong about a ban on NIH research about mass shootings

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