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NHS urged to expand TEER access for all mitral regurgitation patients

A life-saving medical procedure called Trans-catheter Edge-to-edge Repair (or TEER) for a common heart complaint is not available to many patients it could help.

20 May 2024

Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported clinical trial has found that intravenous acetaminophen reduced sepsis patients' risk of having organ injury or developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, a serious condition that allows fluid to leak into the lungs.

20 May 2024

WHO updates Bacterial Priority Pathogens List to combat antimicrobial resistance

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization.

20 May 2024

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that body fat percentage (%BF) thresholds are more accurate than BMI for predicting obesity-related health conditions, suggesting new standards for defining overweight and obesity.

19 May 2024

New study identifies key protein biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Study used a Mendelian randomization approach to identify REG1A and REG1B as potential biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic cancer, showing their causal effects and significance in cancer screening.

19 May 2024

Study: E-cigarette use linked to earlier onset of asthma

A significant link between the use of electronic cigarettes and earlier age of asthma onset in U.S. adults was reported by UTHealth Houston researchers May 17, 2024 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.

17 May 2024

FDA clears Nova’s Stat Profile Prime Plus analyzer for micro capillary sample mode

Nova Biomedical is pleased to announce that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for a micro capillary sample mode on the Stat Profile Prime Plus® Critical Care analyzer.

From Nova Biomedical 17 May 2024

AGA releases new evidence-based guideline on managing Barrett's esophagus and related neoplasia

The American Gastroenterological Association's (AGA) new evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline on Endoscopic Eradication Therapy of Barrett's Esophagus and Related Neoplasia, published today in Gastroenterology, establishes updated guidance for Barrett's esophagus patients.

17 May 2024

Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

Researchers investigated gender disparities in microvascular and macrovascular complication rates among individuals with diabetes.

17 May 2024

H5N1 avian flu strain jumps to seals in Quebec, raising zoonotic fears

Study describes the unusual mortality of gray and harbor seals in Quebec due to a highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) strain, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover.

17 May 2024

Pre-vaccine COVID-19: US study reveals hospitalization rate of 5.7% and fatality rate of 1.7%

Study estimates COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in the US during the pre-vaccination period, revealing significant age and racial disparities in outcomes.

17 May 2024

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Study reveals that plant-based diets significantly reduce the risks of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases while improving overall health markers.

16 May 2024

Global life expectancy to rise by nearly 5 years by 2050, GBD 2021 study predicts

The latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021, published today in The Lancet, forecast that global life expectancy will increase by 4.9 years in males and 4.2 years in females between 2022 and 2050.

16 May 2024

Study shows impact of primary health care in reducing child mortality in Latin America

The implementation of primary health care (PHC) over the last two decades has prevented more than 300,000 child deaths in four Latin American countries, and could prevent more than 140,000 by 2030 in a scenario of economic crisis.

16 May 2024

Climate change may negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions

Climate change, and its effects on weather patterns and adverse weather events, is likely to negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions, argue a UCL-led team of researchers.

16 May 2024

Mechanistic insights into the role of huc-mscs in treating acute liver failure

Acute liver failure (ALF) is a life-threatening clinical problem with limited treatment options. Administration of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) may be a promising approach for ALF.

16 May 2024

Does discrimination cause harm to the body?

Researchers investigate whether experiencing discrimination is associated with accelerated biological processes of aging.

16 May 2024

Severe traffic injuries in Finland result in major financial burdens, with direct costs dominating within the first year

Study estimates the total costs of severe traffic injuries in Finland over two years, revealing that direct costs comprise the majority and occur mostly within the first year post-injury.

16 May 2024

New study uncovers 17 genes driving clonal hematopoiesis and links to aging and disease

Researchers identified 17 new genes positively selected for clonal hematopoiesis in a large U.K. Biobank cohort, revealing their impact on aging and disease risks.

15 May 2024

Study shows comparable outcomes for TAVR and SAVR in aortic valve replacement

A new study demonstrated parity between a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve in the heart-;transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)-;and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

15 May 2024

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Mortality News and Research

NHS urged to expand TEER access for all mitral regurgitation patients

Acetaminophen shows potential in preventing acute respiratory distress syndrome, organ injury in sepsis patients

WHO updates Bacterial Priority Pathogens List to combat antimicrobial resistance

Body fat percentage beats BMI in predicting obesity-related health risks, study says

New study identifies key protein biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic cancer

Study: E-cigarette use linked to earlier onset of asthma

FDA clears Nova’s Stat Profile Prime Plus analyzer for micro capillary sample mode

AGA releases new evidence-based guideline on managing Barrett's esophagus and related neoplasia

Men face greater risk of cardiovascular and kidney issues due to diabetes, study shows

H5N1 avian flu strain jumps to seals in Quebec, raising zoonotic fears

Pre-vaccine COVID-19: US study reveals hospitalization rate of 5.7% and fatality rate of 1.7%

Plant-based diets reduce cancer and heart disease risks, study shows

Global life expectancy to rise by nearly 5 years by 2050, GBD 2021 study predicts

Study shows impact of primary health care in reducing child mortality in Latin America

Climate change may negatively affect the health of people with brain conditions

Mechanistic insights into the role of huc-mscs in treating acute liver failure

Does discrimination cause harm to the body?

Severe traffic injuries in Finland result in major financial burdens, with direct costs dominating within the first year

New study uncovers 17 genes driving clonal hematopoiesis and links to aging and disease

Study shows comparable outcomes for TAVR and SAVR in aortic valve replacement

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