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Gallbladder cancer incidence declines overall but increases among Black Americans

Gallbladder cancer rates have been stable or declining for most Americans over the last two decades, but cases have steadily risen among Blacks, with growing numbers not being diagnosed until later stages, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2024.

20 May 2024

Hospital diversity linked to higher mortality rates for ventilated patients

The odds of death for patients receiving mechanical ventilation for pneumonia or sepsis increase along with the diversity of hospitals' patient populations, suggesting more systemic factors such as lack of resources and income levels may be to blame, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.

20 May 2024

Study reveals benefits of hormone replacement therapy in female pulmonary hypertension patients

The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be associated with improved pulmonary hypertension in women, according to research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of pulmonary vascular disease-;disease that affects blood vessels along the route between the heart and lungs.

20 May 2024

Medtronic’s Evolut valve reduces dysfunction, improves quality of life in women with severe aortic stenos

Medtronic, the global leader in healthcare technology, today announced new data from the largest head-to-head comparative trial of transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the SMall Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) Trial, looking exclusively at women.

20 May 2024

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

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Mortality News and Research

Gallbladder cancer incidence declines overall but increases among Black Americans

Hospital diversity linked to higher mortality rates for ventilated patients

Study reveals benefits of hormone replacement therapy in female pulmonary hypertension patients

Medtronic’s Evolut valve reduces dysfunction, improves quality of life in women with severe aortic stenos

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

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