Giving blood thinners in addition to clot-busting medications to people with ischemic strokes (clot-caused strokes) did not improve their outcomes 90 days later, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting, held in person in Phoenix, Feb. 7 – 9, 2024, is a world premier […]
Ischemic stroke survivors who received care recommendations from an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system had fewer recurrent strokes, heart attacks or vascular death within three months, compared to people whose stroke treatment was not guided by AI tools, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting, […]
Melatonin, a hormone naturally produced by the body, is known to regulate sleep-wake cycles and has been studied for its potential effects on sleep quality and overall performance. Quality sleep is crucial for recovery and physical performance, especially in athletes. Melatonin supplementation has been shown to improve sleep quality, but its effects on cognitive and […]
A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma suggests that high intensity training (HIT), compared to conventional training, may improve walking ability in patients with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). Possible secondary benefits may include improved aerobic capacity/efficiency and cognition. T. George Hornby, PT, PhD, from Indiana University School of Medicine, and coauthors, evaluated […]
The new weight loss medication tirzepatide significantly lowered the systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) for nearly 500 adults with obesity who took the medication for about eight months, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. Systolic blood pressure, or the top number in […]
A recent study published in the Clinical Infectious Diseases explored the alternative strategies such as the effectiveness of probiotic supplementation to combat recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled a total of 174 premenopausal women with a history of recurrent UTIs. The participants were divided into four groups and administered either oral […]
Contrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source of added […]
Recently published research study reviewed the use of superior trunk block (STB) as an alternative to interscalene block (ISB) for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy. The study aimed to compare the incidence and degree of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis and the block efficacy of these techniques. The findings were based on a systematic review […]
A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide. Microbial keratitis is one of the most serious potential complications for contact lens wearers. It’s an infection of the cornea that is caused by bacteria; the most common being Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Previous studies have found […]
UK: Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work by dilating blood vessels to allow more blood to flow through, were first developed to treat high blood pressure. A new study published in Neurology suggests that the drugs may be tied to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the study, the drugs used to treat erectile […]