Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide
Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study…
Prevalence of anemia and its association with poor outcomes in acute heart failure patients in northeastern Thailand | International Journal of Emergency Medicine
This study highlights the significant impact of anemia on clinical outcomes in patients presenting to the ED with…
Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
Action needed to fix gender gap in cardiac rehab
Despite clear evidence that cardiac rehab saves lives, most women never enroll. The American Heart Association’s new statement…
Development and validation of a predictive model for survival outcomes in patients with paroxysmal versus persistent atrial fibrillation: a retrospective cohort study based on the MIMIC-IV database | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Model performance and validation Our study provides comprehensive insights into the survival outcomes of AF patients during their…
Improving diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE), a type of blood clot in the lungs, sends more than half a million people…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Veterans with post-traumatic brain injury epilepsy more likely to have higher mortality rates
Military veterans who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury may have a higher mortality rate in the…
Clinical and microbiological characteristics of bacteremia in pediatric intensive care unit: a retrospective analytical observational study | BMC Pediatrics
Abou Elella R, Najm HK, Balkhy H, Bullard L, Kabbani MS. Impact of bloodstream infection on the outcome…
New genetic marker may improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to gout medication
A newly identified genetic marker may significantly improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to the gout medication…
Women gain stronger heart protection from exercise than men, study reveals
New research reveals that women achieve equal or greater protection from coronary heart disease and death with far…
Circadian rhythm disruptions may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
As modern lifestyles increasingly challenge the body’s natural circadian rhythm, the American Heart Association is spotlighting the potential…