In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open, researchers analyzed individual participant data of 982 adult stroke survivors aged ≥18 years from four cohort studies conducted in the United States between 1971 and 2019. The study aimed to assess whether their higher systolic blood pressure (SBP), glucose, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels post-stroke accelerated their cognitive decline. […]

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A single dose of a new antibody-drug conjugate known as patritumab deruxtecan provoked a response in nearly one-third of patients with HR-positive/HER2-negative or triple-negative breast cancer, according to data presented from Abstract 1240 at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Breast Cancer annual congress. Patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) has previously demonstrated an acceptable safety profile and antitumor activity in phase I […]

It keeps food fresh and clean, makes it easy to transport and tells you what’s inside. Convenience is not a worry. But the chemicals recycled plastic food packaging carries are cause for concern, scientists warn. Found in food trays, water bottles, containers, films, bags and more, polyethylene (PE) is the most-used plastic food packaging. Despite a Europe-wide pledge to recycle […]

(Reuters) – Viking Therapeutics Inc said on Tuesday its experimental drug met the main goal of a mid-stage trial to treat patients with a type of fatty liver disease, sending its shares about 6% higher in early trade. With no approved treatments for the disease yet, several drugmakers including Novo Nordisk and other smaller companies such as Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc […]

An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This mental health disorder permeates all areas of life from personal relationships to academic and professional ones and goes well beyond typical mood fluctuations and everyday concerns. Depression can affect anyone, but individuals who have experienced trauma, significant losses or high stress levels are […]

In a new review and meta-analysis, researchers investigated whether antidepressants can treat chronic pain conditions. They found that antidepressants are largely ineffective in treating chronic pain. Further research is needed to understand how antidepressants may be used to treat chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting or recurring for 3 months or longer. In 2021, around 51.6 million […]

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A study from the National Institutes of Health shows that new cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including diabetes, depression, hydrea london loofah foot scrubber and high blood pressure. Among people who have chronic pain, almost two-thirds still suffer from it a year later. These findings come from […]

New mechanisms underlying Takotsubo syndrome, often dubbed “broken heart syndrome,” are suggested from hemodynamic studies, which could lead to new treatment strategies for the condition. Takotsubo syndrome is a form of acute heart failure that mimics acute coronary syndromes, coumadin test with troponin elevation and symptoms including chest pain and dyspnea, but without a culprit lesion on coronary angiography. However, […]