Women with stroke history fear bias in emergency care
Women who have survived a stroke believe they are less likely to receive adequate emergency care – based on gender and race or ethnicity, a study led by Michigan Medicine…
AI tools may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting cardiovascular risk
Advances in artificial intelligence have enabled the development and application of AI tools that may be effective at detecting heart valvular disease and predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease events,…
TIMP2 protein identified as key player in brain plasticity and memory
Researchers explored the molecular and cellular processes regulated by tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-2 (TIMP2) in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the adult brain hippocampus.
Regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack
Using marijuana regularly may raise the risk for heart failure, stroke or heart attack even after accounting for other cardiovascular risk factors such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure…
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes Management
Approximately 6 million Americans have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, but that number only scratches the surface: The condition is thought to affect 39 million in total. Why should those…
Study sheds light on seasonal trends in adolescent depression and antidepressant prescribing
Researchers determined seasonal patterns in primary care antidepressant prescribing and consultations for mental health issues in adolescents and young adults living in England, United Kingdom (UK).
Work from home: a mixed blessing for parents’ health during COVID-19?
The impact of telework during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the general and mental health of parents.
Machine learning paves the way for precision medicine in UTI treatments
Machine learning (ML) algorithms that predict antibiotic resistance in complicated urinary tract infections.
Surgeons to get a high-tech assistant: Smartphone app for assessing liver surgery risks
Researchers developed a multivariable model to predict clinically relevant posthepatectomy liver failure grade B and C, grade C, and 90-day mortality prediction.
Exploring the connection: Diet, sleep patterns, and blood pressure in young individuals
The relationship between dietary and sleep rhythms and blood pressure (BP) levels in children.