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(NI QIN/E+, via Getty Images) Cardiovascular disease varies widely among Asian American ethnic groups, highlighting the need to study each separately when it comes to prevention and treatment, new research shows. Asians are the fastest growing racial group in this country. Their population is about 24 million, making up 7% of the U.S. population, and nearly 40% of them are of Chinese descent, according to census data. Although they are a highly diverse population, there is little research into how cardiovascular disease and its risk factors differ among them. In the new study, researchers examined data from the National Health…
The former Metabolic and Fatty Liver Clinic at the University of Chicago Medicine has a new name that’s more than just a sign. Clinic Director Mary E. Rinella, M.D., spearheaded a multiyear process to change the nomenclature (recognized characteristics) surrounding the disease around the world. The new terminology removes derogatory language, accurately describes the symptoms, and identifies subgroups of patients excluded by previous diagnostic criteria, said Dr. McConlogue, a board-certified transplant liver specialist and professor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Rinella said. A new neutral name under consideration is Metabolic Liver Clinic. Although the changes are…
An estimated 422 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. The global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled since 1980, with its proportion of the adult population rising from 4.7% to 8.5%. This reflects an increase in associated risk factors such as overweight and obesity. Over the past decade, the prevalence of diabetes has increased faster in low- and middle-income countries than in high-income countries. Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and lower limb amputations. A healthy diet, physical activity, and avoiding smoking can prevent or…
New York, NY, November 14, 2023 – Prediabetes is reversible, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council want people to know they can change their outcomes. . More than 1 in 3 adults, or about 98 million Americans, have prediabetes, and 81% of them don’t know they have diabetes. The CDC and the Ad Council are today launching a new public service announcement (PSA) as part of their ongoing “.Am I prediabetic?” initiative to encourage people to learn about the risks of prediabetes. A new “Be Your Own Hero” PSA developed by creative agency…
People with diabetes continue to bear the burden of stigma and discrimination around the world. On World Diabetes Day, we share six of her stories that highlight the challenges faced after diagnosis. Arvind, who is from India and has type 2 diabetes, talks about the stigma that surrounds love and marriage for people with diabetes, and also shares his experiences with discrimination in the workplace.Heather, who has been living with type 2 diabetes for more than a decade, spoke about expensive diabetes medication in Zimbabwe and detailed the unforgiving judgment and the toll it took on her health. Rania’s journey…
Charlene Gast, a researcher at the University of Boulder, demonstrates that the physical and psychological benefits of yoga last longer with consistent practice. While even a single yoga class can provide short-term benefits to participants, those looking for lasting benefits for more than a week should aim for a regular and consistent yoga practice. These are the results of a newly published study on how yoga benefits the mind and body, which previous research has proven to include improved mobility, reduced risk of chronic disease, and reduced stress. is. Charlene Gast, a researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder Behavioral…
Research highlights: A three-year trial showed that intensive treatment with antihypertensive drugs to lower peak systolic blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg reduced cardiovascular disease events in people at high risk for cardiovascular disease compared to standard treatment with antihypertensive drugs. decreased by 12% compared to The goal is less than 140mmHg. This effect was consistent regardless of participants’ diabetes status (type 1, type 2, or none) and history of stroke. Embargoed until Monday, November 13, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. ET PHILADELPHIA, November 13, 2023 — Three-year intensive intervention to lower systolic blood pressure below 120 mmHg prevents…
(simonkr/E+ via Getty Images) Although the incidence of sudden cardiac death is decreasing in college sports, it remains overrepresented among Division I men’s basketball players and among male and black athletes in other sports, a new study finds. Over the past 20 years, sudden cardiac death rates have decreased by 29% every 5 years on average due to “broader education” about CPR, availability of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs and emergency action plans. said Dr. Bradley J. Petek, lead author of the study, in a news release. “Alternatively, it could indicate an improvement in pre-participation cardiovascular screening,” said Petek, director…
Research highlights: A study of patients at a Taiwanese hospital found that by combining artificial intelligence technology and electrocardiography, it took about 10 minutes to diagnose a heart attack and send it to a cardiac catheterization lab for treatment. minutes was shortened. The study evaluated patients who had ST-elevation myocardial infarction, or STEMI, a type of heart attack in which a coronary artery is completely blocked. During a heart attack, heart damage can occur quickly because insufficient oxygen levels reach the heart muscle. Therefore, starting treatment earlier leads to better outcomes for patients. Embargoed until Monday, November 13, 2023…
The first real-world trial of the AI tool found improved treatment for up to 45% of patients. AI technology could save the lives of thousands of people with chest pain who are not recognized as being at risk for heart attack and may not receive appropriate treatment to lower their risk. . The technology was also found to be cost-effective, so researchers hope it could transform the management of patients referred for investigation of chest pain across the NHS.Around 350,000 people in the UK undergo a cardiac CT scan each year. This is a standard test to identify narrowings or…