24 августа, 2021

Intense physical activity can greatly reduce cardiac risk

Knowledge Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is particularly effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVUs) through physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE). MVPA as a disproportionate component of PAEE may be a more effective way to mitigate risk than simply increasing the -_ PAEE. Why this is important How intensity and extent of physical […]

19 августа, 2021

New score predicts coronary heart disease and its course

The scores showed high precision in predicting outcomes across the disease continuum, from stenosis to recurrent myocardial infarction to death. Insight A novel score derived from a machine learning model using electronic health data demonstrated high accuracy in predicting coronary artery disease (CHD) outcomes across the disease spectrum. Why this matters The results can help […]

2 августа, 2021

Arrhythmias: only partially sedative data on GLP-1 receptor agonists

A meta-analysis showed no significantly increased risk for higher doses, except for increased ventricular arrhythmias. Knowledge Therapy with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) was not significantly associated with newly occurring arrhythmias overall in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or obesity patients. A higher risk of ventricular arrhythmia was observed for higher doses of GLP-1RA. Why […]

18 июля, 2021

Nuoro, a new model of One Health territorial assistance

Nuoro, 25 Jan. (Adnkronos Salute) — In the ASL 3 of Nuoro takes shape the project to create a new model of territorial assistance of proximity to bring the answers to health needs as close as possible to citizens. A further step in this process took place yesterday morning, in the conference room of the […]

22 апреля, 2021

Type 2 diabetes: cardiovascular and renal benefits of modern hypoglycemic agents

Findings SGLT-2 inhibitors were associated with a significantly reduced risk of ASCVD, hospitalization due to heart failure (HHI), and renal events in patients with type 2 diabetes without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), heart failure, or chronic kidney disease. No significant differences were found between dapagliflozin and empagliflozin. Why this matters Conflicting data regarding the differences […]

13 марта, 2021

Cardiac arrest: faster defibrillation thanks to smartphone app

These first responders are often on site faster than the emergency services. Insight If randomly present first responders arrive at the site of a cardiac arrest outside the hospital due to a smartphone warning from the emergency services (OHCA), patients are more likely to receive defibrillation by first responders. An increased program for volunteer first responders […]

27 февраля, 2021

Diagnosis and clinical management of the patient with Hepatitis Delta

Diagnosis and clinical management of patients with Hepatitis Delta AISF and SIMIT operational indications The arrival of new treatments for patients suffering from chronic hepatitis Delta virus (HDV) capable of interfering with the life cycle of this virus, with consequent improvement of liver necrosis indices and the course of the disease itself, has pushed AISF […]

6 февраля, 2021

In Lampedusa new paediatric PPI, Schifani ‘maintained commitment’

Palermo, 23 mar. (Adnkronos Salute) — The activities of the new pediatric First Intervention Point (PPI) of the Lampedusa polyclinic will start tomorrow at 4.30 pm. «When I visited the island the last time — recalls the president of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani — I made a commitment with the population of the Pelagie […]

22 января, 2021

Cardiotoxic anthracycline: Perhaps atorvastatin protects

Prophylactic administration of atorvastatin (40 mg/day) for 12 months in lymphoma patients treated with anthracyclines was associated with a lower rate of cardiac systolic dysfunction than placebo. Women, people over the age of 52, obese people and patients treated with doses of anthracycline above 250 mg/m² benefited particularly well from the statin. «These data support […]

21 декабря, 2020

Higher risk of stroke in young adults with moderate to heavy alcohol consumption

Knowledge The higher the number of years in which young adults consume moderately to heavily, the higher their risk of stroke, especially the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Why this matters Stroke in young adulthood is associated with a significant Morbidity and mortality and socioeconomic impact. Study design Korean, nationwide population-based cohort study with 1,536,668  adults […]