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Stroke Risk Increased For Younger Adults With PTSD, Study Finds
Young adults with PTSD may be at increased risk for TIA or a major stroke by middle age, based on new research published in the journal Stroke.
New Study Adds Concern That Medication To Treat Painful Bladder Condition Linked To Vision-Threatening Eye Condition
A new study from Kaiser Permanente adds growing concern about retinal toxicity from Elmiron, an FDA-approved drug to treat interstitial cystitis.
This May Be One Of The Most Important Benefits Of Having Cataract Surgery
Researchers in Australia used a driving simulator to evaluate patients’ vision before and after cataract surgery. The results were impressive: Near-misses and crashes dropped by as much as 48% after surgery.
‘Smart Shirt’ May Help Monitor Breathing For Patients With Chronic Lung Disease
Researchers have developed a novel way to monitor breathing using a “smart shirt”, a wearable that can record important parameters of breathing by sensing subtle movements of the chest and abdomen.
Why Intense Workouts Can Lead To Both Muscle And Mind Fatigue
Is there any truth to the brain fog or mental fatigue that may result from repetitive and excessive physical exertion?
The short answer is possibly, based on recent research published in the journal Current Biology.
AI Pinpoints Genes Associated With Heart Failure
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have now harnessed the power of AI to identify patients who are at risk for heart failure, enabling earlier identification, management treatment of these high-risk individuals.
AI Pinpoints Genes Associated With Heart Failure
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have now harnessed the power of AI to identify patients who are at risk for heart failure, enabling earlier identification, management treatment of these high-risk individuals.
IPF: New Approach May Hold Potential For Treating This Fatal Lung Condition
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal lung disease that leads to scarring of the lungs, a process known as fibrosis. New research demonstrates that blocking a protein called interleukin-11 (IL-11) using therapeutic antibodies can actually rev…
AI Can Read A Cardiac MRI In 4 Seconds: Do We Still Need Human Input?
According to new study, analysis of cardiac MRI scans using automated machine learning can be performed 186 times faster and with comparable accuracy to human interpretation by trained cardiologists.
It’s Never Too Late To Begin Working Out, Study Finds
Based on a new research study, older persons who have never exercised regularly have a similar ability to build muscle compared to highly trained “master athletes” of a similar age.
