From the 50 million cases that exist today, it is predicted that there will be more than 150 million dementia cases worldwide by 2050. Body mass index (BMI) is a common way to measure obesity, and it's still a problem around the world.
A large US study has found that giving patients excess levels of oxygen during surgery is associated with a higher risk of subsequent kidney, heart, and lung injury.
Genetic correlation estimates typically assume that mating is random. But in the real world, partners tend to pair up because of many shared interests and social structures.
Genetic correlation estimates typically assume that mating is random. But in the real world, partners tend to pair up because of many shared interests and social structures.
Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): A study that examined body mass index (BMI) in mainly Medicaid younger patients in Norfolk, Virginia, two years before and one year after the pandemic began and discovered a significant increase in BMI during that time.
San Francisco [US], September 26 (ANI): A mortality prediction model for dementia patients may aid clinicians in framing discussions with patients and families about end-of-life care options such as at-home care and nursing homes. Furthermore, the model may assist physicians in determining whether patients should continue with routine cancer screening or discontinue medications, such as insulin for Type 2 diabetes patients - interventions that may cause more harm than good.
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): According to a new study, people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who get cancer are more likely to die in the next seven years if they smoke or are physically inactive.
Washington [US], September 17 (ANI): Dementia affects approximately 55 million people worldwide, and the disease's prevalence has steadily increased. The population is expected to triple by 2050, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Dementia not only reduces people's quality of life but also adds significant economic burdens to families and society.
Brussels [Belgium], September 15 (ANI): Obese women who take oestrogen and progestin-containing oral contraceptives have a 24-fold greater risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to non-obese women who do not use the medicines.