Levothyroxine lowered the risk for myocardial infarction and CV-related death for adults with subclinical hypothyroidism. Researchers defined subclinical hypothyroidism as a TSH level between 5 mU/L and 10 mU/L. Adults with subclinical hypothyroidism may have a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events if they receive levothyroxine therapy compared with...

Levothyroxine therapy may reduce CV risk for adults with subclinical hypothyroidism

The MACI Arthro can be administered through small incisions using custom instruments to repair cartilage defects in the knee. The FDA has approved Vericel Corporation’s MACI for repairing cartilage defects in the knee. According to the company, MACI uses a patient’s own cells cultured on a porcine collagen membrane. This method, also known as MACI Arthro, can be administered through small incisions using custom instruments, providing a substantial improvement in full-thickness cartilage defects up to 4 cm² in size, offering a less invasive option, according to the company.1.

FDA Approves Arthroscopic Delivery of Vericel’s MACI for Knee Cartilage Defects

In the United States, approximately 47% of adults have hypertension, a condition characterized by consistently elevated blood pressure. This statistic is concerning as high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for serious health issues, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Elevated blood pressure often goes unnoticed due to its asymptomatic nature, earning it the nickname “the silent killer.” Health practitioners must prioritize blood pressure monitoring and management, as early detection and treatment can prevent complications and improve overall health outcomes. By addressing hypertension, practitioners can significantly reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases and enhance the quality of life for their patients.

9 Effective Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

Beta-blockers lower your heart rate and reduce your heart’s workload. If you have heart failure, they may help improve your cardiac function. Possible side effects include unusually slow heart rate and low blood pressure. Beta-blocker medications block the production of two stress hormones called epinephrine and norepinephrine. Doctors may...

Do Beta-Blockers Work for Heart Failure?

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Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MDMedically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MDHeart failure (HF) is a condition that occurs when there is a problem with the structure or function of your heart. This makes it difficult for your heart to pump blood throughout the body effectively. If you have heart failure, either your heart's lower chambers don't fill up efficiently with blood, or the heart is too weak to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body. However, the stage of heart failure you're in will dictate the severity of your symptoms. There are two complementary classification systems that...

The Stages of Congestive Heart Failure

Hypercoagulation is a condition in which your blood clots too easily. Whether inherited or acquired, it can lead to potentially life threatening complications, but medication, diet, and lifestyle strategies may reduce this risk. Blood clotting (coagulation) is an important process in the human body. It helps prevent excessive blood loss...

What Is Hypercoagulation (Thrombophilia)?

A panel of experts on atopic dermatitis discuss how patient preferences are taken into account when choosing between available treatments. How and where are you incorporating patient preferences and choices in managing atopic dermatitis?

Incorporating Patient Preferences in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis

Different medical procedures, like coronary artery bypass or percutaneous coronary intervention, can treat the underlying causes of heart failure. Some people may get an implantable device to aid the heart, while others may need a transplant. Heart failure means your heart no longer supplies the tissues in your body with...

Heart Failure Surgery and Procedures: Options, Risks, and Outlook

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

A genetics-based platelet reactivity score can help identify people with a hyperreactive platelet phenotype who may have increased risk for a cardiovascular event, according to research published in Nature Communications. In two high-risk cohorts, researchers reported an association between an above-median Platelet Reactivity Expression Score (PRESS) and increased risk for...

Top in cardiology: Platelet score predicts heart trouble; chronic noise and hypertension

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Higher intake of total, animal, and plant protein is associated with lower mortality in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Aug. 7 in JAMA Network Open. Adrián Carballo-Casla, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm...

Higher Protein Intake Tied to Lower Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease

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Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

What treatments are available for management of pain and other fibromyalgia-related symptoms?. What do we know about efficacy of antidepressants, including SNRIs, in management of pain and other fibromyalgia symptoms?

Treatment option for fibromyalgia

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As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Taking ubrogepant at the first signs of a migraine, before headache onset, significantly reduces migraine symptoms and improves daily function, a study in Neurology reveals. Taking the drug ubrogepant at the first signs of a migraine, before a headache starts, may be effective in preventing migraines, according to a new study published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.1 Participants on the medication went about their day with little or no migraine symptoms.

Taking Ubrogepant May Prevent Migraines if Taken at First Warning Signs

Many years ago, a man in his late 50s named Scott came to my dental office for an appointment. His wife complained about his snoring and gasping for air at night. I referred Scott to a sleep doctor who diagnosed him with sleep apnea and recommended that he use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to keep him breathing steadily throughout the night.

How to Treat Sleep Apnea to Improve Your Overall Health

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Allegheny Health Network (AHN) implants innovative device to manage central sleep apnea in heart failure patients, reducing mortality rise and improving quality of life. Teams from the AHN Sleep Medicine Center and the AHN Cardiovascular Institute implanted remedē®, a pacemaker-like device that works to restore restful sleep for adult patients living with CSA. It stimulates normal breathing rhythms with small electrical currents to the diaphragm and can mitigate the need for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) systems and the masks that come with them.

AHN implants innovative device to manage central sleep apnea in heart failure patients

This is the second installment of a 6-part series on the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, discusses obesity and the significant impact it can have on patients with PCOS. This is a condition that most females with PCOS battle from adolescence through end of life.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Obesity

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Salvage EUS-RV, Precut Sphincterotomy Comparable for Difficult Bile Duct Cannulation

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided rendezvous technique and precut sphincterotomy had similar technical success, and failure with one method could be successfully cannulated with the other. Findings from a...

Salvage EUS-RV, Precut Sphincterotomy Comparable for Difficult Bile Duct Cannulation

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