MONDAY, July 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than one-quarter of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receive recommended chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Network Open. Daniel Edmonston, M.D., from the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North...

Few With Type 2 Diabetes Receive Guideline-Recommended CKD Screening

The following is a summary of “Urate-lowering therapy in patients with hyperuricemia and heart failure: A retrospective cohort study using the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink,” published in the June 2024 issue of Cardiology by Kiddle et al. Higher serum uric acid (sUA) levels correlated to heart failure...

Urate-Lowering Therapy Lowers Risk of Bad Outcomes in Patients With HF and Either Gout or Hyperuricemia

Primary care patients with MASLD who received a prescription for moderate- and high-intensity statins had a lower risk of progressing to a high-risk FIB-4 score. Statins may play an important role in preventing advanced fibrosis risk progression in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to findings from a recent study.1.

Statins May Prevent Fibrosis Risk Progression in MASLD, Study Finds

Individuals with type 1 diabetes may have a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years less than the general population. Working with your doctor to reduce risk factors can help extend your life expectancy. Advances in insulin therapy have enabled many individuals with type 1 diabetes to live full, active...

What Is the Life Expectancy for Type 1 Diabetes?

Health

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer  Researchers found a link between taking fish oil supplements and an increased risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib) in those without existing heart issues.The study also found that people with heart issues who routinely took fish oil had a lower risk of AFib and heart disease escalating.Taking fish oil comes with risks and may only benefit certain people, according to experts.
As a source of omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil supplements have become popular for people seeking to boost heart health. But recent research suggests that, for some people, the...

Study: Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke, AFib in Some People

Medical News Today

A recent survey found that while the number of adults using aspirin to prevent heart disease has decreased, about one-third of adults ages 60 and older without heart disease were still taking aspirin in 2021, some without medical advice.

Daily aspirin use among older adults remains prevalent despite potential risks

Parade

It's no secret that sleep is important for cognitive health—but the way you sleep matters too.

This Is the #1 Best Sleep Position for Preventing Cognitive Decline, According to Neurologists

New research found that among 8 first-line antidepressants, bupropion was associated with the least weight gain most consistently. In a target trial emulations study, investigators found small differences in mean weight change between 8 first-line antidepressants; bupropion consistently showed the least weight gain, but medication adherence over follow-up was low.1,2.

Which Antidepressant Causes the Least Amount of Weight Gain?

In May 2023, the FDA licensed two vaccines to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged 60 and above. According to a report from the CDC, RSV infection poses a significant risk to this age group and often leads to severe respiratory illness, hospitalization, and death. Surveillance from August 2023 to April 2024 indicated a higher-than-expected incidence of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following vaccination, with 5.0 and 1.5 cases per million doses for the two vaccines, respectively, the report states. Despite this, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends RSV vaccination for adults aged 60 and older. The CDC and FDA are conducting ongoing population-based surveillance to further evaluate the risks of GBS and other adverse events, aiming to provide updated guidance for future ACIP recommendations.

RSV Vaccine Safety for Older Adults

Drinking more than 12 g of alcohol every day increased the risk for hypertension in a linear fashion, according to a meta-analysis of 23 studies with 600,000 participants. In a sex-stratified analysis, men’s risk for hypertension plateaued above 12 g of alcohol per day, while women’s risk for hypertension continued to increase with higher daily consumption. It was the top story in cardiology last week.

Top in cardiology: Alcohol causally linked to high BP; hypertension in pregnancy rises

Virginia State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

A study from the University of Oxford examined semaglutide, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, better known under the brand names Ozempic or Wegovy. The researchers wanted to find out whether semaglutide causes neurological or psychological issues in people who are prescribed semaglutide for type 2 diabetes treatment.

Semaglutide linked to lower cognitive decline risk and reduced nicotine cravings

What do diabetes and a heart attack have to do with each other?. Not much, you’d probably say. They’re two seemingly unrelated conditions, right?. The human body is more complex than that, and conditions that appear to be unrelated can have connections just below the surface that might surprise you… and that you should be aware of.

The link between diabetes and silent heart attacks

An approach combining semaglutide treatment with a very low-calorie diet may be the most effective for type 2 diabetes management, according to a preliminary study.

Semaglutide and very low-calorie diet may be best for type 2 diabetes control

A recent study reveals that people aged over 50 who develop anxiety are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease compared to those without anxiety. This finding, published in the British Journal of General Practice, highlights the potential role of anxiety as an early indicator of Parkinson’s, prompting further investigation into its implications for early diagnosis and treatment.

Anxiety may signal early Parkinson’s disease in older adults, study suggests

A study found the association between physical activity engagement and reduction in depression symptoms is moderated by pain. A recent study found physical activity engagement is inversely associated with reducing depression symptoms, and the association was stronger among people with greater pain.1. “While the holistic benefits of exercise to individuals...

Physical Activity Linked to Reducing Depression Symptoms, Mediated by Pain

Older men have a similar reduction in hip fracture risk with osteoporosis treatment as women. Researchers said the study provides strong evidence supporting the use of osteoporosis drugs for men. Osteoporosis treatment reduces the risk for hip fractures for older men just as well as it does for older women,...

Osteoporosis treatment equally lowers hip fracture risk for both men and women

Various factors can increase the risk of developing migraine, including genetics, hormonal changes, and lifestyle choices like smoking. Migraine is a neurological condition involving intense, debilitating headaches often accompanied by symptoms like increased sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting. This article explores various migraine risk factors and discusses...

What Are Risk Factors for Migraine?

(HealthDay News) — Distressing dreams in middle-aged and older adults may indicate a higher risk for future cognitive decline and all-cause dementia, according to a study presented at EAN 2024, the 10th Congress of the European Academy of Neurology, held from June 29 to July 2 in Helsinki. Abidemi...

Nightmares in midlife may point to future cognitive decline, dementia

NewsBreak

Statins Reduce CVD Risk in Adults 75 and Older, Study Finds

First-time comprehensive evidence demonstrates the benefit of statins in reducing CVD risk for older adults with high cholesterol. Novel real-world evidence demonstrated the benefit of statin...

Statins Reduce CVD Risk in Adults 75 and Older, Study Finds

Comments / 0