Real-world data accumulated in Europe outside of a clinical trial support both the safety and the benefit of two transcatheter edge-to-edge (TEER) devices designed specifically for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation (TR). For the TriClip system (Abbott), the data were drawn from a prospective postmarketing registry, and for the EVOQUE system (Edwards Lifesciences), data were […]
A stroll through international statistics about walking reveals the grim reality of foot travel in the United States. “People walk less in the United States because it’s more dangerous to walk here and walking conditions are worse compared to other countries,” said Ralph Buehler, professor of urban affairs and planning at Virginia Tech. “So we’re […]
Stress is a normal part of life that everyone experiences from time to time. It can come from health troubles, work challenges, relationship tensions, financial difficulties, and a variety of other sources. “We almost universally dislike stress, and understandably so, but stress actually helps us achieve our goals and plays a key role in promoting […]
Viral social media trends started innocently enough. In the early 2010s there was planking, the “Harlem Shake” dance and lip syncing to Carly Rae Jepsen’s summer anthem “Call Me Maybe.” Then came the ice bucket challenge, which raised an estimated US$115 million for ALS research. In recent years, social media challenges have grown more popular—and […]
It’s estimated that up to 42% of people suffer from hay fever symptoms, which can range from mild to severe. While most hay fever sufferers will get relief from treatments such as antihistamines, nasal sprays, and eye drops, this is not the case for everyone. So it’s often overlooked as a minor annoyance, rather than […]
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the health benefits of sulfur balneotherapy (sulfur baths) on the rheological properties of the blood of osteoarthritis (OA) patients. Study: The effect of sulfur baths on hemorheological properties of blood in patients with osteoarthritis. Image Credit: TanyaZhe/Shutterstock.com Background OA is a common condition characterized by […]
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers evaluated the correlation between monkeypox virus (MPV) detection in wastewater and MPV-associated hospitalizations in Poland. Study: Mpox virus detection in the wastewater and the number of hospitalized patients in Poznan metropolitan area, Poland. Image Credit: CI Photos / Shutterstock Background Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is […]
Mechanoreceptors in human skin can sense the delicate weight of a butterfly, feel the heat of a nearby flame or a cool drink, understand whether a hand is raised in a fist or a peace sign, and count the pulse of a loved one with a gentle touch. Engineers eager to create artificial electronic skin […]
Results from Dynamic Coronary Roadmap for Contrast Reduction (DCR4Contrast), a multi-center prospective, unblinded, randomized controlled trial were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions. The trial found that Dynamic Coronary Roadmap (DCR), a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) navigation support tool developed by health technology […]
DUBLIN — Nearly half (45%) of adolescents assigned to semaglutide (Wegovy), a once-weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist, managed to lose enough weight to drop below the clinical threshold for obesity, according to a secondary analysis of the STEP TEENS (Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People With Obesity) trial. By comparison, only 12.1% of adolescents with obesity […]
