Radon exposure linked to increased risk for stroke in women
Feb 01, 2024
Stroke risk was significantly elevated at concentrations ranging from 2 to 4 pCi/L, below the US EPA Radon Action Level.
Quality of low-carb diets affects weight change in US adults
Dec 27, 2023
Weight gain was seen in association with animal and unhealthy low-carb diets; weight loss was linked to vegetable and healthy low-carb diets.
Small amounts of vigorous exercise linked to reduced risk for cancer
Jul 28, 2023
Four to five minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity daily was linked to a decrease in total and physical activity-related cancers.
Adherence to Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk for mortality
Jun 04, 2024
Reduction in risk is partly explained by multiple cardiometabolic factors, including small molecule metabolites, inflammatory biomarkers
More physical activity, less sitting may lower risk for stroke
Jun 07, 2022
Sedentary time, and longer bouts in particular, may increase the risk for stroke.
Rapid recovery seen with more frequent dialysis in SNFs
May 12, 2022
Rapid recovery was associated with reduced mortality and fewer hospitalizations.
Older adults with poor-prognosis cancers commonly have preexisting conditions
Nov 02, 2022
These preexisting conditions affect functional impairment, mobility and falls.
Adults with IBD show antibody response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
Nov 09, 2021
After mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, 99% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease had detectable antibodies regardless of immunocompromising therapies.
Geriatric vulnerability ups risk for disability after major surgery
Mar 07, 2022
Frailty, low functional self-efficacy, smoking and obesity are potentially modifiable vulnerability factors.
Cemented hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture improves QOL for those 60 and older
Feb 10, 2022
A modest improvement in quality of life and fewer periprosthetic fractures were seen in patients receiving cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty.