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Tricuspid Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Explored in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
Significant improvements seen in primary end points with T-TEER for patients with symptomatic, severe tricuspid regurgitation
Machine Learning Can Predict Intradialytic Hypotension During Hemodialysis
Various standard clinical variables measured by clinicians analyzed to determine scope of machine learning techniques in predicting IDH
AI Aids Risk Prediction Classification for Prostate Cancer
Authors say this classification has the potential to minimize overtreatment and undertreatment
American Society of Nephrology, Oct. 23-27
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter
The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (Kidney Week) was held this year from Oct. 23 to 27 in San...
Florida Fails to Pass Amendment Legalizing Recreational Weed
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state...
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Abortion Rights Measures Pass in 7 States, Fail in 3
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In election results that showed protecting women's reproductive freedoms matter to a majority...
Prevalence of Diabetes 15.8 Percent in U.S. Adults From 2021 to 2023
Prevalence of diagnosed diabetes was 11.3 percent and undiagnosed diabetes was 4.5 percent; prevalence higher for men
Work-Related Stress Linked to Lower Odds of Average, Optimal Heart Health
Findings seen in cross-sectional analysis using data from participants in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis
Weight Loss Durable for Years After Bariatric Surgery in Teens
Additionally, durable remission of coexisting conditions seen
Risk Factors Found for Neurogenic Bladder After Rectal Cancer Surgery
Lower abdominal visceral fat area and prolonged surgery are independent risk factors
Low Zinc Levels Seen With Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Zinc deficiency is significantly associated with higher severity of cirrhosis and higher grades of hepatic encephalopathy
Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators Negatively Impacted by Pandemic
Rates for indicators peaked in 2020 but have not yet reached prepandemic levels
Light Physical Activity Linked to Improved Vascular Parameters in RA
Sedentary behavior is negatively associated with baseline and peak brachial artery diameters, superficial femoral artery diameters
Toddler Diet Quality Improved Significantly From 1999 to 2018
Improvement seen in dietary component scores, including whole fruits, whole grains, fatty acids, refined grains, added sugars
Nurse Burnout Tied to Lower Quality of Care
Nurse burnout also tied to worse patient safety outcomes and lower patient satisfaction