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Global atrial fibrillation study finds simple ablation has best outcomes
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Global atrial fibrillation study finds simple ablation has best outcomes

by Tulane University Graphical abstract. Credit: JAMA (2022). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2022.8831 Results from one of the largest global studies of atrial fibrillation (AFib) procedures show that the simple approach is usually best when it comes to ablation, a procedure where physicians destroy or ablate cardiac tissue to correct irregular heart rhythms. The findings could change the way patients...

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Thyroid hormone treatment intensity is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality

One synthetic thyroid hormone, levothyroxine, landed itself on the United State’s list of top three prescribed medications in the country over the last decade. Simultaneously, despite all efforts to reduce its prevalence, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in Americans, affecting nearly half of the population aged 20 years and older. However, studies evaluating the...

Flexible Microprobe for Neural Interfacing
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Flexible Microprobe for Neural Interfacing

JUNE 20TH, 2022 CONN HASTINGS  NEUROLOGY, NEUROSURGERY Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a tiny neural probe that is approximately one fifth of the width of a human hair. The probe is flexible and can be implanted for extended periods without aggravating the immune system, in part because of its small and...

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Lack of diversity of micro-organisms in the gut or elevated metabolite implicated in heart failure severity

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON – Some people who experience heart failure have less biodiversity in their gut or have elevated gut metabolites, both of which are associated with more hospital visits and greater risk of death, according to a systematic review of research findings led by Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Study researchers...

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Sports, not screens: The key to happier, healthier children

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Whether it’s sports practice, music lessons or a casual catch up with friends, when children are involved in after-school activities, they’re more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen. In a new study conducted by the University of South Australia and the Department for Education, researchers found that...

Muscle biopsy test for biomarker could lead to earlier diagnosis of ALS
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Muscle biopsy test for biomarker could lead to earlier diagnosis of ALS

HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY IMAGE: TDP-43 ACCUMULATION WAS EVIDENT IN INTRAMUSCULAR NERVE BUNDLE FROM ALS PATIENT. CREDIT: NEWS ORGANIZATIONS MAY USE OR REDISTRIBUTE THIS IMAGE, WITH PROPER ATTRIBUTION, AS PART OF NEWS COVERAGE OF THIS PAPER ONLY. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease of the nervous system. It affects nerve cells in the brain and...

Fragile balance in the gut
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Fragile balance in the gut

LEIBNIZ INSTITUTE FOR NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH AND INFECTION BIOLOGY – HANS KNOELL INSTITUTE IMAGE: CANDIDA ALBICANS (YELLOW) FORMING HYPHAE ON DIFFERENTIATED INTESTINAL EPITHELIAL CELLS (NUCLEI IN BLUE AND F-ACTIN IN PURPLE). CREDIT: RAQUEL ALONSO-ROMAN / LEIBNIZ-HKI The presence of probiotics such as lactic acid bacteria changes the environment in the intestine and forces the yeast...

Artificial intelligence identifies the shortest path to human happiness
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Artificial intelligence identifies the shortest path to human happiness

DEEP LONGEVITY LTD VIDEO: FUTURSELF IS A FREE ONLINE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE THAT OFFERS GUIDANCE BASED ON A PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE ASSESSMENT BY AI. THE CORE OF FUTURSELF IS REPRESENTED BY A SELF-ORGANIZING MAP THAT CLASSIFIES RESPONDENTS AND IDENTIFIES THE MOST SUITABLE WAYS TO IMPROVE ONE’S WELL-BEING CREDIT: FEDOR GALKIN Today, Deep Longevity, in co-authorship with Nancy...

AGA issues clinical guidelines outlining drug treatment plans for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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AGA issues clinical guidelines outlining drug treatment plans for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION IMAGE: N/A view more  CREDIT: AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Bethesda, MD (June 21, 2022) — New treatment guidelines released today in Gastroenterology outline a personalized approach for treating patients with approved drug treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation (IBS-C) or IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D). IBS is one of the most common disorders of both intestines, affecting up...