As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, it has become clear that many survivors—even those who had mild cases—continue to manage a variety of health problems long after the initial infection should have resolved. The researchers have catalogued the numerous diseases associated with COVID-19, providing a big-picture overview of the long-term complications of COVID-19 and revealing...
Category: <span>Prognostic</span>
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Study finds similar long-term outcomes for mechanically-ventilated COVID-19 patients
by American Association for Thoracic Surgery Transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles isolated from a patient. Credit: NIAID A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, found that severely ill COVID-19 patients treated with ECMO did not suffer worse long-term outcomes than other mechanically-ventilated patients. The multidisciplinary team included cardio thoracic...
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Cancer-linked mutation accelerates growth of abnormal stroke-causing brain blood vessels
Researchers have discovered an explanation for why cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs)—clusters of dilated blood vessels in the brain—can suddenly grow to cause seizures or stroke. Specifically, they found that a specific, acquired mutation in a cancer-causing gene (PIK3CA) could exacerbate existing CCMs in the brain. Furthermore, repurposing an already existing anticancer drug showed promise in mouse...
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Partially sighted may be at higher risk of dementia
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY Older people with vision loss are significantly more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia, according to a new study published in the journal Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research. The research by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) examined World Health Organisation data on more than 32,000 people and found that...
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Study reports links between blood types and disease risks
ELIFE People with certain blood types are more likely to have blood clots or bleeding conditions, kidney stones, or pregnancy-induced hypertension, suggests a study published today in eLife. The study confirms previously identified connections between certain blood types and the risk of blood clots and bleeding, and makes a new connection between kidney stones and having...
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Preeclampsia during pregnancy increases stroke risk later in life
by University of Utah Health Sciences Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women who have preeclampsia during pregnancy are at least three times more likely to have strokes later in life than women who do not have a history of this condition, according to University of Utah Health scientists. Based on this finding, the researchers recommend that women who have...
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HPV Fuels Uptick in Head and Neck Cancers in Taiwan, Study Finds
The human papillomavirus is fueling an epidemic of head and neck cancer globally, with 100,000 new cases worldwide each year. A new study suggests Taiwan may be in the same spot the United States was a few decades ago when this trend first emerged. But in Taiwan, HPV’s impact is obscured by high rates of tobacco,...
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For scleroderma, algorithm helps better screen for fatal complication
by Noah Fromson, University of Michigan Credit: University of Michigan Screening for a sometimes fatal condition among patients with a rare autoimmune disease could soon—thanks to a computer algorithm—become even more accurate. Researchers at Michigan Medicine found that an internet application improved their ability to spot pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma. The unpredictable condition is marked...
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Noncalcified coronary plaque burden higher in people with HIV
RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA IMAGE: Noncalcified coronary plaque in an asymptomatic 52-year-old man living with HIV with a 10-year Framingham risk of 5%. Images show 256-section contrast-enhanced coronary CT angiography with electrocardiographic gating and curve reformat. A, B, CT scan shows a smooth noncalcified plaque in the right coronary artery (arrows) with 70%-80% stenosis....
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Migraine linked to increased risk of high blood pressure after menopause
by American Academy of Neurology Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Women who have migraine before menopause may have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure after menopause, according to a study published in the April 21, 2021, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “Migraine is a debilitating disorder, often resulting...