Constipation Relief In Adults Who Battle Comorbid Conditions Overview Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a disorder involving complex gut-brain interactions, manifesting through various bowel movement-related and abdominal symptoms. To enhance patient care, this study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of medication use and satisfaction with symptom management in adults diagnosed with
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Alcohol Use Increases Risk Of Falling and Head Trauma In Geriatric Population Posts
Alcohol Use Increases Risk Of Falling and Head Trauma In Geriatric Population Overview Falls are a prevalent concern among adults aged 65 and older and represent the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in this age group. Alcohol consumption may elevate the risk of falls and exacerbate the severity of related injuries.
Miscarriage Study Reveals Predictive Factors For Successful Management Posts
Miscarriage Study Reveals Predictive Factors For Successful Management Overview Miscarriages occur in approximately 15.3% of pregnancies, with management options including expectant, medical, or surgical approaches. However, determining the best management strategy for individual patients is complex due to various influencing factors, making it difficult to navigate the existing literature when advising patients.
Vaccination Gives Protection From the Flu And Improves Heart Attack Mortality Risk Posts
Vaccination Gives Protection From the Flu And Improves Heart Attack Mortality Risk Overview The ongoing debate about the survival benefits of influenza vaccination and the duration of its protective effects is addressed by this study, which employed a self-controlled case series (SCCS) and a matched case-control design. Utilizing data from the National
Muscular Dystrophy Tp Deplete Lean Body Muscle Mass And Destroy Motor Function Posts
Muscular Dystrophy To Deplete Lean Body Muscle Mass And Destroy Motor Function Overview Appendicular lean mass index (ALMI) is noted to be associated with motor function in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). However, there is a need to quantify the relationship between ALMI and clinical outcomes specific to Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Guselkumab Provides Relief For Patients Who Suffer With Psoriasis Posts
Guselkumab Provides Relief For Patients Who Suffer With Psoriasis Overview A 52-week postmarketing surveillance study was launched to assess the safety and effectiveness of guselkumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin-23 subunit p19, in Japanese patients diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris, psoriatic arthritis, generalized pustular psoriasis, and erythrodermic psoriasis in real-world clinical
Tafamidis Reduces Mortality Rates In Cardiomyopathy Patients Posts
Tafamidis Reduces Mortality Rates In Cardiomyopathy Patients Overview The study explored the effectiveness of tafamidis in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) across varying levels of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Conducted as part of the phase 3 ATTR-ACT trial and its subsequent long-term extension (LTE) study, patients were initially randomized to
Dermatologic Emergency And Rates Of Admission To The Hospital Posts
Dermatologic Emergency And Rates Of Admission To The Hospital Overview Dermatologic conditions account for around 8% of emergency department (ED) visits worldwide. While these conditions are rarely life-threatening, some can lead to significant complications. Despite their prevalence, little is known about how patients with dermatological emergencies are managed in the ED and
Prediabetes - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
What is prediabetes? Prediabetes means that your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. ...
How to Prevent Heart Disease - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
... estrogen provides women some protection against heart disease Diabetes raises the risk of heart disease more in ... cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Controlling your weight can lower these risks. Eating ...
Eye Care - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
... or having obesity increases your risk of developing diabetes. Having diabetes puts you at higher risk of getting diabetic ... exercise. Exercise may help to prevent or control diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These diseases ...
Islet Cell Transplantation - National Library of Medicine MedlinePlus
... It is an experimental treatment for type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin. A person who has type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to live. Transplanted islet ...
Heart Transplant Patient Confessions About Life Quality Posts
Heart Transplant Patient Confessions About Life Quality Overview Survival rates following heart transplantation (HTx) have markedly improved over recent decades, underscoring the need to examine the long-term quality of life (QoL) for these patients. This study assessed the QoL of 75 individuals who had survived 20 to 31 years (average 24.9 years)
Selexipag Therapy Effective For Pulmonary Hypertension Patients Posts
Selexipag Therapy Effective For Pulmonary Hypertension Patients Pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with connective tissue disease (PAH-CTD) presents a significant clinical challenge, with affected patients often experiencing worse outcomes than those with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). Although earlier short-term studies suggested a limited response to PAH-specific therapies in PAH-CTD patients, recent
