Hypotension, hypertension avoidance strategies explored in noncardiac surgery

Hypotension-avoidance and hypertension-avoidance strategies result in similar incidence of major vascular complications among patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, according to a study published online April 25 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Maura Marcucci, M.D., from the Population Health Research Institute in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues compared the effects of a hypotension-avoidance and hypertension-avoidance strategy on major vascular complications after […]

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Brain health: Study shows how exercise boosts cognition

Researchers investigated the cellular mechanisms behind how exercise improves cognition. They found that contracting muscle cells release chemical signals that increase neuronal growth and firing. They also found that support cells known as astrocytes prevent neurons exposed to chemical signals from muscle cells from excessive electrical signaling. Further studies are needed to see whether these findings apply to humans. Exercise […]

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The Wars Toll on Russias and Ukraines Healthcare Systems

“Destruction and Devastation: One Year of Russia’s Assault on Ukraine’s Health Care System” is the title of a report published in February by eyeWitness to Atrocities, Insecurity Insight, Media Initiative for Human Rights, Physicians for Human Rights, and Ukrainian Healthcare Center. These organizations documented that between February 24, 2022 — the day the Russian Federation began its full-scale invasion — […]

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INTEGRA Biosciences’ new eBook: all you need to know about ELISAs

INTEGRA Biosciences is pleased to announce the release of a new eBook providing a complete guide to ELISAs. This resource is relevant for users at all levels of expertise and experience, regardless of their specific application, and is completely free to download. The eBook contains plenty of in-depth educational articles, relevant app notes and user testimonials that will help readers […]

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A California physician training program adds diversity, but where do graduates end up?

Marcus Cummins grew up dreaming of becoming a doctor, but the Central Valley, California, native didn't have Black physicians to look up to. At times he doubted himself, but he credits the determination he developed as a receiver on the University of California-Davis football team to get him through his studies. "Being a collegiate athlete gave me confidence to apply […]

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High-protein diet counters adaptive thermogenesis in prediabetic individuals

The high rate of obesity has become a growing problem in the modern world. Obesity is associated with the incidence of several comorbidities, such as cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Despite weight loss being considered the most important remedy for obesity, long-term weight maintenance is also important. Study: High Compared with Moderate Protein Intake Reduces Adaptive Thermogenesis and Induces […]

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