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Cardiac-related symptoms in individuals aged ≥65 years without diagnosed cardiac disease: insights from the NORSCREEN trial
Aims: Population-based data on cardiac-related symptoms in individuals without diagnosed #cardiac disease remain limited, despite important implications for early detection and management. We aimed to assess the prevalence of self-reported symptoms and the association with quality of life (QoL) among adults aged ≥65 years with ≥1 additional stroke risk factor, but without diagnosed cardiac disease.Methods… Continue reading Cardiac-related symptoms in individuals aged ≥65 years without diagnosed cardiac disease: insights from the NORSCREEN trial
Evening snacks without increased nighttime caloric intake decrease fasting glucose in pregnant women with pregestational diabetes mellitus
ObjectiveTo investigate the association between chrononutrition and glycemic control parameters throughout the pregnancy in women with diabetes mellitus (DM).MethodsCross-sectional study with 117 pregnant women with pregestational DM. Food consumption was assessed using 24-h dietary recalls in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Chrononutrition parameters included number of eating episodes, eating pattern, mealtimes, and caloric… Continue reading Evening snacks without increased nighttime caloric intake decrease fasting glucose in pregnant women with pregestational diabetes mellitus
Obesity Treatments and Weight Changes in Clinical Practice After Discontinuation of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide
Aims: To describe #obesity treatments in real-world settings after discontinuation of #semaglutide or #tirzepatide and variability in weight change post-discontinuation.Materials and methods: This retrospective cohort study used electronic health records from 1 January 2021, to 30 June 2025, in a large health system in Ohio and Florida. Adults with overweight or obesity who initiated injectable… Continue reading Obesity Treatments and Weight Changes in Clinical Practice After Discontinuation of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide
Team-Based Pilot Program Incorporates Food Vouchers to Improve Health in Patients with Diabetes
An evaluation of a team-based pilot program with food vouchers.DesignSingle-arm prepost mixed-method study.SettingTwo safety-net primary care clinics in San Francisco.ParticipantsBlack/African American and/or Hispanic/Latinx patients with uncontrolled #diabetes (hemoglobin A1c >8%).Intervention(s)Six-month program including pharmacist and #nutritionist visits, transportation assistance, and smoking cessation resources, plus $160 per month of grocery and produce vouchers.Main Outcome Measure(s)#Glycemic control and… Continue reading Team-Based Pilot Program Incorporates Food Vouchers to Improve Health in Patients with Diabetes
Perioperative Best Practices and Delirium in Patients With Cognitive Impairment
Importance: Despite substantial advances in #perioperative care, patients with #cognitive impairment are at increased risk for postoperative delirium. Understanding the association of perioperative best practices with delirium prevention may inform tailored strategies for this high-risk group.Objective: To examine associations between anesthesia-related best practices and postoperative delirium in patients with cognitive impairment.Design, setting, and participants: This… Continue reading Perioperative Best Practices and Delirium in Patients With Cognitive Impairment
Efficacy of electroacupuncture for pain relief in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head: protocol for a randomised, triple-blind, sham-controlled trial
Introduction #Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a progressive and disabling condition, with pain being its predominant symptom. #Electroacupuncture (EA) has shown promise in the management of chronic pain; however, high-quality evidence on its efficacy and safety in ONFH is still lacking. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety… Continue reading Efficacy of electroacupuncture for pain relief in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head: protocol for a randomised, triple-blind, sham-controlled trial
Global perspective on pulmonary fibrosis: epidemiology, regional variations, gaps in care and future directions
Background: Pulmonary #fibrosis (PF) caused by interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) affects up to 0.1% of the global population. There is growing global interest in PF, evident from a nearly threefold increase in PF-related research publications over the last 15 years. Idiopathic PF, connective tissue disease-related ILD, sarcoidosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis rank as the top four… Continue reading Global perspective on pulmonary fibrosis: epidemiology, regional variations, gaps in care and future directions
From hospital to home: Practical guidance when caring for patients with COPD and heart disease
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently suffer from other chronic conditions, with cardiovascular disease being especially common. The presence of cardiovascular disease in patients with #COPD complicates overall disease management and is associated with worse morbidity and high mortality. Furthermore, patients who are hospitalised due to a COPD exacerbation are at an increased… Continue reading From hospital to home: Practical guidance when caring for patients with COPD and heart disease
Pro-inflammatory dietary patterns are associated with increased pain and functional disability in sciatica: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
Background: #Sciatica is a common neuropathic pain condition associated with substantial functional disability. Emerging evidence suggests that #diet -induced inflammation may play a role in chronic pain development. However, the association between dietary inflammatory potential and clinical outcomes in sciatica remains unclear.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 598 patients diagnosed with sciatica from two… Continue reading Pro-inflammatory dietary patterns are associated with increased pain and functional disability in sciatica: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
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