Heart failure (HF) and dementia frequently co-exist with shared pathological mechanisms and risk factors. Our study aims to investigate the association between statin therapy and the risks of dementia and its subtypes among patients with HF.MethodsThe Hong Kong Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System database was interrogated to identify patients with incident HF diagnosis from… Continue reading #Statins and risks of #dementia among patients with heart failure: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Hong Kong
#Migraine is associated with the development of adult patients with inflammatory #bowel disease: a nationwide, population-based study
It has been reported that migraine is more common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than in general. However, the impact of migraine on the development of IBD has not yet been elucidated. The aim of this study was to determine the association between migraine and the development of IBD. This nationwide population-based cohort… Continue reading #Migraine is associated with the development of adult patients with inflammatory #bowel disease: a nationwide, population-based study
Self-Reported Frequency of Adding #Salt to Food and Risk of Incident Chronic #Kidney Disease
Importance The self-reported frequency of adding salt to foods could reflect a person’s long-term salt taste preference, and salt intake has been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Whether self-reported adding of salt to foods is associated with increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown.Objective To prospectively examine the association of self-reported frequency… Continue reading Self-Reported Frequency of Adding #Salt to Food and Risk of Incident Chronic #Kidney Disease
SPICES DISEASE INFLAMMATION AND CANCER
Healing Spices Spices have comprised the major part of the indigenous pharmacopeia — “spice medicine” seems to be a suitable name for it — throughout history in all parts of the world. Among practitioners of that art, the ancient Indians and Chinese were the most advanced. The hill that separated India and China never fully… Continue reading SPICES DISEASE INFLAMMATION AND CANCER
#Smoking and #Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Incident #Diverticulitis in Women
Much of what is known about the effects of alcohol and tobacco use on diverticular disease derives from studies of asymptomatic diverticulosis or complicated diverticulitis. We examined smoking and alcohol consumption and risk of incident diverticulitis in a large cohort of women.MethodsWe conducted a prospective study of 84,232 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II… Continue reading #Smoking and #Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Incident #Diverticulitis in Women
Nature’s Pharmacy: Common Plants With Medicinal Properties
Throughout history, the use of plants for medicinal purposes has been a cornerstone in various cultures around the world. This age-old practice, deeply rooted in traditional knowledge, has seen a revival in recent years, as more people seek natural alternatives for health and wellness. Nature’s pharmacy is not just a trend; it’s supported by a… Continue reading Nature’s Pharmacy: Common Plants With Medicinal Properties
#Prostate Safety Events During #Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men With HypogonadismA Randomized Clinical Trial
Importance The effect of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on the risk of prostate cancer and other adverse prostate events is unknown.Objective To compare the effect of TRT vs placebo on the incidences of high-grade prostate cancers (Gleason score ≥4 + 3), any prostate cancer, acute urinary retention, invasive prostate procedures, and pharmacologic treatment for lower urinary tract… Continue reading #Prostate Safety Events During #Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men With HypogonadismA Randomized Clinical Trial
Long-term risk of #cardiovascular disease after traumatic #brain injury: screening and prevention
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is highly prevalent among individuals participating in contact sports, military personnel, and in the general population. Although it is well known that brain injury can cause neurological and psychiatric complications, evidence from studies on individuals exposed to a single or repetitive brain injuries suggests an understudied association between TBI and the… Continue reading Long-term risk of #cardiovascular disease after traumatic #brain injury: screening and prevention
A meta-analysis study on the association between #smoking and male pattern #hair loss
Smoking—which often refers to recreational consumption of the nicotine-containing tobacco—is deemed a risk factor for both the development of and worsening of androgenetic alopecia (AGA). However, there is no published meta-analysis study on the effect of smoking on AGA; so, we quantitatively synthesized the evidence base pertaining to the recreational activity and this form of… Continue reading A meta-analysis study on the association between #smoking and male pattern #hair loss
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