A randomized study concluded that catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with heart failure (HF) was associated with a significantly lower rate of death from any cause or hospitalization for worsening HF than was medical therapy. The study randomly assigned HF patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent AF […]
A retrospective study of a community-based cohort in the US revealed that resting heart rate (HR) and change in heart rate over time (ΔHR) are associated with mortality and nonfatal outcomes of incident heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke. The study included 15 680 white and African American participants (55.2% women, […]
The American College of Physicians criticized that the 2017 blood pressure (BP) guideline may fall short in weighing the potential benefits against potential harms, costs, and anticipated variation in individual patient preferences, especially for average- and lower-risk adults 60 and older. Other experts echoed some of the same concerns, arguing […]
A multicenter, community-based 30-year prospective cohort study in the US revealed that lactation duration is independently associated with lower incidence of diabetes. The study included 1238 black and white women ages 18 to 30 years without diabetes at baseline (1985-1986) who had 1 or more live births after baseline, reported […]
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with significantly lower risk of incident frailty in older people. The analysis included four studies, 5,789 community-dwelling older adults (mean age ≥60), with mean follow-up of 3.9 years. Greater adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated […]
Dermatologists recommend using petroleum jelly to: relieve dry skin, including your lips and eyelids. For the best results, always apply petroleum jelly when your skin is damp. Help injured skin heal for minor wounds such as cuts, scrapes and scratches. As long as the wound is cleaned daily, it is […]