March 18, 2013
The Particulars: Clinical trials have revealed little about the role of migraine with aura in the development of major cardiovascular events or the occurrence of blood clots in women.
Data Breakdown: Among participants involved in the Women’s Health Study, migraine with aura was found to be the second strongest single contributor to risk of heart attack and stroke.…
What’s wrong, Lassie? Is Timmy’s cholesterol in trouble?
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March 15, 2013
New research is being presented at the 65th American Academy of Neurology 2013 Annual Meeting from March 16-23 in San Diego.
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Three studies released today present possible positive news for people with Parkinson’s disease. The studies, which will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013, report on treatments for blood pressure problems, the wearing-off that can occur when people have taken the main drug for Parkinson’s for a long time, and for people early in the disease whose symptoms are not well-controlled by their main drugs.…
March 14, 2013
Brain imaging soon after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or mild concussion can detect tiny lesions that may eventually provide a target for treating people with mTBI, according to a study released today and that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013.…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in adults and is rapidly reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. Recent studies have suggested that treatment of AF correlates with enhanced overall quality of life. According to current guidelines, the choice of management strategy for AF should be guided by the symptomatic status of patients due to AF.…
March 13, 2013
The Particulars: The weight loss that is achievable with bariatric surgery may be accompanied by remission of diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. The effects of bariatric surgery on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), however, remain unclear in patients with systolic heart failure (HF).…
The Particulars: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk prediction score is currently only applicable for patients undergoing midline sternotomy. A simple risk score for predicting STS composite endpoints is not currently available for patients undergoing minimally invasive valve surgery (MIVS).…
The Particulars: Patients in the rapidly growing octogenarian population frequently have coronary artery disease (CAD). While CABG is often used to treat CAD, comorbidities and limited life expectancy may limit its use in this older patient population.
Data Breakdown: A data analysis indicated that the number of CABG surgeries declined overall between 1991 and 2009, but octogenarians accounted for a greater proportion of these surgeries each year.…
