Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS…
Improving diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE), a type of blood clot in the lungs, sends more than half a million people…
Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Clinical and microbiological characteristics of bacteremia in pediatric intensive care unit: a retrospective analytical observational study | BMC Pediatrics
Abou Elella R, Najm HK, Balkhy H, Bullard L, Kabbani MS. Impact of bloodstream infection on the outcome…
Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes
A large French cohort study reveals that eating patterns with lower environmental footprints not only protect the planet…
New genetic marker may improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to gout medication
A newly identified genetic marker may significantly improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to the gout medication…
Study provides first worldwide validation of new GLIS model in older patients with heart failure
With populations aging rapidly worldwide, heart failure has become one of the most pressing medical and social challenges.…
Women gain stronger heart protection from exercise than men, study reveals
New research reveals that women achieve equal or greater protection from coronary heart disease and death with far…
Tryptophan deficiency in breast milk may explain health challenges in children born to mothers with HIV
A new UCLA study reveals that breast milk from women living with HIV contains significantly lower levels of…
What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Semaglutide protects the heart beyond weight loss, SELECT trial shows
New findings from the landmark SELECT trial reveal that semaglutide’s cardiovascular benefits are only partly explained by reductions…