CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Mapping Injury-Related Epilepsy to a Human Brain N
Mapping Injury-Related Epilepsy to a Human Brain Network

Identification of brain regions or networks associated with injury-related epilepsy could provide valuable insights into prognosis and guide the development of targeted interventions for affected individuals.

April 2024

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection

This update covers the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of congenital cytomegalovirus infection, a common viral infection that can have serious consequences for newborns if not properly diagnosed and managed.

April 2024

Cardio-Renal Syndrome
Cardio-Renal Syndrome

A summary of current recommendations for managing cardio-renal syndrome, a complex condition characterized by a bidirectional relationship between cardiovascular and renal dysfunction, highlighting the importance of integrated management approaches.

April 2024

Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Blood Pressure
Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Blood Pressure

Each additional alcoholic drink consumed over the years is associated with an increase in blood pressure, according to a new analysis published in the journal Hypertension, highlighting the importance of alcohol moderation for cardiovascular health.

April 2024

Exploring the Impact of Heat-Related Mortality in Europe

Amidst a global trend of rising temperatures, recent years have seen record heat, raising concerns about heat-related mortality, particularly in Europe.

April 2024

Parameter D: New Airflow Obstruction Measurement

The D parameter is proposed as a new airflow obstruction measurement that remains unaffected by age, offering a potentially valuable tool for assessing respiratory function across different age groups.

April 2024

Think Phenotype, Not Just BMI

Growing evidence suggests that BMI alone may not accurately predict mortality risk. This article emphasizes the importance of considering other factors, such as phenotype, when assessing health outcomes associated with obesity.

April 2024

Clinical Trial with a New Drug for Resistant Hyper
Clinical Trial with a New Drug for Resistant Hypertension

Details of the Target-HTN randomized clinical trial investigating the efficacy of aldosterone synthase inhibition with lorundrostat for uncontrolled hypertension, aiming to provide new therapeutic options for patients with resistant hypertension.

April 2024

AIDS: Social Determinants of Health Have a Very Hi
AIDS: Social Determinants of Health Have a Very High Impact

Racism, poverty, and illiteracy significantly increase the risk of contracting and succumbing to AIDS in Brazil, underscoring the profound impact of social determinants of health on disease outcomes.

April 2024

Notable Increase in Type 1 Diabetes with the COVID
Notable Increase in Type 1 Diabetes with the COVID-19 Pandemic

As COVID-19 cases increased, so did cases of type 1 diabetes, though the reasons behind this trend remain unclear. This article highlights the need for further research to understand the relationship between the pandemic and diabetes incidence.

April 2024