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Less sedentary time reduces heart failure risk for older women

Research Highlights:

  • The more waking hours older women spend sitting or lying down, the more likely they are to require hospitalization for heart failure.
  • The association between sedentary hours and heart failure was present in postmenopausal women with a variety of health conditions and […]
2021-11-02T12:39:17+08:00 December 6th, 2020|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Heart disease risk in women increases leading up to menopause; early intervention is key

Statement Highlights:

  • Experts with the American Heart Association reviewed current research indicating how a woman’s hormone changes, body composition, cholesterol and vascular health during the years leading to menopause (or menopause transition), which can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.
  • A […]
2021-11-02T12:39:18+08:00 December 5th, 2020|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Women found to be at higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men

Research Highlights:

  • Researchers found women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within five years after their first severe heart attack compared with men.
  • In addition, women were more likely than men to be older and have a more complicated […]
2021-11-02T12:39:18+08:00 December 5th, 2020|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma Cancer: Symptoms & Survival Rates

What is the treatment for gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma?

Treatment for gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma is dependent upon the tumor stage and can involve a combination of different methods.

Surgery

Surgical removal (resection) of the tumor is indicated when possible. Stage I and II esophageal cancers are potentially removable, along with most stage III cancers, if they have not […]

2021-11-02T12:39:19+08:00 December 5th, 2020|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments

LGB adults may be less likely to take statins to prevent heart disease

Research Highlights:

  • Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than non-LGB adults.
  • Yet, LGB adults who have diabetes or high cholesterol are less likely than non-LGB adults to use statins, which help prevent cardiovascular events such as heart […]
2021-11-02T12:39:19+08:00 December 4th, 2020|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Bavencio (avelumab) for Cancer Treatment: Interactions & Warnings

Treatment-Related Adverse Reaction Severity of Adverse Reactions Dose Modification Pneumonitis Grade 2 pneumonitis Withhold
Bavencio.
Resume Bavencio in patients with complete or partial resolution (Grade 0 to 1) of pneumonitis after corticosteroid taper. Grade 3 or 4 pneumonitis or recurrent Grade 2 pneumonitis Permanently discontinue. Hepatitis. For
Bavencio in combination with axitinib, see below. Aspartate aminotransferase […]

2021-11-02T12:39:19+08:00 December 4th, 2020|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments