In Canadian patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension affected nearly half of the cohort within 5 years - with a striking 34% of males developing new-onset hypertension compared to 21% of females - despite comparable blood pressure rates to the general population at diagnosis.
In a first-of-its-kind study, a single 30-minute light jog reduced 1-hour post-load plasma glucose levels by 9% (from 122.8 to 111.8 mg/dL) in healthy young adults, suggesting even occasional exercise may provide immediate metabolic benefits.
New research presented at a medical conference reveals racial disparities in access to life-saving medical services and pain management options after surgery.
A recent study assessed the safety and efficacy of a wireless communication system between a leadless pacemaker and a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias.
Despite treating older, sicker patients and performing more non-elective surgeries, osteopathic surgeons achieved comparable 30-day mortality rates to their allopathic counterparts, with no significant differences in readmissions or length of stay.
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