February 21, 2025

Environmental vs. Genetic Risk in Aging and Mortality

Researchers quantify the exposome's greater impact on aging and mortality risk compared with genetic predisposition, identifying 25 key environmental risk factors.

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February 21, 2025

Salt, Sour Taste Loss Raises Mortality Risk

Research shows that adults experiencing perceived taste loss face a higher risk of mortality, particularly when the ability to detect salt and sourness declines.

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February 20, 2025

Hospital Occupancy to Reach 85% by 2035

The projection is driven by a decline in staffed beds and an aging population.

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February 19, 2025

Oral Disease Spending Tops Ischemic Heart Disease

Spending on oral diseases ($93 billion) falls between musculoskeletal diseases ($108.6 billion) and ischemic heart disease ($80.7 billion). 

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February 19, 2025

Smartphone Exposure Linked to Rouleaux Formation

Ultrasound study documents rapid erythrocyte aggregation in popliteal vein following 5-minute smartphone contact, suggesting potential systemic effects of radiofrequency radiation on blood viscosity.

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February 14, 2025

Study: Patients Trust Female Docs Less

Study findings and an interview with the lead investigator.

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February 13, 2025

IBD & Associated Heart Disease: Men at Higher Risk

Men with IBD have nearly double the risk of developing ischemic heart disease compared to those without the condition, while females with IBD exhibit a lower risk.

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February 12, 2025

Routine Flossing May Lower Stroke Risk

"This study offers more insights into the specific dental health behaviors that may be linked to stroke risks."

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February 06, 2025

ASE Updates Vascular Access Ultrasound Guidelines

New recommendations from the American Society of Echocardiography strongly endorse ultrasound guidance for most vascular access procedures while acknowledging evidence gaps.

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