Obesity Surgery Significantly Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Blood Cancer: Research Results

Obesity Surgery Significantly Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Blood Cancer: Research Results

The academic world is paying attention to research results showing that obesity surgery significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and blood cancer. Just by correcting the workload, not only the risk of blood cancer but also the mortality rate can be lowered. Accordingly, experts believe that more attention should be paid to preventive measures … Read more

The American Heart Association Refutes Claims of Cognitive Dysfunction from Active LDL-C Reduction

The American Heart Association Refutes Claims of Cognitive Dysfunction from Active LDL-C Reduction

The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a statement urging people to participate in efforts to lower low-density cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Although it is common knowledge in the medical community that the lower LDL-C is, the better, this is a rebuttal to the fact that aggressive cholesterol lowering led to negative research results in some studies. … Read more

Predicting Parkinson’s: Retinal Changes as Early Indicators

Predicting Parkinson’s: Retinal Changes as Early Indicators

Research has shown that retinal changes are a precursor to Parkinson’s disease. Using this, it is possible to predict the possibility of onset seven years in advance when tissue changes are observed with retinal optical coherence tomography (OCT). The results of a study on the possibility of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease using OCT conducted by researchers … Read more

The Potential of Statins as a Treatment Option for Reducing the Risk of Stroke Recurrence

The Potential of Statins as a Treatment Option for Reducing the Risk of Stroke Recurrence

Studies have shown that statin, a representative treatment for dyslipidemia, reduces the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. Recently, as studies that show that statins reduce the risk of stroke are continuously accumulating, there is a possibility that they will be established as a new treatment option. The results of a study … Read more

The Advantages of Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) Over Transvenous-ICD (TV-ICD)

The Advantages of Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) Over Transvenous-ICD (TV-ICD)

Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD), which overcomes the disadvantages of transvenous-ICD (TV-ICD), which requires electrode wires to be inserted into the blood vessels and heart, is establishing itself as a next-generation runner. With the accumulation of Rewall World Data (RWD) following comparative clinical trials with various TV-ICDs, evidence is being established that it is no inferior to … Read more

Study Finds Duration of Corticosteroid Use, Not Dose, Impacts Fracture Risk

Study Finds Duration of Corticosteroid Use, Not Dose, Impacts Fracture Risk

To minimize the fracture side effects of corticosteroids, a study has found that focus should be placed on duration rather than dose. In the case of short and thick one-time use, the risk of fracture increased and the frequency of taking osteoporosis drugs increased compared to those who were consistently prescribed a similar cumulative dose. … Read more

Study Finds Increasing Risk of Death and Cancer with Thymus Gland Removal in Adults

Study Finds Increasing Risk of Death and Cancer with Thymus Gland Removal in Adults

A study has found that removal of the thymus gland increases the risk of death and cancer. Although it is involved in the development of immune function, it gradually degenerates with the maturation of the human body, and unlike in adults, where it was considered safe to remove it because its function was unclear, thymectomy … Read more

The Deadly Combination: Heat Waves and Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack

The Deadly Combination: Heat Waves and Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack

Recently, a study has found that the combination of heat waves and air pollution is fatal to the heart while the world is suffering from abnormally high temperatures. The risk of heart attack doubled, with women and the elderly particularly vulnerable. The results of a study on the effects of heat waves and air pollution … Read more

Access City Award 2023: Ensuring Accessibility for People with Disabilities in European Cities

Access City Award 2023: Ensuring Accessibility for People with Disabilities in European Cities

Approx. 87 million people in the EU have a disability and the population is also getting older. Moreover, with around 70% of the EU population living in cities, Europe has developed into a more or less urban society. As a society, we have a duty to ensure that people with disabilities can participate in society … Read more

New Research Finds No Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation from Omega-3 Intake

New Research Finds No Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation from Omega-3 Intake

Although the possibility of atrial fibrillation was raised when taking omega-3, a large-scale meta-analysis concluded that the risk was exaggerated. The results of a meta-analysis of the possibility of atrial fibrillation according to omega-3 intake conducted by researchers including Frank Qian of the Harvard TH School of Public Health in the United States were published … Read more