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Risk of serious complications during knee replacement 73% higher when a tourniquet is used
The risk of developing serious complications following a knee replacement could be up to 73% higher when a tourniquet is …
US adult smoking rate looks unchanged, vaping rate higher
The U.S. decline in cigarette smoking could be stalling while the adult vaping rate appears to be rising, according to …
Higher suicide risk among older immigrants with untreated depression
The risk of suicide is clearly elevated in the category of older women with untreated depression who were born outside …
Autistic adults have a higher rate of physical health conditions
Autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a …
Stem cell function may explain higher colon cancer rate in males
Colon cancers have a higher incidence in males, which is in part related to much higher androgen levels in males …
Opioid prescription rates for knee surgery vary, but higher strength dosage common
A new study published in BMJ Open found that opioid prescription rates for outpatient knee surgery vary widely across the …
Study finds hospital-diagnosed overweight or obesity linked with markedly higher risk of death over 40 years
Individuals whose overweight or obesity is diagnosed in hospital are 60% more likely to die compared to the general population, …
Multiple sclerosis risk 29% higher for people living in urban areas, new research reveals
Air pollution could be a risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), a new study conducted in Italy …
Sitting more is associated with higher heart disease risk in older women
Longer sitting times were associated with higher levels of heart disease risk among overweight and obese post-menopausal women overall, according …
Estrogen patch for menopause linked to higher heart disease risks
Estrogen patches may raise heart disease risks for postmenopausal women by hardening arteries – despite being held up as ‘safer’ …
People with multiple physical conditions have faster brain decline, higher suicide risk
Having arthritis, or diabetes, or heart disease can change a person’s life, getting in the way of daily activities and …
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have a higher risk of head injuries
Persons with Alzheimer’s disease have approximately 30 percent higher risk of head injuries, and 50 percent higher risk of traumatic …
Marijuana smoking linked with higher sperm concentrations, study finds
Men who have smoked marijuana at some point in their life had significantly higher concentrations of sperm when compared with …