In a nutshell This study investigated whether the Mediterranean diet can reduce blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels in patients at high risk of having a cardiovascular event (such as a heart attack) and with high blood pressure. Some background High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when pressure inside blood vessels is...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether taking vitamin B supplements to reduce homocysteine levels in the blood, reduces the risk of cerebrovascular disease. Some background Homocysteine is an amino acid, which is a building block that makes up proteins, found in the blood. High levels of homocysteine are associated with...
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In a nutshell This study included heart attack patients and investigated whether those with post-heart attack depression are more likely to develop reduced heart blood flow (ischemia) from mental-stress. Some background Coronary artery disease refers to when blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood and...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether diet influences high blood pressure during pregnancy. Some background High blood pressure (hypertension) occurs when the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls is too high. High blood pressure is often a complication of pregnancy, called gestational hypertension. High blood pressure...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether lifestyle changes such as not smoking, reducing weight, increasing physical activity, and maintaining a Mediterranean diet prevents coronary artery disease from recurring in patients who previously had coronary artery disease. Some background Coronary artery disease is a condition that...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the impact of high blood pressure and obesity on the occurrence of kidney cancer. Some background The occurrence of kidney cancer is increasing globally among all age groups and races. Risk factors for kidney cancer include high blood pressure (hypertension), increased body weight and smoking. High blood...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the relationship between protein levels in the blood and their relationship with kidney failure. Some background Arginine vasopressin (AVP) is a protein found in most mammals that is responsible for controlling the level of liquid in the body. AVP is released into the blood when dehydration occurs, stimulating...
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In a nutshell The study investigated the suitability of using over-the-phone counselling as a method of educating women about BRCA1/2 testing. Some background In recent years many risk factors associated with developing hereditary (inherited) breast and ovarian cancers (HBOC) have been identified, for example the BRCA 1/2 genes. Identifying women...
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In a nutshell This study looked at what factors contribute to social restrictions experienced by stroke survivors. Some background A stroke occurs when there is a disturbance of blood supply to a part of the brain. This can be caused by a blood clot in the brain (ischemic stroke) or a burst blood...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the association between women lifting heavy loads in work and preterm birth and fetal deaths. Some background Among pregnant women who work, many can be involved in physically demanding work and have to lift heavy weights. The risk of miscarriage (death of fetus) and preterm birth (birth before the 37th week...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the factors associated with breast cancer survivors receiving surveillance mammography. Some background Breast cancer survivors are at risk for recurrence (return of breast cancer) and a second primary breast tumour (a new cancer source in one of the breasts) . It is recommended that survivors should undergo...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper described the symptoms and treatment of male hypogonadism. Some background In males, the testes function to produce testosterone and sperm. Testosterone is crucial for the development of male sexual characteristics and spermatogenesis (production of sperm). Spermatogenesis is critical for male fertility. Male...
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