A previous large clinical trial had already shown that a Mediterranean diet is effective in cardiovascular prevention, compared with (in simplified terms) “do nothing about your diet, change nothing.” Cardiovascular events are not only but...
Asthma is a serious chronic illness that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. The risk of severe asthma attacks was lower with an as-needed inhaler containing a bronchodilator and a corticosteroid than with an as-needed inhaler...
Prevention of cardiovascular disease, i.e., the prevention of heart attacks and strokes. Should we take a low-dose aspirin every day? The answer has changed. The new answer, for most of us, is “No.” Acetylsalicylic acid is also known as ASA...
The blood pressure of a pregnant woman should not exceed 140/90 mm Hg. If the blood pressure values are above this level, it is referred to as high blood pressure during pregnancy. In pregnant woman with hypertension during pregnancy: At what...
You might develop stable angina, also known as stable angina pectoris, also known as stable chest pain, during stress, exercise, or cold weather. Stable angina pectoris probably is a warning sign that you have coronary artery disease (CAD). How is...
Vitamin D is vital for your health. If you lead a healthy lifestyle, eat a healthy diet and from time to time, your skin is exposed to the sun, your body will manufacture the necessary vitamin D. However, additionally taking vitamin D supplements...
Covid-19 was less severe and less deadly compared with 2020 and 2021. Covid-19 became less of a disruption in our lives, and permanently altered how and where we work. Covid-19 misinformation continued, particularly around vaccines. There was...
It is reasonable to assume that almost everybody knows what Covid-19 is. Nevertheless, here are four reminders: Covid-19 is a very contagious disease. Covid-19 has a much higher mortality rate (death rate) than the flu. About 6,7 million people...
Iodine-based contrast media are injected into a vein (injected intravenously, injected i.v.) and are used to enhance x-rays and CTs. CT: Computed tomography. Gadolinium-based contrast media are injected into a vein (injected intravenously,...
Platelet-rich plasma is used for musculoskeletal conditions. However, platelet-rich plasma injections do not work. The use of platelet-rich plasma injections does not improve your health. In the year 2021, three clinical studies, all of them...
Cardiovascular disease is a general term for medical conditions affecting the heart and/or the blood vessels. Generally speaking, cardiovascular disease can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle. In addition, eating a diet low in salt, i.e.,...
Stroke is an important disease. It can lead to death or permanent disability. A stroke is a medical emergency. Urgent treatment of a stroke is essential. A stroke unit is an identifiable unit in a hospital. A stroke unit almost entirely is devoted...
Three clinical studies were conducted about losing weight with a medicinal drug. However, this medicinal drug was not a pill. It is a medicinal drug that must be subcutaneously injected. This medicinal drug was semaglutide. It belongs the class of...
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Depression is among the most treatable of illnesses. Almost all patients gain some or a lot of...
