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Innov Clin Neurosci
December 2024
All authors are with Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, New Jersey.
Introduction: The demographics of the United States (US) are evolving as time progresses. The geriatric population is growing, with many elderly people dealing with mental health issues. Major depressive episodes affect 1 to 5 percent of those aged 65 years or older, which emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health concerns in this populace.
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December 2024
Associate Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Arabian Gulf University, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most diagnosed digestive disorders, with much-conducted research assessing its prevalence and risk factors associated with it worldwide. However, there are no published previous studies to determine such disease and its burden in Bahrain. Hence, this study aims to estimate the prevalence and evaluate the risk factors associated with GERD among adults attending primary care in Bahrain.
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December 2024
Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Background: Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) represents a group of disorders with eosinophil-mediated end-organ damage. Eosinophilic myocarditis (EM) represents cardiac involvement in HES. Data are limited regarding this rare condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlzheimers Dement
December 2024
Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Background: Evidence from epidemiological and clinical studies of the effect of anti-inflammatory medication on dementia risk has been mixed. Over the past two decades there has been recurring epidemiological evidence that the use of NSAID's for chronic inflammatory conditions is associated with a lower incidence of dementia.
Method: Cognitive Function and Ageing Study (CFAS) undertook baseline interviews in populations aged 65+ years in England and Wales (1989-1994).
Stroke
January 2025
Population Health Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. (M.A.S., J.W.E., A.H.K., A. Shoamanesh, A.T., R.G.H., A.C., R.Z.).
Background: Stroke secondary to intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is associated with high recurrence risk despite currently available secondary prevention strategies. In patients with systemic atherosclerosis, a significant reduction of stroke risk with no increase in intracranial or fatal hemorrhage was seen when rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice daily was added to aspirin.
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