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HPV infection ups CVD risk, but not in vaccinated women
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection appears to be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), suggests a recent study. However, women vaccinated against HPV are protected against such risk.
HPV infection ups CVD risk, but not in vaccinated women
02 Mar 2023
Which factors shape decisions to withdraw life support in stroke patients?
The decision to withdraw life-sustaining therapy (WLST) among acute hospitalized stroke patients is determined by several factors, including age, race, level of consciousness, state region, insurance status, ambulation status at baseline, and stroke centre type, suggests a study presented at ISC 2023.
Which factors shape decisions to withdraw life support in stroke patients?
02 Mar 2023
Crosswords may help keep Alzheimer’s at bay
In a 78-week study, computerized games and crossword puzzles had no differential impact on within-network DMN* functional connectivity (FC) in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are at high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, crosswords appear to have a slight advantage over the other in other aspects.