The L.A. fires are contained, but the harm to people’s brains may linger
Researchers say that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, particularly wildfire smoke, is linked to dementia.
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Amid Declining Use, Mechanical SAVR Valves Beat Bioprosthetic for Survival
These latest data reinforce years of smaller studies, but whether they should change practice is a matter of debate.
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How to check your neighborhood's exposure to diesel truck fumes
According to the map, the 10 ZIP codes with highest exposure are concentrated near the ports and along the 110, 710, and 605 ...
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Finerenone Increases Hyperkalemia Risk in Patients With Mild Heart Failure
Use of finerenone for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction carries a hyperkalemia risk, especially in patients with kidney disease.
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be leaving behind. Even once the fires are ultimately extinguished, experts warn, ...
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons announces Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, as the 2025 President
Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. view more . Credit: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Surgeon General’s advisory sparks a conversation about alcohol, cancer and health
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently stated that alcohol-attributable cancers kill 20,000 Americans annually. His final ...
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Primary Care Physicians: Playing A Key Role in CVD Management
A discussion of the essential role that primary care physicians play in the management of patients’ overall and cardiovascular health.
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As California wildfires continue to rage, smoke researchers warn of immediate and long-term health effects
Researchers know that smoke exposure from wildfires causes acute—meaning short-term—damage to a person’s health by looking at ...
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Surgeons Headed to LA Amid Fires Threat
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons kicks off a fire response fund with a $100,000 donation. One surgeon called the upcoming ...
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Experts warn of toxicity from Los Angeles wildfire ash
asked Scott McLean, a former deputy chief of the California Department of Forestry ... according to Los Angeles County’s ...