6 stories tagged #meta-analysis

  1. Saline Tract Sealing Cuts Pneumothorax Risk After Lung Biopsy
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    Saline Tract Sealing Cuts Pneumothorax Risk After Lung Biopsy

    A new meta-analysis finds that saline tract sealing significantly reduces pneumothorax and chest tube placement after CT-guided lung biopsy.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Falls After 40 Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds
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    Falls After 40 Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds

    A new meta-analysis of nearly 3 million people finds a single fall after age 40 is linked to a 20% higher dementia risk; multiple falls raise the risk by 74%.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. SGLT2 Inhibitors Cut Heart Transplant Rejection Risk in Diabetics
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    SGLT2 Inhibitors Cut Heart Transplant Rejection Risk in Diabetics

    Meta-analysis finds SGLT2 inhibitors reduce rejection in heart transplant patients with diabetes, though mortality and other outcomes unchanged.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Music Matches Benzodiazepines in Easing Surgical Anxiety, Study Finds
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    Music Matches Benzodiazepines in Easing Surgical Anxiety, Study Finds

    A new meta-analysis reveals music is as effective as benzodiazepines in reducing perioperative anxiety, offering a side-effect-free alternative for patients.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Chronic Headaches Significantly Elevate Depression and Anxiety Risks
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    Chronic Headaches Significantly Elevate Depression and Anxiety Risks

    New research reveals adults with chronic headaches face drastically higher odds of developing depression and anxiety, underscoring the need for integrated mental health screening.

    4mo ago 1 min read
  6. New Study Reveals Over Half of Borderline Personality Disorder Patients Suffer Alcohol Use Disorders
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    New Study Reveals Over Half of Borderline Personality Disorder Patients Suffer Alcohol Use Disorders

    A significant meta-analysis shows a 55% prevalence of alcohol use disorders in individuals with borderline personality disorder, underscoring the need for integrated treatment.

    4mo ago 1 min read