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News Hope Awakens with Early Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease Based on Skin Odor
According to scientists from the United Kingdom, a simple test based on an individual's skin odor could aid the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. A study has already been launched to investigate the chemicals secreted by the skin of patients with Parkinson's disease.
News Intermittent Fasting May Carry Significant Health Risks
Results from an observational study presented at this year’s American Heart Association (AHA) Congress revealed surprising findings. Eating restricted to an 8-hour window daily—a popular form of intermittent fasting—may be associated with a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular (CV) death compared to regular eating within a 12–16-hour window.
News Prevalence of Heart Failure and Its Subtypes in the Population of Developed Countries
In developed countries, heart failure occurs in approximately 2% of the population, with an annual incidence of 5-10/1000 inhabitants. The mortality rate for patients with chronic heart failure is 7.2% per year, and 31.9% of patients with heart failure are hospitalized annually. Portuguese authors attempted to assess the prevalence of heart failure and its subtypes in a population treated within one healthcare facility over 3 years.
News Medication in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis – What to Watch Out For?
According to current recommendations, the treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG) should be individualized, considering the severity of the disease, the type of autoantibodies, thymus pathology, and, last but not least, the patient's preferences and comorbidities. What are the usual treatment modalities? What specifics need to be considered when treating comorbidities or acute illnesses in patients with MG? The following text briefly summarizes the answers to these questions.