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Child CoVid Triggers Later Chronic Heart, Kidney, and Gastrointestinal Disease. This from a series of University of Pennsylvania studies. #CoVid #cardiovascular #renal #gastrointestinal #children #pediatrics
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InstagramHoward G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Child CoVid Triggers Chronic Heart, Kidney, and Gastrointestinal Disease Infection with the CoVid virus is associated with a 63% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, up to a 35% risk of chronic kidney disease, and a 28% risk of gastrointestinal problems. This from a series of University of Pennsylvania epidemiological studies reviewing the case histories of those with continuing issues following cases of youth CoVid. Studying more than 1.2 million pediatric patients with or without congenital heart disease, the data revealed that almost 2 of every 3 who suffered a CoVid infection developed arrhythmias, heart inflammation, chest pain, palpitations, and/or hypertension. The review of 1.9 million patients showed that more than one in 3 young CoVid patients developed mild to severe kidney damage impacting function from 1 to 24 months following their infections. Finally, the studies of more than 1.5 million children showed that 1 in 4 developed abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or irritable bowel syndrome between 6 months and 2 years following their CoVid infections. The studies also revealed ethnic differences with the risk of post-CoVid complications higher in Asian American Pacific Islander children and adolescents. These results indicate the need for careful medical surveillance of children following CoVid infections. Their medical teams should, over the first 2 years, monitor their cardiac, renal, and, gastrointestinal functions. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2832549 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2830031 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56284-0 https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2025/april/children-face-elevated-health-risks-for-years-after-CoVid #CoVid #cardiovascular #renal #gastrointestinal #children #pediatrics"0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on May 1, 2025: "Child CoVid Triggers Chronic Heart, Kidney, and Gastrointestinal Disease Infection with the CoVid virus is associated with a 63% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, up to a 35% risk of chronic kidney disease, and a 28% risk of gastrointestinal problems. This from a series of University of Pennsylvania epidemiological studies reviewing the case histories of those with continuing issues following cases of youth CoVid. Studying more than 1.2 million pediatric patients with or without congenital heart disease, the data revealed that almost 2 of every 3 who suffered a CoVid infection developed arrhythmias, heart inflammation, chest pain, palpitations, and/or hypertension. The review of 1.9 million patients showed that more than one in 3 young CoVid patients developed mild to severe kidney damage impacting function from 1 to 24 months following their infections. Finally, the studies of more than 1.5 million children showed that 1 in 4 developed abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or irritable bowel syndrome between 6 months and 2 years following their CoVid infections. The studies also revealed ethnic differences with the risk of post-CoVid complications higher in Asian American Pacific Islander children and adolescents. These results indicate the need for careful medical surveillance of children following CoVid infections. Their medical teams should, over the first 2 years, monitor their cardiac, renal, and, gastrointestinal functions. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2832549 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2830031 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-56284-0 https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-releases/2025/april/children-face-elevated-health-risks-for-years-after-CoVid #CoVid #cardiovascular #renal #gastrointestinal #children #pediatrics".

In 2018, estimated 356,238 deaths globally were attributed 2 #DEHP #plastic #polymers and their #chemical additive exposure representing 13.497% of all #cardiovascular deaths among individuals aged 55–64. Of these, 349,113 were attributed 2 use of plastics. Geographic disparities - Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and Pacific accounted for the largest shares of DEHP-attributable CVD deaths (73.163%). Globally, DEHP resulted in 10.473 million YLL. thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/a #plastics #pollution

Forehead Wrinkles and risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality over 20- year follow-up in working population: VISAT study | European Heart Journal | Oxford Academic academic.oup.com/eurheartj/art academic.oup.com/eurheartj/art
Stop frowning.

“In a working population, the number and the depth of forehead #wrinkles were associated with cardiovascular mortality regardless chronological age and classical #cardiovascular risk factors.”

#Perfumes and scented products might be silently impacting your #health and your children's. Studies highlight the dangers of #phthalates, #chemicals linked to #insulin resistance, #cardiovascular disease, and developmental issues in kids. The concern? Long-term, multi-generational effects on our bodies. #HealthAwareness #phthalatefree

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Sociodemographic and Population Exposure to Upstream Oil and Gas Operations in Canada mdpi.com/1660-4601/21/12/1692 “study on the health impacts of pollution from Alberta's #OilAndGas sector has found the odds of having negative #respiratory and #cardiovascular health outcomes increase by nine to 21 per cent, depending on the number of oil and gas wells a person lives near.”

MDPISociodemographic and Population Exposure to Upstream Oil and Gas Operations in CanadaCanada, as one of the largest oil and gas producer in the world, is responsible for large emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. At low levels, methane is not a direct threat to human health; however, human health is affected by exposure to pollutants co-emitted with methane. The objectives of this research were to estimate and map pollutants emitted by the oil and gas industry, to assess the demographic of the population exposed to oil and gas activities, and to characterize the impact of well density on cardiovascular- and respiratory-related outcomes with a focus on Alberta. We estimated that ~13% and 3% people in Alberta reside, respectively, within 1.5 km of an active well and 1.5 km of a flare. Our analysis suggests that racial and socioeconomic disparities exist in residential proximity to active wells, with people of Aboriginal identity and people with less education being more exposed to active wells than the general population. We found increased odds of cardiovascular-related (1.13–1.29 for low active well density) and respiratory-related (1.07–1.19 for low active well density) outcomes with exposure to wells. Close to 100 countries produce oil and gas, making this a global issue. There is an important need for additional studies from other producing jurisdictions outside the United States.
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Added sugar intake & associations w. incidence of 7 cardiovascular diseases in 69,705 Swedish men/women
frontiersin.org/journals/publi
HN: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4

* adverse health effects of sugar-sweetened beverages
* implications of o/a added sugar intake unclear
* assoc. added sugar intake/cardiovascular dis. vary by disease/source of sugar

Comment: much disuss. of fructose in HN link

#health#diet#sugar

“Report suggests potential #ExcessMortality in the general population of up to 3% for the US by 2033 and 2.5% in the UK, the longest period of elevated peacetime excess mortality in the US
Key driver of excess mortality is the lingering impact of #COVID19; both as a direct cause of death, and as a contributor to #cardiovascular mortality
Reducing the impact of COVID-19 on elderly and vulnerable populations will be key to excess mortality returning to zero” med-mastodon.com/@cbarbermd/11

Med-MastodonCarolyn Barber, MD (@cbarbermd@med-mastodon.com)According to Swiss Re Institute's report, “The future of excess mortality after #COVID , if the ongoing impact of the disease is not curtailed, excess mortality rates may remain up to 3% higher than pre-pandemic levels in the US and 2.5% in the UK by 2033.” https://shorturl.at/eoFWt #press

Brain summons deep sleep for healing from life-threatening injury
nature.com/articles/d41586-024
news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4

* study: mice, humans
* heart attack unleashes immune cells that rush to brain
* stimulate sleep neurons
* leads to restorative slumber
* helps recovery by easing inflammation in heart
* could help guide care for people after heart attack

www.nature.comThe brain summons deep sleep for healing from life-threatening injuryA heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate sleep neurons, leading to restorative slumber.

Those numbers make sense, given running’s effect on fitness. In a 2014 study, Dr. Lee and his colleagues found that regular runners — including those jogging slower than 6 miles per hour — were 30 percent fitter than walkers and sedentary people. They also had a 30 percent lower risk of dying over the next 15 years.
#exercise #health #fitness #running #walking #cardiovascular #healthcare
nytimes.com/2023/11/14/well/mo

The New York Times · Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health?By Cindy Kuzma

#Obesity Drug Shows Promise in Easing Knee #Osteoarthritis Pain

As a practicing physician, I've seen up close the remarkable benefits of the #GLP1 class of medications, including #semaglutide (#Ozempic, #Wegovy) and #tirzepatide (#Mounjaro, #Zepbound.)

Reduction in weight (and inflammation) are game changers.

Better control of #Diabetes, reduced #Cardiovascular and #Stroke risk, maybe lower incident of #Dementia, #MultipleSclerosis and other diseases which have an 'inflammatory' component.

All we need now is to lower the cost (about $1,000/month in the US; heard the price is $59 in EU!)

nytimes.com/2024/10/30/health/

News Details novonordisk.com/news-and-media novonordisk.com/content/nncorp “The key objective of SOUL was to demonstrate that oral #semaglutide lowers the risk of major adverse #cardiovascular events (a composite endpoint consisting of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction and non-fatal stroke) compared to placebo, both added to standard of care in patients with type 2 #diabetes and established CVD and/or CKD.”

#Rybelsus has lift off @ChristosArgyrop ?

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