Tag: Clinical Practice
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Smoking Tied to Faster Huntington’s Decline: Implications for Clinical Practice
Overview: Smoking as a Modifiable Factor in Huntington’s Disease Huntington’s disease (HD) is a progressive, incurable neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor, cognitive, and behavioral decline. While genetics determine risk, researchers are increasingly focused on modifiable environmental factors that might influence when symptoms begin and how quickly they worsen. A recent analysis using Periodic Dataset 4…
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PSMA-PET/CT May Replace NaF-PET/CT in Advanced Prostate Cancer Staging
Study Overview: Assessing the shift from NaF-PET/CT to PSMA-PET/CT Researchers in Denmark explored whether replacing F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) PET/CT imaging with F-18 PSMA-PET/CT would influence treatment decisions for men with newly diagnosed, high-risk prostate cancer. The study involved 160 patients who underwent both imaging modalities within a three-week window. Initially, treatment decisions were based…
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Closing the Gender Gap in Heart Disease Care: Recognizing and Treating Women Equally
Introduction: Why closing the gender gap in heart disease matters Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women worldwide, yet recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for women with heart disease lag behind that for men. The legacy of sex bias—echoed by clinicians and researchers for decades—has translated into under-recognition of symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and…