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Released: 26-Feb-2024 10:05 PM EST
Healthcare leaders plea to reinstate the Canadian hypertension control program to prevent death and disability
Elsevier

A passionate plea for the re-establishment of Canada's health coalition focused on hypertension prevention and control appears as an editorial in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier.

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Released: 26-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Heart on a Canvas: Patient Gifts Artwork to Cardiologists
Cedars-Sinai

Jane Ziebart tears up as she describes her health journey. For years, she experienced chest pain so intense, she thought she’d pass out. Yet every physician she went to failed to diagnose her symptoms, with some even suggesting that the acute angina she was experiencing was all in her head.

Released: 26-Feb-2024 12:00 PM EST
Advances in the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into vascular cells
World Journal of Stem Cells

Blood vessels constitute a closed pipe system distributed throughout the body, transporting blood from the heart to other organs and delivering metabolic waste products back to the lungs and kidneys. Changes in blood vessels are related to

Released: 23-Feb-2024 8:05 PM EST
Researchers explore whether gut microbes cause some COVID-19 patients to have higher blood clot risk
Cell Press

A gut microbial metabolite called 2-methylbutyrylcarnitine (2MBC) plays a role in exacerbating thrombosis -- the formation of blood clots – researchers report February 23rd in the journal Cell Metabolism.

Released: 23-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Genes affect your blood pressure from early childhood
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Certain genes associated with hypertension affect blood pressure from early in life, and they increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as you get older. However, you can do something about it.

Released: 23-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Hearing relaxing words in your sleep slows your heart down
University of Liege

This discovery by researchers from the GIGA - Center of Research Cyclotron at ULiège reveals that the sleeping body also reacts to the external world during sleep, explaining how some information from the sensory environment can affect sleep quality.

Newswise: Intravascular Imaging Significantly Improves Survival, Safety, and Outcomes in Cardiovascular Stenting Procedures Over Conventional Angiography
20-Feb-2024 9:25 AM EST
Intravascular Imaging Significantly Improves Survival, Safety, and Outcomes in Cardiovascular Stenting Procedures Over Conventional Angiography
Mount Sinai Health System

Results from this large-scale synthesis of all prior clinical trials could increase usage of several types of high-resolution imaging for guiding interventional coronary procedures

Released: 21-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Long COVID can happen to anyone. Keep up with the latest research on Long COVID on Newswise
Newswise

Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

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Released: 21-Feb-2024 7:55 AM EST
Diesel Exhaust May Harm Immune System, Trigger Inflammation
American Physiological Society (APS)

Exposure to diesel exhaust particles triggers higher levels of inflammation, especially during a respiratory infection.

   
Released: 21-Feb-2024 7:05 AM EST
Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings could limit transplants, heart pumps for Black patients with heart failure
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

University of Michigan researchers find that racially biased pulse oximeter readings may further limit opportunities for Black patients with heart failure — who are already less likely to get treatment — to receive potentially lifesaving therapies, such as heart pumps and transplants.

Newswise: Mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart healing
Released: 21-Feb-2024 3:00 AM EST
Mitochondrial activation in transplanted cells promotes regenerative therapy for heart healing
Hokkaido University

Regenerative therapy to treat heart failure is more effective when the mitochondria of the regenerative cells are activated prior to treatment.

Released: 20-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST
Ochsner Children’s Hospital advocates to close the gap in pediatric heart care
Ochsner Health

As the only pediatric heart transplant program in Louisiana and the only program in the state to offer advanced mechanical support options for pediatric cardiology patients, Ochsner Children’s Hospital is committed to advocating for additional medical devices to enhance its high-quality care to pediatric patients awaiting transplant.

Newswise: Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice
Released: 20-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study suggests the drug may also provide a surprising and life-saving benefit: lowering cholesterol and cutting the overall risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Released: 20-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Mujeres Obtienen los Mismos Beneficios del Ejercicio que Hombres, Pero con Menos Esfuerzo
Cedars-Sinai

Un nuevo estudio del Smidt Heart Institute del Cedars-Sinai muestra que existe una brecha de género entre mujeres y hombres a la hora de hacer ejercicio.

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Celebrates Heart Month 
with Cardiovascular Successes
Released: 20-Feb-2024 9:00 AM EST
Hackensack University Medical Center Celebrates Heart Month with Cardiovascular Successes
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack University Medical Center’s heart experts are taking this time to celebrate their leadership in cardiovascular care. The hospital is the only center in New Jersey to use a novel method to assess the health of smaller arteries in the heart and pinpoint microvascular disease, which until now has presented a diagnostic challenge. And they are offering patients promising new therapies by participating in high-profile cardiovascular clinical trials.

Newswise: Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New ‘Silent’ Killer?
Released: 20-Feb-2024 8:30 AM EST
Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New ‘Silent’ Killer?
Florida Atlantic University

Hundreds of novel ingredients never encountered by human physiology are now found in nearly 60 percent of the average adult’s diet and nearly 70 percent of children’s diets in the U.S. An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of these ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet. This may be the new “silent” killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in previous decades.

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Released: 20-Feb-2024 12:05 AM EST
Women Get the Same Exercise Benefits As Men, But With Less Effort
Cedars-Sinai

A new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows there is a gender gap between women and men when it comes to exercise.

Newswise: Eating too much protein is bad for your arteries, and this amino acid is to blame
Released: 19-Feb-2024 8:05 PM EST
Eating too much protein is bad for your arteries, and this amino acid is to blame
University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk.

Newswise: Newly discovered genetic markers help pinpoint diabetes risks, complications
Released: 19-Feb-2024 7:05 PM EST
Newly discovered genetic markers help pinpoint diabetes risks, complications
University of Massachusetts Amherst

UMass Amherst researcher co-leads worldwide efforts to understand how genetic variants are linked with disease to develop new drugs and treatments.

Released: 19-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
MSU researchers create more realistic synthetic human mini hearts, gain worldwide recognition
Michigan State University

Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models. This is facilitating the development of new therapies and pharmaceutical drugs to treat a variety of heart-related diseases just in time for the observance of American Heart Month in February.

Newswise: Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
15-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.

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Released: 16-Feb-2024 11:05 PM EST
Why the Top Cause of Death for Women Has Been Ignored
Cedars-Sinai

Experts at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai who have studied progress made over decades of research say there’s still a long way to go before medical science fully understands how heart disease is different in women than men.

Released: 16-Feb-2024 9:05 PM EST
Heart attack significantly increases risk of other health conditions
University of Leeds

Having a heart attack significantly increases the risk of developing other serious long-term health conditions, a major new study shows.

Released: 16-Feb-2024 7:05 PM EST
New study analyzes link between digit ratio and oxygen consumption in footballers
Swansea University

The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important diseases such as Covid-19 and heart conditions.

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Released: 14-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
AI Measures Fat Around the Heart, a Key to Predicting Heart Attacks
Cedars-Sinai

A collaborative group of investigators used artificial intelligence (AI) to quickly and accurately measure fat around the heart using a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan during a routine test.

12-Feb-2024 5:05 PM EST
Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent menopause symptoms, according to a new pair of papers.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
Updating allocation algorithms could help donor hearts reach the transplant patients who need them most
University of Chicago Medical Center

UChicago Medicine researchers led the development of a new risk score for prioritizing heart transplant candidates based on medical urgency, incorporating objective clinical measurements to offer a more precise and fair alternative to the current system.

Newswise: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Unveils New Fetal Cardiac Clinic
Released: 13-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Unveils New Fetal Cardiac Clinic
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has opened its new Fetal Cardiac Clinic, a unique space for expectant mothers and the fetal patient population to continue receiving the highest level of comprehensive care during pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 11:05 AM EST
Life doesn't stop at age 65. Get the latest on seniors and healthy aging in the Seniors channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Little by little: Small changes can lead to heart health, Mayo Clinic expert says
Mayo Clinic

Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 8:05 AM EST
Experto de Mayo Clinic: Poco a poco, pequeños cambios pueden conducir a la salud del corazón
Mayo Clinic

Cambiar de una dieta poco saludable y un estilo de vida sedentario a una alimentación saludable y ejercicios puede ser abrumador.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 1:05 AM EST
Century of progress sets stage for future scientific advances in cardiovascular health
American Heart Association (AHA)

Dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since the founding in 1924 of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health for all.

Released: 12-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST
Pouco a pouco se vai longe: pequenas mudanças que podem levar à saúde do coração, diz especialista da Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic

Mudar de uma dieta pouco saudável e estilo de vida sedentário para uma alimentação saudável com exercícios físicos pode ser assustador.

Released: 12-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
تدريجيًا: التغييرات الصغيرة قد تؤدي إلى صحة القلب، كما يقول خبير مايو كلينك
Mayo Clinic

قد يكون الانتقال من اتباع نظام غذائي غير صحي ونمط حياة خامل (نمط حياة قليل الحركة) إلى نمط غذائي صحي وممارسة التمارين الرياضية أمرًا شاقًا. في هذا التحذير الصادر من الخبير، يطلعنا جوان كارديناس روسالز، الدكتور في الطب، وهو طبيب باطني والمدير الطبي لممارسة الطب الدولي في مايو كلينك في جاكسونفيل، فلوريدا، على بعض الخطوات الصغيرة وخطوة كبيرة يمكن أن تؤدي إلى حياة صحية للقلب.

Released: 12-Feb-2024 9:30 AM EST
Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded $4.1 Million NIH Grant to Advance Understanding of Sleep Apnea Using Artificial Intelligence
Mount Sinai Health System

Machine-learning method aims to predict consequences of serious sleep disorder impacting millions in the U.S.

Released: 12-Feb-2024 7:05 AM EST
VST BIO Announces Groundbreaking Data from Non-Human Primate Study Evaluating Novel Monoclonal Antibody to Treat Ischemic Stroke at AHA International Stroke Conference
VST Bio Corporation

VST Bio Corp. a leader in the development of innovative biologics to treat acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, presented data from a recent large animal study performed by VST Bio and Yale University demonstrating that a single iv bolus of VST-002 led to meaningful reduction in brain damage and improved function in an advanced model of ischemic stroke.

   
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Released: 8-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
Smidt Heart Institute Physicians Advance Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
Cedars-Sinai

Physicians in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have achieved two significant firsts: completing the institute’s 100th minimally invasive tricuspid valve replacement and performing the first-ever implantation of a new bioprosthetic tricuspid valve following its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Newswise: 'He was where he was supposed to be' — A series of fortunate events saves UK patient's life
Released: 8-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
'He was where he was supposed to be' — A series of fortunate events saves UK patient's life
University of Kentucky

Weekends in the fall are chaotic in the Zuber household. Dan Zuber coaches basketball at Woodford Middle School in Versailles. His wife Wendy, a former volleyball coach, runs a volleyball clinic in Franklin County.

Released: 8-Feb-2024 1:05 PM EST
Heart organoids simulate pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease
Cell Press

An advanced human heart organoid system can be used to model embryonic heart development under pregestational diabetes-like conditions, researchers report February 8 in the journal Stem Cell Reports.

Newswise: AEDs often not used in cardiac arrest, even where they’re mandated
Released: 8-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
AEDs often not used in cardiac arrest, even where they’re mandated
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are underutilized during cardiac arrest episodes despite laws in some states requiring their availability in high-risk areas such as athletic facilities, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found.

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Released: 8-Feb-2024 8:55 AM EST
Clues to cancer drug’s deadly side effects could make it safer
University of Illinois Chicago

For some leukemia patients, their only treatment option carries a risk of heart failure

Released: 8-Feb-2024 7:30 AM EST
Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Over the last year, prescriptions for medications that can accelerate weight loss in people with diabetes, or without it, have skyrocketed. But how can these weight loss medications affect the heart? A preventive cardiologist shares how this shifting landscape might affect cardiovascular care and how he advises his patients.

Newswise: The Medical Minute: Tooth trouble linked to heart trouble
Released: 7-Feb-2024 6:05 PM EST
The Medical Minute: Tooth trouble linked to heart trouble
Penn State Health

Medical science says a lot about how cardiovascular health is influenced by what you put in your mouth. But what about the mouth itself? A Penn State Health heart surgeon offers his views on dental health and hearth health.



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