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Microplastics found in the human brain via the olfactory pathway

Researchers have identified microplastics in the human olfactory bulb, highlighting a potential pathway for these particles to enter the brain and raise concerns about their long-term neurological effects.

17 Sep 2024

Mount Sinai researchers uncover genetic basis of fibromuscular dysplasia

Mount Sinai researchers have identified a key driver of a blood vessel disorder known as fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) which affects up to five percent of the adult population and can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke.

14 Sep 2024

Tiny magnetic nanorobots show promise for treating brain aneurysms

Researchers have created nanoscale robots which could be used to manage bleeds in the brain caused by aneurysms.

6 Sep 2024

Study reveals key genetic markers for early onset bicuspid aortic valve complications

Genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications have been identified by researchers at UTHealth Houston.

2 Sep 2024

A study confirms that smoking significantly increases the risk of stroke

Findings indicate smoking elevates stroke risk, particularly in older males with comorbidities, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies.

28 Aug 2024

Increased mental health risks in patients with brain aneurysms

Among people who had aneurysms (weakened areas in brain blood vessels), the risk of developing a mental health condition was higher than among peers without an aneurysm.

26 Aug 2024

Study: GI conditions tied to intracranial aneurysm development and rupture

There is a potential connection between a diagnosis of certain gastrointestinal (GI) syndromes and the formation and rupture of intracranial (brain) aneurysms, according to research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting.

22 Jul 2024

Why do aortic aneurysms form in specific locations?

The sites where vascular aneurysms typically form have a predilection from the outset, even in healthy people. This is shown by a study conducted by medical researchers from Bochum and Bonn.

5 Jul 2024

UK coronary heart disease drops 30%, but other heart conditions rise

Researchers investigated the overall incidence of cardiovascular disease in the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2019.

1 Jul 2024

Abnormal aortic blood in the aorta flow linked to vessel wall inflammation and breakdown

Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated.

10 Jun 2024

Common drugs linked to reduced risk of bleeding stroke from brain aneurysm

A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a bleeding stroke due to a ruptured brain aneurysm.

5 Jun 2024

Human cell-based model of thoracic aortic aneurysm offers new opportunities for drug development

Using human cells in laboratory rats, Michigan Medicine researchers have developed a functional model of thoracic aortic aneurysm, creating opportunities for more effective understanding of disease development and treatments for the potentially fatal condition, a study suggests.

14 May 2024

Heightened risk of adverse neonatal outcomes from prenatal exposure to both cannabis and nicotine

A recent JAMA Network Open study found that combined prenatal use of nicotine and cannabis significantly increases risks for adverse perinatal outcomes, such as higher rates of hypertensive disease, preterm delivery, and elevated infant mortality compared to using neither or only one substance.

9 May 2024

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders.

17 Apr 2024

New insights into the link between gut microbiota and aortic aneurysm

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Observational studies have indicated an association between the gut microbiota and the occurrence and progression of aortic aneurysm (AA).

15 Apr 2024

Four years after shelter-in-place, covid-19 misinformation persists

From spring break parties to Mardi Gras, many people remember the last major “normal” thing they did before the novel coronavirus pandemic dawned, forcing governments worldwide to issue stay-at-home advisories and shutdowns.

1 Apr 2024

Study finds changing trends in arterial disease risk among diabetics

There has been a redistribution in the risk of arterial disease in type 1 and 2 diabetes. The risks of heart attack and stroke have decreased significantly, while complications in more peripheral vessels have increased in relative importance, according to studies at the University of Gothenburg.

28 Mar 2024