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Anti-obesity medications slash heart disease risk in obese patients, study finds

A study in the journal Obesity evaluated the impact of new anti-obesity medications (AOMs) on cardiovascular disease (CVD) among obese individuals, finding that these medications reduce the risk of CVD complications, particularly heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

15 May 2024

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease.

15 May 2024

New PET imaging biomarker Gal-1 predicts tumor responses to immunotherapy

The protein galectin-1 (Gal-1) has been identified as a new PET imaging biomarker for immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy, allowing physicians to predict the tumor responses before beginning treatment.

15 May 2024

COVID-19 virus can breach blood-retinal barrier, study finds

The blood-retinal barrier is designed to protect our vision from infections by preventing microbial pathogens from reaching the retina where they could trigger an inflammatory response with potential vision loss.

14 May 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

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular complications and to allow patients with PAD to live longer lives with better physical function and improved quality of life, according to a new joint guideline published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

14 May 2024

Aficamten shows promise in enhancing exercise capacity in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Even though mortality and hospitalization rates have improved, the quality of life for those living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be compromised with limiting symptoms such as exertional dyspnoea and decreased exercise capacity.

13 May 2024

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

The anti-inflammatory effects of wine by analyzing the relationship between urinary tartaric acid concentrations and changes in serum inflammatory biomarkers.

13 May 2024

Identification of pathogenicity-associated milRNAs in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) is a typical soil-borne fungus that causes Fusarium wilt by infecting the roots and blocking the vascular tissues of host banana, and threatens the global banana production.

10 May 2024

Research exposes water, sanitation inaccessibility for homeless and drug users during the pandemic

A defining development of the 20th century that changed the course of public health was when governments around the world improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

9 May 2024

Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

A recent study investigated whether sedentary time (ST), light-intensity physical activity (LPA), and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) during childhood and young adulthood influence cardiac structure and function.

9 May 2024

First-in-class drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death

A new drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death by restoring the health of a patient's blood vessels.

8 May 2024

Superagers' brains resist age-related decline, study finds

Researchers explored brain white matter integrity in superagers, older adults with exceptional cognitive abilities, finding that while overall white matter health showed no significant differences, superagers displayed superior microstructure in frontal regions, potentially explaining their resistance to cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

Vascular News and Research

Anti-obesity medications slash heart disease risk in obese patients, study finds

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

New PET imaging biomarker Gal-1 predicts tumor responses to immunotherapy

COVID-19 virus can breach blood-retinal barrier, study finds

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

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Aficamten shows promise in enhancing exercise capacity in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Research validates anti-inflammatory properties of wine using urinary tartaric acid as biomarker

Identification of pathogenicity-associated milRNAs in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense

Research exposes water, sanitation inaccessibility for homeless and drug users during the pandemic

Increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, new study shows

First-in-class drug could prevent sepsis-related organ failure and death

Superagers' brains resist age-related decline, study finds

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Hemp seed protein shows promise in lowering blood pressure

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Long-term impact of COVID-19 on body composition explored

Breakthrough study identifies potential treatments for influenza-associated encephalopathy

Study shows radial arterial access superiority in coronary interventions

Anger damages blood vessel function, raising heart disease risk

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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