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Forget ringing the button for the nurse. Patients now stay connected by wearing one.

Patients admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital get a monitoring device about the size of a half-dollar affixed to their chest — and an unwitting role in the expanding use of artificial intelligence in health care.

8 May 2024

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Researchers have discovered a protein marker to help identify cells able to repopulate in patients with damaged blood vessels.

7 May 2024

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

More Americans suffer from chronic pain than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Yet, a shortage of pain medicine specialists persists, causing many pain sufferers to seek care in primary care settings.

7 May 2024

Study uncovers genetic link between height growth during puberty and long-term health in adulthood

A genetic link between height growth during puberty and long-term health in adulthood has been identified by a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Pennsylvania.

7 May 2024

Study finds unjustified antibiotic administration in Swedish newborns

Newborns in Sweden are given antibiotics for suspected sepsis to an unjustified extent. This is according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in over one million newborns.

7 May 2024

Amgen plows ahead with costly, highly toxic cancer dosing despite FDA challenge

When doctors began using the drug sotorasib in 2021 with high expectations for its innovative approach to attacking lung cancer, retired medical technician Don Crosslin was an early beneficiary.

7 May 2024

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Researchers compared SNPs in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene between mild and severe COVID-19 patients.

7 May 2024

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

A new imaging technique tested in patients could improve the evaluation of cardiac conditions and undiagnosed chest pain.

6 May 2024

MedStar Washington Hospital Center enrolls first U.S. patient in gene-editing therapy trial for heart disease

The first U.S. heart patient involved in a study for a new gene-editing therapy directly infused inside the body has successfully been enrolled at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

6 May 2024

Sedentary behavior and low activity levels in childhood linked to heart strain in adolescence

According to a recent Finnish study, conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, high levels of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity from childhood strain the heart in adolescence.

6 May 2024

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Researchers explore the effects of healthy diet interventions on various body mass and cardiometabolic parameters.

6 May 2024

Personalized screening approach may better predict preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy

A new screening algorithm for preeclampsia combining maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers may better predict the majority of preeclampsia cases in the first trimester of pregnancy, when it may still be preventable, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

6 May 2024

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

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Heart News and Research

Forget ringing the button for the nurse. Patients now stay connected by wearing one.

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

Study uncovers genetic link between height growth during puberty and long-term health in adulthood

Study finds unjustified antibiotic administration in Swedish newborns

Amgen plows ahead with costly, highly toxic cancer dosing despite FDA challenge

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

MedStar Washington Hospital Center enrolls first U.S. patient in gene-editing therapy trial for heart disease

Sedentary behavior and low activity levels in childhood linked to heart strain in adolescence

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Personalized screening approach may better predict preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Stranded in the ER, seniors await hospital care and suffer avoidable harm

Differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females

New study shows age, sex, race crucial for predicting mortality risks in older adults

New data reveals optimal timing for percutaneous coronary intervention in TAVR patients

Analysis shows gender and racial disparities in pulmonary embolism treatment

New studies underscore the importance of inclusive approaches in peripheral artery disease treatment

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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