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First-of-its-kind nonsynthetic, decellularized graft one step closer to clinical trials

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created a new lab-grown blood vessel replacement that is composed completely of biological materials, but surprisingly doesn't contain any living cells at implantation. The vessel, that could be used as an "off the shelf" graft for kidney dialysis patients, performed well in a recent study with nonhuman primates.

1 Nov 2017

Hot flashes, night sweats in middle-aged women may be linked to high risk of obstructive sleep apnea

In a new study published today in Menopause, researchers have found that the hot flashes and night sweats faced by upward of 80 percent of middle-aged women may be linked to an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea.

1 Nov 2017

Weight training can be better option for older adults trying to slim down

Weight training or cardio? For older adults trying to slim down, pumping iron might be the way to go. A new study by researchers at Wake Forest University suggests combining weight training with a low-calorie diet preserves much needed lean muscle mass that can be lost through aerobic workouts.

1 Nov 2017

Short-term exposure to western diet can put individuals at risk for vascular damage and prediabetes

Could short-term exposure to the average American diet increase one’s risk for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease? According to a recent study funded by the American Heart Association (AHA), researchers from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) provide compelling evidence to support this hypothesis.

1 Nov 2017

FSU research finds link between nightmares and self-injurious behavior

New research from Florida State University finds a link between nightmares and self-injurious behavior, such as cutting or burning oneself.

1 Nov 2017

Pioneering heart device found to be safe and effective

A new study has found that a pioneering device to repair heart valves is safe and effective, and can reduce the invasiveness and side effects of conventional mitral valve surgery.

1 Nov 2017

Research may explain why gum disease is linked to heart problems

Heart disease and fatty clogs in the arteries go hand in hand. But new evidence suggests the fatty molecules might come not only from what you eat, but from the bacteria in your mouth, report UConn scientists in the 16 August issue of the Journal of Lipid Research.

1 Nov 2017

Studies identify key characteristics that may allow some obese people to have 'healthier' fat tissue

One little understood paradox in the study of obesity is that overweight people who break down fat at a high rate are less healthy than peers who store their fat more effectively.

1 Nov 2017

Prolonged use of PPIs linked with two-fold increased risk of stomach cancer, study finds

A new study published in the online journal Gut suggested that the prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that are mainly utilized in treating acid reflux is associated with more than a two-fold increase in the risk of gastric cancer.

1 Nov 2017

Trial shows cost-effectiveness of TAVR compared to SAVR in intermediate risk patients with aortic stenosis

Analysis of the PARTNER 2A trial and the SAPIEN-3 Intermediate Risk registry found transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to be highly cost-effective compared with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in intermediate surgical risk patients with aortic stenosis.

1 Nov 2017

Conference to focus on preventing and reversing consequences of sickle cell disease

Leading experts in the field of sickle cell disease (SCD) research will convene in Washington, D.C., for the Physiological and Pathophysiological Consequences of Sickle Cell Disease conference (November 6–8). The conference, organized by the American Physiological Society, will explore SCD- the world's most prevalent single-gene mutation disease - and new research on preventing and reversing its deadly consequences.

1 Nov 2017

Leafy green vegetables linked to reduced risk of heart disease and stroke

Getting more greens into your diet could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 40 per cent, according to new research from Edith Cowan University.

1 Nov 2017

Severe hot flashes in midlife linked to higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea

Many menopausal women complain about poor sleep. Should the problem be blamed simply on menopause or on a more serious underlying sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? What, if any, is the connection between hot flashes, which can also lead to cardiovascular risk, and OSA? New study results being published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society, examine that relationship.

1 Nov 2017

Historically ignored racial groups experience high rates of major health problems

Some of the smallest and historically neglected racial groups in the United States experience far more obesity, diabetes, and other health conditions than non-Hispanic white adults, a study by researchers at the University of California, Riverside has found.

1 Nov 2017

Transient ischemic attacks can be ‘ominous prelude’ to impending cerebrovascular catastrophe

Each year, more than 200,000 Americans experience mini-strokes called transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).

31 Oct 2017

UCLA dietitian explains how parents can help kids enjoy Halloween candy in moderation

For many kids, trick-or-treating for candy can be one of the most exciting parts of Halloween. Since many parents are about to find their homes full of bags of Halloween candy, it's a good time to talk about how they can help their kids enjoy treats in moderation.

31 Oct 2017

Low-cost upgrade of 2D ultrasound machines into 3D imaging devices

Technology that keeps track of how your smartphone is oriented can now give $50,000 ultrasound machines many of the 3-D imaging abilities of their $250,000 counterparts -- for the cost of a $10 microchip.

31 Oct 2017

Study links signs of heightened arousal in PTSD to overactivity of locus coeruleus

A new study in Biological Psychiatry has linked signs of heightened arousal and reactivity -- a core symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- to overactivity of the locus coeruleus (LC), a brain region that mediates arousal and reactivity. By combining bodily responses and brain imaging data, the new paper by Dr. Christoph Mueller-Pfeiffer at the University of Zurich, Switzerland and colleagues is the first to provide direct human evidence for a theory over 30 years old.

31 Oct 2017

Eating too much black licorice can lead to heart issues, FDA warns ahead of Halloween

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is encouraging people to be careful how much black licorice they eat if they are planning to snack on the candy over Halloween.

31 Oct 2017

Researchers successfully treat cardiogenic shock using percutaneous auxiliary artificial heart

The Cardiovascular Surgery Group at Osaka University succeeded in minimally invasive treatment of a patient with acute heart failure due to medical treatment-resistant cardiogenic shock by making use of Impella, a percutaneous auxiliary artificial heart, for the first time in Japan.

31 Oct 2017

Heart News and Research

First-of-its-kind nonsynthetic, decellularized graft one step closer to clinical trials

Hot flashes, night sweats in middle-aged women may be linked to high risk of obstructive sleep apnea

Weight training can be better option for older adults trying to slim down

Short-term exposure to western diet can put individuals at risk for vascular damage and prediabetes

FSU research finds link between nightmares and self-injurious behavior

Pioneering heart device found to be safe and effective

Research may explain why gum disease is linked to heart problems

Studies identify key characteristics that may allow some obese people to have 'healthier' fat tissue

Prolonged use of PPIs linked with two-fold increased risk of stomach cancer, study finds

Trial shows cost-effectiveness of TAVR compared to SAVR in intermediate risk patients with aortic stenosis

Conference to focus on preventing and reversing consequences of sickle cell disease

Leafy green vegetables linked to reduced risk of heart disease and stroke

Severe hot flashes in midlife linked to higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea

Historically ignored racial groups experience high rates of major health problems

Transient ischemic attacks can be ‘ominous prelude’ to impending cerebrovascular catastrophe

UCLA dietitian explains how parents can help kids enjoy Halloween candy in moderation

Low-cost upgrade of 2D ultrasound machines into 3D imaging devices

Study links signs of heightened arousal in PTSD to overactivity of locus coeruleus

Eating too much black licorice can lead to heart issues, FDA warns ahead of Halloween

Researchers successfully treat cardiogenic shock using percutaneous auxiliary artificial heart

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