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Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications

When diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a future clot.

14 Dec 2023

Study establishes iron accumulation as a driver of pathological senescence and fibrosis

Fibrosis is associated with various chronic and life-threatening conditions, including pulmonary fibrosis, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases, among others.

14 Dec 2023

Association of genetically proxied PDE5 inhibition with measures of fertility, sexual behavior, and wellbeing

Researchers performed a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis to investigate the associations between genetically proxied suppression of PDE5, a recognized pharmacological target for erectile dysfunction, fertility, subjective wellness, and sexual behavior.

14 Dec 2023

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

Published results of a large, national heart attack study show that patients with a life-threatening complication known as cardiogenic shock survived at a significantly higher rate when treated with a protocol developed by cardiologists at Henry Ford Health, in collaboration with 80 hospitals nationwide.

13 Dec 2023

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Death rates related to infective endocarditis declined in most adults across the U.S. within the last two decades, yet accelerated among young adults ages 25 to 44 years old, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Dec 2023

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

Mortality related to end stage liver disease is ranked as the 12th most common cause of death in the U.S. Liver transplantation remains the only treatment for end stage liver disease, but there is a critical shortage of organ donors, necessitating a dire need for new forms of treatment.

7 Dec 2023

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

Researchers performed a proteomic analysis to identify serologic indicators of organ aging and disease.

7 Dec 2023

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a skin condition marked by sudden eruptions.

6 Dec 2023

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

A study in Nature Cardiovascular Research identifies two new genetic loci associated with coronary artery calcification (CAC), a key indicator of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

5 Dec 2023

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Researchers examined the link between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the increased risk of dementia, utilizing a systematic review and meta-analysis approach to cohort studies.

5 Dec 2023

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) – conditions marked by high blood pressure during pregnancy – are more likely to have abnormalities in their heart structure and function decades later when compared with women without a history of HDP, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study.

4 Dec 2023

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from impaired insulin secretion or insulin resistance.

1 Dec 2023

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

As the use of wearable technology grows, smart watches are marketed across the globe to consumers as a way to monitor health.

1 Dec 2023

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

Personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathological burden.

1 Dec 2023

Study finds link between early coronary heart disease and dementia

Adults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia later in life, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

29 Nov 2023

Exonate announces successful completion of Phase Ib/IIa trial in diabetic macular oedema

Lead ophthalmology candidate EXN407 has potential to be the first topical treatment for diabetic retinopathy/diabetic macular oedema.

28 Nov 2023

Biodegradable patch holds promise of correcting congenital heart defects in infants

Using laboratory engineered tissue, scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have created a full thickness, biodegradable patch that holds the promise of correcting congenital heart defects in infants, limiting invasive surgeries and outlasting current patches.

27 Nov 2023

Vascular News and Research

Common oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban linked to highest risk of bleeding complications

Study establishes iron accumulation as a driver of pathological senescence and fibrosis

Association of genetically proxied PDE5 inhibition with measures of fertility, sexual behavior, and wellbeing

Heart attack breakthrough: New protocol saves 71% of patients with deadly complication

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Novel stem cell treatment could revolutionize liver disease management

What's my age again? Predicting disease and aging effects by studying organ aging using plasma proteomics data

New study classifies CSU skin eruptions into five categories using mathematical modeling

New genetic links to coronary artery calcification uncovered, offering treatment insights

The association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and subsequent risk of dementia

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Unraveling the link between fatty acid metabolism and microcirculatory impairments in diabetes

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

Study finds link between early coronary heart disease and dementia

Exonate announces successful completion of Phase Ib/IIa trial in diabetic macular oedema

Biodegradable patch holds promise of correcting congenital heart defects in infants

New computational model simulates cancer cell movement with unprecedented precision

Study reveals Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 booster safer for seniors against stroke risk compared to other vaccines

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

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Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

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