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Human lung airway-on-a-chip faithfully recapitulates cystic fibrosis pathology

The inherited progressive disorder cystic fibrosis (CF) causes severe damage to the lungs, and other tissues in the body by affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.

21 Nov 2021

Extreme heat associated with greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents

A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, especially for adults with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases.

18 Nov 2021

Tea and coffee consumption associated with lower risk of stroke and dementia

Researchers investigate the impact of coffee and tea separately and in combination on the risk of stroke and dementia.

18 Nov 2021

Study shows higher health care costs and worse outcomes for incontinent patients

Higher cost of care and worse patient outcomes are associated with incontinence and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in acute care settings, according to analysis published in the Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, the official journal of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society.

18 Nov 2021

Commonly prescribed anticoagulants may increase UTI severity

New research by the Centenary Institute suggests that commonly prescribed anticoagulants – medicines, such as aspirin, that help prevent blood clots – may make urinary tract infections (UTIs) more severe.

17 Nov 2021

Study finds lower-quality thrombectomy outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients

A study involving UT Southwestern neurology researchers found lower-quality outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients who receive endovascular thrombectomies than for comparable white and Black patients.

17 Nov 2021

Urinary SARS-CoV-2 RNA is a prognosticator of COVID-19

A new study published in the journal Diagnostics was based on the hypothesis that detecting urinary SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid––which may result in renal and cardiovascular endothelial destruction to facilitate viral access to the kidney parenchyma—may be used as a specific biomarker to indicate the severity of COVID-19.

16 Nov 2021

Tricuspid-valve repair during mitral-valve surgery may benefit some patients

An international study of more than 400 adults concludes that people who undergo mitral valve surgery (between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart) and also have less than severe leakage of the tricuspid valve (a section of the heart that directs blood from the right atrium to the ventricle) may benefit from having both valves repaired at the same time.

16 Nov 2021

COVID-19 booster shot extremely beneficial for most cancer patients

Most cancer patients who had no measurable immune response after being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 were helped by a third vaccine dose, according to a new study by investigators at the Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center.

16 Nov 2021

Two genetic risk variants in Black individuals may exacerbate sepsis and COVID-19 severity

Two genetic risk variants that are carried by nearly 40 percent of Black individuals may exacerbate the severity of both sepsis and COVID-19, a team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine have found.

16 Nov 2021

Lesser sodium and higher potassium intake associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk

Lower sodium consumption and higher potassium intake is linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in most people, according to a study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers.

16 Nov 2021

Study analyzes association between obesity and endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

In COVID-19 patients, obesity is the factor most associated with the development of endothelial dysfunction, a condition in which the blood vessels become unable to contract and relax adequately, increasing the risk of events such as heart attacks, thrombosis (blood clotting), and stroke.

15 Nov 2021

Study: Daily low-dose aspirin is neither protective nor harmful regarding dementia risk

Taking daily low-dose aspirin for seven years did not affect the risk of dementia or mental decline among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

15 Nov 2021

Common hypertension drug not effective in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease

New research led by the University of Bristol, has shown the drug losartan, normally used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), is not effective in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in people with mild-to-moderate disease after 12 months of treatment.

15 Nov 2021

Could drugs derived from microalgae be effective against COVID-19?

Researchers discuss the ability of some microalgae metabolites to prevent cytokine storm syndrome during COVID-19.

15 Nov 2021

New formulation for treating diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill COVID-19 virus

A new formulation developed by University of South Australia scientists to treat antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections in diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill the COVID-19 virus circulating in air conditioning systems.

15 Nov 2021

Study provides a new target for therapeutic intervention in Parkinson's disease

In an unexpected discovery, Georgetown University Medical Center researchers have identified what appears to be a significant vascular defect in patients with moderately severe Parkinson's disease.

14 Nov 2021

Potential therapeutic targets of hydrogen for treatment of the COVID-19

A recent article provided a review of a study led by academician Zhong Nanshan, in China, on COVID-19 treatment by inhalation of a mixed gas composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

12 Nov 2021

Bariatric surgery lowers risk of liver disease, heart complications in patients with fatty liver disease

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that patients with obesity and advanced fatty liver disease who had bariatric weight loss surgery significantly lowered their future risk of liver disease complications and serious cardiovascular disease compared with patients who did not have surgery.

11 Nov 2021

New treatment for myocardial infarction using mussel adhesive proteins

Patients not only have to fight their diseases but also must deal with the pain – the more severe the condition, the more painful the injections.

11 Nov 2021

Vascular News and Research

Human lung airway-on-a-chip faithfully recapitulates cystic fibrosis pathology

Extreme heat associated with greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents

Tea and coffee consumption associated with lower risk of stroke and dementia

Study shows higher health care costs and worse outcomes for incontinent patients

Commonly prescribed anticoagulants may increase UTI severity

Study finds lower-quality thrombectomy outcomes for Hispanic ischemic stroke patients

Urinary SARS-CoV-2 RNA is a prognosticator of COVID-19

Tricuspid-valve repair during mitral-valve surgery may benefit some patients

COVID-19 booster shot extremely beneficial for most cancer patients

Two genetic risk variants in Black individuals may exacerbate sepsis and COVID-19 severity

Lesser sodium and higher potassium intake associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk

Study analyzes association between obesity and endothelial dysfunction in COVID-19 patients

Study: Daily low-dose aspirin is neither protective nor harmful regarding dementia risk

Common hypertension drug not effective in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's disease

Could drugs derived from microalgae be effective against COVID-19?

New formulation for treating diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill COVID-19 virus

Study provides a new target for therapeutic intervention in Parkinson's disease

Potential therapeutic targets of hydrogen for treatment of the COVID-19

Bariatric surgery lowers risk of liver disease, heart complications in patients with fatty liver disease

New treatment for myocardial infarction using mussel adhesive proteins

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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