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Study links metal exposure to increased risk of atherosclerosis

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and diabetes, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

18 Sep 2024

High altitude linked to increased congenital heart disease in women

The global prevalence of congenital heart disease is higher among women who live in high altitudes, according to a new study being presented at ACC Latin America 2024 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

18 Sep 2024

Innovative digital tools aid cancer patients during treatment

Caring for cancer patients, particularly those with breast cancer, is in focus in several research projects at the University of Borås, Sweden.

18 Sep 2024

Uncovering the link between pollutants and arrhythmia risk

Arrhythmias, a group of disorders that disrupt the normal rhythm of the heart, can lead to serious health complications such as heart failure, stroke, and sudden death.

18 Sep 2024

Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk factors for dementia

In landmark research, scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have reported the largest-ever genome-wide association study of dementia from all causes, revealing an overlap of genetic risks including neurodegeneration, vascular factors and cerebral small-vessel disease.

18 Sep 2024

Lipid molecule fuels cancer growth

Cancer cells seldom start off stealthy. Quite to the contrary, they announce their presence to the immune system by planting chemical red flags right on their membranes. Once alerted, the body's defenses can swoop in, destroying rogue cells before they can do much damage. Lying at the heart of this early warning system are lipids, fatty compounds previously seen by cancer biologists primarily as a fuel source for burgeoning tumors.

18 Sep 2024

New insights into the mechanisms of efavirenz-induced neurotoxicity

Efavirenz is an important drug for treating HIV infection, but it has negative effects that can significantly impact patients' quality of life over time. It causes neuropsychiatric disorders and neurocognitive impairment in roughly 50 percent of patients. The drug is associated with abnormal lipid levels in blood plasma, but the molecular mechanisms responsible for negative clinical observations are unknown.

18 Sep 2024

New system improves blood thinner safety

Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing - as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it - using an electronic patient management system, a study suggests.

17 Sep 2024

Socioeconomic disparities in coronary artery disease deaths linked to unhealthy behaviors

Lower socioeconomic status is associated with higher rates of death from coronary artery disease compared to higher socioeconomic status, and more than half of the disparities can be explained by four unhealthy behaviors.

17 Sep 2024

Lupus Research Alliance announces 2024 Diversity in Lupus Research Award recipients

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Career Development and Postdoctoral Awards to Promote Diversity in Lupus Research.

17 Sep 2024

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

17 Sep 2024

$4.1 million funding supports epilepsy treatment research using spider venom proteins

UQ researchers have received $4.1 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to advance their research into epilepsy treatments made from spider venom proteins.

17 Sep 2024

MicrosensDx collaborates with Imperial researchers to develop groundbreaking sepsis test

MicrosensDx is excited to announce that it is working with The Mayr Group at Imperial College London to develop a novel biomarker test for the early recognition of sepsis.

From MicrosensDx 17 Sep 2024

Study reveals high incidence of orthostatic intolerance in children with long COVID

A new study from Kennedy Krieger Institute shows that the majority of children diagnosed with long COVID are likely to experience orthostatic intolerance (OI), a condition that causes the body to struggle with regulating blood pressure and heart rate when standing up.

16 Sep 2024

ESMO Congress 2024 to unveil future-focused cancer treatments

The ESMO Congress 2024 will hold a press conference to introduce and discuss the "Eyes to the Future" Presidential Symposium 3, that will be presenting prominent approaches that have the potential to become increasingly effective and influential components of cancer treatment in the (near) future.

16 Sep 2024

Brain measurements prove more accurate in predicting mild cognitive impairment

University of Oklahoma researchers recently published a study showing that several measurements of the brain, including blood flow and the brain's ability to compensate for the lack of it, are better predictors of mild cognitive impairment than risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol.

16 Sep 2024

Understanding the social determinants of cardiovascular health in Asian Americans

Numerous social and structural factors, including immigration status, socioeconomic position and access to health care, contribute to differences in cardiovascular health and heart disease risk for Asian Americans, and these factors affect Asian ethnic subgroups in different ways, according to a new scientific statement published today in the American Heart Association's journal, Circulation.

16 Sep 2024

Experts call for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral arterial disease

An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is urging regular screening to help prevent complications in people with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

16 Sep 2024

Tossed medicine, delayed housing: How homeless sweeps are thwarting Medicaid’s goals

Andrew Douglass shoved his clothes and belongings into plastic trash bags as five police officers surrounded his encampment — a drab gray tent overflowing along a bustling sidewalk in the gritty Tenderloin neighborhood, where homeless people lie sprawled on public sidewalks, sometimes in drug overdoses.

16 Sep 2024

Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects

A comprehensive review of tropical oils reveals their health benefits and risks, highlighting coconut and palm oil's impact on nutrition and disease prevention.

16 Sep 2024

Heart News and Research

Study links metal exposure to increased risk of atherosclerosis

High altitude linked to increased congenital heart disease in women

Innovative digital tools aid cancer patients during treatment

Uncovering the link between pollutants and arrhythmia risk

Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk factors for dementia

Lipid molecule fuels cancer growth

New insights into the mechanisms of efavirenz-induced neurotoxicity

New system improves blood thinner safety

Socioeconomic disparities in coronary artery disease deaths linked to unhealthy behaviors

Lupus Research Alliance announces 2024 Diversity in Lupus Research Award recipients

Moderate coffee consumption linked to lower risk of multiple cardiometabolic diseases

$4.1 million funding supports epilepsy treatment research using spider venom proteins

MicrosensDx collaborates with Imperial researchers to develop groundbreaking sepsis test

Study reveals high incidence of orthostatic intolerance in children with long COVID

ESMO Congress 2024 to unveil future-focused cancer treatments

Brain measurements prove more accurate in predicting mild cognitive impairment

Understanding the social determinants of cardiovascular health in Asian Americans

Experts call for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral arterial disease

Tossed medicine, delayed housing: How homeless sweeps are thwarting Medicaid’s goals

Study reveals tropical oils' dual impact: Vital vitamins and dangerous side effects

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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