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Low lipoprotein (a) levels do not cause type 2 diabetes, research shows

New research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a) – a parcel of fats and protein in the blood – do not cause type 2 diabetes.

29 Aug 2024

New method emulates clinical trial to compare blood thinners for atrial fibrillation

Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

29 Aug 2024

New smart mask monitors breath for real-time health analysis

Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and more to help patients better manage their health from their own homes.

29 Aug 2024

Acute kidney injury doubles dementia risk, study finds

Study reveals a significant association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and an increased risk of dementia, particularly in cases of severe or recurrent AKI.

29 Aug 2024

Northwestern NUCATS Institute secures $55 million NIH grant for health care advancements

The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute has received $55 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to accelerate the development, evaluation and implementation of improved health care interventions.

29 Aug 2024

Routine lipoprotein(a) testing recommended for all adults

Heart experts say that everyone should have their levels of lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a) measured routinely at least once in life, following research from one of the most populous EU countries, Poland, that shows how common high levels of Lp(a) are in the general population.

29 Aug 2024

Endometriosis linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke in women

According to research presented at ESC Congress 2024,1 women with endometriosis have a 20% greater risk of significant cardiac outcomes compared with women without endometriosis.

29 Aug 2024

Smoking cessation reduces major cardiovascular events by almost half, study finds

According to research presented today at ESC Congress 2024, patients with stable coronary artery disease who quit smoking at any timepoint after their diagnosis reduced their risk of a major event by almost 50%.

29 Aug 2024

Weekend sleep could lower heart disease risk by 20%

The demands of the working week, often influenced by school or work schedules, can lead to sleep disruption and deprivation.

29 Aug 2024

Understanding the mechanisms of cardiac fibrosis

The article explores the role of the m6A reader YTHDF1 in cardiac fibrosis, a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins, leading to the stiffening of the heart and impaired function. Cardiac fibrosis is a common pathological process in various cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, myocardial infarction, and heart failure.

29 Aug 2024

New system can spot genetic markers of autism in brain images with high accuracy

A multi-university research team co-led by University of Virginia engineering professor Gustavo K. Rohde has developed a system that can spot genetic markers of autism in brain images with 89 to 95% accuracy.

28 Aug 2024

Tirzepatide beats semaglutide in lowering diabetes risk and cardiovascular events in obesity patients

A study published in eClinicalMedicine found that tirzepatide outperforms semaglutide in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and major cardiovascular events among individuals with obesity, with or without existing diabetes, while also achieving greater weight loss.

28 Aug 2024

Myocarditis risks linked to COVID-19 vaccination explained

Study examined myocarditis risks linked to COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, COVID-19 infection, and other causes. It found increased myocarditis incidence after vaccination but significantly lower mortality and hospitalization rates compared to myocarditis from other causes.

28 Aug 2024

Unhealthy commodities linked to mental health problems

"Unhealthy commodities" such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social media, and fossil fuels, as well as impacts of fossil fuel consumption such as climate change and air pollution are associated with depression, suicide, and self-harm, according to a study published August 28 by Kate Dun-Campbell from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and colleagues.

28 Aug 2024

Primary care providers key to addressing emotional eating

Primary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, noted Jana DeSimone Wozniak, PhD and Hsiang Huang, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

28 Aug 2024

Hereditary cardiac amyloidosis more common in the UK than previously thought

More people in the UK are at risk of a hereditary form of cardiac amyloidosis, a potentially fatal heart condition, than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Queen Mary University of London.

28 Aug 2024