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Increased incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in young Americans

An age-period-cohort analysis investigates the relationship between the age, birth year, and year of delivery with new onset of hypertensive disorders.

28 Aug 2022

Research characterizes clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in pets

Researchers analyze the clinical and epidemiological features of SARS-CoV-2 infection in dogs and cats in the United States.

28 Aug 2022

Trial shows superiority of AI in assessing cardiac function to sonographer assessment

In patients undergoing echocardiographic evaluation of cardiac function, preliminary assessment by artificial intelligence (AI) is superior to initial sonographer assessment, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

Percutaneous coronary intervention provides no benefit in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) does not reduce all-cause mortality or heart failure hospitalization in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction and extensive coronary artery disease, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

Gout medicine fails to improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ischemic heart disease

The gout medicine allopurinol has failed to reduce the primary endpoint of nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke or cardiovascular death in patients with ischaemic heart disease, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

Target blood pressure of 77 mmHg provides no benefit for comatose cardiac arrest survivors

A target blood pressure of 77 mmHg provides no benefit to survival or neurological outcome in comatose cardiac arrest survivors compared with a 63 mmHg target, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

High-dose influenza vaccination in older adults leads to reductions in hospitalizations, all-cause mortality

In an innovative, pragmatic randomized trial, high-dose influenza vaccination in older adults was associated with a reduction in the risk of death by 49% and in the incidence of hospitalization for influenza or pneumonia by 64% compared with standard-dose vaccination.

28 Aug 2022

Restrictive oxygenation target in comatose, post cardiac arrest patients does not cause harm

A restrictive oxygenation target in comatose patients resuscitated after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest does not worsen survival or neurological outcome compared with a liberal target, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

Cardiovascular screening may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds

A randomized trial in more than 45,000 men has suggested that cardiovascular screening including cardiac imaging, blood pressure measurement and blood tests, plus treatment if needed, may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds.

28 Aug 2022

Adding acetazolamide to intravenous loop diuretics decreases congestion in patients with acute decompensated heart failure

Acetazolamide added to intravenous loop diuretics decreases congestion within three days in patients with acute decompensated heart failure, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2022.

28 Aug 2022

Sociology professor finds three distinct themes in anti-COVID-19 vaccination protest slogans

When the Biden administration announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates on Nov. 4 for businesses with 100 or more employees, protests erupted in cities across the U.S.

26 Aug 2022

NRL fungal experiment to launch as part of NASA's scheduled Artemis I mission

An experiment prepared by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will launch as part of NASA's scheduled Artemis I mission to orbit the moon Aug. 29.

26 Aug 2022

Penn State receives $1.6 million grant to study the link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline

As populations around the globe age, dementia - often caused by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders - is a growing health issue for older adults worldwide.

26 Aug 2022

Weill Cornell Medicine laryngologist wins Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging

Dr. Anaїs Rameau, an assistant professor of otolaryngology and an attending laryngologist at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded a Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging by the National Institute on Aging, the American Federation for Aging Research and the John A. Hartford Foundation.

26 Aug 2022

Study may lead to a novel treatment strategy for inflammatory diseases by manipulating IκBζ function

In the normal small intestine, the levels of SFB and Th17 cells are both maintained constant as they counterbalance each other. Th17 cells release IL-17 to limit unwanted expansion of SFB, whereas decrease in the number of SFB eases the restrictive action of Th17 cells.

26 Aug 2022

UB study reveals a mechanism of gene evolution generating mucin function

From the slime coating slugs to the saliva in our mouths, many slippery bodily fluids contain mucus. So how did this marvel of biology evolve?

26 Aug 2022

A dozen kinds of animals associated with causing rat lungworm disease in humans

A review of decades of research revealed more than a dozen kinds of animals in addition to slugs and snails have caused rat lungworm disease in people around the world.

26 Aug 2022

Naval STEM Coordination Office sponsors internship to increase diversity in the field of orthopedic medicine

To increase diversity in the field of orthopedic medicine, the Naval STEM Coordination Office (NSCO) recently sponsored the four-week E. Anthony Rankin Orthopaedic Surgery Internship, held earlier this summer.

26 Aug 2022

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypical children in the same period, UCSF researchers report in a new study published August 26 in Family Process.

26 Aug 2022

Evolution can favor flexible proteins, research suggests

When you think of proteins – the enzymes, signaling molecules, and structural components in every living thing – you might think of single strands of amino acids, organized like beads on a string.

26 Aug 2022

Research News and Research

Increased incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in young Americans

Research characterizes clinical and epidemiologic features of SARS-CoV-2 in pets

Trial shows superiority of AI in assessing cardiac function to sonographer assessment

Percutaneous coronary intervention provides no benefit in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction

Gout medicine fails to improve cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ischemic heart disease

Target blood pressure of 77 mmHg provides no benefit for comatose cardiac arrest survivors

High-dose influenza vaccination in older adults leads to reductions in hospitalizations, all-cause mortality

Restrictive oxygenation target in comatose, post cardiac arrest patients does not cause harm

Cardiovascular screening may lower the risk of death, heart attack and stroke in 65 to 69 year-olds

Adding acetazolamide to intravenous loop diuretics decreases congestion in patients with acute decompensated heart failure

Sociology professor finds three distinct themes in anti-COVID-19 vaccination protest slogans

NRL fungal experiment to launch as part of NASA's scheduled Artemis I mission

Penn State receives $1.6 million grant to study the link between COVID-19 and cognitive decline

Weill Cornell Medicine laryngologist wins Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging

Study may lead to a novel treatment strategy for inflammatory diseases by manipulating IκBζ function

UB study reveals a mechanism of gene evolution generating mucin function

A dozen kinds of animals associated with causing rat lungworm disease in humans

Naval STEM Coordination Office sponsors internship to increase diversity in the field of orthopedic medicine

Many mothers of children with autism experience depressive symptoms

Evolution can favor flexible proteins, research suggests

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