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Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Blood pressure matters at all ages. Children with higher blood pressure at age 7 may be at an increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

8 Sep 2025

Study shows sharp increase in kidney disease deaths linked to high blood pressure

The death rate from hypertensive kidney disease (high blood pressure-related kidney disease) increased by 48% in the U.S. over the past 25 years, with continued differences across demographic groups, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

5 Sep 2025

Wireless ultrasound shows promise for faster injury assessment in athletes

Many student-athletes are preparing or returning to the field or court for their upcoming season. With the start of both collegiate and professional sports, injuries are inevitable - and when they do happen, getting fast, reliable results can make all the difference.

4 Sep 2025

NYU Langone stroke team delivers lifesaving care with record speed

When 72-year-old Richard Sabbagh collapsed in his Brooklyn home this past April, his son's quick action—and the rapid response of the multidisciplinary stroke team at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn—saved his life and got him back on his feet in record time.

4 Sep 2025

Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure

Few people with high blood pressure were using salt substitutes, even though they are a simple and effective way to lower sodium intake and manage blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025.

4 Sep 2025

Prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation surgery do not increase risk of adverse events

Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared to standard DBS procedures that don't involve biopsies, a team of clinical research scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has demonstrated.

4 Sep 2025

Qureight appoints Craig Rhodes as Head of Partnerships to lead on pharma relationship management

Qureight, a techbio company advancing the understanding of lung and heart disease through application of its AI-powered imaging and clinical data curation platform, today announced the appointment of Craig Rhodes as Head of Partnerships to lead strategic engagements with pharmaceutical organizations, in line with Qureight’s revenue growth targets.

From Qureight 3 Sep 2025

Cardiovascular screening in men aged 60 to 64 years does not reduce all-cause mortality

An invitation to attend a comprehensive screening examination for the early signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) did not reduce all-cause death among men aged 60 to 64 years, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025.

2 Sep 2025

Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material

Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously pack their genetic material - a breakthrough that could help researchers engineer antivirals and gene therapies.

2 Sep 2025

Research finds no added benefit from routine CT imaging after left main coronary intervention

Routine coronary computed tomography (CCT)-based follow-up after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the left main coronary artery did not reduce death, myocardial infarction (MI), unstable angina or stent thrombosis compared with symptom-based follow-up, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025.

1 Sep 2025

New class of insecticide offers yearlong protection against mosquito-borne diseases

A relatively new class of insecticide that can be disseminated on something the size of a sheet of paper offers protection for up to a year against mosquitoes that spread malaria, as well as dengue, West Nile, yellow fever, and Zika, UC San Francisco researchers have found.

26 Aug 2025

Do GLP-1 drugs shrink your muscles? New study explains the risks and what to do

GLP-1 receptor agonists are transforming obesity and diabetes care, but may reduce skeletal muscle mass, raising concerns about sarcopenic obesity. This comprehensive review explores the mechanisms, clinical implications, and mitigation strategies, including exercise, protein intake, and adjunct therapies.

26 Aug 2025

Virtual care program provides continuous cardiometabolic support for heart failure patients at home

With chronic disease rates rising across the U.S., healthcare systems face ongoing challenges in reducing hospital stays and readmissions.

26 Aug 2025

Engineering digital twins to transform diagnosis and treatment for GI disorders

For many people, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are chronic and life-altering conditions. Yet despite their prevalence, doctors are often challenged by patients experiencing persistent symptoms with no way to accurately identify and diagnose diseases.

25 Aug 2025

Insights into the clinical presentation and management of sellar chondrosarcomas

Chondrosarcomas are a malignant form of bone cancer that is composed of cartilage-forming tumor cells. Sellar chondrosarcomas, which occur in the sellar region at the base of the skull, are a very rare manifestation of chondrosarcoma, making up only around 0.2% of all tumors found in the skull.

22 Aug 2025

Postmenopausal women with stroke history can safely use vaginal estrogen

Using vaginal estrogen tablets was not associated with an increased risk of recurrent ischemic stroke among postmenopausal women in a registry in Denmark, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

21 Aug 2025

UCSF researchers uncover how breast cancer steals energy from fat cells

UCSF scientists caught cancer cells in the act of breaking into fat cells and releasing their fat. The energy heist seems to be critical for the growth of deadly breast cancer.

20 Aug 2025

Cardiovascular health declines in older adults with heart conditions

U.S. adults, ages 65 and older, with high blood pressure, heart failure or stroke had significant declines in cardiovascular health, 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.

20 Aug 2025

Reducing FTL1 protein levels reverses brain aging and improves memory in mice

Aging is particularly harsh on the hippocampus - the brain region responsible for learning and memory.

19 Aug 2025

Cervicovaginal microbiome features predict severe chlamydia infection

A new study has identified markers that may predict whether a chlamydia infection is likely to ascend into the uterus and endometrium.

14 Aug 2025

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Childhood blood pressure predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adulthood

Study shows sharp increase in kidney disease deaths linked to high blood pressure

Wireless ultrasound shows promise for faster injury assessment in athletes

NYU Langone stroke team delivers lifesaving care with record speed

Salt substitute use remains low among Americans with high blood pressure

Prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation surgery do not increase risk of adverse events

Qureight appoints Craig Rhodes as Head of Partnerships to lead on pharma relationship management

Cardiovascular screening in men aged 60 to 64 years does not reduce all-cause mortality

Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material

Research finds no added benefit from routine CT imaging after left main coronary intervention

New class of insecticide offers yearlong protection against mosquito-borne diseases

Do GLP-1 drugs shrink your muscles? New study explains the risks and what to do

Virtual care program provides continuous cardiometabolic support for heart failure patients at home

Engineering digital twins to transform diagnosis and treatment for GI disorders

Insights into the clinical presentation and management of sellar chondrosarcomas

Postmenopausal women with stroke history can safely use vaginal estrogen

UCSF researchers uncover how breast cancer steals energy from fat cells

Cardiovascular health declines in older adults with heart conditions

Reducing FTL1 protein levels reverses brain aging and improves memory in mice

Cervicovaginal microbiome features predict severe chlamydia infection

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