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Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

26 Jun 2024

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Review finds no proven clinical benefit to strict salt restriction for patients with heart failure

For decades, it's been thought that people with heart failure should drastically reduce their dietary salt intake, but some studies have suggested that salt restriction could be harmful for these patients.

26 Jun 2024

Study finds women lost more of their body weight on average with semaglutide than men

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the semaglutide treatment effect in people with obesity and heart failure with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction program that included individuals with diabetes mellitus, stratified by biological sex.

26 Jun 2024

Hospital-based donor care linked to longer lung transplant survival rates

A new study by Penn researchers examined, for the first time, the differences in lung transplant graft outcomes from organs recovered from the two types of deceased organ donor care facilities operating in the United States. The research, published today in JAMA Network Open, offers insights that could improve the organ donation and transplantation process for patients across the nation.

26 Jun 2024

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

The SELECT trial found that semaglutide significantly reduces cardiovascular events in individuals with overweight or obesity and preexisting cardiovascular disease, regardless of baseline HbA1c or changes in HbA1c levels.

26 Jun 2024

AI-powered wristband or fingertip clip may revolutionize sleep apnea diagnosis

West Virginia University researchers will put a sleep apnea detection device at the fingertips or wrists of patients facilitating early diagnosis and treatment of the disease with support from a National Science Foundation grant.

26 Jun 2024

Semaglutide proves a game-changer for kidney and heart health in diabetes patients

The FLOW trial demonstrated that semaglutide significantly improves kidney and cardiovascular outcomes in people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, irrespective of SGLT2 inhibitor use.

25 Jun 2024

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

AI tools are revolutionizing cardiovascular healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, prognostics, and biomarker detection, thus improving the precision and efficacy of care. The review also addresses the potential risks and challenges in integrating AI into clinical workflows.

25 Jun 2024

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men.

25 Jun 2024

Adverse public health effects of air pollution on global population

Exposure to high levels of air pollution can cause various health outcomes.

25 Jun 2024

Automated prediction of Alzheimer's disease progression using speech and machine learning

Trying to figure out whether someone has Alzheimer's disease usually involves a battery of assessments - interviews, brain imaging, blood and cerebrospinal fluid tests.

25 Jun 2024

Nitrate from plant sources linked to lower risk of mortality

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, is linked to a higher risk of mortality.

25 Jun 2024

Beyond genes, new research explores mechanics and calcium signaling

Using animals to study heart disease doesn't always translate well to human health outcomes, and human heart cells available for research don't work outside the human body.

25 Jun 2024

RENEW system utilizes machine learning for rare disease diagnosis

At Mayo Clinic, the mission to solve the unsolvable is at the heart of every rare disease case. Each diagnosis is a testament to perseverance, innovation and the relentless pursuit of answers.

25 Jun 2024

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

A survey representing about 150 million adults annually suggests that aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains prevalent among older adults, contrary to recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

24 Jun 2024

“Induced” learning and implementation of AHA/ASA best practices speed up stroke care

West Virginia University research illustrates that American Heart Association and American Stroke Association guidelines are effective at speeding up hospitals' response times for stroke treatment and can be mastered even by members of "ad hoc" medical teams that assemble rapidly on the fly.

24 Jun 2024

Heart News and Research

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Review finds no proven clinical benefit to strict salt restriction for patients with heart failure

Study finds women lost more of their body weight on average with semaglutide than men

Hospital-based donor care linked to longer lung transplant survival rates

Semaglutide reduces heart risks in overweight and obese individuals without diabetes

AI-powered wristband or fingertip clip may revolutionize sleep apnea diagnosis

Semaglutide proves a game-changer for kidney and heart health in diabetes patients

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Adverse public health effects of air pollution on global population

Automated prediction of Alzheimer's disease progression using speech and machine learning

Nitrate from plant sources linked to lower risk of mortality

Beyond genes, new research explores mechanics and calcium signaling

RENEW system utilizes machine learning for rare disease diagnosis

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

“Induced” learning and implementation of AHA/ASA best practices speed up stroke care

Semaglutide provides double benefit for women with heart failure

Perinatal depression may increase cardiovascular disease risk

Novo Nordisk presents key findings from semaglutide trials at ADA scientific sessions 2024

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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