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Quality of life is an independent predictor of death and hospitalization in heart failure

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Heart failure (HF) is generally associated with poor quality of life (QoL). Limited data are available characterizing health-related QoL (HRQL) in Chinese patients with HF.

3 Aug 2023

Stroke risk factor disparities between Black and non-Black adults may be resolved with intensive care

Significant stroke risk factor disparities exist between Black adults and non-Black adults who have had a stroke.

3 Aug 2023

Small randomized controlled trial finds kombucha decreased fasting blood glucose in individuals with type 2 diabetes

A recent study evaluated the anti-hyperglycemic effects of kombucha tea in diabetic adults.

3 Aug 2023

UC San Diego team reports new insights on pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

University of California San Diego researchers are leading a team reporting new insights in Science Translational Medicine on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, which is one of the key risk factors for pelvic floor disorders which impact close to a quarter of women in the U.S.

2 Aug 2023

COST catalyzes collaborative research in transcriptomics for cardiovascular disease

The Action has not only catalyzed research in this area by bringing together almost 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, but it also catalyzed the careers of younger researchers and launched a Horizon 2020 project: COVIRNA.

2 Aug 2023

Thymus gland critical for adult health, study finds

The thymus gland - which produces immune T cells before birth and during childhood - is often regarded as nonfunctional in adults, and it's sometimes removed during cardiac surgery for easier access to the heart and major blood vessels.

2 Aug 2023

Researchers develop new way to detect brain changes associated with schizophrenia

New research led by scientists working with Georgia State University's TReNDS Center has identified age-related changes in brain patterns associated with the risk for developing schizophrenia.

2 Aug 2023

New drug shows promise for treating chronic neuropathic pain

A non-opioid designer molecule for treating chronic neuropathic pain by calming hyperactive pain-sensing neurons in the peripheral nervous system has had promising results in a preclinical study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute.

2 Aug 2023

Study reveals two key mechanisms underlying high risks from lung infections in Down syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome, the genetic condition caused by triplication of human chromosome 21, also known as trisomy 21, display a very high risk of hospitalization and mortality after developing lung infections.

2 Aug 2023

High BMI increases risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients, study finds

Breast cancer survival rates have improved considerably in the last few decades in Colombia, but factors that increase the likelihood of patients experiencing cardiovascular side effects, like cardiotoxicity, are not well-known or well-treated.

2 Aug 2023

American Heart Association recognizes 2,671 health care organizations for commitment to cardiovascular patient care

The American Heart Association, a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, has recognized 2,671 health care and emergency response organizations - nearly 145 more than in 2022 - for their commitment to improving health outcomes for cardiovascular patients through evidence-based efficient and coordinated care.

2 Aug 2023

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

The toxic effects of aerosol exposure from electronic cigarettes (ECs) and cigarette smoke (CS) on mice.

2 Aug 2023

CHLA expert offers update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions

The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a national emergency, but the virus that causes COVID-19 isn't gone - and neither is the risk of getting the disease.

2 Aug 2023

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Researchers performed a secondary analysis of the ActiveBrains randomized clinical trial (RCT) to look at how a 20-week exercise program affected child health.

2 Aug 2023

Does long-term, daily low-dose aspirin treatment affect the incidence of stroke or intracerebral bleeding?

Researchers found that older adults who took aspirin had a 38% higher risk of intracranial bleeding.

2 Aug 2023

The number of deaths attributable to second hand smoke exposure has increased between 1990 and 2019

Researchers estimated the prevalence of and assessed trends in exposure to second-hand smoke (SHS)

2 Aug 2023

Maintaining regular sleep patterns may improve gut health

New research has found irregular sleep patterns are associated with harmful bacteria in your gut.

1 Aug 2023

Diligent Robotics' Moxi robot revolutionizes medication delivery at CHLA

Whether it's R2-D2, Wall-E, Rosie from "The Jetsons," or your own personal Roomba, chances are you've been captivated by at least one robot in your lifetime. It seems most kids (and kids at heart) find robots equal parts mystifying, useful and endearing.

1 Aug 2023

NYU Langone Health included on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of top 20 hospitals

NYU Langone Health once again stands out in U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospital" rankings for its unwavering commitment to exceptionalism, with its inclusion on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of the top 20 hospitals.

1 Aug 2023

Long-term patterns in kidney health indicators may predict heart failure risk

They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; knowing which preventive treatment to administer to which patient could undoubtedly up that yield.

1 Aug 2023

Heart News and Research

Quality of life is an independent predictor of death and hospitalization in heart failure

Stroke risk factor disparities between Black and non-Black adults may be resolved with intensive care

Small randomized controlled trial finds kombucha decreased fasting blood glucose in individuals with type 2 diabetes

UC San Diego team reports new insights on pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

COST catalyzes collaborative research in transcriptomics for cardiovascular disease

Thymus gland critical for adult health, study finds

Researchers develop new way to detect brain changes associated with schizophrenia

New drug shows promise for treating chronic neuropathic pain

Study reveals two key mechanisms underlying high risks from lung infections in Down syndrome

High BMI increases risk of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients, study finds

American Heart Association recognizes 2,671 health care organizations for commitment to cardiovascular patient care

The influence of electronic cigarette aerosol and cigarette smoke on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal functions in mice

CHLA expert offers update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions

What are the parallel effects of exercise on cardiometabolic and mental health in children with an excess of adiposity?

Does long-term, daily low-dose aspirin treatment affect the incidence of stroke or intracerebral bleeding?

The number of deaths attributable to second hand smoke exposure has increased between 1990 and 2019

Maintaining regular sleep patterns may improve gut health

Diligent Robotics' Moxi robot revolutionizes medication delivery at CHLA

NYU Langone Health included on the 2023-24 Honor Roll of top 20 hospitals

Long-term patterns in kidney health indicators may predict heart failure risk

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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