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New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

A new measurement tool helps analyze the survival rate of children with cancer, but also the quality of survival.

20 Jun 2023

Researchers use an unprecedented stem cell zoo to study developmental time

In humans, pregnancy lasts around nine months. In mice, only 20 days, and in rhinoceroses, as long as 17 months. Although many mammalian species go through the same stages during embryo development, the speed of development differs substantially across animals.

20 Jun 2023

Elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in patients with highly blocked carotid arteries

Many overlook the warnings preceding workout classes that encourage consulting a doctor before participating in rigorous exercise.

20 Jun 2023

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

A recent study unveiled the doorway that SARS-CoV2 uses to slip inside cells undetected.

20 Jun 2023

New ultra-high-resolution CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients

New ultra-high-resolution CT technology enables excellent image quality and accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

20 Jun 2023

Neighborhood walkability positively associated with social interaction, sense of community

Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to interact with their neighbors and have a stronger sense of community than people who live in car-dependent communities, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

20 Jun 2023

What are the potential long-term effects on healthcare and the economy due to decreased STEMI treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers predicted long-term health consequences and expenses associated with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treatment during the first COVID-19 lockdown.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular health.

20 Jun 2023

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Research explores US consumers' perceptions and preferences for healthy vegetable-based snacks and beverages, revealing variations in preferences and positive associations with personality traits and health consciousness. The findings offer valuable insights for promoting healthy snacking and informing marketing strategies.

19 Jun 2023

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

A Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are slightly more likely to die within 30 to 60 days of birth than male babies with the same condition.

19 Jun 2023

Cognitive behavioral therapy for mothers may help prevent future psychiatric illness in infants

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered to new mothers by individuals who previously recovered from post-partum depression (PPD) may help prevent future psychiatric illness in their children, finds new research led by McMaster University.

19 Jun 2023

Comparing the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are approved for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

19 Jun 2023

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact heart health. Chronic stress can lead to increased blood pressure, heart rate and inflammation, which can contribute to developing chronic diseases.

19 Jun 2023

Could mutated blood cells hold the key to lower Alzheimer's risk?

Researchers tested whether clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) status was associated with Alzheimer's disease.

19 Jun 2023

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

The Heart Foundation is urging men to think more about their daily behavior during this year’s Men’s Health Week.

19 Jun 2023

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

Heart specialists at NHS Golden Jubilee are cutting out one of the ‘longest incisions in surgery’ from routine operations, giving Scottish patients a quicker, and almost pain-free, recovery.

19 Jun 2023

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

A recent Science Advances study investigated the effectiveness of three popular smart drugs, namely, modafinil (MOD), methylphenidate (MPH), and dextroamphetamine (DEX), against the difficulty of real-life daily tasks, i.e., the 0-1 knapsack optimization problem (“knapsack task”). A knapsack task is basically a combinatorial optimization task, the class of NP-time challenging problems.

18 Jun 2023

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Researchers report that high lipoprotein(a) levels were linked to repeated coronary heart disease events in older adults.

18 Jun 2023

Intravenous treatment with MK-3402 can be an effective strategy in fighting antimicrobial resistance

New research by investigators in Ghent, Belgium shows that intravenous treatment with MK-3402, a metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitor, can be an effective strategy in fighting antimicrobial resistance. The findings are presented at ASM Microbe 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

18 Jun 2023

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism treatment like radioactive iodine or surgery was associated with a decreased risk for death, according to research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.

18 Jun 2023

Heart News and Research

New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

Researchers use an unprecedented stem cell zoo to study developmental time

Elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in patients with highly blocked carotid arteries

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

New ultra-high-resolution CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients

Neighborhood walkability positively associated with social interaction, sense of community

What are the potential long-term effects on healthcare and the economy due to decreased STEMI treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Crunching the cravings: Study sheds light on US consumers' willingness to pay for healthier snack options

Female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have about 32% higher mortality risk than males

Cognitive behavioral therapy for mothers may help prevent future psychiatric illness in infants

Comparing the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists

New campaign addresses common stressors to protect overall well-being of Hispanic/Latino community

Could mutated blood cells hold the key to lower Alzheimer's risk?

Heart Foundation urges men to adopt healthier habits to improve physical and mental wellbeing

Cutting out the ‘longest incision in surgery’ from routine operations gives patients a comfortable recovery

Smart drugs fall short as cognitive function enhancers

High lipoprotein(a) levels linked to repeated heart disease events in older adults

Intravenous treatment with MK-3402 can be an effective strategy in fighting antimicrobial resistance

Radioactive iodine or surgery linked to decreased mortality risk in patients with hyperthyroidism

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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