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Interatrial shunt may offer differential benefits based on heart failure type

Patients with heart failure who had a small shunt inserted between the heart's left and right atria did not see any significant benefits overall compared with those who received a placebo procedure after a median of 22 months follow-up, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

Study questions routine use of beta blockers after heart attack

Taking beta blockers after a heart attack did not significantly reduce the risk of death or a second heart attack among people with normal heart pumping ability, as indicated by an ejection fraction of 50% or higher, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

7 Apr 2024

Simple urine test halves cystoscopy procedures for bladder cancer patients

A simple urine test can more than halve the number of cystoscopies necessary to follow up high-risk bladder cancer patients, new research has found.

5 Apr 2024

Tight interconnection in functional capacity indicates reduced resilience in the elderly

In old age, a tighter interlinkage between different domains of functional capacity may indicate a loss of system resilience.

5 Apr 2024

Adeno-associated virus: The gene therapy revolution faces manufacturing and safety hurdles

Recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV)-based genetic applications to treat human diseases.

5 Apr 2024

Asthma attacks cause airway damage beyond inflammation, research shows

In asthma, the tightening of muscles around the bronchi causes damage to the airway by squeezing and destroying epithelial cells, which promotes the airway inflammation and mucus production often associated with an asthma attack, researchers report.

4 Apr 2024

Blood-based DNA test spares bladder cancer patients from unnecessary treatments

Testing for tumor DNA in the blood can successfully identify advanced bladder cancer patients who will not relapse following surgery, new research shows.

4 Apr 2024

BMI influences efficacy of nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea, study finds

A nerve-stimulation treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that originally was approved only for people with body mass indexes (BMIs) in the healthy range recently was extended to patients with BMIs up to 40, a weight range generally described as severely obese.

4 Apr 2024

Anti-inflammatory therapy shows promise to treat patients following acute myocardial infarction

Research into the protective effects of two anti-inflammatory molecules, transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGFβ1) and Heligmosomoides polygyrus TGM (HpTGM), following heart attack found that both proteins reduced the inflammatory response within the injured heart and reduced mature scarring.

4 Apr 2024

The horrors of TMJ: Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments

A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw.

4 Apr 2024

Rethinking exercise in post-COVID care

People suffering from post-COVID have been discouraged from exercising because early observations suggested it could be harmful.

4 Apr 2024

Using brain organoids to unlock TBI's link to dementia and ALS

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can quadruple your risk for developing dementia and increase your chances of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.

4 Apr 2024

Increased coronary vessel wall thickness linked to heart dysfunction in asymptomatic HIV patients

A new study found increased coronary vessel wall thickness that was significantly associated with impaired diastolic function in asymptomatic, middle-aged individuals living with HIV.

4 Apr 2024

SRF announces grant to support research on SynGAP-Related Disorder in adults

The SynGAP Research Fund 501(c) today announced a grant to Dr. Danielle Andrade, Dr. Miles Thompson, Dr. Ryan Yuen, Dr. Rogier Kerssebook, and Dr. Anatoljevna Anna Kattentidt to support research on SynGAP-Related Disorder (SRD) in adults.

4 Apr 2024

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

The current evidence regarding the significance of whey protein for cancer prevention and treatment.

4 Apr 2024

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

Study explores the differential effects of short and long-duration space missions on muscle protein nitrosylation in astronauts, indicating adaptations and potential impairments in muscle function due to microgravity, and highlights the role of inflight exercise in mitigating some negative effects on muscle health.

3 Apr 2024

Better diet can help prevent the development of dementia as people age

"Insights & Implications in Gerontology: The Vital Role of Nutrition in Brain Health," a new publication from the Gerontological Society of America, explores nutritional choices that have been shown to improve cognition and decrease the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

3 Apr 2024

Lurie Children's Hospital administers first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Illinois

On March 27, 2024, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago treated its first patient with ELEVIDYS (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy – a rare, genetic disease characterized by progressive muscle damage and weakness.

3 Apr 2024

Defining how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people using wheelchairs

Delphia Brown (left) exercises at the Stephen A. Orthwein Center, a wheelchair-accessible gym in St. Louis operated by Paraquad, an organization that helps people with disabilities achieve independence.

2 Apr 2024

E-cigarette use linked to increased risk of heart failure, large study finds

People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, according to one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between vaping and heart failure.

2 Apr 2024

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Interatrial shunt may offer differential benefits based on heart failure type

Study questions routine use of beta blockers after heart attack

Simple urine test halves cystoscopy procedures for bladder cancer patients

Tight interconnection in functional capacity indicates reduced resilience in the elderly

Adeno-associated virus: The gene therapy revolution faces manufacturing and safety hurdles

Asthma attacks cause airway damage beyond inflammation, research shows

Blood-based DNA test spares bladder cancer patients from unnecessary treatments

BMI influences efficacy of nerve-stimulation treatment for sleep apnea, study finds

Anti-inflammatory therapy shows promise to treat patients following acute myocardial infarction

The horrors of TMJ: Chronic pain, metal jaws, and futile treatments

Rethinking exercise in post-COVID care

Using brain organoids to unlock TBI's link to dementia and ALS

Increased coronary vessel wall thickness linked to heart dysfunction in asymptomatic HIV patients

SRF announces grant to support research on SynGAP-Related Disorder in adults

The whey to go: Researchers unlock the potential of whey-derived proteins for cancer prevention

Muscles in microgravity: Spaceflight duration impacts muscle protein stress markers

Better diet can help prevent the development of dementia as people age

Lurie Children's Hospital administers first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Illinois

Defining how exercise affects cardiovascular health in people using wheelchairs

E-cigarette use linked to increased risk of heart failure, large study finds

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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