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AI-enabled tool may make it easier to predict heart attack risk

Investigators from Cedars-Sinai have created an artificial intelligence-enabled tool that may make it easier to predict if a person will have a heart attack.

23 Mar 2022

Discovery of helpful proteins in the lung could lead to new treatment for respiratory failure

Scientists have discovered a new family of helpful proteins in the lung, with the finding potentially paving the way for a new course of treatment for patients with respiratory failure.

23 Mar 2022

Study finds lesser number of female principal investigators in cardiovascular clinical trials

Despite recent efforts to improve women's leadership in cardiovascular clinical trial research over the last decade, the number of female principal investigators (PIs) still falls well below the number of males leading similar heart studies, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

23 Mar 2022

Study shows lack of scientific evidence in popular hypertension-related videos

Popular videos offering guidance for living with high blood pressure shared on TikTok frequently focus on alternative medicine and make claims that aren't backed by scientific evidence, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

23 Mar 2022

Study reveals how skin tone may affect the accuracy of heart data in wearables

Consumers are increasingly using smartwatches and other wearable devices to measure their heart rate and rhythm during exercise and for overall health monitoring.

23 Mar 2022

Extreme heat events contribute to increase in heart disease deaths

Extreme heat accounted for about 600-700 additional deaths from cardiovascular disease annually over a decade-long period in the U.S., according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

23 Mar 2022

TTUHSC researcher secures $1.9 million grant to investigate vulnerabilities in ALT cancers

The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, recently awarded a five-year, $ $1.9 million grant to C. Patrick Reynolds, M.D., Ph.D., director for the School of Medicine Cancer Center at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

23 Mar 2022

Heart attack survivors with depression more likely to suffer a stroke

Depression can complicate and slow recovery from a heart attack, not to mention the toll it can take on one's mental outlook, relationships and joy of life.

23 Mar 2022

Study finds high rate of cognitive impairment after heart attack

A heart attack's impact on the brain may be more serious than previously understood. About 1 in 3 heart attack survivors showed significant mental decline in the days and months following their heart attack, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

23 Mar 2022

People living in noisy environment more likely to suffer a heart attack

Living in a noisy environment can be annoying, but it might also harm your health. People experiencing high levels of noise from cars, trains or planes were more likely to suffer a heart attack than people living in quieter areas, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.

23 Mar 2022

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines may prevent COVID-19-associated mechanical ventilation and death

Researchers performed a case-control study to evaluate the effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 messenger ribonucleic acid vaccines.

23 Mar 2022

Ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels at age 35 may impact the chances of getting Alzheimer's later

Living your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impact your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease (AD) later in life.

23 Mar 2022

Study discovers potent and selective human monoclonal antibodies against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

In a new study, researchers discovered human monoclonal antibodies, which were specific and potent against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Omicron variant.

23 Mar 2022

Natural infection versus messenger RNA vaccination-induced immune protection

Researchers compared the immune protection provided by naturally acquired COVID-19 and its vaccination in Qatar residents.

23 Mar 2022

Study investigates germinal center of antibody-mediated immunity against SARS-CoV-2

In a new study, researchers explored the germinal center of antibody-mediated immunity towards SARS-CoV-2.

23 Mar 2022

Genomic sequencing reveals unique pattern of SARS-CoV-2 Epsilon emergence in Alaska

Researchers used genomic sequencing to examine SARS-CoV-2 genomes from Alaska, United States, between December 2020 and June 2021.

23 Mar 2022

First comprehensive report reveals the burden of epilepsy in Australia

Epilepsy affects around 151,000 Australians and thousands are hospitalized by their condition each year, according to the first comprehensive report, Epilepsy in Australia, from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

23 Mar 2022

Study shows link between psychotropic medication use and post-Covid dementia

Recent studies have highlighted the connection between coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and the development of dementia.

23 Mar 2022

Visual ultrasound of the heart helps identify novel measures linked to a higher dementia risk

Published in JAMA, research from the University of Minnesota assessed if there is a link between heart health and dementia.

23 Mar 2022

Virtual reality test could offer a promising way of effectively assessing functional cognition in adults

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London suggests that a virtual reality test in which participants "go to the shops" could offer a potentially promising way of effectively assessing functional cognition, the thinking and processing skills needed to accomplish complex everyday activities

23 Mar 2022

Medical Condition News

AI-enabled tool may make it easier to predict heart attack risk

Discovery of helpful proteins in the lung could lead to new treatment for respiratory failure

Study finds lesser number of female principal investigators in cardiovascular clinical trials

Study shows lack of scientific evidence in popular hypertension-related videos

Study reveals how skin tone may affect the accuracy of heart data in wearables

Extreme heat events contribute to increase in heart disease deaths

TTUHSC researcher secures $1.9 million grant to investigate vulnerabilities in ALT cancers

Heart attack survivors with depression more likely to suffer a stroke

Study finds high rate of cognitive impairment after heart attack

People living in noisy environment more likely to suffer a heart attack

SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines may prevent COVID-19-associated mechanical ventilation and death

Ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels at age 35 may impact the chances of getting Alzheimer's later

Study discovers potent and selective human monoclonal antibodies against Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Natural infection versus messenger RNA vaccination-induced immune protection

Study investigates germinal center of antibody-mediated immunity against SARS-CoV-2

Genomic sequencing reveals unique pattern of SARS-CoV-2 Epsilon emergence in Alaska

First comprehensive report reveals the burden of epilepsy in Australia

Study shows link between psychotropic medication use and post-Covid dementia

Visual ultrasound of the heart helps identify novel measures linked to a higher dementia risk

Virtual reality test could offer a promising way of effectively assessing functional cognition in adults

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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