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Brain thinning in youth associated with psychosis

Subtle differences in the shape of the brain that are present in adolescence are associated with the development of psychosis, according to an international team led by neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

5 May 2021

New $10.7 million project aims to study the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease

Despite decades of research and investment, the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease are still largely unknown, stymieing drug development and early diagnosis efforts.

5 May 2021

New app enables faster treatment of patients suffering a heart attack

Patients suffering a heart attack received percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to clear blocked arteries in the heart, an average of 10 minutes faster after clinicians and paramedics began using an app to facilitate efficient hospital intakes for these patients, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Study: Only half of Americans with a history of heart disease get annual flu shot

People with heart disease are more likely to become seriously ill from the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including the coronavirus.

5 May 2021

Sleeping six to seven hours a night associated with more favorable heart health

People who clock six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke when compared with those who got less or more sleep, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Spouse's history of heart disease may increase a person’s own cardiovascular risk

Individuals living with a spouse with heart disease were more than twice as likely to have heart disease themselves, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Neighborhood quality may affect a person's longevity after heart attack

Black patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods were significantly more likely to die within five years of surviving a heart attack compared with Black heart attack patients from wealthier neighborhoods and white patients of any socioeconomic means who survive a heart attack, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Heart disease risk factors emerge at a young age in Black women

Young Black women show a high prevalence of obesity, elevated blood pressure and other lifestyle-related factors that may put them on a trajectory to develop heart disease at a young age, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

People with prediabetes were significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event when compared with those who had normal blood sugar levels, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase odds of developing heart failure

Breathing in secondhand cigarette smoke may leave you more vulnerable to heart failure, a condition where the heart isn't pumping as well as it should and has a hard time meeting the body's needs, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Trouble managing money may be an early sign of dementia

After Maria Turner's minivan was totaled in an accident a dozen years ago, she grew impatient waiting for the insurance company to process the claim.

5 May 2021

Study indicates a potential link between oral microbes and rheumatoid arthritis

Investigators found similarities in the bacterial composition of the mouth among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and those at risk of developing the disease, compared with healthy individuals who were not at risk. The findings come from a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

5 May 2021

Untreated mental health disorders can affect women and their children during and after pregnancy

Untreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.

5 May 2021

Study reveals missed opportunities to deliver essential preventive care to lupus patients

A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research indicates that few individuals with the autoimmune disease lupus who were publicly insured through Medicaid received recommended vaccines in 2000-2010.

5 May 2021

Study examines the accuracy and reliability of virtual cognitive assessments for diagnosing dementia

Virtual care provided through telephone or videoconference has been broadly implemented in recent months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 May 2021

$Erythropoietin treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures in individuals with kidney failure$

Erythropoietin treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures in individuals with kidney failure

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a medication used to stimulate the production of new red blood cells, which is impaired in individuals with kidney failure. Unfortunately, however, the treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures.

5 May 2021

Risk prediction model does not accurately identify lung cancer risks in diverse population

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. and the leading cause of cancer death, with about 80% of the total 154,000 deaths recorded each year caused by cigarette smoking. Black men are more likely to develop and die from lung cancer than persons of any other racial or ethnic group, pointing to severe racial disparities.

5 May 2021

PET imaging can enable accurate diagnosis of recurring brain metastases

For patients with brain metastases, amino acid positron emission tomography (PET) can provide valuable information about the effectiveness of state-of-the-art treatments.

5 May 2021

Study shows why some stroke patients do not have abnormal heart rhythms

Scientists have shed light on why some people who have a stroke do not also have abnormal heart rhythms, even though their hearts contain similar scar tissue. Their results, published today in eLife, could help identify the best treatments for people who might be at risk of recurrent stroke, new heart disorders, or both.

5 May 2021

Key mechanism behind mutant p53 aggregation process is linked to cancer pathology

Cancer has been recently shown to be affected by protein clusters, particularly by the aggregation of mutant variants of the tumor suppressor protein p53, which are present in more than half of malignant tumors.

5 May 2021

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Brain thinning in youth associated with psychosis

New $10.7 million project aims to study the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease

New app enables faster treatment of patients suffering a heart attack

Study: Only half of Americans with a history of heart disease get annual flu shot

Sleeping six to seven hours a night associated with more favorable heart health

Spouse's history of heart disease may increase a person’s own cardiovascular risk

Neighborhood quality may affect a person's longevity after heart attack

Heart disease risk factors emerge at a young age in Black women

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase odds of developing heart failure

Trouble managing money may be an early sign of dementia

Study indicates a potential link between oral microbes and rheumatoid arthritis

Untreated mental health disorders can affect women and their children during and after pregnancy

Study reveals missed opportunities to deliver essential preventive care to lupus patients

Study examines the accuracy and reliability of virtual cognitive assessments for diagnosing dementia

Erythropoietin treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures in individuals with kidney failure

Risk prediction model does not accurately identify lung cancer risks in diverse population

PET imaging can enable accurate diagnosis of recurring brain metastases

Study shows why some stroke patients do not have abnormal heart rhythms

Key mechanism behind mutant p53 aggregation process is linked to cancer pathology

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