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LOX plays a number of key roles in promoting skin and organ fibrosis in scleroderma

A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has found that the molecule lysyl oxidase (LOX) plays a number of important roles in promoting skin and organ fibrosis in scleroderma, a connective tissue disorder.

17 Nov 2020

New AHA COVID-19 CVD Registry details the disparities in care

A new American Heart Association collaborative model for COVID-19 research, using data from the new AHA COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry, found Hispanic and Black adults with COVID-19 were far more likely to be hospitalized than their white counterparts, as were people with obesity and COVID-19, according to three late-breaking research studies presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Novel patient engagement tool improved outcomes for heart failure patients

A novel patient engagement tool led one in five patients with heart failure to a more effective treatment regimen of generic medications, according to late- breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Two-thirds of older Americans would not seek treatment for depression, new poll shows

A new nationwide poll, the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor, shows that nearly two-thirds (61%) of Americans age 65 or older who have concerns about having depression will not seek treatment.

17 Nov 2020

New program can remotely improve cardiovascular health for broad population of patients

Despite being known risk factors for poor cardiovascular outcomes, blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol remain undertreated among a large proportion of patients.

17 Nov 2020

Overweight and obesity in younger people associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19

Being younger doesn't protect against the dangers of COVID-19 if you are overweight, according to a new study from UT Southwestern.

17 Nov 2020

Study investigates possible link between sleep apnea and autoimmune diseases

New research by University of Georgia scientists sheds light on why people with obstructive sleep apnea may have associated autoimmune disorders. The results could lead to better approaches to treatment and possibly new drug therapies.

17 Nov 2020

Study identifies new factor that offers potential strategy for treating obesity

Obesity is a serious global health problem and a risk factor for diseases such as type II diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver disease.

17 Nov 2020

An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure

An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure, as shown by a study carried out by the Cardiovascular Physiopathology research group at the Physiology Department of the University of Seville.

17 Nov 2020

Investigational drug helped improve heart health in patients with chronic conditions

The investigational medication finerenone reduced the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other negative cardiovascular events in patients with chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Combination of ticagrelor and aspirin reduces subsequent stroke risk in patients with heart plaque

Patients with plaque build-up in their arteries, who suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor ischemic stroke, also called a warning stroke, and were treated with the newer blood thinner ticagrelor plus aspirin were 27% less likely to have another stroke within 30 days, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Novel drug reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease

A novel diabetes medication significantly reduces the risk of hospitalization for heart failure, heart attack and stroke, in patients with Type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to late breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020.

17 Nov 2020

Altered white matter connectivity linked with disruption of conscious access in psychosis

Altered white matter limits the brain’s conscious access to information, potentially contributing to delusions and other psychotic symptoms of mental health disorders, according to new research published in JNeurosci.

17 Nov 2020

Study: Novel drug may treat reproductive health problems in women

A drug that acts via the natural 'kisspeptin' hormone system in the body has the potential to treat reproductive health problems in women, according to a new study.

17 Nov 2020

Lower dairy intake may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome

Results from a new trial published by a team led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center suggests lower dairy intake may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome.

17 Nov 2020

Researchers decode brain maps of human color perception

Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) have decoded brain maps of human color perception. The findings, published today in Current Biology, open a window into how color processing is organized in the brain, and how the brain recognizes and groups colors in the environment.

17 Nov 2020

Cynical hostility poses the greatest risk for cardiovascular disease

Cynical hostility is a potential pathway to cardiovascular disease by preventing a healthy response to stress over time, according to a study led by Baylor University.

17 Nov 2020

Study shows food allergies have huge emotional impact on Asian families

Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of those who suffer with them. A new study being presented at this year's virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting.

17 Nov 2020

Researchers identify two key biomarkers contributing to gastric cancer metastasis

A research team led by Professor Wang Wen-ching of the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, National Tsing Hua University has exploited the power of big data to identify two key biomarkers contributing to the proliferation and metastasis of gastric (stomach) cancer.

17 Nov 2020

Facemasks do not diminish lung function during physical activity, shows study

Wearing a facemask helps limit the spread of COVID-19 by reducing respiratory droplets and aerosols spewed into the air when people breathe, talk, laugh, sneeze or cough.

17 Nov 2020

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LOX plays a number of key roles in promoting skin and organ fibrosis in scleroderma

New AHA COVID-19 CVD Registry details the disparities in care

Novel patient engagement tool improved outcomes for heart failure patients

Two-thirds of older Americans would not seek treatment for depression, new poll shows

New program can remotely improve cardiovascular health for broad population of patients

Overweight and obesity in younger people associated with higher risk of severe COVID-19

Study investigates possible link between sleep apnea and autoimmune diseases

Study identifies new factor that offers potential strategy for treating obesity

An acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure

Investigational drug helped improve heart health in patients with chronic conditions

Combination of ticagrelor and aspirin reduces subsequent stroke risk in patients with heart plaque

Novel drug reduces the risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 2 diabetes, kidney disease

Altered white matter connectivity linked with disruption of conscious access in psychosis

Study: Novel drug may treat reproductive health problems in women

Lower dairy intake may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome

Researchers decode brain maps of human color perception

Cynical hostility poses the greatest risk for cardiovascular disease

Study shows food allergies have huge emotional impact on Asian families

Researchers identify two key biomarkers contributing to gastric cancer metastasis

Facemasks do not diminish lung function during physical activity, shows study

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