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Beta-blockers reduce mortality in patients with heart failure and moderate kidney dysfunction

Beta-blockers remain effective for preventing death in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and sinus rhythm, even in patients with moderate or moderately-severe kidney dysfunction, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

3 Sep 2019

Studies reveal how popular drug helps in heart failure

Results were released today from the first two clinical studies designed specifically to examine the effects of the heart drug sacubitril/valsartan on the structure and function of the failing heart.

3 Sep 2019

Metabolic surgery improves health in obese diabetics

Paris is hosting the European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC) meet this year where on the 2nd of September researchers from the Cleveland Clinic reveal that weight loss surgeries in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes could reduce the risk death and major untoward heart or cardiovascular events or major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).

3 Sep 2019

Simple test produces a color change in urine to signal tumor growth in mice

A simple and sensitive urine test developed by Imperial and MIT engineers has produced a color change in urine to signal growing tumors in mice.

3 Sep 2019

Community-based salt substitution program cuts new cases of hypertension

A community-based salt substitution program in Peru lowered blood pressure and cut new cases of hypertension. The late breaking research is presented in a Hot Line Session today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

3 Sep 2019

Inactive lifestyle for 20 years associated with two-fold higher odds of premature death

Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to results from the HUNT study presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology.

3 Sep 2019

Discovery may help identify signs of type 1 diabetes earlier

A new study showed that there are significant differences in the MHC class II antigens on the insulin peptide that is deficient in type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). These determine the response of the T cells to the insulin peptide that causes destruction of insulin.

2 Sep 2019

New guidelines for management of a fast heartbeat released

At the ESC Congress 2019 held in Paris last weekend, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on supraventricular tachycardia were published. The document titled, “2019 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with supraventricular tachycardia.

2 Sep 2019

Health warnings on individual cigarettes could lower smoking rates

Simply adding a health warning to each cigarette rather than on the outer package has the potential to reduce the number of people who smoke significantly.

2 Sep 2019

Popular eyelash treatments linked to rise in eye infections and emergency procedures

ARNI therapy trial misses target in heart failure, may have selective benefit only

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a common condition, affecting millions of people and resulting in significant illness and death. No effective treatments have been developed for this condition.

2 Sep 2019

Breakthrough study shows transplanting Hepatitis C-infected kidneys is safe

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver and is usually acquired from infected blood. Formerly called non-A, non-B hepatitis, this infection causes inflammation of the liver, sometimes causing serious liver damage.

2 Sep 2019

Microbes linked to heart attacks finds study

A study revealed at the ESC Congress 2019 held in Paris last weekend reveals that abnormal microbe population in the body may lead to impairment of the stable coronary plaques and lead them to be dislodged leading to a heart attack. The abstract titled, “A different microbial signature in plaque and gut of patients presenting with ACS: a possible role for coronary instability” was presented on the 31st of August 2019.

1 Sep 2019

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Beta-blockers reduce mortality in patients with heart failure and moderate kidney dysfunction

Studies reveal how popular drug helps in heart failure

Metabolic surgery improves health in obese diabetics

Simple test produces a color change in urine to signal tumor growth in mice

Community-based salt substitution program cuts new cases of hypertension

Inactive lifestyle for 20 years associated with two-fold higher odds of premature death

Discovery may help identify signs of type 1 diabetes earlier

New guidelines for management of a fast heartbeat released

Health warnings on individual cigarettes could lower smoking rates

Popular eyelash treatments linked to rise in eye infections and emergency procedures

ARNI therapy trial misses target in heart failure, may have selective benefit only

Breakthrough study shows transplanting Hepatitis C-infected kidneys is safe

Microbes linked to heart attacks finds study

LDL cholesterol levels should be lowered as much as possible to prevent cardiovascular risk

ESC guidelines highlight detrimental impact of pollution, noise on patients with chronic coronary syndromes

New ESC guidelines for diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism published

Eating nuts associated with lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease

FSU researcher examines how berry polyphenols could help fight plaque buildup in arteries

Facial emotion recognition deficits may contribute to social isolation in individuals with TBI

Non-medical use of prescription amphetamines for ADHD linked to hospitalization, fatal outcomes

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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