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Disabilities in people with heart disease underreported in clinical trials

Disabilities were underreported in clinical trial data and commonly used as a basis for exclusion from trial participation in an analysis of 80 recent trials involving cardiovascular outcomes, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Heart attack-related death rates decline in the past 20 years

The U.S. not only saw a significant decline in the overall rate of heart attack-related deaths in the past 20 years, but also a reduction in racial disparities for heart attack deaths, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Hormone replacement therapy for gender dysphoria may increase risk of serious cardiac events

People with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face a substantially increased risk of serious cardiac events, including stroke, heart attack and pulmonary embolism, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Overly restricting dietary sodium can be harmful to people with heart failure

For people with heart failure, restricting dietary sodium intake to levels below the standard recommended maximum of about 2.3 grams per day does not bring additional benefits and may increase the risk of death, according to findings from nine randomized controlled trials in a new meta-analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

23 Feb 2023

Study identifies placental growth factor as a biomarker for vascular cognitive impairment

Measuring a key blood molecule may help doctors diagnose whether or how much impaired blood flow to a patient's brain is contributing to dementia or cognitive problems, according to a new study led by a UCLA Health researcher.

23 Feb 2023

Minimally invasive focused ultrasound treatment improves symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease

Patients with Parkinson's disease achieved a significant improvement in their tremors, mobility, and other physical symptoms after having a minimally invasive procedure involving focused ultrasound, according to a new study today published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

23 Feb 2023

Clinical practice guidelines to aid in diagnosis, treatment of spinal cord damage caused by nitrous oxide abuse

Recommendations from research published today on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord damage caused by nitrous oxide abuse have been simultaneously adopted as official clinical practice guidelines by the Association of British Neurologists.

23 Feb 2023

UTA professor leads a CPRIT-funded study to better craft a personalized cancer immunotherapy

A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering professor is leading a state-funded project that will try to identify what T-cells are detecting in cancerous cells to better craft a personalized cancer immunotherapy.

23 Feb 2023

Certain wearable gadgets could pose serious risks for people with cardiac implantable electronic devices

In recent years, wearable devices such as smartwatches and rings, as well as smart scales, have become ubiquitous – "must-haves" for the health conscious to self-monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs.

23 Feb 2023

Research highlights a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health problems

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has established a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.

22 Feb 2023

Altering patients’ gut flora could form the basis of a new therapeutic approach for colon cancer

Studies show that certain bacteria may contribute to the development of colorectal cancer by producing toxins that may damage colon cells or cause an accumulation of DNA mutations and/or intestinal inflammation.

22 Feb 2023

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Researchers assess the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality.

22 Feb 2023

Male non-drinkers who eat more vegetables and less animal fat have a lower risk of diabetes

Researchers examine the associations between nutrient intake, alcohol use, and diabetes incidence in Japanese residents.

22 Feb 2023

UCI-led study uncovers how APOBEC3B protein could protect cells against RNA viruses

A new University of California, Irvine-led study uncovers how a protein, APOBEC3B, could protect cells against many different types of RNA viruses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-CoV2, influenza virus, poliovirus and measles, helping to prevent disease.

22 Feb 2023

New paper focuses on raising awareness around preventing lower limb diseases

Raising awareness around preventing lower limb diseases that can lead to pain, as well as expensive and lengthy treatment, is at the heart of a new paper from a team including experts from the University of Huddersfield.

22 Feb 2023

Safety of a gene therapy to treat alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

Researchers report on the safety of a gene therapy to treat the common autosomal recessive hereditary disorder alpha 1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency in a new article in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy.

22 Feb 2023

Satisfying relationships in mid-life associated with lower risk of multimorbidity in older age

Satisfying relationships in mid-life with partners, friends, or work colleagues are linked to a lower risk of accumulating multiple long term conditions in older age—at least among women—suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

22 Feb 2023

First phase I trial of intravenous mistletoe extract to treat advanced cancer

Mistletoe extract has been widely used to support cancer therapy and improve quality of life, but there has been a lack of clinical trials and data to support its use.

22 Feb 2023

Scientists identify mechanisms underlying autoimmunity in Down syndrome

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have identified which parts of the immune system go awry and contribute to autoimmune diseases in individuals with Down syndrome.

22 Feb 2023

Study links obesity with 21 Alzheimer's disease-related genes

In a new study, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) link obesity with 21 Alzheimer's disease-related genes, providing a potential mechanistic explanation for why Alzheimer's is sometimes more frequent among adults who experienced obesity in midlife.

22 Feb 2023

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Disabilities in people with heart disease underreported in clinical trials

Heart attack-related death rates decline in the past 20 years

Hormone replacement therapy for gender dysphoria may increase risk of serious cardiac events

Overly restricting dietary sodium can be harmful to people with heart failure

Study identifies placental growth factor as a biomarker for vascular cognitive impairment

Minimally invasive focused ultrasound treatment improves symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease

Clinical practice guidelines to aid in diagnosis, treatment of spinal cord damage caused by nitrous oxide abuse

UTA professor leads a CPRIT-funded study to better craft a personalized cancer immunotherapy

Certain wearable gadgets could pose serious risks for people with cardiac implantable electronic devices

Research highlights a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health problems

Altering patients’ gut flora could form the basis of a new therapeutic approach for colon cancer

What is the impact of outdoor air pollution on COVID-19 mortality?

Male non-drinkers who eat more vegetables and less animal fat have a lower risk of diabetes

UCI-led study uncovers how APOBEC3B protein could protect cells against RNA viruses

New paper focuses on raising awareness around preventing lower limb diseases

Safety of a gene therapy to treat alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency

Satisfying relationships in mid-life associated with lower risk of multimorbidity in older age

First phase I trial of intravenous mistletoe extract to treat advanced cancer

Scientists identify mechanisms underlying autoimmunity in Down syndrome

Study links obesity with 21 Alzheimer's disease-related genes

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