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Invasive strategy shows no benefit in cardiovascular death reduction for older NSTEMI patients

An invasive strategy vs. optimal medical therapy alone after a non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in older adults did not affect the combined risk of cardiovascular death or MI, although non-fatal MIs and subsequent revascularisation procedures were reduced, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

2 Sep 2024

Study reveals key genetic markers for early onset bicuspid aortic valve complications

Genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications have been identified by researchers at UTHealth Houston.

2 Sep 2024

Breakthrough in blood stem cell development offers hope for leukemia and bone marrow failure

Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough into creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalized treatments for children with leukemia and bone marrow failure disorders.

2 Sep 2024

High depressive symptoms linked to increased e-cigarette use among Australian teens

A study on vaping behavior among Australian high school students has found those who reported severe depressive symptoms were over twice as likely to have tried e-cigarettes, compared to those reporting no depressive symptoms.

2 Sep 2024

Study finds no added benefit of extensive ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation

In patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), standard treatment with pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) ablation resulted in similar outcomes to more extensive ablation in other areas of the heart.

2 Sep 2024

Study reveals how neighboring synapses compete for plasticity resources

Nerve cells in the brain receive thousands of synaptic signals via their "antenna", the so-called dendritic branch.

2 Sep 2024

Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

Findings on early viral and immune markers provide insights into the pathogenesis of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, informing future research and therapies.

2 Sep 2024

Fasting before cardiac catheterization not necessary, study finds

There was no difference in complications in patients who fasted or did not fast before cardiac catheterization procedures requiring conscious sedation, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

2 Sep 2024

$Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists benefit heart failure patients across ejection fractions$

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists benefit heart failure patients across ejection fractions

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) reduced the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure (HF) hospitalization in patients with HF and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and also in those with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

2 Sep 2024

Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout

The study found that carbohydrates prevent gout, whereas free sugars have the opposite impact.

2 Sep 2024

Cryoballoon ablation as effective as radiofrequency for atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients

Cryoballoon (CB) ablation is as effective at reducing recurrences of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial tachycardia (AT) at 1-year, when compared to the current most widely used technique, radiofrequency (RF) ablation, in heart failure patients with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug - 2 Sept).

2 Sep 2024

Catheter ablation proven effective for atrial fibrillation in new study

A catheter ablation procedure widely used to treat the most common heart rhythm disorder significantly reduces the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) and results in clinically important improvements in symptoms and quality of life compared with a sham (placebo) procedure, according to late breaking research presented in a Hot Line Session at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug - 2 Sept).

2 Sep 2024

Study identifies key predictors of severe mpox cases

The study uncovers factors influencing mpox severity and duration, emphasizing the role of viral load and specific clinical presentations in patient outcomes.

2 Sep 2024

Recent studies underscore the importance of diet for the prevention of cancer

Recent research highlights the role of diet in cancer prevention, emphasizing Mediterranean and plant-based diets while noting risks associated with red meat.

2 Sep 2024

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Research reveals that gestational exposure to air pollution increases cord blood cystatin C levels, indicating potential kidney function issues in newborns.

2 Sep 2024

Tirzepatide outperforms insulin in controlling diabetes and promoting weight loss in clinical trials

Tirzepatide, a once-weekly dual agonist, outperforms long-acting insulin in reducing HbA1c, body weight, and improving cardiovascular markers in Type 2 diabetes patients.

2 Sep 2024

NCCS study uses exosomes to overcome resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors

In a new study, clinician-scientists and researchers from the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have demonstrated the use of exosomes to successfully target squamous cell cancer tumours that are usually resistant to epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). Their research is the first where exosomes have been applied to target TKI-resistant cancers in Singapore. The findings were published in the journal Developmental Cell last month.

2 Sep 2024

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Fermented lingonberry juice may help manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by modulating both the oral and gut microbiomes, reducing inflammation, and promoting beneficial bacteria.

2 Sep 2024

Autophagy in HPCs modulates exosomal miRNAs to inhibit liver fibrosis

The study investigates the role of autophagy in hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) and its potential to modulate exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) to inhibit liver fibrosis in the context of schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasitic flatworms that can lead to severe organ damage, particularly to the liver.

2 Sep 2024

Scientists map food microbes and their gut microbiome impact

Researchers unveiled the curatedFoodMetagenomicData (cFMD) resource, revealing extensive microbial diversity in food and its impact on the human microbiome, with significant overlap found in infants.

1 Sep 2024

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Invasive strategy shows no benefit in cardiovascular death reduction for older NSTEMI patients

Study reveals key genetic markers for early onset bicuspid aortic valve complications

Breakthrough in blood stem cell development offers hope for leukemia and bone marrow failure

High depressive symptoms linked to increased e-cigarette use among Australian teens

Study finds no added benefit of extensive ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation

Study reveals how neighboring synapses compete for plasticity resources

Early viral activity plays critical role in long COVID, study suggests

Fasting before cardiac catheterization not necessary, study finds

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists benefit heart failure patients across ejection fractions

Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout

Cryoballoon ablation as effective as radiofrequency for atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients

Catheter ablation proven effective for atrial fibrillation in new study

Study identifies key predictors of severe mpox cases

Recent studies underscore the importance of diet for the prevention of cancer

Research finds particulate pollution during pregnancy may impact newborn kidney function

Tirzepatide outperforms insulin in controlling diabetes and promoting weight loss in clinical trials

NCCS study uses exosomes to overcome resistance to epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors

Fermented lingonberry juice shown to reduce inflammation and support gut health in IBD

Autophagy in HPCs modulates exosomal miRNAs to inhibit liver fibrosis

Scientists map food microbes and their gut microbiome impact

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