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Novel cholesterol removal strategy shows potential benefits post-heart attack

The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients' arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session. However, the findings suggest that the strategy may be beneficial with longer follow-up.

8 Apr 2024

Study: Empagliflozin shows mixed results in heart attack patients

Use of the sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor empagliflozin following a heart attack did not show a significant benefit in reducing overall heart failure hospitalizations or death from any cause, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

Study provides insights on lung transplantation in advanced age candidates

Data from the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) indicates that the proportion of recipients aged 66 and above has risen to 19% by 2017.

8 Apr 2024

Interatrial shunt may offer differential benefits based on heart failure type

Patients with heart failure who had a small shunt inserted between the heart's left and right atria did not see any significant benefits overall compared with those who received a placebo procedure after a median of 22 months follow-up, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

MADs show comparable blood pressure reduction to CPAP in hypertensive patients with sleep apnea

People with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were no less likely to see their blood pressure drop over six months if they used a mandibular advancement device (MAD), which is inserted onto the teeth similar to a bite guard.

8 Apr 2024

App-based therapy offers significant improvement for men with bladder emptying disorders

Combining pelvic floor exercises with behavioral therapy could be more effective than current medical treatments at helping men with frequent urges to urinate, new research in men has found.

8 Apr 2024

Healthy eating, physical activity, and medication: Type 2 diabetes patients' willingness to engage varies

The willingness to engage in various management options for T2D among recently diagnosed patients.

8 Apr 2024

Could dried fruits be the key to reducing osteoarthritis risk?

Dry fruit intake may be causally associated with a reduced risk of osteoarthritis.

8 Apr 2024

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

Review uncovers that psychobiotics may offer supportive treatment for depression by restoring gut microbiome balance and positively influencing the microbiome-gut-brain axis, which is crucial for mental health and well-being.

8 Apr 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher glaucoma risk, study warns

Study finds a significant relationship between the highest intake of ultra-processed foods, especially sweets, and an increased risk of developing glaucoma among Spanish university graduates, highlighting the importance of dietary quality for ocular health.

8 Apr 2024

Pioneering vaccine strategy promises to outmaneuver antimicrobial resistance

Study introduces Reverse Vaccine Development as a strategic approach to identify correlates of protection early in vaccine development against antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, aiming to mitigate risks such as significant phase-III clinical trial failures.

7 Apr 2024

COVID-19 shatters decades of global health progress, slashing life expectancy

Study in The Lancet reveals COVID-19 as the second leading cause of death in 2021, disrupting three decades of progress in global health and reducing life expectancy by 2.2 years from 2019 to 2021 despite previous gains.

7 Apr 2024

Genetic link between PTSD and Alzheimer's debunked in veterans study

Study reveals that the genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, APOE ε4, does not increase PTSD risk among combat veterans, challenging the previously suggested link between PTSD and future dementia.

7 Apr 2024

Wound warriors: How microbes influence healing and infection risks

Study explores how wound microbiota affect skin repair and infection risk by altering host immune responses, underscoring the complexity of microbial interactions in wound healing.

7 Apr 2024

Burdock roots outshine dandelion in antidiabetic potential study

Study compares the antidiabetic potential of dandelion and burdock roots, finding burdock exhibits higher total phenolic content and α-amylase activity, while dandelion has higher total polysaccharide content, warranting further in vivo studies.

7 Apr 2024

Evolutionary history shapes dog lifespan: Purebreds' survival varies widely

Study reveals that dog breed lifespan variability links to their evolutionary history and artificial selection, highlighting significant lifespan differences across breeds and the influence of size and cranial shape on survival.

7 Apr 2024

Childhood obesity not linked to adult skin cancer risk, study says

Study leverages a Mendelian randomization approach to explore if childhood obesity genetically predisposes individuals to adult skin cancer, finding no significant correlation.

7 Apr 2024

Neural implants face ethical hurdles, study finds

Study delves into the ethical, design, and clinical trial challenges of AI-driven neural implants, highlighting the need for advancements in accuracy, user privacy, and societal acceptance.

7 Apr 2024

Study questions routine use of beta blockers after heart attack

Taking beta blockers after a heart attack did not significantly reduce the risk of death or a second heart attack among people with normal heart pumping ability, as indicated by an ejection fraction of 50% or higher, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

7 Apr 2024

Study shows promise of zilebesiran injection in reducing systolic blood pressure

A single subcutaneous injection of the investigational drug zilebesiran, when added to existing treatment with a standard antihypertensive medication, reduced systolic blood pressure by between 4 to 12 mmHg on average at three months in patients whose blood pressure had remained uncontrolled despite compliance with their medication regimen, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

7 Apr 2024