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Little-used measurement of 'good cholesterol' can better predict heart attack and stroke risk

For decades, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol has been dubbed "good cholesterol" because of its role in moving fats and other cholesterol molecules out of artery walls.

27 Jul 2020

$Study finds link between fewer hip fractures and decreases in smoking, heavy drinking$

Study finds link between fewer hip fractures and decreases in smoking, heavy drinking

A new study, which analyzed 40 years of Framingham Heart Study data, found an association between lowered rates of hip fractures and decreases in smoking and heavy drinking.

27 Jul 2020

Population screening has potential to identify individuals at risk for inherited genetic conditions

In a new study published today in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers behind the Healthy Nevada Project® suggest that community-based genetic screening has the potential to efficiently identify individuals who may be at increased risk for three common inherited genetic conditions known to cause several forms of cancer and increased risk for heart disease or stroke.

27 Jul 2020

Paired surgical approach improves chances for heart transplant in obese patients

Patients with obesity are at higher risk of developing heart failure. And yet, many obese patients face obstacles to getting heart transplants, as recovery is considered to be more challenging and risky in individuals with high body mass.

27 Jul 2020

Two-step targeting strategy can increase clinical translation of nanoparticle-based therapies

Therapy-loaded nanoparticles may be directed to the brain by functionalization with ligands targeting BBB-associated proteins.

27 Jul 2020

Researchers find link between healthy diet and lower risk of prostate cancer

The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that more than 23,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. Among other risk factors, more and more studies point to diet as a major factor in the development of prostate cancer, as it is for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

27 Jul 2020

New pilot study to monitor lung transplant recipients post-discharge

For many with end-stage lung disease, lung transplantation has become a viable option to extend lives and improve the quality of life.

27 Jul 2020

Clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 outpatients reported as safe

According to new research, the use of hydroxychloroquine among outpatients in clinical trials, without high-risk factors for cardiac arrhythmia, is safe.

27 Jul 2020

High ACE2 Expression on pancreatic islet cells during inflammation could explain new-onset diabetes in COVID-19

A new study suggests that the SARS-CoV-2 infection may be linked to the onset of diabetes, via the infection of pancreatic islet beta cells, which produce insulin.

27 Jul 2020

Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure

Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure, reports a study presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society (JCS 2020).

27 Jul 2020

New book provides details about different types of fetal cardiac abnormalities

In Perinatal Cardiology, fetal cardiology experts provide key information on tools for fetal evaluation through echocardiography / cardiac ultrasonography, with a primary focus on the nature and prenatal detection of structural and functional cardiac heart defects (CHDs).

25 Jul 2020

Study examines effects of transition to high-deductible health plans and major cardiovascular outcomes

In the first study to examine the association between high out-of-pocket costs and adverse cardiovascular events, research led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute finds that individuals with cardiovascular disease risk factors who switched to high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) did not experience increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

25 Jul 2020

Plant-based diet with small amounts of meat and dairy can still lower blood pressure

Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according to new research from the University of Warwick.

25 Jul 2020

Researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award for groundbreaking microvascular and circulation research

Sarah Yuan, MD, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has received a highly competitive National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Outstanding Investigator Award to continue breaking new ground in microvascular and circulation research.

25 Jul 2020

New study helps identify patients at higher risk of statin-related myopathy

Statins are prescribed to millions of people worldwide to reduce their risks of suffering heart attacks and strokes.

25 Jul 2020

Study finds a sharp decline in heart transplants during the pandemic

The number of heart transplants in the United States declined sharply during the beginning of the pandemic, even in areas of the country with few COVID-19 cases at the time, according to an analysis by researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

24 Jul 2020

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Little-used measurement of 'good cholesterol' can better predict heart attack and stroke risk

Study finds link between fewer hip fractures and decreases in smoking, heavy drinking

Population screening has potential to identify individuals at risk for inherited genetic conditions

Paired surgical approach improves chances for heart transplant in obese patients

Two-step targeting strategy can increase clinical translation of nanoparticle-based therapies

Researchers find link between healthy diet and lower risk of prostate cancer

New pilot study to monitor lung transplant recipients post-discharge

Clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 outpatients reported as safe

High ACE2 Expression on pancreatic islet cells during inflammation could explain new-onset diabetes in COVID-19

Working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure

New book provides details about different types of fetal cardiac abnormalities

Study examines effects of transition to high-deductible health plans and major cardiovascular outcomes

Plant-based diet with small amounts of meat and dairy can still lower blood pressure

Researcher receives Outstanding Investigator Award for groundbreaking microvascular and circulation research

New study helps identify patients at higher risk of statin-related myopathy

Study finds a sharp decline in heart transplants during the pandemic

Study investigates the causes and effects of excessive exercise in people with eating disorders

Study uncovers how the gut communicates with spinal cord and brain

Livestock expansion and biodiversity loss are positively related to global pandemics

Study finds increasing rates of preventable hospitalizations among dementia patients

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