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Inflammation in middle age may indicate increased risk of dementia in later life

New research indicates that people suffering chronic inflammation during middle age show a greater decline in cognitive function as they get older.

14 Feb 2019

Physiological age is a better predictor of survival than chronological age, shows study

It's often said: It's not how old you are, it's how old you feel. New research shows that physiological age is a better predictor of survival than chronological age. The study is published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

14 Feb 2019

Innovative new software could help prevent incidence of arrhythmia

Potentially lethal heart conditions may become easier to spot and may lead to improvements in prevention and treatment thanks to innovative new software that measures electrical activity in the organ.

14 Feb 2019

Breakthrough study highlights the promise of cell therapies for muscular dystrophy

The University of Minnesota Medical School continues its legacy of advancing cell replacement therapies with a scientific breakthrough that highlights the promise of cell therapies for muscular dystrophy.

14 Feb 2019

Women fare worse than men following aortic heart surgery, study finds

New research says women fare worse than men following aortic heart surgery.

14 Feb 2019

New reversible antiplatelet therapy could reduce risk of blood clots, prevent cancer metastasis

A new reversible, drug-free antiplatelet therapy could reduce the risk of blood clots and potentially prevent cancer metastasis, according to a study published today in Science Translational Medicine.

14 Feb 2019

Mount Sinai awarded $12.5 million NIH grant for research program in aging biology

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have been awarded a $12.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, for a five-year program called the U19 that consists of four multidisciplinary projects in aging biology.

14 Feb 2019

Exercise gives a better brain boost to older men than women

New research suggests that the relationship between physical and brain fitness varies in older adults by virtue of their sex. The study is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

13 Feb 2019

PTSD alone does not explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder by itself does not explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in veterans with this condition.

13 Feb 2019

Experts set to publish recommendations in relation to cardiovascular health and periodontology

Dental and heart experts are set to publish joint recommendations for medical and oral health professionals and patients.

13 Feb 2019

Western diet may increase the risk of ‘deadly sepsis’, warn experts

A new study suggests that the Western diet may increase the risk of severe sepsis and mortality from the infection.

13 Feb 2019

Bringing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) to the Community

An interview with Dr. Ester Segal, discussing the development of a 2D silicon microarray that supports the growth of bacteria and fungi for rapid AST.

From Pittcon 13 Feb 2019

Study investigates the role of estrogen in controlling glucose homeostasis

The results of a recent Texas A&M University-led study provide insights into the mechanism by which estrogen can decrease insulin resistance and the production of glucose, reducing incidences of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

13 Feb 2019

Exercise efficiency decreases in recreational cyclists when they pedal very hard

A new study published today in the International Journal of Sports Medicine has found that exercise efficiency decreases in recreational cyclists when they pedal very hard, incorporating more revolutions per minute.

13 Feb 2019

New DNA methylation GrimAge tool allows you to predict lifespan and healthspan

The Grim Reaper arrives for each of us eventually--wouldn't it be nice to know when? Now UCLA researchers have developed a new tool to help you plan ahead for your date with the Angel of Death.

13 Feb 2019

Low-calorie meals have protective effect against some diseases, reveals research

The number of calories a person eats directly influences the performance of different cells. A group of researchers from the University of São Paulo has shown that low-calorie meals have a protective effect against some diseases.

13 Feb 2019

Studies address racial disparities in postpartum period and cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular disease and hypertensive disorders are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Two studies will be presented on February 14, 2019, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, that address racial disparities in the postpartum period with a special focus on cardiovascular health.

13 Feb 2019

New study helps doctors better understand high blood pressure in pregnant women

According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6 - 8% of pregnant women experience hypertension. High blood pressure during pregnancy is associated with a number of risks to the woman and fetus, including low-birth weight infants, preterm birth, problems with the placenta, heavy bleeding, heart defects and other congenital anomalies, and in the most severe cases death.

13 Feb 2019

Millions of British people breathe toxic air travelling to GPs

A new study finds that one thirds of all the NHS surgeries in UK are situated in areas where the levels of air pollution are high.

12 Feb 2019

Researchers examine link between OSA and inflammation, organ damage

Voyagers no longer embark in search of the storied Fountain of Youth, but the quest for longevity is still very much alive for researchers.

12 Feb 2019

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Inflammation in middle age may indicate increased risk of dementia in later life

Physiological age is a better predictor of survival than chronological age, shows study

Innovative new software could help prevent incidence of arrhythmia

Breakthrough study highlights the promise of cell therapies for muscular dystrophy

Women fare worse than men following aortic heart surgery, study finds

New reversible antiplatelet therapy could reduce risk of blood clots, prevent cancer metastasis

Mount Sinai awarded $12.5 million NIH grant for research program in aging biology

Exercise gives a better brain boost to older men than women

PTSD alone does not explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in veterans

Experts set to publish recommendations in relation to cardiovascular health and periodontology

Western diet may increase the risk of ‘deadly sepsis’, warn experts

Bringing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) to the Community

Study investigates the role of estrogen in controlling glucose homeostasis

Exercise efficiency decreases in recreational cyclists when they pedal very hard

New DNA methylation GrimAge tool allows you to predict lifespan and healthspan

Low-calorie meals have protective effect against some diseases, reveals research

Studies address racial disparities in postpartum period and cardiovascular health

New study helps doctors better understand high blood pressure in pregnant women

Millions of British people breathe toxic air travelling to GPs

Researchers examine link between OSA and inflammation, organ damage

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