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Older adults with CVD more likely to experience rapid functional decline

In a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study of adults aged 65 and older who were functionally independent, individuals with cardiovascular disease were more likely to experience rapid functional decline than those without.

21 Nov 2018

Study highlights need for better screening tools to detect maternal sepsis

A woman lies in her hospital bed. Her heart rate is elevated, she has a slight fever and an elevated white blood cell count.

21 Nov 2018

Smoke-free laws associated with reduced systolic blood pressure

Smoke-free policies have been associated with lower systolic (top number) blood pressure readings among non-smokers, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

21 Nov 2018

UH pharmaceutical scientist developing new drug to treat children with rare genetic disorder

A University of Houston pharmaceutical scientist is developing a new drug which could bring relief to children suffering with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a rare genetic disorder characterized by hundreds - if not thousands - of colorectal polyps.

21 Nov 2018

Gut protein mutations protect against spikes in blood glucose levels

Why is it that, despite consuming the same number of calories, sodium and sugar, some people face little risk of diabetes or obesity while others are at higher risk? A new study by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital has uncovered mutations in a gene that appear to help drive this difference.

21 Nov 2018

Groundbreaking research projects show how AI can be used to predict under diagnosed chronic diseases

Zebra Medical Vision and Clalit Health Services announce the completion of two groundbreaking research projects that allow early identification of patients with bone and cardiovascular disease.

21 Nov 2018

Self-care program for COPD patients reduces emergency room visits and burdensome symptoms

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that a program designed to enhance self-care and lead to more seamless management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults successfully reduced rates of emergency room visits and hospitalization, and the burdensome symptoms and limitations caused by the condition.

21 Nov 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Health nerd books for the holidays

The Food and Drug Administration took some serious steps toward curbing teen use of tobacco and nicotine products this month, including proposing a virtual ban on most flavors of the liquid used in e-cigarettes.

20 Nov 2018

Heart failure patients with stronger hearts have more depressive symptoms, lower quality of life

Heart failure patients fall into two general categories: those with weaker hearts, and those with stronger, but stiffer hearts that continue to eject the normal volume of blood with every beat.

20 Nov 2018

Researchers shed light on molecular mechanisms of heart valvular disease

About three per cent of the world's population is affected by valvular heart diseases. It is also the most common cause of heart surgery, as no drug-based treatment is available.

20 Nov 2018

Vitamin D critical to early development of vertebrates, study suggests

New research from Portland State University finds vitamin D, or a lack thereof can trigger or suspend embryonic development in a species of fish. The study also provides evidence suggesting the vitamin is critical to the early development of vertebrates generally.

20 Nov 2018

Less pollution could increase the average lifespan of Copenhageners by an entire year in 2040

Copenhagen has been struggling with air pollution for many years now. Pollution from lorries, vans, busses and cars each year costs lives.

20 Nov 2018

Study evaluates second-hand marijuana smoke exposure among children

In a study designed to evaluate second-hand marijuana smoke exposure among children--a topic that scientists have not yet widely addressed--researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that nearly half of children whose parents smoked marijuana showed evidence of second-hand marijuana smoke exposure.

20 Nov 2018

About 300 million bits of DNA are missing from basic reference genome, report scientists

For the past 17 years, most scientists around the globe have been using the nucleic acid sequence, or genome, an assembly of DNA information, from primarily a single individual as a kind of "baseline" reference and human species representation for comparing genetic variety among groups of people.

20 Nov 2018

Cytocybernetics receives NIMH award to move into neuronal drug development

Cytocybernetics, a University at Buffalo spinoff, has received a $250,000 Small Business Innovation Research award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to move into a new market: neuronal drug development.

20 Nov 2018

Vision impairments may increase risk of falls in older adults

Vision impairment and blindness affect one in 11 Americans age 65 and older. Because our population is aging, the number of older adults with vision problems is predicted to rise.

19 Nov 2018

Achieving new guideline blood pressure goals may prevent 3 million cardiovascular events

In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines, lowering hypertension threshold to 130/80 mm Hg from the previous 140/90 mm Hg.

19 Nov 2018

Study reveals impact of residual inflammatory risk on clinical outcomes after PCI

Patients who have persistently high levels of inflammation following percutaneous coronary intervention for coronary artery disease are significantly more likely to die from any cause or to have a heart attack within a year, according to a study of 7,026 patients published in the European Heart Journal.

19 Nov 2018

New report calls for greater awareness and emphasis on scale and impact of atrial fibrillation

Biosense Webster EMEA, a Division of Johnson & Johnson Medical NV/SA and leader in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation has today, during AF Association Global AF Aware Week, published a report that uncovers the growing burden of AF on patients, caregivers and healthcare systems across Europe.

19 Nov 2018

Urine test to check if patients take their medications will save the NHS money, say researchers

A research team led by scientists and doctors in Leicester and the Netherlands has shown that a urine test to measure whether patients are taking their medications will save the NHS money.

19 Nov 2018

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Older adults with CVD more likely to experience rapid functional decline

Study highlights need for better screening tools to detect maternal sepsis

Smoke-free laws associated with reduced systolic blood pressure

UH pharmaceutical scientist developing new drug to treat children with rare genetic disorder

Gut protein mutations protect against spikes in blood glucose levels

Groundbreaking research projects show how AI can be used to predict under diagnosed chronic diseases

Self-care program for COPD patients reduces emergency room visits and burdensome symptoms

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Health nerd books for the holidays

Heart failure patients with stronger hearts have more depressive symptoms, lower quality of life

Researchers shed light on molecular mechanisms of heart valvular disease

Vitamin D critical to early development of vertebrates, study suggests

Less pollution could increase the average lifespan of Copenhageners by an entire year in 2040

Study evaluates second-hand marijuana smoke exposure among children

About 300 million bits of DNA are missing from basic reference genome, report scientists

Cytocybernetics receives NIMH award to move into neuronal drug development

Vision impairments may increase risk of falls in older adults

Achieving new guideline blood pressure goals may prevent 3 million cardiovascular events

Study reveals impact of residual inflammatory risk on clinical outcomes after PCI

New report calls for greater awareness and emphasis on scale and impact of atrial fibrillation

Urine test to check if patients take their medications will save the NHS money, say researchers

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