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King's commemorates opening of new NMR facility with one-day symposium

On Tuesday 4 September the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance facility celebrated the refurbishment of their suite of spectrometers by hosting a one-day symposium.

24 Sep 2018

Research shows possibility to postpone cumbersome treatment for low-risk MDS patients

It's possible to postpone the introduction of blood transfusions for an average of 17 months for patients with the low-risk variant of MDS blood cancer, provided they are given erythropoiesis-stimulating agents, which stimulate the body to produce red blood cells, according to a dissertation at Sahlgrenska Academy, Sweden.

24 Sep 2018

Academics receive prestigious awards for achievements in blood pressure research

Two academics from Queen Mary University of London have received prestigious awards from the International Society of Hypertension 2018 in recognition of their achievements in blood pressure research.

24 Sep 2018

Vaping among kids and teens a growing concern

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expressed concerns about rising incidence of vaping or smoking e-cigarettes among underage students and teenagers.

23 Sep 2018

Transcatheter mitral-valve repair in patients with heart failure

A new heart device called the MitraClip (from Abbott) has been shown to benefit patients with heart failure and reduce death rates among them significantly.

23 Sep 2018

Study finds excess emissions from diesel cars produced by major auto manufacturers in Europe

In September 2015, the German automaker Volkswagen was found to have illegally cheated federal emissions tests in the United States, by intentionally programming emissions control devices to turn on only during laboratory testing.

21 Sep 2018

EFS checklist provides user-friendly tool for evaluating feeding skills in preterm infants

Infants born prematurely face challenges in developing the complex, interrelated skills needed for effective feeding.

21 Sep 2018

Family history in blacks, Latinos associated with higher risk of AFib

Despite being the most common heart arrhythmia disorder in the U.S., there is not much research on the causes of atrial fibrillation in minority populations.

21 Sep 2018

Removing tobacco product display from shops reduced number of children buying cigarettes

Removing displays of tobacco products from shops may have reduced the proportion of children buying cigarettes by 17 percent, according to new research from Imperial College London.

21 Sep 2018

Regular bedtime and wake time important for heart, metabolic health even among adults

Sufficient sleep has been proven to help keep the body healthy and the mind sharp. But it's not just an issue of logging at least seven hours of Z's.

21 Sep 2018

Air pollution appears to be linked to increased risk of developing dementia

According to a new study co-authored by Professor Frank Kelly, School of Population Health & Environmental Sciences, air pollution appears to be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia.

21 Sep 2018

Novel system uses AI to detect abnormalities in fetal hearts

A research group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Advanced Intelligence Project have developed a novel system that can automatically detect abnormalities in fetal hearts in real-time using artificial intelligence.

21 Sep 2018

Study offers solid link between visceral organs and brain’s reward, motivation system

A novel gut-to-brain neural circuit establishes the vagus nerve as an essential component of the brain system that regulates reward and motivation, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published September 20 in the journal Cell.

21 Sep 2018

UAB researchers study dysfunction of the immune system associated with NSAID carprofen

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are commonly used as inflammation blockers worldwide. However, recent clinical data show these painkillers can have serious side effects that create some risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney or heart failure.

21 Sep 2018

Cobalt mining in DR Congo takes a high toll on both creuseurs and environment

In past years, the demand for cobalt has been on the increase due to its many applications. For one thing, the metal is a crucial component of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for smartphones and electric cars.

20 Sep 2018

Chaos and agitation: Helping a patient survive a hurricane

As Hurricane Florence barreled toward her coastal community, Patty Younts grappled with a question: Where should a person with dementia go?

20 Sep 2018

Inflammation plays crucial role in preventing heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Inflammation, long considered a dangerous contributor to atherosclerosis, actually plays an important role in preventing heart attacks and strokes, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals.

20 Sep 2018

Mediterranean-style diet appears to reduce stroke risk in women

One of the largest and longest-running efforts to evaluate the potential benefits of the Mediterranean-style diet in lowering risk of stroke found that the diet may be especially protective in women over 40 regardless of menopausal status or hormone replacement therapy, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

20 Sep 2018

Celltrion and Emory University sign 'Incubation' agreement to develop new drug candidates for atherosclerosis

Celltrion, Inc. signed an 'Incubation' agreement with Emory University in Atlanta to support the research and development of new drug candidates for atherosclerosis.

20 Sep 2018

Few minutes of sprinting exercise may be as effective as longer exercise sessions

A few minutes of high-intensity interval or sprinting exercise may be as effective as much longer exercise sessions in spurring beneficial improvements in mitochondrial function, according to new research.

20 Sep 2018

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

King's commemorates opening of new NMR facility with one-day symposium

Research shows possibility to postpone cumbersome treatment for low-risk MDS patients

Academics receive prestigious awards for achievements in blood pressure research

Vaping among kids and teens a growing concern

Transcatheter mitral-valve repair in patients with heart failure

Study finds excess emissions from diesel cars produced by major auto manufacturers in Europe

EFS checklist provides user-friendly tool for evaluating feeding skills in preterm infants

Family history in blacks, Latinos associated with higher risk of AFib

Removing tobacco product display from shops reduced number of children buying cigarettes

Regular bedtime and wake time important for heart, metabolic health even among adults

Air pollution appears to be linked to increased risk of developing dementia

Novel system uses AI to detect abnormalities in fetal hearts

Study offers solid link between visceral organs and brain’s reward, motivation system

UAB researchers study dysfunction of the immune system associated with NSAID carprofen

Cobalt mining in DR Congo takes a high toll on both creuseurs and environment

Chaos and agitation: Helping a patient survive a hurricane

Inflammation plays crucial role in preventing heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Mediterranean-style diet appears to reduce stroke risk in women

Celltrion and Emory University sign 'Incubation' agreement to develop new drug candidates for atherosclerosis

Few minutes of sprinting exercise may be as effective as longer exercise sessions

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