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Two protocols help assess patients with chest pain quickly and safely in emergency departments

Two protocols for quickly and safely evaluating patients presenting to emergency departments with chest pain are being adopted by Australian hospitals.

11 Sep 2017

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

A recent environmental epidemiological study by Japanese researchers has shown that Asian sand particles blown to Japan from desert areas of the Asian continent are associated with the onset of myocardial infarction.

11 Sep 2017

BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

Strike a chord please, especially in light of the BMJ's article on Tuesday about the ineffectiveness of the flu vaccine for elderly last year - just wanted to make you also aware of the ultimate surface protection against viruses like H1N1, plus all the proliferating superbugs.

11 Sep 2017

Most patients treated for atrial fibrillation have sleep apnea, study shows

A study involving cardiac patients at the University Hospital of Umeå shows that over 80 percent of patients treated for atrial fibrillation also have sleep apnea - a condition with pauses in breathing during sleep.

11 Sep 2017

Study finds strong link between height and VTE risk

In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers investigated the risk factors for blood clots, i.e. venous thromboembolism (VTE). The results show a strong correlation between height and VTE risk for both women and men. The risk increases with height.

11 Sep 2017

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

John Janda knows he takes after his mother. At 68, the graying building contractor is sentimental, just as she was. He smiles indulgently as he shows off photos of his 9-month-old grandson; he tears up at the memory of losing his dad in a construction accident more than 40 years ago.

11 Sep 2017

Researchers create first realistic model of the heart to simulate arrhythmia

A group of researchers from MIPT and Ghent University(Belgium) has developed the first realistic model able to reproduce the complexity of the cardiac microstructure.

11 Sep 2017

E-cigarettes associated with increased blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, study reveals

A new study, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress, suggests that use of e-cigarettes with nicotine causes arterial stiffness in humans, and has significant consequences leading to risk of heart disease and stroke later in life.

11 Sep 2017

Generation Genome: the UK’s genetics revolution?

The report set out the NHS’ intentions of routinizing whole genome sequencing. It is particularly focused towards rare diseases and cancers, although conditions such as obesity, bacterial and other infections are also included.

11 Sep 2017

Two new treatments may benefit patients with high risk prostate cancer, trial shows

Patients with high risk prostate cancer starting long-term hormone therapy may benefit from two new treatments, according to late-breaking results from the STAMPEDE trial presented at the ESMO 2017 Congress in Madrid.

8 Sep 2017

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

A task force consisting of researchers from around the world and led by a scientist at the Krembil Research Institute in Toronto has released a set of recommendations that advise against the use of brain imaging as a test for chronic pain.

8 Sep 2017

Possible causes of juvenile stroke often not identified

Strokes without a definitive identifiable cause account for up to 50% of juvenile strokes. In juvenile strokes, the range of causes is wider and their frequency distribution differs from that in older stroke patients, in whom the classic cardiovascular risk factors are primarily implicated.

8 Sep 2017

Family history may be important predictor of heart disease in South Asians

New research by UT Southwestern cardiologists shows that people of South Asian descent with a family history of coronary heart disease are significantly more likely to have high levels of calcium buildup in their arteries - an indicator of higher risk for heart attacks.

8 Sep 2017

Menopausal changes have detrimental effects on sleep patterns

A recent survey of peri- and post-menopausal women in the US has highlighted the negative impact that the menopause can have on a woman's ability to get sufficient sleep.

8 Sep 2017

Research: Alcohol industry misrepresenting evidence about alcohol-related cancer risk

The alcohol industry is misrepresenting evidence about the alcohol-related risk of cancer with activities that have parallels with those of the tobacco industry, according to new research published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.

8 Sep 2017

SleepRate introduces new campaign to solve global sleep crisis

SleepRate, the developer of a comprehensive sleep improvement app, today announces the launch of the ‘Global Sleep Fix’ event, which will run between 5th September and 3rd October.

8 Sep 2017

Comprehensive analysis reveals cumulative burden of chronic disease in childhood cancer survivors

The most complete assessment yet of chronic disease in adult survivors of childhood cancer found they have a nearly two-fold greater cumulative burden of chronic health problems than the general public.

8 Sep 2017

Alcohol related cancer risks underplayed by industry says new research

A report out of the UK reveals that just like the tobacco industry tried for decades to suppress the harmful effects of tobacco and cigarette smoking, the alcohol industry too is trying to underplay the actual cancer risks associated with alcohol intake. The new research is published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review.

7 Sep 2017

Researchers find correlation between shorter telomeres and presence of heart failure

Each cell in the average human body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, with four telomeres on each pair. Telomeres cover the end of the chromosome, protecting it from deterioration or fusion with adjacent chromosomes, much like the plastic tip at the end of a shoelace protects it from unraveling.

7 Sep 2017

Relationship between emotion and health outcomes may vary by cultural context

Positive emotions are often seen as critical aspects of healthy living, but new research suggests that the link between emotion and health outcomes may vary by cultural context. The findings, published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, show that experiencing positive emotions is linked with better cardiovascular health in the US but not in Japan.

7 Sep 2017

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Latest Cardiology News and Research

Two protocols help assess patients with chest pain quickly and safely in emergency departments

Asian dust exposure associated with onset of myocardial infarction

BioCote Silver Ion Antimicrobial Technology makes surfaces inhospitable to influenza viruses

Most patients treated for atrial fibrillation have sleep apnea, study shows

Study finds strong link between height and VTE risk

A rare dementia gene runs in the family, but he’s fine — so far

Researchers create first realistic model of the heart to simulate arrhythmia

E-cigarettes associated with increased blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness, study reveals

Generation Genome: the UK’s genetics revolution?

Two new treatments may benefit patients with high risk prostate cancer, trial shows

New recommendations advise against use of brain imaging as test for chronic pain

Possible causes of juvenile stroke often not identified

Family history may be important predictor of heart disease in South Asians

Menopausal changes have detrimental effects on sleep patterns

Research: Alcohol industry misrepresenting evidence about alcohol-related cancer risk

SleepRate introduces new campaign to solve global sleep crisis

Comprehensive analysis reveals cumulative burden of chronic disease in childhood cancer survivors

Alcohol related cancer risks underplayed by industry says new research

Researchers find correlation between shorter telomeres and presence of heart failure

Relationship between emotion and health outcomes may vary by cultural context

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