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Study: Brain region that helps manage body functions reacts differently between men and women

A region of the brain that helps to manage body functions including stress, heart rate and blood pressure reacts differently between men and women when presented with certain stimuli, according to a new study from the UCLA School of Nursing.

11 May 2017

Study explores use of beetroot juice as targeted treatment option for people with heart disease

A new study finds that dietary nitrate- a compound that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure- may reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease.

11 May 2017

Gut microbiome may play key role in pathology of common cerebrovascular disease

Bacteria in the gut microbiome drive the formation of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), clusters of dilated, thin-walled blood vessels in the brain that can cause stroke and seizures, according to new research published this week in Nature by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

10 May 2017

Researchers find unforeseen increase in smoking-related mortality risk among East German women

The researchers found that East German women are running the risk of an unforeseen increase in deaths through smoking. According to the calculations, rates for deaths from lung cancer, which is a very strong indicator for the effect of smoking, will rise continuously for East German women aged 50 and older.

10 May 2017

Anti-smoking drug safe for COPD patients, research suggests

Medication that helps smokers to quit is safe for use by people with chronic lung conditions, research suggests.

10 May 2017

Photoacoustic imaging technique provides real-time view of small animal's internal functions

Biomedical engineers are now able to take a live, holistic look at the inner workings of a small animal with enough resolution to see active organs, flowing blood, circulating melanoma cells and firing neural networks.

10 May 2017

Regular use of common painkillers increases risk of heart attack, study reports

A study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that when people use commonly prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating pain and inflammation, the risk of heart attack increases as early as in the first week of consumption and particularly within the first month of using such medication in high doses.

10 May 2017

Sleep: perception and prioritization

The international survey on sleep that was recently conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Philips, was conducted to support World Sleep Day and the activities across the globe carried out on this day were to increase awareness of the importance of sleep health.

From Philips Healthcare 10 May 2017

New analysis finds low adherence to IAEA quality metrics across nuclear cardiology laboratories

A study in 65 countries has revealed low adoption of International Atomic Energy Agency recommendations to reduce nuclear cardiology radiation exposure.

10 May 2017

Contrary behavior by blood vessels in the brainstem is what keeps us breathing, research suggests

Certain blood vessels in the brainstem constrict when blood vessels elsewhere in the body would dilate. And that contrary behavior is what keeps us breathing, according to a new paper by UConn researchers published May 8 in eLife.

9 May 2017

New seminar by CRF aims to provide patients and caregivers deeper understanding of heart failure

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation will hold a free seminar, "Broken Hearts: Living with Heart Failure," on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 for heart failure patients and caregivers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

9 May 2017

Study finds high rate of unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for low-risk Ontarian seniors

Nearly one in two seniors in Ontario who visited a family doctor for a non-bacterial infection received an unnecessary antibiotic prescription, according to a new study from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences Western site in London, Ontario and Lawson Health Research Institute.

9 May 2017

Troponin elevations can occur in the absence of classic myocardial infarction, study shows

Elevated cardiac troponin, a diagnostic marker of damage to the heart, may occur even if a patient has not had a heart attack, according to a study published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science.

9 May 2017

New position paper provides guidance on radiation safety for children with CAHD

Newly released recommendations for pediatric radiation safety will be discussed during the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2017 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.

9 May 2017

Computer-generated physician aims to help patients better understand test results

If viewing your latest medical test results on your doctor'ss online portal leaves you scratching your head and wondering whether to start planning your 100th-birthday bash or begin writing your will, you're not alone.

9 May 2017

Astronauts' exercise capacity goes down during spaceflight due to decreased blood vessel function

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have decreased physical fitness because of a decrease in the way oxygen moves through the body, according to a Kansas State University kinesiology study.

9 May 2017

New findings offer comprehensive overview of blood pressure in Germany over last two decades

A current evaluation of seven population-based studies in Germany reveals that blood pressure in Germany has decreased in the last two decades.

9 May 2017

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood, according to a study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

9 May 2017

New clinical study compares catheter-assisted therapy with surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis

One of the most common acquired heart diseases in the over 75's is aortic valve stenosis. Normally, it requires the replacement of the valve.

9 May 2017

UAB symposium highlights use of tissue engineering to repair broken hearts

The third annual Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering Symposium met at the University of Alabama at Birmingham last month, a gathering of noted physicians and scientists who share the goal of creating new tissues and new knowledge that can prevent or repair heart disease and heart attacks.

9 May 2017

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Latest Cardiology News and Research

Study: Brain region that helps manage body functions reacts differently between men and women

Study explores use of beetroot juice as targeted treatment option for people with heart disease

Gut microbiome may play key role in pathology of common cerebrovascular disease

Researchers find unforeseen increase in smoking-related mortality risk among East German women

Anti-smoking drug safe for COPD patients, research suggests

Photoacoustic imaging technique provides real-time view of small animal's internal functions

Regular use of common painkillers increases risk of heart attack, study reports

Sleep: perception and prioritization

New analysis finds low adherence to IAEA quality metrics across nuclear cardiology laboratories

Contrary behavior by blood vessels in the brainstem is what keeps us breathing, research suggests

New seminar by CRF aims to provide patients and caregivers deeper understanding of heart failure

Study finds high rate of unnecessary antibiotic prescribing for low-risk Ontarian seniors

Troponin elevations can occur in the absence of classic myocardial infarction, study shows

New position paper provides guidance on radiation safety for children with CAHD

Computer-generated physician aims to help patients better understand test results

Astronauts' exercise capacity goes down during spaceflight due to decreased blood vessel function

New findings offer comprehensive overview of blood pressure in Germany over last two decades

Childhood bullying may lead to negative health outcomes in adulthood

New clinical study compares catheter-assisted therapy with surgical treatment for aortic valve stenosis

UAB symposium highlights use of tissue engineering to repair broken hearts

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