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New report estimates economic burden of lung disease in the UK

Lung disease costs the UK a staggering £11 billion each year, according to a new economic report by the British Lung Foundation.

16 Mar 2017

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Children who have older siblings or frequent interaction with grandparents are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) earlier than those who do not, according to new research conducted at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, and published in the journal Autism.

15 Mar 2017

Exact replication studies may accelerate development of better cancer treatments

In response to rising concern that many published scientific results may be false, the Reproducibility Project: Cancer Biology set out to replicate findings from the 50 most cited cancer studies from 2010-2012.

15 Mar 2017

Cholesterol-lowering statins linked to increased risk of diabetes in older women

Older Australian women taking cholesterol-lowering statins face a significantly increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a University of Queensland study.

15 Mar 2017

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

People are constantly trying to find more ‘human’ ways to interact with technology. Could the same be achieved for how we approach our health too?

15 Mar 2017

Women experience higher stress from major life events than men, study reveals

New research has highlighted the potential gender gap in stress, with women reporting higher stress from life events such as death of a loved one, illness, losing their smartphone and Brexit.

15 Mar 2017

Over-the-counter NSAIDs linked to elevated risk of cardiac arrest, study finds

Painkillers considered harmless by the general public are associated with increased risk of cardiac arrest, according to research published today in the March issue of European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

15 Mar 2017

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

A new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine establishes clinical practice recommendations for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in adults.

15 Mar 2017

Ground-breaking project reaches key milestone in recruiting 1,000th patient

A ground-breaking project at Birmingham Children’s Hospital using wireless technology to predict deterioration in seriously ill children has recruited it’s 1,000th patient.

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Research project aims to develop wearable robotic system for keyhole surgery

A collaborative team of researchers is to develop a wearable robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, that will offer surgeons natural and dexterous movement as well as the ability to 'sense', 'see', control and safely navigate through the surgical environment.

14 Mar 2017

Study: Patients with elevated cholesterol levels face greater risk for rotator cuff surgery failure

Patients with higher cholesterol levels face a significantly greater risk for failure of minimally invasive (arthroscopic) rotator cuff surgery, according to a new study to be presented on Friday, March 17, at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

14 Mar 2017

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

If surgery is in your future, it's never too early to prepare. Whether you're having an outpatient procedure or a major operation involving a hospital stay, the American Society of Anesthesiologists encourages you to take simple steps to be ready for the big day, starting with talking with your physician anesthesiologist, a vital member of your care team.

14 Mar 2017

Novel androgens play major role in development of PCOS, research shows

Scientists led by the University of Birmingham have discovered that a new class of male sex hormones known as androgens plays a key role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

13 Mar 2017

Study finds depression to be strongest predictor of death following heart disease diagnosis

Depression is the strongest predictor of death in the first decade following a diagnosis of coronary heart disease, according to a new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

13 Mar 2017

Seven facts about malignant hyperthermia that can help avoid dangerous consequences during surgery

When general anesthesia is required for surgery or another procedure, a patient's care team must be ready for anything—especially the rare, life-threatening syndrome known as malignant hyperthermia.

13 Mar 2017

Researchers explore genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African-Americans

An international team of researchers has conducted the first study of its kind to look at the genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African-Americans.

13 Mar 2017

Fertility therapy failure linked to greater risk of long-term cardiovascular disease

Women who undergo fertility therapy, but do not get pregnant, have a higher risk of developing long-term cardiovascular disease, compared with women who become pregnant, according to a new study published in CMAJ.

13 Mar 2017

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

The American College of Cardiology, along with several partnering organizations, today released updated appropriate use criteria for performing coronary revascularization in patients with stable ischemic heart disease.

13 Mar 2017

Severe hypoglycemic episode in people with diabetes may increase risk for heart disease, death

A single instance of blood sugar falling so low as to require an emergency department visit was associated with nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease or death, finds a new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study of older adults with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2017

Temporary blood pressure drops in middle age may increase risk of dementia in later years

Middle-aged people who experience temporary blood pressure drops that often cause dizziness upon standing up may be at an increased risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia 20 years later, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

10 Mar 2017

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

New report estimates economic burden of lung disease in the UK

Frequent interactions with family members can impact age of autism diagnosis, research reveals

Exact replication studies may accelerate development of better cancer treatments

Cholesterol-lowering statins linked to increased risk of diabetes in older women

Deep learning in healthcare: a move towards algorithmic doctors

Women experience higher stress from major life events than men, study reveals

Over-the-counter NSAIDs linked to elevated risk of cardiac arrest, study finds

AASM’s new guideline provides recommendations for diagnosis of sleep apnea in adults

Ground-breaking project reaches key milestone in recruiting 1,000th patient

Research project aims to develop wearable robotic system for keyhole surgery

Study: Patients with elevated cholesterol levels face greater risk for rotator cuff surgery failure

ASA encourages patients to take simple steps before surgery for safe outcomes

Novel androgens play major role in development of PCOS, research shows

Study finds depression to be strongest predictor of death following heart disease diagnosis

Seven facts about malignant hyperthermia that can help avoid dangerous consequences during surgery

Researchers explore genomic underpinnings of obesity in continental Africans and African-Americans

Fertility therapy failure linked to greater risk of long-term cardiovascular disease

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

Severe hypoglycemic episode in people with diabetes may increase risk for heart disease, death

Temporary blood pressure drops in middle age may increase risk of dementia in later years

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