Cardiology News and Research

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Airflow from air conditioner may impact sleep conditions, study reveals

A study by a joint research team including professor Kazuyo Tsuzuki of Toyohashi University of Technology, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and Asahi Kasei Homes revealed that airflow from an air conditioner stimulates the human body while sleeping and impacts on sleep conditions even if the mean airflow velocity is lower than an insensible level.

16 Feb 2017

‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet reduces risk factors for major diseases

What if you could lose weight and reduce your risk of life-threatening disease without any changes in what you eat -- other than a five-day special diet once every few months?

16 Feb 2017

High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Recently, dietary guidelines for the general population have shifted towards a plant-based diet (rich in legumes, whole-grain cereals, fruits, vegetables and nuts) and low in animal-based foods (like red meat and pastries). Increasing evidence is suggesting that plant-based diets are beneficial for health and they also have less impact on the environment.

16 Feb 2017

New guidelines provide expanded treatment options for millions of women living with heart failure

At least one person is diagnosed with heart failure every minute. Of those living with the disease, half are women.

16 Feb 2017

'Shuttle run test' can help identify children at increased risk of cardiovascular disease in future

An international study coordinated by the University of Granada has shown that the level of aerobic capacity of children and adolescents (which can be assessed with a simple physical test called 'shuttle run test') is an excellent tool for identifying those who have an increased risk of suffering from a cardiovascular disease or myocardial infarction in the future.

16 Feb 2017

Effects of Deepwater Horizon disaster on fish shed new light on how air pollution affects human hearts

A study by Manchester and Stanford scientists into the effects on fish of a 2010 oil disaster could shed new light on how air pollution affects humans' hearts.

From The University of Manchester 16 Feb 2017

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

Paralysis is just one of the many serious health problems faced by patients who suffer spinal cord injuries.

16 Feb 2017

Smokers at increased risk of septic reoperation after joint replacement surgery, study finds

For patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement, smoking is associated with an increased risk of infectious (septic) complications requiring repeat surgery, reports a study in the February 15 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

16 Feb 2017

LHSNet focuses on improving patient-centered clinical care through translational research

The Learning Health System Network represents a collaboration of nine health-related organizations and nearly 10 million patients. The network - among the first of its kind nationally - is focused on improving patient-centered clinical care through research.

15 Feb 2017

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

A two year follow-up on a study involving more than 10,000 people with stable chest pain finds that an online tool can accurately predict which patients are likely to have normal non-invasive tests and remain free of cardiac events.

15 Feb 2017

New Doppler sound digital library could save lives of people with precursors to cardiovascular disease

HANDHELD devices can scan the lower limbs of a patient and "listen" to the blood flow, providing vital early indication of problems that could lead to strokes or heart attacks.

15 Feb 2017

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

Talk to a woman in menopause and you're likely to hear complaints about hot flashes and an inability to lose weight, especially belly fat.

15 Feb 2017

RTI study: Cardiovascular disease costs expected to reach $1.1 trillion in next two decades

A new study projects that by 2035, cardiovascular disease, the most costly and prevalent killer, if left unchecked, will place a crushing economic and health burden on the nation's financial and health care systems. The study was conducted by RTI International for the American Heart Association.

15 Feb 2017

New bed sensors can warn older adults of impending heart problems

Congestive heart failure is one of the most common reasons for hospital admissions among those 65 years old and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

14 Feb 2017

Three-year course of treatment could banish symptoms of hay fever, study finds

Patients blighted by hay fever could markedly reduce symptoms for several years after a three-year course of treatment, but not after two years of treatment, researchers have found.

14 Feb 2017

Scientists discover population of progenitor cells linked to formation of heart’s ventricular chambers

A population of cells in early development may give rise to the ventricular chambers of the heart, but not the atria, according to a study led by researchers from the Mindich Child Health and Development Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published today in Nature Communications.

14 Feb 2017

UT professor and burn survivor develops new mobile phone app to support burn patients

Burn patients need support to transition to burn survivors. That's why Thereasa Abrams, an assistant professor in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Social Work and a burn survivor herself, has developed an app called the Bridge to help them heal faster.

14 Feb 2017

Intensive blood pressure control regimen could save more than 100,000 lives each year

Researchers have projected that aggressively lowering blood pressure could help prevent more than 100,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.

14 Feb 2017

Gluten-free diets linked to increased risk for arsenic and mercury exposure

People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for increased exposure to arsenic and mercury - toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects, according to a report in the journal Epidemiology.

14 Feb 2017

Low-intensity exercise boosts activation in visual cortex that plays key role in information processing

It's universally accepted that the benefits of exercise go well beyond fitness, from reducing the risk of disease to improving sleep and enhancing mood. Physical activity gives cognitive function a boost as well as fortifying memory and safeguarding thinking skills.

14 Feb 2017

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Airflow from air conditioner may impact sleep conditions, study reveals

‘Fasting-mimicking’ diet reduces risk factors for major diseases

High intake of saturated and animal fat linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

New guidelines provide expanded treatment options for millions of women living with heart failure

'Shuttle run test' can help identify children at increased risk of cardiovascular disease in future

Effects of Deepwater Horizon disaster on fish shed new light on how air pollution affects human hearts

New report highlights serious health problems faced by spinal cord injury patients

Smokers at increased risk of septic reoperation after joint replacement surgery, study finds

LHSNet focuses on improving patient-centered clinical care through translational research

New online tool can help clinicians quantify minimal risk in patients with stable chest pain

New Doppler sound digital library could save lives of people with precursors to cardiovascular disease

New study shows how regular exercise can help reduce weight in postmenopausal women

RTI study: Cardiovascular disease costs expected to reach $1.1 trillion in next two decades

New bed sensors can warn older adults of impending heart problems

Three-year course of treatment could banish symptoms of hay fever, study finds

Scientists discover population of progenitor cells linked to formation of heart’s ventricular chambers

UT professor and burn survivor develops new mobile phone app to support burn patients

Intensive blood pressure control regimen could save more than 100,000 lives each year

Gluten-free diets linked to increased risk for arsenic and mercury exposure

Low-intensity exercise boosts activation in visual cortex that plays key role in information processing

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