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New treatment may reduce side effects linked to transfusions of red blood cells

A new treatment may diminish a dangerous side effect associated with transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs) known as pulmonary hypertension, an elevated blood pressure in the lungs and heart that can lead to heart failure, suggests a new study published in the November issue of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

7 Nov 2016

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of developing bladder cancer

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer, according to a systematic review of seven studies presented today at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Brighton.

7 Nov 2016

High-altitude dwellers prone to chronic mountain sickness produce huge amounts of red blood cells

To better understand why some people adapt well to life at high altitude while others don't, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine studied red blood cells derived from representatives of both groups living in the Andes Mountains.

7 Nov 2016

Gas-filled balloon capsules provide new low risk treatment option for patients with obesity

Patients with obesity who swallowed gas-filled balloon capsules designed to help them eat less, lost 1.9 times more weight than patients who relied on diet, exercise and lifestyle therapy alone, according to new research presented today at ObesityWeek 2016, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.

7 Nov 2016

New, practical tool may help doctors to easily diagnose cachexia in cancer patients

About one third of cancer patients die because of cachexia - an involuntary weight loss, characterized primarily by muscle wasting and metabolic changes, which cannot be addressed or treated solely with increased food intake.

7 Nov 2016

Experts to discuss use of holograms and 3D printing at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016

EuroEcho-Imaging 2016 brings advanced techniques to the bedside with international experts set to discuss the use of holograms and 3D printing to guide interventions.

7 Nov 2016

UNC scientists find clue that may help explain why people differ in ability to survive arterial blockages

Researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have found a major clue that may explain why some people sustain relatively little damage from strokes or heart attacks despite severe arterial blockages.

7 Nov 2016

Physical activity during pregnancy may help protect offspring from age-related health risks

Exercise during pregnancy may be as effective in protecting the next generation from age-related health risks as efforts made during the offspring's own adulthood, new research suggests.

7 Nov 2016

Women have lower risk of developing heart disease after bariatric surgery than men, research shows

Women have about a 20 percent less chance of developing heart disease after weight-loss surgery than men, according to new research presented today at ObesityWeek 2016, the largest international event focused on the basic science, clinical application and prevention and treatment of obesity.

7 Nov 2016

Children of undernourished mothers more likely to suffer early aging of the heart

New research has shown that the child of a slightly undernourished mother is more likely to suffer early aging of the heart.

7 Nov 2016

Scientists develop new molecular method for detecting parasite in ham that causes toxoplasmosis

Scientists from the universities of Granada and Valencia have developed a new molecular method for determining the presence of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which causes toxoplasmosis, in samples of ham.

7 Nov 2016

New social prescribing service benefits people with mental health conditions

People with mental health conditions are benefitting from being prescribed non-medical treatments by their doctors, according to a new report.

7 Nov 2016

Spending excessive amounts of time sitting linked with chronic health issues

People who meet recommended weekly physical activity guidelines are still at risk of developing chronic disease if they spend too much non-exercising time sitting, new research suggests.

4 Nov 2016

Inhealthcare launches new mobile app to help NHS patients monitor, manage long-term conditions

Digital health specialist Inhealthcare has launched a new mobile app to help NHS patients track, monitor and manage long-term conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.

From Inhealthcare Limited 4 Nov 2016

American children continue to consume sodium at high levels

Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, kills more than 800,000 Americans each year. We know that too much salt may contribute to high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk.

4 Nov 2016

Genetic variation, environmental conditions can have significant impact on human health

Scientists at the Wayne State University School of Medicine's Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics have shown for the first time the extent by which interactions between environmental exposures and genetic variation across individuals have a significant impact on human traits and diseases like diabetes, heart disease and obesity, strengthening the case for precision medicine initiatives.

4 Nov 2016

Immune checkpoint cancer therapies may cause rare cardiac side effects linked to unexpected immune response

Combination therapy utilizing two approved immunotherapy drugs for cancer treatment may cause rare and sometimes fatal cardiac side effects linked to an unexpected immune response.

4 Nov 2016

Novel brain-focused population health management program lowers depression severity

The Aging Brain Care Medical Home, a novel brain-focused population health management program implemented in the homes of older adults, lowered depression severity by more than 50 percent over six months according to a new study from the Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University Center for Aging Research, IU Center for Health Innovation and Implementation Science, and Eskenazi Health.

4 Nov 2016

Smoking may shorten HIV patients' lifespan more than HIV itself

Among people living with HIV who smoke cigarettes, smoking may now shorten their lifespan more than HIV itself, according to a new modeling study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.

4 Nov 2016

Scanning people's brains with fMRI more effective at spotting lies than traditional polygraph test

When it comes to lying, our brains are much more likely to give us away than sweaty palms or spikes in heart rate, new evidence from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests.

4 Nov 2016

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

New treatment may reduce side effects linked to transfusions of red blood cells

Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk of developing bladder cancer

High-altitude dwellers prone to chronic mountain sickness produce huge amounts of red blood cells

Gas-filled balloon capsules provide new low risk treatment option for patients with obesity

New, practical tool may help doctors to easily diagnose cachexia in cancer patients

Experts to discuss use of holograms and 3D printing at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016

UNC scientists find clue that may help explain why people differ in ability to survive arterial blockages

Physical activity during pregnancy may help protect offspring from age-related health risks

Women have lower risk of developing heart disease after bariatric surgery than men, research shows

Children of undernourished mothers more likely to suffer early aging of the heart

Scientists develop new molecular method for detecting parasite in ham that causes toxoplasmosis

New social prescribing service benefits people with mental health conditions

Spending excessive amounts of time sitting linked with chronic health issues

Inhealthcare launches new mobile app to help NHS patients monitor, manage long-term conditions

American children continue to consume sodium at high levels

Genetic variation, environmental conditions can have significant impact on human health

Immune checkpoint cancer therapies may cause rare cardiac side effects linked to unexpected immune response

Novel brain-focused population health management program lowers depression severity

Smoking may shorten HIV patients' lifespan more than HIV itself

Scanning people's brains with fMRI more effective at spotting lies than traditional polygraph test

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