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New guidelines recommend evaluation of osteoporosis risk for all postmenopausal women

Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but only a small proportion of people at risk for fractures are evaluated and treated, according to new osteoporosis guidelines written by an expert panel headed by Loyola Medicine endocrinologist Pauline M. Camacho, MD, FACE.

30 Nov 2016

Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications linked to drug-induced liver injury

More than 1,000 medications, with acetaminophen being the most common, have been associated with drug-induced liver injury.

30 Nov 2016

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

In a remote area of north-central Tanzania, men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal.

29 Nov 2016

Researchers develop virtual liver model to better understand metabolism of non-prescription painkiller

Researchers at Indiana University's Biocomplexity Institute have developed a virtual model of the human liver to better understand how the organ metabolizes acetaminophen, a common non-prescription painkiller and fever-reducer used in over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol.

29 Nov 2016

Study shows heart medications prevent cardiovascular damage during breast cancer treatment

Heart medication taken in combination with chemotherapy reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular damage in patients with early-stage breast cancer, according to results from a new landmark clinical trial.

29 Nov 2016

Study compares cardiac repair potential of three types of stem cells

New research from New Zealand's University of Otago is providing fresh insights into how a patient's adult stem cells could best be used to regenerate their diseased hearts.

29 Nov 2016

New appointment to accelerate discovery of patient-centred medicines

The new Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Owen to put medical research charities and patient groups at the heart of the development of new therapies in the UK.

29 Nov 2016

Global survey provides insights into perceptions of men’s health

Sanofi today announced findings from one of the most comprehensive global surveys ever undertaken into the perceptions of men’s health, which reveals the overwhelming majority (87%) of men want to take charge of their health however they are not taking full advantage of all trusted sources of information and advice available to them.

29 Nov 2016

Young toddlers possess false-belief understanding, study finds

A new study finds that, under the right conditions, 2 1/2-year-old children can answer questions about people acting on false beliefs, an ability that most researchers believe does not develop until age 4.

29 Nov 2016

New self-regulating smart patch releases blood-thinning drugs when necessary

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a smart patch designed to monitor a patient's blood and release blood-thinning drugs as needed to prevent the occurrence of dangerous blood clots - a condition known as thrombosis.

29 Nov 2016

Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with epilepsy have higher mortality risk, study reveals

U.S. Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans (IAVs) with epilepsy were more than twice as likely to die between 2011 and 2015 as were similar veterans without epilepsy. A study published Nov. 11 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report revealed that IAVs were found to have a higher prevalence of mental and physical comorbidity and to have substantially higher mortality than were veterans without epilepsy.

29 Nov 2016

Inflammatory marker detected in blood tests can better predict risk of death, study suggests

A new study looking at deaths from cancer, cardiovascular disease and all causes suggests that an inflammatory marker detected in blood tests in middle-aged adults can better predict the risk of death compared with another similar biomarker.

29 Nov 2016

Elevated urate levels linked to musculo-skeletal pain

Episodes of diffuse musculo-skeletal pain appearing in and around a joint region without a clear diagnosis, etiology and therapy are still a major problem in general medical practice.

29 Nov 2016

Research aims to incorporate cardiorespiratory fitness measurements into clinical practice

A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association led by Queen's University professor Robert Ross provides unequivocal evidence to confirm that cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), a reflection of overall cardiovascular health, should be measured in clinical practice to provide additional information for patient management.

29 Nov 2016

Editing preferences of enzymes may play role in infertility and cancer

To "turn off" particular regions of genes or protect them from damage, DNA strands can wrap around small proteins, called histones, keeping out all but the most specialized molecular machinery.

28 Nov 2016

Vestibular thresholds begin to increase above age 40, new study finds

A new study led by researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear found that vestibular thresholds begin to double every 10 years above the age of 40, representing a decline in our ability to receive sensory information about motion, balance and spatial orientation.

28 Nov 2016

Leading heart charity urges all MPs to make pledge to help save young lives

The leading heart charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) is urging all MPs to make a pledge to support a National Strategy for the Prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death to help save young lives.

26 Nov 2016

2nd Global Iron Deficiency Day: Vifor Pharma supports global activities to raise awareness of iron deficiency

According to the World Health Organisation, iron deficiency affects up to one-third of the world's population, and is particularly common in elderly individuals and those with certain chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease, congestive heart failure or inflammatory bowel disease.

From CSL Ltd 25 Nov 2016

TUM scientists explore link between gastrointestinal microbiota and dietary fats

Gut bacteria play a little-understood role in the body’s energy balance, which is influenced by diet. However, the crucial nutritional components are unknown. A team at the Technical University of Munich was able to demonstrate for the very first time that mice without gastrointestinal microbiota grow obese when fed with dietary fat from plant sources, but not from animal sources.

25 Nov 2016

Social status affects immune regulation and health status in rhesus monkeys

The richest and poorest Americans differ in life expectancy by more than a decade. Glaring health inequalities across the socioeconomic spectrum are often attributed to access to medical care and differences in habits such as smoking, exercise and diet.

24 Nov 2016

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

New guidelines recommend evaluation of osteoporosis risk for all postmenopausal women

Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications linked to drug-induced liver injury

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

Researchers develop virtual liver model to better understand metabolism of non-prescription painkiller

Study shows heart medications prevent cardiovascular damage during breast cancer treatment

Study compares cardiac repair potential of three types of stem cells

New appointment to accelerate discovery of patient-centred medicines

Global survey provides insights into perceptions of men’s health

Young toddlers possess false-belief understanding, study finds

New self-regulating smart patch releases blood-thinning drugs when necessary

Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with epilepsy have higher mortality risk, study reveals

Inflammatory marker detected in blood tests can better predict risk of death, study suggests

Elevated urate levels linked to musculo-skeletal pain

Research aims to incorporate cardiorespiratory fitness measurements into clinical practice

Editing preferences of enzymes may play role in infertility and cancer

Vestibular thresholds begin to increase above age 40, new study finds

Leading heart charity urges all MPs to make pledge to help save young lives

2nd Global Iron Deficiency Day: Vifor Pharma supports global activities to raise awareness of iron deficiency

TUM scientists explore link between gastrointestinal microbiota and dietary fats

Social status affects immune regulation and health status in rhesus monkeys

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