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New study by Alzheimer’s Research UK highlights lack of dementia prevention research

A new study by Alzheimer’s Research UK has highlighted the lack of research into dementia prevention and called for changes to the way risk reduction studies are funded and carried out, in a bid to boost evidence on dementia risk factors.

5 Oct 2016

Rutgers researchers aim to set blood transfusion standards for heart attack patients

A Rutgers physician who has championed the movement to use less blood in transfusions has been awarded more than $16.1 million by the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to lead a nation-wide clinical trial to evaluate whether a restrictive or a liberal blood transfusion is most beneficial to patients who have had a heart attack.

5 Oct 2016

New type of nanoparticles can deliver chemotherapy efficiently to cancer cells

Engineering researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new method that delivers chemotherapy directly and efficiently to individual cells.

4 Oct 2016

Study evaluates outcomes of hypothermia treatment among patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest

In a study appearing in the October 4 issue of JAMA, Paul S. Chan, M.D., of Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, and colleagues evaluated the association of hypothermia treatment with survival to hospital discharge and with favorable neurological survival at hospital discharge among patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest.

4 Oct 2016

WHO calls on Syrian belligerents to allow immediate, safe evacuation of sick and wounded patients from conflict areas

The World Health Organization is calling on belligerents in Syria to allow for the immediate and safe evacuation of the sick and wounded from all areas affected by the conflict, including eastern Aleppo.

4 Oct 2016

Totally Health introduces first-of-its-kind direct-to-consumer health coaching service

A “first of its kind” direct-to-consumer health coaching service, MyClinicalCoach has been launched to revolutionise the way in which millions of patients in the UK with long term health conditions can manage their own health independently and effectively.

4 Oct 2016

Small genetic differences linked to large effects on birth weight and poor health in later life

New research finds genetic differences that help to explain why some babies are born bigger or smaller than others.

4 Oct 2016

Managing low-risk acute care without hospitalization appears to be safe and reduces costs

A comprehensive review of studies evaluating strategies for treating certain acute medical conditions without hospital admission finds that all four evaluated strategies appear to be safe, often improve patient and caregiver satisfaction, and reduce health care costs.

4 Oct 2016

Caffeine consumption linked to reduction in risk of incident dementia in older women

Among a group of older women, self-reported caffeine consumption of more than 261 mg per day was associated with a 36 percent reduction in the risk of incident dementia over 10 years of follow-up.

4 Oct 2016

Blocking production of key receptor may reduce effects of cigarette smoke toxicity, study finds

A Duke University-led study shows how exposure to the particulate matter from cigarette smoke may affect early development in zebrafish embryos and increases the risk of neurological disorders and physical deformities.

4 Oct 2016

Virtual Reality Initiative aims to provide emotional benefit to young cancer patients

The University of Southern California Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has partnered with Springbok Cares to provide a unique Virtual Reality (VR) initiative for patients in the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer program at USC.

3 Oct 2016

CCN article outlines unique treatment options for cardiovascular patients with HIV

Cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death for those living with HIV, as the infection has moved from a terminal disease to a chronic illness.

3 Oct 2016

CPAP therapy may help improve nighttime acid reflux symptoms in patients with OSA

A new study suggests that CPAP therapy may help improve the symptoms of nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

3 Oct 2016

Smoking linked to thicker heart walls and worse heart function

Smoking is associated with thicker heart walls and reduction in the heart's pumping ability, two factors associated with increased risk of heart failure, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging.

3 Oct 2016

Graded aerobic treadmill testing safe, tolerable in young patients with sports-related concussion

Graded aerobic treadmill testing is safe, tolerable, and useful in evaluating and managing cases of sports-related concussion in children and adolescents.

3 Oct 2016

New report reveals optimal way to detect young athletes at risk of sudden cardiac death

Although rare, sudden cardiac death in young athletes raises serious concerns, especially because most victims report no warning symptoms. Pre-participation screening aims to identify children, adolescents, and young adults at risk, but there is not yet consensus regarding the best way to accomplish this.

30 Sep 2016

NCDR provides data to study appropriate use of oral anticoagulant therapy

The American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry was the source of data for research published throughout 2016, including a study examining if atrial fibrillation patients are being prescribed oral anticoagulants, how appropriate use criteria correlates to angioplasty rates and the variation among racial groups for revascularization procedures.

30 Sep 2016

NYU researchers develop mobile self-care tools to mitigate onset of lymphedema

Each year, about 1.38 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer. Advances in diagnosis and treatment have facilitated a 90 percent, five-year survival rate, among those treated.

30 Sep 2016

Phillips School of Nursing receives approval to offer second degree ABSN program

The Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel announced today that it has received approval from the New York State Education Department to offer a second degree accelerated bachelor of science in nursing beginning in the spring of 2017.

30 Sep 2016

Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

What can a Thai water bug teach us about our muscles, especially the heart? A lot, says Professor of Biological Science Kenneth Taylor. New research by Taylor published today in Science Advances gives scientists better insight into how the heart muscle works and how sometimes it fails.

30 Sep 2016

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Latest Heart Disease News and Research

New study by Alzheimer’s Research UK highlights lack of dementia prevention research

Rutgers researchers aim to set blood transfusion standards for heart attack patients

New type of nanoparticles can deliver chemotherapy efficiently to cancer cells

Study evaluates outcomes of hypothermia treatment among patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest

WHO calls on Syrian belligerents to allow immediate, safe evacuation of sick and wounded patients from conflict areas

Totally Health introduces first-of-its-kind direct-to-consumer health coaching service

Small genetic differences linked to large effects on birth weight and poor health in later life

Managing low-risk acute care without hospitalization appears to be safe and reduces costs

Caffeine consumption linked to reduction in risk of incident dementia in older women

Blocking production of key receptor may reduce effects of cigarette smoke toxicity, study finds

Virtual Reality Initiative aims to provide emotional benefit to young cancer patients

CCN article outlines unique treatment options for cardiovascular patients with HIV

CPAP therapy may help improve nighttime acid reflux symptoms in patients with OSA

Smoking linked to thicker heart walls and worse heart function

Graded aerobic treadmill testing safe, tolerable in young patients with sports-related concussion

New report reveals optimal way to detect young athletes at risk of sudden cardiac death

NCDR provides data to study appropriate use of oral anticoagulant therapy

NYU researchers develop mobile self-care tools to mitigate onset of lymphedema

Phillips School of Nursing receives approval to offer second degree ABSN program

Researchers use Thai water bug to find clues for heart muscle diseases

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