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Presence of tophi in people with gout can increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease

The presence of tophi - crystal deposits of uric acid found on the surface of the joints or in the skin and cartilage - in people with gout can increase their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

9 Nov 2015

First male puberty timing study conducted

In the largest genomic analysis of puberty timing in men, new research conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge and 23andMe* shows that the timing of puberty in males and females is influenced by many of the same-shared genetic factors. The study results are the first to quantify the strongly shared genetic basis for puberty timing between the sexes.

9 Nov 2015

Study explores prevalence of myocardial scars in middle-aged and older population

In a multiethnic, middle-aged and older study population, the prevalence of myocardial scars (evidence of a heart attack) was nearly 8 percent, of which nearly 80 percent were unrecognized by electrocardiography or clinical evaluation, according to a study in the November 10 issue of JAMA.

9 Nov 2015

Heart attack patients diagnosed and treated for diabetes experience improved cardiac outcomes

People with heart problems often have diabetes, which puts them at greater risk for heart attacks, heart failure and stroke. Now, a new study has found that ensuring heart attack patients are promptly diagnosed and treated for diabetes makes a significant difference in improving their cardiac outcomes.

9 Nov 2015

Energy drink consumption linked with serious cardiovascular events

Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D., of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., and colleagues randomly assigned 25 healthy volunteers (age 18 years or older) to consume a can (480 mL; 16 fl. oz.) of a commercially available energy drink (Rockstar; Rockstar Inc) and placebo drink within 5 minutes, in random order on 2 separate days, maximum 2 weeks apart.

9 Nov 2015

Diabetes drug liraglutide ineffective in patients with advanced heart failure

In an attempt to correct defects in the energy generation that contributes to poor pump function among heart failure patients, researchers examined whether the diabetes drug liraglutide, could improve the condition of patients with advanced heart failure. Despite improvements in blood sugar control, the therapy did not improve the clinical stability or pumping action of the heart in patients with advanced heart failure.

9 Nov 2015

St. Michael's Hospital study finds that cholesterol-reducing diet also lowers blood pressure

A diet developed for reducing cholesterol also lowers blood pressure, a St. Michael's Hospital study has found.

9 Nov 2015

Chromatin Immunoprecipitation validated antibodies launched by Chromatrap

Chromatrap, a business unit of Porvair Sciences Ltd, has announced the launch of its own range of Chromatin Immunoprecipitation (ChIP)-validated antibodies.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 9 Nov 2015

Weight-loss surgery may be safe for managing type 2 diabetes in patients with mild obesity

Weight-loss surgery, long considered a treatment largely reserved for people with severe obesity, may also be a good and safe option for the treatment of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in those who are overweight or have mild to moderate obesity, according to researchers from Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

6 Nov 2015

Tai Chi, better sleep quality reduce inflammation, depression and age-related morbidities

Inflammatory processes occur throughout the body, with a primary function of promoting healing after injury. However, when too active, these inflammatory processes can also damage the body in many ways, and may contribute to heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and other significant medical problems.

6 Nov 2015

UM SOM Dean E. Albert Reece to be honored with 2015 David E. Rogers Award

The Association of American Medical Colleges announced today that University of Maryland School of Medicine Dean E. Albert Reece, MD, PhD, MBA, will receive the 2015 David E. Rogers Award, which honors a medical school faculty member who has made major contributions to improving the health and health care of the American people. He will be presented the Award on November 8, 2015 at the AAMC's Annual Awards Event.

6 Nov 2015

New treatment may help patients with chronic renovascular disease

A new treatment may help patients with a chronic kidney condition that can also lead to heart problems and premature death, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

6 Nov 2015

Circulating protein predicts risk of chronic kidney disease

Make room, cholesterol. A new disease marker is entering the medical lexicon: suPAR, or soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor.

6 Nov 2015

Clinical dietitian provides tips to reduce red meat consumption

When the World Health Organization (WHO)'s research division announced last week that processed meat and red meat cause cancer, Tina Colaizzo-Anas, associate professor in Buffalo State's Health, Nutrition and Dietetics Department and director of its Dietitian Education Program, was not surprised.

6 Nov 2015

Multicenter trial compares popular treatments for menopause-related vaginal symptoms

Hot flashes. Night sweats. These are the most common - or at least the most commonly talked about - symptoms of menopause. But one reality of The Change for many women is less discussed yet no less important: problems with vaginal health and sexual function.

6 Nov 2015

Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital selects Sound Physicians to provide hospitalist services

Sound Physicians, a health care organization focused on improving quality and lowering cost throughout the acute episode of care, announced today an agreement to provide hospitalist services for Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital in Fairfield, OH.

5 Nov 2015

University of Leicester awarded BBSRC grant to explore three key areas that impact human health

The University of Leicester has been awarded over £1.5 million in order to advance knowledge and understanding in three key areas that impact on health.

5 Nov 2015

UConn-led researchers develop simple technique for diagnosis and monitoring of sickle cell disease

A team of UConn biomedical engineers, working with colleagues from Yale, MIT, and Harvard, has developed a simple, inexpensive, and quick technique for the diagnosis and monitoring of sickle cell disease that can be used in regions where advanced medical technology and training are scarce.

5 Nov 2015

Better understanding of hibernation could help researchers develop treatments for cardiac disease

Wintry weather means hats and scarves for some mammals, and hibernation for others. Hibernation dramatically lowers body temperatures, heart rates and oxygen consumption -- things that would be fatal to other animals. A team reports in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research a study of the proteins and genes that allow squirrels' hearts to stay healthy during the winter.

5 Nov 2015

Patients experience improvements in joint specific pain and function after weight-loss surgery

After weight-loss surgery, 57 percent of patients with significant mobility issues before surgery no longer had them and about 70 percent of those with severe knee and hip pain or disability, experienced improvements in joint specific pain and function, according to new study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that followed patients for three years.

5 Nov 2015

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Presence of tophi in people with gout can increase risk of developing cardiovascular disease

First male puberty timing study conducted

Study explores prevalence of myocardial scars in middle-aged and older population

Heart attack patients diagnosed and treated for diabetes experience improved cardiac outcomes

Energy drink consumption linked with serious cardiovascular events

Diabetes drug liraglutide ineffective in patients with advanced heart failure

St. Michael's Hospital study finds that cholesterol-reducing diet also lowers blood pressure

Chromatin Immunoprecipitation validated antibodies launched by Chromatrap

Weight-loss surgery may be safe for managing type 2 diabetes in patients with mild obesity

Tai Chi, better sleep quality reduce inflammation, depression and age-related morbidities

UM SOM Dean E. Albert Reece to be honored with 2015 David E. Rogers Award

New treatment may help patients with chronic renovascular disease

Circulating protein predicts risk of chronic kidney disease

Clinical dietitian provides tips to reduce red meat consumption

Multicenter trial compares popular treatments for menopause-related vaginal symptoms

Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital selects Sound Physicians to provide hospitalist services

University of Leicester awarded BBSRC grant to explore three key areas that impact human health

UConn-led researchers develop simple technique for diagnosis and monitoring of sickle cell disease

Better understanding of hibernation could help researchers develop treatments for cardiac disease

Patients experience improvements in joint specific pain and function after weight-loss surgery

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