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Do system-level DOAC therapy management services affect anticoagulation outcomes for AF patients compared to usual care?

Researchers compared outcomes related to three direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) care models.

10 Jul 2023

New DNA repair test could revolutionize treatment for genetic disorders and cancers

A personalised test that tells how well chemotherapy, radiotherapy or gene therapy will work on individual patients is now approved for UK, US, EU and Japanese patents.

10 Jul 2023

Report gives fascinating insight into how Brits spend their time

A new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed in fascinating detail how we all spent our days during March, and a leading testing expert says it’s not healthy! Brits spend two hours a day watching TV and over 45 minutes surfing computers and devices, but just 20 minutes on fitness activities, which is less than we did at the height of Covid.

10 Jul 2023

The vital role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

At the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, analog techniques like nasopharyngeal swab specimens for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing were prominent. The widespread use of nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as facemasks and social distancing was reminiscent of the influenza outbreak in 1918.

9 Jul 2023

Cheers or caution? Researchers question the potential benefits of alcohol consumption

Research paper discusses the relationship between alcohol consumption and health, specifically the J-shaped association. While some studies suggest this relationship, recent studies challenge it due to limitations in study design and individual variability. The paper also emphasizes the importance of considering alternative health-promoting strategies and societal/population-level harmful effects of alcohol use.

9 Jul 2023

Research uncovers mechanism linking deep sleep to blood sugar control

Researchers have known that a lack of quality sleep can increase a person's risk of diabetes. What has remained a mystery, however, is why.

7 Jul 2023

Pulse oximetry: A 50-year-old device gets an upgrade

A portable device used to detect blood oxygen levels revolutionized the medical field 50 years ago and is now receiving essential updates

7 Jul 2023

Joha rice variety shows promise as an option for people with diabetes

A scented rice variety grown in India's remote northeast, known as Joha rice, not only prevents type 2 diabetes but is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which work against heart disease, scientists have found.

7 Jul 2023

Medicaid Expansion led to increased access to preventive care for low-income adults

People with low incomes who live in states that expanded Medicaid got more of the kind of health care that can keep them healthier in the long run, compared with similar people in non-expansion states, a new study finds.

7 Jul 2023

New molecular pathway identified for early onset coronary artery disease

A novel molecular pathway to explain how a mutation in the gene ACTA2 can cause individuals in their 30s – with normal cholesterol levels and no other risk factors - to develop coronary artery disease has been identified, according to researchers with UTHealth Houston.

7 Jul 2023

Produce prescription programs could save US healthcare system $40 billion

An apple a day not only keeps the doctor away, it also could save the United States at least $40 billion in medical bills, report Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University researchers in a new study published July 7 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

7 Jul 2023

‘It was a bloodbath’: Rare dialysis complication can kill, and more could be done to stop it

Nieltje Gedney was half-asleep in her West Virginia home, watching murder mysteries over the hum of a bedside hemodialysis machine, when she felt something warm and wet in her armpit.

7 Jul 2023

New AI system could revolutionize the diagnosis of valvular heart disease

AI (artificial intelligence) may sound like a cold robotic system, but Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have shown that it can deliver heartwarming - or, more to the point, "heart-warning" - support.

6 Jul 2023

Eating six key foods can lower a person's risk of heart disease, study finds

A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) has found that not eating enough of six key foods in combination is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults.

6 Jul 2023

Study: Unprocessed red meat and whole grains can be included or left out of a healthy diet

Unprocessed red meat and whole grains can be included or left out of a healthy diet, according to a study conducted in 80 countries across all inhabited continents and published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

6 Jul 2023

Pennington Biomedical Research Center works to combat childhood obesity

One in five children have obesity in the U.S., and even more are considered overweight. Dr. Amanda Staiano, associate professor at Pennington Biomedical Research Center and director of the Pediatric Obesity and Health Behavior Laboratory, believes childhood obesity is at the top of the list for public health issues of this century because children with obesity are much more likely to develop heart disease, diabetes, asthma, sleep problems and other issues.

6 Jul 2023

FKBP5 deficiency linked to atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This serious condition occurs when the heart beats so fast that the upper chambers of the heart quiver.

6 Jul 2023

Healthy diet shown to lower cardiovascular disease risk in adult childhood cancer survivors

Research explores the impact of dietary patterns on the risk of cardiovascular disease in adult survivors of childhood cancer, shedding light on the relationship between diet and long-term health outcomes in this population.

6 Jul 2023

Study reveals sugar content labels most effective in discouraging soda consumption, graphic warnings spark debate

Front-of-pack warning labels were examined to assess their impact on reducing the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. The study compared 27 warning labels with different messages to inform future research and policy directions in promoting healthier beverage choices.

6 Jul 2023

Sleep-wake cycle may play role in adolescent behavior problems

Mental health issues affect a significant percentage of children and adolescents worldwide, with behavior problems being among the most prevalent. Behavior problems in adolescence can lead to behavior disorders, contributing to adverse health outcomes, disability, diminished quality of life, and even premature mortality.

6 Jul 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Do system-level DOAC therapy management services affect anticoagulation outcomes for AF patients compared to usual care?

New DNA repair test could revolutionize treatment for genetic disorders and cancers

Report gives fascinating insight into how Brits spend their time

The vital role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cheers or caution? Researchers question the potential benefits of alcohol consumption

Research uncovers mechanism linking deep sleep to blood sugar control

Pulse oximetry: A 50-year-old device gets an upgrade

Joha rice variety shows promise as an option for people with diabetes

Medicaid Expansion led to increased access to preventive care for low-income adults

New molecular pathway identified for early onset coronary artery disease

Produce prescription programs could save US healthcare system $40 billion

‘It was a bloodbath’: Rare dialysis complication can kill, and more could be done to stop it

New AI system could revolutionize the diagnosis of valvular heart disease

Eating six key foods can lower a person's risk of heart disease, study finds

Study: Unprocessed red meat and whole grains can be included or left out of a healthy diet

Pennington Biomedical Research Center works to combat childhood obesity

FKBP5 deficiency linked to atrial fibrillation

Healthy diet shown to lower cardiovascular disease risk in adult childhood cancer survivors

Study reveals sugar content labels most effective in discouraging soda consumption, graphic warnings spark debate

Sleep-wake cycle may play role in adolescent behavior problems

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