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Exposure to air pollution associated with COVID-19 disease severity

Exposure to air pollution meant an average of around four extra days in hospital for Covid-19 patients, further increasing the burden on healthcare systems, according to a study published today (Wednesday) in the European Respiratory Journal.

21 Jun 2023

The effect of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes

Researchers assessed the impact of SGLT2 inhibitors on type 2 diabetes and heart failure patients in real-world clinical settings.

21 Jun 2023

Vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition

Researchers studied if vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition.

21 Jun 2023

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

Researchers performed a protein diffusion network analysis using tissue-specific GRNs to identify predispositions to COVID-19.

21 Jun 2023

Rare sugars in a diabetic diet: the efficacy of a D-allulose-containing diet in patients with type two diabetes

Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of diabetic diets containing D-allulose among type 2 diabetes patients.

21 Jun 2023

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Research examines the trajectory of systolic blood pressure in pregnant women and its associations with various factors. It sheds light on the patterns and risks related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

20 Jun 2023

Vegetarian diet linked to increased risk of varicose veins in men

Varicose veins (VVs) pose a significant medical burden, particularly among women. This study investigates the association between vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets and the risk of VVs in both genders.

20 Jun 2023

Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

Study investigates the potential impact of (poly)phenols found in 100% fruit juices on cardiometabolic risk factors, utilizing published randomized controlled trials. It aims to understand how these compounds may mediate the effects on overall health.

20 Jun 2023

Eating red and white meat increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Red meat consumption linked to higher cardiovascular disease incidence globally, with stronger correlations observed in developing countries. Further exploration and longitudinal studies needed to investigate this association.

20 Jun 2023

Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

An expansion of the Affordable Care Act that extends Medicaid eligibility to more people improved patient outcomes, prevention measures and screening access, according to a review of research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

20 Jun 2023

Cardiac MRI is a safe and valuable tool to help evaluate patients with acute chest pain

An estimated 3 million patients visit emergency departments each year with acute chest pain and mildly elevated troponin levels.

20 Jun 2023

New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

A new measurement tool helps analyze the survival rate of children with cancer, but also the quality of survival.

20 Jun 2023

Researchers use an unprecedented stem cell zoo to study developmental time

In humans, pregnancy lasts around nine months. In mice, only 20 days, and in rhinoceroses, as long as 17 months. Although many mammalian species go through the same stages during embryo development, the speed of development differs substantially across animals.

20 Jun 2023

Elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in patients with highly blocked carotid arteries

Many overlook the warnings preceding workout classes that encourage consulting a doctor before participating in rigorous exercise.

20 Jun 2023

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

A recent study unveiled the doorway that SARS-CoV2 uses to slip inside cells undetected.

20 Jun 2023

New ultra-high-resolution CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients

New ultra-high-resolution CT technology enables excellent image quality and accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

20 Jun 2023

Neighborhood walkability positively associated with social interaction, sense of community

Adults who live in walkable neighborhoods are more likely to interact with their neighbors and have a stronger sense of community than people who live in car-dependent communities, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

20 Jun 2023

What are the potential long-term effects on healthcare and the economy due to decreased STEMI treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers predicted long-term health consequences and expenses associated with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) treatment during the first COVID-19 lockdown.

20 Jun 2023

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Researchers aimed to understand the association between wine consumption and cardiovascular health.

20 Jun 2023

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

In a study published in the journal Pharma Nutrition, scientists have explored the long-term impact of Western diet and lifestyle factors on the risk of metabolic disease in the United States.

19 Jun 2023

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Exposure to air pollution associated with COVID-19 disease severity

The effect of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes

Vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition

Uncovering the hidden genetic connections behind COVID-19 and comorbidities

Rare sugars in a diabetic diet: the efficacy of a D-allulose-containing diet in patients with type two diabetes

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Vegetarian diet linked to increased risk of varicose veins in men

Does drinking 100% fruit juice reduce risk of cardiovascular disease?

Eating red and white meat increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Medicaid expansion linked to improvement in insurance coverage for cardiac care, better patient outcomes

Cardiac MRI is a safe and valuable tool to help evaluate patients with acute chest pain

New measurement tool helps analyze quality of life after childhood cancer

Researchers use an unprecedented stem cell zoo to study developmental time

Elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in patients with highly blocked carotid arteries

Study highlights the role of high cholesterol in SARS-CoV-2 infectivity

New ultra-high-resolution CT enables accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients

Neighborhood walkability positively associated with social interaction, sense of community

What are the potential long-term effects on healthcare and the economy due to decreased STEMI treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Study reveals that wine consumption has an inverse relationship to cardiovascular mortality

Diet alone not the sole culprit: Unraveling the complexities of metabolic disease rise in the U.S.

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