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Review: Diagnostic radiologists at higher risk of burnout

A review co-authored by Dr. Bradley Spieler, Vice-Chair of Scholarly Activity and Research in the Department of Radiology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and Dr. Neil Baum, of Tulane's Department of Urology, reports that although burnout affects more than 50% of health care workers, diagnostic radiologists are at even higher risk.

4 Dec 2021

Daytime meals may reduce adverse metabolic effects associated with night shift work

A small clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating during the nighttime—like many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels, while eating only during the daytime might prevent the higher glucose levels now linked with a nocturnal work life.

4 Dec 2021

Elevated heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia

Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

3 Dec 2021

Gratitude and optimism may improve your physical, mental health

Be thankful for what you have—it might improve your physical and mental health, according to a new global study that uses cell phone data.

3 Dec 2021

Statin treatment shown to be cost-effective for lowering cholesterol in young adults

Statin therapy has been shown cost-effective for lowering cholesterol in young adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

3 Dec 2021

Study sheds new light on how certain neurons regulate the number of heart muscle cells

Human heart muscle cells cease to multiply after birth, making any heart injury later in life a permanent one, reducing function and leading to heart failure.

2 Dec 2021

Genetic variant found in Old Order Amish may confer protective effects against cardiovascular disease

Whole-exome sequencing and association analysis in nearly 7,000 Old Order Amish reveals a genetic variant that may confer protective effects against cardiovascular disease (CVD), researchers report.

2 Dec 2021

Study reveals new way for detecting early risk of cardiovascular disease

The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is strongly associated with the "bad" LDL cholesterol. A large study by scientists at Karolinska Institutet now shows that two proteins that transport cholesterol particles in the blood provide early and reliable risk information.

1 Dec 2021

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

COVID-19 vaccination is especially important for immunocompromised individuals, such as people living with HIV, who face higher risks of developing severe symptoms and dying from COVID-19.

1 Dec 2021

Major life events may affect a person's physical activity levels and heart health

Starting a new school or a new job, having a baby or entering retirement are major life events that significantly affect a person's physical activity level, which may lead to poorer heart health.

1 Dec 2021

Diabetes medication could revolutionize treatment for heart failure

A medication originally used for patients with diabetes is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionize treatment, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

1 Dec 2021

E-cigarette use may be linked to higher odds of erectile dysfunction regardless of smoking history

Smoking has long been associated with Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). However, little research has explored if there is a similar association among men who use Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), commonly referred to as e-cigarettes.

1 Dec 2021

Drug-coated balloon catheters help battle myocardial infarction

In Germany, nearly 6 million people suffer from coronary heart disease. The disease is caused by calcium deposits which constrict the coronary arteries. Doctors generally use a stent to widen the narrow pathway.

1 Dec 2021

Role of interferon type I-driven responses associated with disease control in COVID-19

New research suggests that treatment with type I interferons in the early stage of COVID-19 may supress disease progression by limiting SARS-CoV-2 in hosts.

1 Dec 2021

New algorithm uses data from smartwatches to detect bodily stress, including COVID-19

Using data from smartwatches, a new algorithm reads heart rate as a proxy for physiological or mental stress, potentially alerting wearers they're falling ill before they have symptoms.

30 Nov 2021

Scientists identify a new therapeutic target for HIV

Scientists in Montreal and London have identified the key role played by transcription factorRORC2 in HIV infection: the molecule attaches itself to parts of the virus's genome yet doesn't prevent it from replicating.

30 Nov 2021

Scientists develop a smartwatch-based device for early detection of COVID-19

Scientists have developed a wearable device that can detect the early onset of COVID-19 in real-time by analyzing the aberrant changes in physiological parameters caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection.

30 Nov 2021

Researchers dissect the shared genetic architecture of suicide attempts and psychiatric disorders

In the largest genetic study of suicide attempts to date, researchers have identified a region of the genome on chromosome 7 containing DNA variations that increase the risk that a person will attempt suicide.

30 Nov 2021

Industrially processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or a fatal stroke

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health concern for their potential adverse effects on health. Now a study by the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention of the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli (Italy) explores the health effects of a large dietary share of ultra-processed food on people already suffering from cardiovascular diseases.

30 Nov 2021

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

Pregnant patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 were treated with MAb and reported no adverse effects.

30 Nov 2021

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Review: Diagnostic radiologists at higher risk of burnout

Daytime meals may reduce adverse metabolic effects associated with night shift work

Elevated heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia

Gratitude and optimism may improve your physical, mental health

Statin treatment shown to be cost-effective for lowering cholesterol in young adults

Study sheds new light on how certain neurons regulate the number of heart muscle cells

Genetic variant found in Old Order Amish may confer protective effects against cardiovascular disease

Study reveals new way for detecting early risk of cardiovascular disease

Study analyzes global COVID-19 vaccination rates among people living with HIV

Major life events may affect a person's physical activity levels and heart health

Diabetes medication could revolutionize treatment for heart failure

E-cigarette use may be linked to higher odds of erectile dysfunction regardless of smoking history

Drug-coated balloon catheters help battle myocardial infarction

Role of interferon type I-driven responses associated with disease control in COVID-19

New algorithm uses data from smartwatches to detect bodily stress, including COVID-19

Scientists identify a new therapeutic target for HIV

Scientists develop a smartwatch-based device for early detection of COVID-19

Researchers dissect the shared genetic architecture of suicide attempts and psychiatric disorders

Industrially processed foods increase the risk of a second heart attack or a fatal stroke

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies suggested to be safe to use in pregnancy

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