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New guidelines for improving maternal cardiovascular health before, during and after pregnancy

Thanks largely to the efforts of Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, the American Heart Association recently announced recommendations for improving cardiovascular health outcomes in women before, during and after pregnancy.

24 Sep 2021

May-Thurner anatomy common in patients with CTEPH, new study shows

Like highways, roads, and side streets, blood vessels in the human body come in different sizes, with a range of traffic-carrying capacities. These differences are critical to facilitating blood flow through tissues.

24 Sep 2021

Most randomized trials relevant to primary care hold up over time

According to a new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, while medical practice is often undermined by subsequent investigation, randomized trials relevant to primary care generally hold up over time.

23 Sep 2021

Early weight loss may protect future fertility of young boys with obesity

Reproductive function in boys with obesity may be improved through weight loss, which could protect their fertility in adulthood, according to research presented today at the 59th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting.

23 Sep 2021

Researchers to develop sensor-containing super-smart textiles for remote health monitoring

The global population recently reached 7.8 billion, among which almost 15% suffer from disabilities mainly caused by ageing and chronic diseases.

23 Sep 2021

Study provides clearer understanding of how migraines affect sleep patterns

Adults and children with migraines may get less quality, REM sleep time than people who don't have migraines.

23 Sep 2021

Naturally occurring protein associated with better stroke recovery in mice

A naturally occurring protein that blocks an inflammatory immune response was associated with better stroke recovery in a study conducted in mice, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions 2021.

23 Sep 2021

Higher intake of dairy fat associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

New research amongst the world's biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat - measured by levels of fatty acids in the blood - had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low intakes.

22 Sep 2021

People with neurologic conditions more likely to have had adverse childhood experiences

Adults with neurologic conditions are more likely than the general population to have had adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction, according to a study published in the September 22, 2021, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

22 Sep 2021

Ryans make $25 million gift to name and endow the Robert J. Havey, MD, Institute for Global Health

Northwestern University Trustees and alumni Patrick G. Ryan and Shirley W. Ryan have made a $25 million gift to name and endow the Robert J. Havey, MD, Institute for Global Health at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

22 Sep 2021

MMRI explores overlapping cardiac conditions as result of electrocution

It's not uncommon for people to live normal, healthy lives without knowledge of any underlying genetic conditions. However, all it takes is one external impact, such as a heart attack, to induce the expression of the condition.

22 Sep 2021

Sedentary behavior can increase the chances of nighttime hot flashes

Hot flashes, one of the most common symptoms of the menopause transition, not only interfere with a woman's quality of life, but are also associated with an array of health problems.

22 Sep 2021

New study links history of migraines and hot flashes as well as an increased risk of heart disease

Migraines affect more women than men. Hormones appear to be a key reason why. Fluctuating hormone levels can also cause hot flashes.

22 Sep 2021

Evidence for safety of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

Researchers have conducted a study demonstrating the safety of administering a third (booster) dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s BNT162b2 vaccine.

22 Sep 2021

Preventing Wine Adulteration

Gordon Burns is the technical director and co-founder of ETS Laboratories, which runs specialist wine analysis labs based in the Napa Valley in California. The North American wine industry has quite a different story to tell than honey that was discussed in another interview when it comes to authenticity issues.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 22 Sep 2021

Healthy eating pattern improves weight, reduces cardiovascular disease risks in overweight children

A Cleveland Clinic-led research team found that statistically overweight children who followed a healthy eating pattern significantly improved weight and reduced a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.

22 Sep 2021

Study supports the implementation of Beckman Coulter’s MDW in emergency labs as initial test to detect sepsis

Beckman Coulter announced the results of a prospective study carried out across two European hospitals, which found that Monocyte Distribution Width, in combination with White Blood Cell Count with Differential, has the diagnostic accuracy to detect the risk of sepsis and severe infection upon patient presentation in A&E, particularly when assessed in patients with a lower likelihood of sepsis.

22 Sep 2021

Cardiothoracic surgeons implant novel type of artificial heart in a female patient

A cardiothoracic surgical team with UofL Health – Jewish Hospital and the University of Louisville has performed the world's first Aeson® bioprosthetic total artificial heart implantation in a female patient. The investigational device, currently intended as a bridge to heart transplant, is part of an Early Feasibility Study (EFS) sponsored by CARMAT, a French medical device company, in partnership with UofL, UofL Health – Jewish Hospital and the UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center.

22 Sep 2021

Hispanic Americans have a higher risk of preventable infection-related cancers, report shows

A new report shows that although Hispanic men and women in the continental United States and Hawaii have 25% to 30% lower overall cancer incidence and mortality than non-Hispanic Whites, they continue to have a higher risk of potentially preventable, infection-related cancers, including approximately two-fold higher rates of liver and stomach cancers.

21 Sep 2021

High-fat diet or genetically induced obesity can lead to loss of hair follicles

It's well known that obesity is linked to the development of numerous diseases in humans. Heart disease, diabetes, and other ailments are extremely common in obese individuals.

21 Sep 2021

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

New guidelines for improving maternal cardiovascular health before, during and after pregnancy

May-Thurner anatomy common in patients with CTEPH, new study shows

Most randomized trials relevant to primary care hold up over time

Early weight loss may protect future fertility of young boys with obesity

Researchers to develop sensor-containing super-smart textiles for remote health monitoring

Study provides clearer understanding of how migraines affect sleep patterns

Naturally occurring protein associated with better stroke recovery in mice

Higher intake of dairy fat associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease

People with neurologic conditions more likely to have had adverse childhood experiences

Ryans make $25 million gift to name and endow the Robert J. Havey, MD, Institute for Global Health

MMRI explores overlapping cardiac conditions as result of electrocution

Sedentary behavior can increase the chances of nighttime hot flashes

New study links history of migraines and hot flashes as well as an increased risk of heart disease

Evidence for safety of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

Preventing Wine Adulteration

Healthy eating pattern improves weight, reduces cardiovascular disease risks in overweight children

Study supports the implementation of Beckman Coulter’s MDW in emergency labs as initial test to detect sepsis

Cardiothoracic surgeons implant novel type of artificial heart in a female patient

Hispanic Americans have a higher risk of preventable infection-related cancers, report shows

High-fat diet or genetically induced obesity can lead to loss of hair follicles

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