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Abbott’s XIENCE™ Stent Receives European Approval for One-Month Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DAPT) for High Bleeding Risk Patients

Abbott today announced its XIENCE stent has received CE Mark in Europe for shorter duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT).

15 Apr 2021

High antibody and inflammatory mediator levels may predict severe COVID-19

A new study reports on biomarkers could help predict the progression of the viral illness to dangerous levels early enough to enable timely intervention.

15 Apr 2021

The FDA seeks a new way to review old drugs without causing prices to soar

Chuck Peterson of Omaha, Nebraska, recently experienced a swollen, painful knuckle caused by arthritis. He got a prescription for colchicine.

15 Apr 2021

Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women

As females age, their bodies typically undergo two significant changes that generally occur during adolescence and middle age.

15 Apr 2021

Survey data shows strong readiness among young people for COVID-19 vaccination

As older teens and young adults become eligible for COVID-19 vaccination across the country, and younger teens await their turn, new survey data suggest a strong readiness that has grown since fall.

15 Apr 2021

Improving urban design to prioritize and promote public health

Most people by now have memorized the public health guidelines meant to help minimize transmission of COVID-19: wash your hands, wear a mask, keep six feet apart from others. That part is easy.

15 Apr 2021

Cocoa consumption improves health of obese mice with liver disease

Supplementation of cocoa powder in the diet of high-fat-fed mice with liver disease markedly reduced the severity of their condition, according to a new study by Penn State researchers, who suggest the results have implications for people.

15 Apr 2021

Population-based study shows the persistence of neutralizing antibodies against coronavirus

It is an open question to what extent protection against reinfection persists after overcoming a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

15 Apr 2021

COVID-19 deadlier than cars for over 40s, study finds

The study, which appeared on the pre-print server medRxiv, presented mortality rates and case-fatality rates for COVID-19 compared with other historic leading causes of death in the United States.

15 Apr 2021

Study identifies differences in biomarkers of inflammation between novel diabetes subgroups

Chronic inflammation is increasingly a focus of research. A recent study has now identified differences in indicators of inflammation between novel diabetes subgroups. But what does this mean for the future?

15 Apr 2021

Mediterranean diet combined with lean beef can lower risk factors for heart disease

Eating red meat may have a bad reputation for being bad for the heart, but new research found that lean beef may have a place in healthy diets, after all.

15 Apr 2021

Study offers a non-invasive avenue for monitoring buildings for COVID-19 outbreaks

A study done in rooms where COVID-19 patients were isolated shows that the virus's RNA - part of the genetic material inside a virus - can persist up to a month in dust.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers discover molecular signatures of aging process in mice

Researchers have identified molecular signatures of the aging process in mice, publishing their results today in the open-access eLife journal.

13 Apr 2021

EFP launches Europerio Series to showcase the hottest topics in oral health

Get ready for the hottest topics in oral health with the EuroPerio Series, a virtual initiative of the European Federation of Periodontology.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are currently about five million people in the U.S. living with some form of chronic impairment after suffering a TBI.

13 Apr 2021

Researchers investigate link between COVID-19 and increased risk of blood clot formation

People who have recovered from COVID-19, especially those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, may be at risk of developing blood clots due to a lingering and overactive immune response, according to a study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) scientists.

13 Apr 2021

New research could change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure

New research led by a professor at NUI Galway is set to change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure - a condition that affects more than one in four men and one in five women.

13 Apr 2021

Screen time entertainment adversely affects the eating habits of children, adolescents

The time children and adolescents spend on screen time entertainment -computers, mobile phones, television and video games- adversely affects their eating habits.

13 Apr 2021

ACE2 homology in laboratory and wild animals

A new preprint research paper posted to the bioRxiv server describes the conservation of an important receptor gene for the virus among several animal species that live in close contact or proximity to humans.

13 Apr 2021

Experts review new studies on cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoking versus electronic cigarettes

Electronic cigarette (EC) use, or vaping, has both gained incredible popularity and generated tremendous controversy, but although they may be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes (TCs), they have major potential risks that may be underestimated by health authorities, the public, and medical professionals.

13 Apr 2021

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Abbott’s XIENCE™ Stent Receives European Approval for One-Month Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy (DAPT) for High Bleeding Risk Patients

High antibody and inflammatory mediator levels may predict severe COVID-19

The FDA seeks a new way to review old drugs without causing prices to soar

Study analyzes trends in age at natural menopause and reproductive life span among US women

Survey data shows strong readiness among young people for COVID-19 vaccination

Improving urban design to prioritize and promote public health

Cocoa consumption improves health of obese mice with liver disease

Population-based study shows the persistence of neutralizing antibodies against coronavirus

COVID-19 deadlier than cars for over 40s, study finds

Study identifies differences in biomarkers of inflammation between novel diabetes subgroups

Mediterranean diet combined with lean beef can lower risk factors for heart disease

Study offers a non-invasive avenue for monitoring buildings for COVID-19 outbreaks

Researchers discover molecular signatures of aging process in mice

EFP launches Europerio Series to showcase the hottest topics in oral health

Researchers discover a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury

Researchers investigate link between COVID-19 and increased risk of blood clot formation

New research could change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure

Screen time entertainment adversely affects the eating habits of children, adolescents

ACE2 homology in laboratory and wild animals

Experts review new studies on cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoking versus electronic cigarettes

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