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Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

Infants often aren't screened for sleep apnea, but a new study suggests the disorder may be tied to an increased risk of death in infants with congenital heart disease.

17 Sep 2018

Epidural stimulation aids in recovery of individuals with spinal cord injury

For the first time since 2009, Stefanie Putnam is able to prepare - and eat - meals for herself, put the vest on her service dog, Kaz, and drive herself to activities with her horse without losing consciousness or gasping for breath.

17 Sep 2018

New discovery could improve diagnosis and treatment of lupus in black Africans

Two variants of an autoimmune disease that affects thousands but is hard to diagnose are relatively common among black Africans, research shows.

17 Sep 2018

ATS publishes new guideline on role of weight management in sleep apnea treatment

A new guideline focused on the role of weight management in treating adult obstructive sleep apnea has been published online by the American Thoracic Society in the Sept. 15 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

17 Sep 2018

Study reveals long-term safety, efficacy of Ofev in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Results from INPULSIS-ON, published today in Lancet Respiratory Medicine, provide insights into the long-term safety, efficacy, and tolerability of Ofev (nintedanib) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

17 Sep 2018

Research examines taste and odor preferences in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a type of bariatric surgery, many patients exhibit a reduction in taste preference for sweet and fatty foods, although this effect may only be temporary, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

17 Sep 2018

Daily low-dose aspirin does not prolong healthy life in older people, study finds

In a large clinical trial to determine the risks and benefits of daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults without previous cardiovascular events, aspirin did not prolong healthy, independent living (life free of dementia or persistent physical disability).

17 Sep 2018

The use of aspirin in elderly now questioned

A large study led by Australian researchers has found that taking Aspirin tablets regularly to does not really prolong life or reduce the risk of a first heart attack or stroke.

16 Sep 2018

Study shows cost-effectiveness of financial incentive program to control cholesterol

A program that offered financial incentives to both patients and their physicians to control low-density lipoproteins cholesterol could be a cost-effective intervention for patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

14 Sep 2018

Undocumented immigrants have lowest rates of health care use, study finds

Undocumented Latino immigrants have some of the lowest rates of health care use - and signs point to it getting worse.

14 Sep 2018

New research aims to engineer neural network from living cells

Will the computers of tomorrow be manufactured, or will they be cultivated? This question lies at the heart of new research from Lehigh University that aims to engineer a neural network--a computer system modeled on the human brain and nervous system--from actual living cells, and program it to compute a basic learning task.

14 Sep 2018

New device to treat acute coronary artery perforations approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device intended to treat acute coronary artery perforations, or tears in the blood vessels of the heart. The PK Papyrus Covered Coronary Stent System is the first device approved by the FDA for this indication in 17 years.

14 Sep 2018

Titan Enterprises offers reliable beverage dispensing flowmeters

Based upon a unique Pelton wheel design, Titan Enterprises beverage dispensing flowmeters are inherently reliable and proven in tens of thousands of installations around the world.

From Titan Enterprises Ltd 14 Sep 2018

The Digital Health Platform That’s Tackling Chronic Health Conditions

An interview with Simon Pickup from Liva Healthcare about the Liva digital health platform and how it is changing the lives of patients with chronic diseases.

From Liva Healthcare UK 14 Sep 2018

New statement provides detailed overview of how to diagnose, treat resistant hypertension

Resistant hypertension affects 12 percent to15 percent of patients treated for high blood pressure according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

14 Sep 2018

New NIH grant may help design safer heart pumps

Blood pumps are increasingly a bridge-to-transplant for patients with end-stage heart disease or heart failure, but blood clots and strokes can put patients in peril before they receive a donor heart.

14 Sep 2018

Beauty products contain mixed chemicals that may harm women's hormones

As we go about our daily lives, we are exposed to many different chemicals that could have negative effects on our hormones.

14 Sep 2018

Adhering to anti-inflammatory diet may reduce risk of early death

Adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet was associated with lower risks of dying from any cause, dying from cardiovascular causes, and dying from cancer in a recent Journal of Internal Medicine study.

14 Sep 2018

Annual survey highlights poor awareness of sepsis in the US

A new survey has revealed that, although awareness of sepsis is increasing in the US, there are still very few people who are able to recognize the symptoms.

13 Sep 2018

Whole fat dairy may protect from cardiovascular disease and stroke

One of the commonest diet fads these days is choosing low fat dairy over whole fat milk and milk products. A new large study however, has now shown that full-fat dairy and dairy products may be more beneficial for the heart. The results of the study appeared in the latest issue of the journal The Lancet.

13 Sep 2018

Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Sleep apnea, congenital heart disease in hospitalized infants strongly associated with death

Epidural stimulation aids in recovery of individuals with spinal cord injury

New discovery could improve diagnosis and treatment of lupus in black Africans

ATS publishes new guideline on role of weight management in sleep apnea treatment

Study reveals long-term safety, efficacy of Ofev in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Research examines taste and odor preferences in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Daily low-dose aspirin does not prolong healthy life in older people, study finds

The use of aspirin in elderly now questioned

Study shows cost-effectiveness of financial incentive program to control cholesterol

Undocumented immigrants have lowest rates of health care use, study finds

New research aims to engineer neural network from living cells

New device to treat acute coronary artery perforations approved by FDA

Titan Enterprises offers reliable beverage dispensing flowmeters

The Digital Health Platform That’s Tackling Chronic Health Conditions

New statement provides detailed overview of how to diagnose, treat resistant hypertension

New NIH grant may help design safer heart pumps

Beauty products contain mixed chemicals that may harm women's hormones

Adhering to anti-inflammatory diet may reduce risk of early death

Annual survey highlights poor awareness of sepsis in the US

Whole fat dairy may protect from cardiovascular disease and stroke

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