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Heart disease risk factors emerge at a young age in Black women

Young Black women show a high prevalence of obesity, elevated blood pressure and other lifestyle-related factors that may put them on a trajectory to develop heart disease at a young age, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

People with prediabetes were significantly more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiovascular event when compared with those who had normal blood sugar levels, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase odds of developing heart failure

Breathing in secondhand cigarette smoke may leave you more vulnerable to heart failure, a condition where the heart isn't pumping as well as it should and has a hard time meeting the body's needs, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 70th Annual Scientific Session.

5 May 2021

Nanoparticle (SpFN) vaccine candidate elicits multifactorial cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in vivo

Researchers have developed a promising new anti-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)vaccine candidate that utilizes nanotechnology and shows robust, long-lived immunity in mouse models.

5 May 2021

Trouble managing money may be an early sign of dementia

After Maria Turner's minivan was totaled in an accident a dozen years ago, she grew impatient waiting for the insurance company to process the claim.

5 May 2021

Hit by higher prices for gear, doctors and dentists want insurers to pay

Treating patients has become more expensive during the pandemic, and doctors and dentists don't want to be on the hook for all the new costs.

5 May 2021

Covid shot in the arm not enough to keep pharmacies in business

Tobin's pharmacy and department store had already stocked its shelves with Easter and Mother's Day items last spring, and the staff had just placed the Christmas orders.

5 May 2021

Asthma Awareness: Fighting Asthma in 2021

In light of World Asthma Day, News-Medical interviewed Dr. Samantha Walker from Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation about fighting asthma in 2021.

5 May 2021

World Asthma Day 2021: How could smart inhalers improve asthma care?

For World Asthma Day 2021, News-Medical interviews Krisnah Poinasamy from Asthma UK about smart inhalers and their benefits for improving asthma care.

5 May 2021

Study indicates a potential link between oral microbes and rheumatoid arthritis

Investigators found similarities in the bacterial composition of the mouth among patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and those at risk of developing the disease, compared with healthy individuals who were not at risk. The findings come from a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

5 May 2021

Stress levels of moms with preschoolers increased during the pandemic

Stress levels of moms with preschoolers soared during the pandemic, with twice as many of the mothers reporting they lost sleep during the COVID-19 outbreak than before it.

5 May 2021

Untreated mental health disorders can affect women and their children during and after pregnancy

Untreated mental health disorders can be a serious problem for women and their children during pregnancy and after giving birth, during the postpartum period.

5 May 2021

New tool can help develop personalized, low-impact diets for people around the world

To improve our own health and the health of our planet, dietary habits will need to change.

5 May 2021

Study reveals missed opportunities to deliver essential preventive care to lupus patients

A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research indicates that few individuals with the autoimmune disease lupus who were publicly insured through Medicaid received recommended vaccines in 2000-2010.

5 May 2021

Study examines the accuracy and reliability of virtual cognitive assessments for diagnosing dementia

Virtual care provided through telephone or videoconference has been broadly implemented in recent months because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 May 2021

$Erythropoietin treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures in individuals with kidney failure$

Erythropoietin treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures in individuals with kidney failure

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a medication used to stimulate the production of new red blood cells, which is impaired in individuals with kidney failure. Unfortunately, however, the treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures.

5 May 2021

New insights on how hospitalized patients develop liver injury from taking different drugs

A new study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology provides insights on how common hospitalized patients develop liver injury from taking different medications.

5 May 2021

Mechano-immunological response to SARS-CoV-2

In a recent study, researchers demonstrated a human organ-on-a-chip (Organ Chip) microfluidic model of the lung alveolus (Alveolus Chip) - that recapitulates the human alveolar-capillary interface with an air-liquid interface (ALI) and vascular fluid flow to understand the local triggers in the lung in vitro.

5 May 2021

Vitamin D may play a role in the degree of pain after knee replacement in postmenopausal women

Vitamin D is a critical part of a healthy diet. Among other benefits, it has been shown to protect against bone disease and maintain soft tissue health.

5 May 2021

Adults are more likely to donate to charity when children are present, shows study

Adults are more compassionate and are up to twice as likely to donate to charity when children are present, according to a new study from psychologists.

5 May 2021

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Heart disease risk factors emerge at a young age in Black women

Prediabetes can boost a person's chance of major cardiovascular events

Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase odds of developing heart failure

Nanoparticle (SpFN) vaccine candidate elicits multifactorial cellular immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 in vivo

Trouble managing money may be an early sign of dementia

Hit by higher prices for gear, doctors and dentists want insurers to pay

Covid shot in the arm not enough to keep pharmacies in business

Asthma Awareness: Fighting Asthma in 2021

World Asthma Day 2021: How could smart inhalers improve asthma care?

Study indicates a potential link between oral microbes and rheumatoid arthritis

Stress levels of moms with preschoolers increased during the pandemic

Untreated mental health disorders can affect women and their children during and after pregnancy

New tool can help develop personalized, low-impact diets for people around the world

Study reveals missed opportunities to deliver essential preventive care to lupus patients

Study examines the accuracy and reliability of virtual cognitive assessments for diagnosing dementia

Erythropoietin treatment may increase the risk of hip fractures in individuals with kidney failure

New insights on how hospitalized patients develop liver injury from taking different drugs

Mechano-immunological response to SARS-CoV-2

Vitamin D may play a role in the degree of pain after knee replacement in postmenopausal women

Adults are more likely to donate to charity when children are present, shows study

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

The importance of ketones from a clinical and medical perspective

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