New anti-obesity drug shows promise in preventing heart failure related to type 2 diabetes

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114573A University of Alberta pharmacology researcher has discove

Updated on: November 07,2024

New anti-obesity drug shows promise in preventing heart failure related to type 2 diabetes

by Gillian Rutherford,University of AlbertaGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114573A University of Alberta pharmacology researcher has discove

Updated on:November 07,2024

TAVR found non-inferior to SAVR for low-risk patients

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was found to bring no increased risks and was associated with substantial decreased rates o

Updated on: April 28,2024

TAVR found non-inferior to SAVR for low-risk patients

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainTranscatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was found to bring no increased risks and was associated with substantial decreased rates o

Updated on:April 28,2024

Bedrest may affect cholesterol dynamics differently depending on age, study suggests

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers measured cholesteryl esters species from middle-aged and older adults before, during and after bedrest using a highly sensiti

Updated on: March 28,2024

Bedrest may affect cholesterol dynamics differently depending on age, study suggests

byAmerican Society for Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyResearchers measured cholesteryl esters species from middle-aged and older adults before, during and after bedrest using a highly sensiti

Updated on:March 28,2024

Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine

Updated on: July 15,2024

Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine

Updated on:July 15,2024

Research finds preventive angioplasty does not improve prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor heart attack patients, treating only the coronary artery that caused the infarction works just as well as preventive balloon dilation

Updated on: April 28,2024

Research finds preventive angioplasty does not improve prognosis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor heart attack patients, treating only the coronary artery that caused the infarction works just as well as preventive balloon dilation

Updated on:April 28,2024

Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers uncover key therapeutic target involved in diabetic atherosclerosis

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalAtherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be an

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

by King's College LondonLH3 (procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3) deposition increases in the medial aortic layer with age and Sox9 (SRY-box transcription factor 9) expression.

Updated on: March 30,2024

Researchers uncover key molecule influencing vascular aging

by King's College LondonLH3 (procollagen-lysine, 2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3) deposition increases in the medial aortic layer with age and Sox9 (SRY-box transcription factor 9) expression.

Updated on:March 30,2024

Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t

Updated on: March 28,2024

Preliminary research suggests improving and maintaining heart health after pregnancy may reduce the risk of CVD

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWomen with a history of adverse pregnancy complications are at significantly higher risk of developing heart disease but can reduce t

Updated on:March 28,2024

Link found between air pollution and global cardiovascular disease–related deaths

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from ca

Updated on: March 15,2024

Link found between air pollution and global cardiovascular disease–related deaths

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from ca

Updated on:March 15,2024

Semaglutide reduces risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with obesity and heart failure

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and composite heart failure end points compared with placebo in patients with overweight or obesity and hear

Updated on: September 05,2024

Semaglutide reduces risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with obesity and heart failure

by Elana GotkineSemaglutide reduces the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and composite heart failure end points compared with placebo in patients with overweight or obesity and hear

Updated on:September 05,2024

Deprescribing antihypertensives not tied to hospitalization for heart attack, stroke

by Lori SolomonDeprescribing antihypertensive medication is not associated with the risk for hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke in long-term care residents, according to a study

Updated on: December 15,2024

Deprescribing antihypertensives not tied to hospitalization for heart attack, stroke

by Lori SolomonDeprescribing antihypertensive medication is not associated with the risk for hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke in long-term care residents, according to a study

Updated on:December 15,2024

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute

Updated on: June 17,2024

Marfan syndrome and related disorders: A genetic panel approach

by Association of Basic Medical Sciences of FBIHCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a recently published study spearheaded by Giovanny Fuentevilla-Álvarez and his team at the National Institute

Updated on:June 17,2024