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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Demystifying the targeted removal of red blood cells

Demystifying the targeted removal of red blood cells

by Emma O'Connor,Griffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mystery surrounding the targeted removal of red blood cells from the human body is at the center of new Griffith University r

Demystifying the targeted removal of red blood cells

by Emma O'Connor,Griffith UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe mystery surrounding the targeted removal of red blood cells from the human body is at the center of new Griffith University r
Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,
 New protein risk score shows strong clinical utility for predicting death from heart failure

New protein risk score shows strong clinical utility for predicting death from heart failure

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new protein risk score developed to predict the risk of death for persons with heart failure (HF) has demonstrated good calibra

New protein risk score shows strong clinical utility for predicting death from heart failure

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new protein risk score developed to predict the risk of death for persons with heart failure (HF) has demonstrated good calibra
Unlocking the mysteries of a heart disease trigger

Unlocking the mysteries of a heart disease trigger

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the body ages, it is normal for changes in cells to occur."Cells divide every day and mutations happen,&quo

Unlocking the mysteries of a heart disease trigger

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs the body ages, it is normal for changes in cells to occur."Cells divide every day and mutations happen,&quo
Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo

Cardiopulmonary fitness is key for helping breast cancer patients manage post-diagnosis symptoms, say researchers

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaIndependent associations between health-related fitness variables and breast cancer-related symptoms in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. (A) Mo
Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have found that communities with high prevalence of adults wh

Study shows that lack of free-time exercise significantly increases risk of cardiac death

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have found that communities with high prevalence of adults wh
PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

by Talal Alnabelsi,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind o

PET scans can offer faster, clearer images for diagnosing heart disease

by Talal Alnabelsi,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind o
Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat

Almost half of people with common heart arrhythmia die within ten years of hospitalization, study finds

byUniversity of QueenslandLong-term outcomes following a hospitalization for atrial fibrillation or flutter. Credit:European Heart Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae204Of pat
Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesHeart muscle cells surrounding the damaged tissue after a heart attack. Credit: Arjun Deb Lab/UCLAUCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a cr

Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesHeart muscle cells surrounding the damaged tissue after a heart attack. Credit: Arjun Deb Lab/UCLAUCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a cr
Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l

Preventive percutaneous coronary intervention for high-risk coronary plaques found to reduce cardiac events

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with a buildup of fatty atherosclerotic plaque in the heart's arteries considered at risk of rupturing were far less l
A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel

A healthy heart may help delay or prevent dementia

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew study shows targeting arterial stiffening earlier in a person's lifespan could provide cognitive benefits in older age and may hel
Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em

Emergency cardiovascular care impact goal outlines three target needs

by American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOnly 10% of people who experience a cardiac arrest survive. In new challenge goals outlined in theAmerican Heart Association Em